In the last feature of our Women in Construction series, Maya Bakir tells us more about the significant role of women in the construction industry. InfluenzaAs a professional woman with extensive experience in Health, Safety, Environment, and Security (HSES) within the GCC’s oil and gas and construction sectors, Maya is eager to shed light on the evolving and increasingly crucial role that women are playing in this dynamic field. When she embarked on her career in the construction industry, Maya Bakir encountered many challenges stemming from the traditional male dominance within the sector. However, thanks to dedicated training initiatives and…
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Sue Donoghue from DHL was always drawn to the logistics industry
In our 7th feature of Women in Construction, Sangeetha Sukanth highlights on women in the MEP industry, a predominantly male dominated industry. InfluenzaHVAC is a vital sector of the UAE economy that is essential to maintaining residential and commercial clients’ ambient temperatures, healthy and ideal air quality, and enough ventilation. Given the extensive use of HVAC systems, it is imperative that cost-effectiveness, sustainability, insulation, and energy efficiency all work together harmoniously to prevent further strain on the environment. Reduction of waste of any kind is important, as is making every effort to reuse and recycle. Sangeeta is attempting, therefore, to…
In our 6th feature of Women in Construction, Nasreen Al-Dossary discusses how women are transforming the construction industry. InfluenzaWomen’s increasing participation in the construction industry is transforming the sector, and the shift has been a breath of fresh air. As Group Chief Human Resources Officer (GCHRO) at ROSHN, Nasreen Al-Dossary sees how empowering women to participate in their projects – onsite, in the office, or in the boardroom – has fostered innovation in their operations and reinforced their sustainable construction practices. Women’s increased involvement at ROSHN is a tangible result of commitments to diversity and inclusion, but women also make them a…
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and MEDLOG, the logistics arm of the Mediterranean Shipping Co. MSC, signed an agreement
Saudi-listed ACWA Power, the world’s largest private sector water desalination company, a leader in energy transition, and a first mover into green hydrogen, announced the successful refinancing of USD 580 million of existing debt for the Al Dur Phase II Independent Water and Power Project (IWPP) in the Kingdom of Bahrain. ACWA Power acted as the sole financial advisor to the project company. The project, which has an investment value of more than USD one billion, uses seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) technology to produce 227,000 cubic meters per day of desalinated water and combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) technology with the…
In our 5th feature of Women in Construction, Statia Breen talks about women fostering an innovative, creative, and inclusive environment in the construction field. InfluenzaWomen exert a growing influence on the construction industry through increased participation, leadership roles, and advocacy for diversity and inclusion. As more women pursue careers in construction-related fields, they are breaking barriers and taking on positions as project managers, architects, engineers, and executives. Their presence brings fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the industry and fosters a more inclusive and supportive environment. Through networking, mentorship, and educational initiatives, women actively promote opportunities for other females to…
Influenza Alice is proud to stand at the intersection of innovation and sustainability in the construction industry. At Red Sea Global (RSG), their commitment to diversity has enriched the corporate culture, and she has witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of diversity on the construction industry. When she first started in the construction industry more than 18 years ago, she began in Kuwait with KBR, and their client was the US Military, so you can imagine the rarity of having a female at all, much less in a PMO and Project Controls team that supported the various functions within their company…
Excellence of Logistics Pioneers in the Kingdom We have amazing women in the sector that are spotlighting their personal experiences in a field that is heavily dominated by men for our March 2024 issue. First off, the first industry of the economy to use humanoid robots may be warehouses. We hear more from Ash Sharma, Managing Director of Interact Analysis. Subsequently, we have an interview with Prashant Saran, Director of Operations at Amazon MENA, who covers Amazon’s strategies and preparations for Ramadan. Emphasising the role that women play in the most commonly known to be a male dominant sector, we have…
Influenza For thousands of years, women have been the pillars of almost every society in the world and a driving force behind the progress of families and nations. Yet, they did not enjoy the same rights and privileges as men and even the ownership of assets, for example, agricultural land. As the world progressed with the industrial revolution and digital revolution, and thanks to the global campaigns for gender equality, more opportunities were created, and women started being recognized and becoming integral parts of industries across different sectors. However, as we navigate through the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) – which…