Ahmed Alhatti – Group Chairman Projects: Cayan Tower in Dubai, UAE Dorrabay in Dubai, UAE Cayan Business Center in Dubai, UAE Layaly Compound in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Samaya in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Broumana Lands, Lebanon The Cayan Group is currently one of Middle East’s leading real estate developers and has a reputation of developing projects that are internationally recognised. Since its formation in 2004, the group has concentrated on developments within the GCC with offices in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Dubai. Cayan Development’s portfolio features high-rise buildings such as residential complexes, commercial towers & centres, hospitality projects and multipurpose gated…
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Simon Moon, CEO Middle East Projects: Doha Metro Gold Line, Qatar Riyadh Metro, Saudi Arabia Suites in the SKAI in Dubai, UAE Alila Jabal Akhdar Resort Hotel, UAE Baku White City, Azerbaijan Bahrain World Trade Center Atkins Middle East is the Middle Eastern division of Atkins Global which is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins has a focus to build long-term trusted partnerships and provide advice and engineering design for both public and private sector clients. The multidisciplinary nature of the company’s skills allows it to draw on expertise from across the business…
Julian Pritchard, General Manager Projects: Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, UAE Dubai International Airport Terminal 3, UAE King Abdulaziz International Airport, Saudi Arabia King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Nakheel Mall in Palm Jumeirah Dubai, UAE The 150 year old company originally started as the Badische Anilin-und Soda-Fabrik (Baden Anilin – and Soda Factory in English) producing dyes. Now BASF has successfully evolved to become a premier chemical company with more than 113,000 employees around the world. Since its establishment, the German chemical company has been guided by the knowledge of chemistry and technology.…
Fred Durie Projects: Zahra Townhouses – Town Square in Dubai, UAE Zahra Apartments – Town Square in Dubai, UAE Hayat Townhouses – Town Square in Dubai, UAE Safi Apartments– Town Square in Dubai, UAE Newly established in 2014, private developer Nshama offers integrated lifestyle communities with value propositions for aspiring home-owners. Bringing the expertise of project development professionals from around the world, backed by strong domain knowledge, Nshama aims to create master-planned neighbourhoods that are smart, interconnected, networked, tech-driven and sustainable. Fred Durie, CEO of Dubai-based Nshama, oversees the successful delivery of projects including Town Square, Nshama’s flagship development. Durie…
Mahmood Rasheed, Chief Operating Officer Projects: Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE Techno Park in Jebel Ali FreeZone, UAE Owners Association’s Buildings at International City in Dubai, UAE Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment in Dubai, UAE Imdaad commenced operations back in 1986 as a Civil Engineering Division of the Ports Customs & Free Zone Corporation. As the region became aware about the benefits of the FM industry and demand for specialized FM operators increased, it was made into the UAE’s first integrated facilities management company in 2007. In a span of 25 years, it has built a good reputation as a…
Kez Taylor, CEO Project: Dubai International Airport, Concourse A, UAE Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi, UAE Abu Dhabi International Airport, UAE Bvlgari Resort Hotel & Marina Village in Dubai, UAE Bluewaters in Dubai, UAE Al Jaber LEGT Engineering & Contracting (ALEC) LLC, a subsidiary of the Al Jaber Group, has consistently evolved and grown, since its inception in 1999, to become a preferred contractor for the execution of major construction projects across the GCC. ALEC currently operates in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, and Qatar with a workforce in excess of 9,300 employees. With a proven track record in delivering complex…
Emad Azmy, President Projects: Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Dubai, UAE City Walk in Dubai, UAE Golden Mile in Dubai, UAE Business Central Towers in Dubai, UAE Marina Bloom in Abu Dhabi, UAE Oceanscape in Abu Dhabi, UAE), Bay Square in Dubai, UAE Since its foundation in 1989, Al Shafar General Contracting (ASGC) have provided general contracting solutions for more than 250 construction projects. Although historically known for its residential and commercial construction projects, it has recently started to diversify its offerings and have secured key contract wins for projects in other market sectors, including hospitality, healthcare, industrial, oil and gas,…
Faizal Kottikollon, Chairman and founder Established in 2007, KEF Holdings was founded by Faizal E. Kottikollon and currently operates across India, the Middle East and Singapore. The group is guided by the philanthropic vision of its Founder and Chairman Faizal E. Kottikollon and his wife Shabana Faizal, Vice Chairperson. The company, in close collaboration with stakeholders in the public and private sectors, actively drives, funds and supports high-impact social activities undertaken by the Faizal and Shabana Foundation. KEF Holdings does this through providing innovative industrial technologies, products and processes designed to create shared value by increasing productivity, quality and sustainability.…
José Antonio López-Monís, CEO and Managing Director Projects: Kempinski Hotel & Residence Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, UAE Saadiyat Link in Abu Dhabi, UAE Burj Al Arab in Dubai, UAE Al Shaqab Equestrian Academy in Doha, Qatar One of the largest construction groups in the region with over 20,000 employees, Habtoor Leighton Group is part of the Australia’s largest project development and contracting company, Leighton Group. HLG focuses on five core areas including infrastructure, building, rail, oil and gas, and mining. The group has an extensive track record of undertaking large-scale projects in the region since…
Ziad El Chaar, Managing Director Projects: Akoya by Damac in Dubai, UAE Akoya Oxygen in Dubai, UAE Damac Towers by Paramount Hotels & Resorts Ghalia in Dubai, UAE The Heights in Amman, Jordon In the region since 2002, Damac Properties was established as a private residential, leisure and commercial developer in Dubai and the Middle East. Since then, the company has expanded rapidly into North Africa, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The company believes in delivering a luxury vision for customers. From the selection of its development partners such as architects, designers and contractors, to the handover of keys,…