Author: Paromita Dey

Navjit Singh Anand, Chairman Projects: Prime Hospital in Dubai, UAE Citymax Hotel Mankhool Dubai, UAE Citymax Hotel Barsha in Dubai, UAE Springdales School in Dubai, UAE Established in 1991, Goldline Group was established in a small yard in Sharjah to buy and sell metal scrap. Today however, it is a US$500 million group and has over 3000 employees of over 23 nationalities. The company specialises in metal scarp supply chain management and has a presence in 14 different nations across Africa, Asia, UK, North Amercia, Russia and Ukraine. It has maintained a steady annual growth rate of 16% with a…

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Bob Hope, CEO Projects: NBK Headquarters in Kuwait City Al Salam Palace in Kuwait City Oman Convention and Exhibition Center in Muscat Marina Waterfront in Kuwait City Founded in Kuwait in 1961, the company has expanded to become one of the region’s largest architecture and engineering firms. SSH specialises in the delivering construction projects in the MENA region, with 50 years’ expertise in architecture, engineering, infrastructure and construction. SSH employs over 800 people with offices in Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE, Iraq, Bahrain, Algeria and South Africa. SSH has been ranked within the top 100 global consultancies by World Architecture Magazine…

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Wael Allan, Middle East CEO Projects: Doha Metro, Qatar The globally renowned natural and built asset design & consultancy firm works in partnership with clients to deliver sustainable outcomes through the application of design, consultancy, engineering, projects and management services. The firm employs over 28,000 people that generate more than €3 billion in revenues. It also support UN-Habitat with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world. In June this year, Arcadis announced that it has been appointed to provide architectural, branding, design and construction consultancy services for the Gold Line metro…

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Derek Lewis, Managing Director Projects: Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital in Dubai, UAE New York University in Abu Dhabi, UAE Dubai Festival City, UAE Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE Al Raha Beach in Abu Dhabi, UAE Al Futtaim Carillion commenced back in the mid-1950s under the name George Wimpey & Co., the group has then changed several names and has worked across the UAE and Middle East establishing a strong network for itself. Initially the company undertook civil and infrastructure projects, creating landmarks that have lasted decades in this young country. The leading contractor now is a joint venture…

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Raja Hanmi Ghanma – CEO Projects: Le Louvre in Abu Dhabi, UAE Midfield Terminal Building in Abu Dhabi, UAE Ocean Heights in Dubai, UAE The Address Downtown Dubai, UAE DIFC Gate Village in Dubai, UAE Arabtec has been in the industry since 1975 when the company was established to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the UAE’s emerging market. Today the company has vast array of major projects it has forged its reputation as one of the most respected players in the region. Its portfolio spans across sectors including high-rise developments, hotels, residential, commercial developments and industrial projects, airport…

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Shapoor Mistry – Chairman Projects: Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) in Muscat Amity International School in Abu Dhabi, UAE Green Community extension Phase III in Dubai Investments Park, UAE Landmark HQ building in Dubai Marina Hilton Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Al Reziza Tower in Dammam, Saudi Arabia Shapoorji Pallonji has been around for 150 years, and in its long history it has not only made its mark in its native country, India, but also internationally. The name now is synonymous with trust and quality, and has a rich legacy that it stands by. Today, with over 23,000 employees and a…

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Dr Ravi Pillai, CEO Projects: RP Heights in Dubai, UAE RP One in Dubai, UAE RP Global is a recently established real estate development company of RP Group of Companies, a US$4 billion group than extends across the MENA region, Africa, Asia and Australia. RP Global has ambitious plans for Dubai’s real estate market, with heavy investments made in two signature projects in the city. The company is building on the solid reputation of RP Group that is has earned a reputation in the last 35 years by delivering over US$20 billion worth of projects. RP Global’s approach to real…

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Mohamed Al Mubarak, CEO Projects: Shams Abu Dhabi, UAE World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi, UAE Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE Lulu Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi, UAE With over US$12 billion worth of assets, Aldar Properties is said to be one of the largest developers in the MENA region. Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties is one of the largest developers in the Middle East and North Africa region, with over US$ 12 billion of assets. With a land bank of over 77 million square metres, Aldar Properties is focussed on serving…

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Ali Rashid Al Lootah, Chairman Projects: Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE The World in Dubai, UAE International City in Dubai, UAE Jumeirah Islands in Dubai, UAE Veneto in Dubai, UAE One of the world’s largest developers, Nakheel has been an influential part in Dubai’s evolution in the 21st century. It boasts of renowned projects that span a range of sector – residential, commercial, retail and leisure. With tremendous developments and expansions coming up soon, the group has been on an upward trajectory this year. In April this year, it announced its financial results for Q1 which was a net profit…

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David Barwell, CEO for the Middle East Projects: Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi, UAE Al Rayyan Stadium, Qatar King Abdullah Port, Saudi Arabia AECOM is a fully integrated professional and technical services firm positioned to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets for global public and private-sector clients. The company has nearly 100,000 employees which include architecture, engineering, design, planning, management, and construction professionals. AECOM is ranked as the first engineering design firm by revenue in Engineering News Record’s annual industry rankings. The company’s Middle East division has been around for 60 years and has over 4000 employees. It covers…

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