Under the stewardship of its general executive director Fakhr Al Shawaf, Al Bawani has expertly steered its way through the turbulence of the Saudi Arabia and Gulf markets over the past year. He believes that the 100% Saudi-owned construction outfit is one of the strongest in the region. Al Shawaf celebrates his 20th anniversary at the company in 2017 and the firm continues to make an invaluable contribution to turnkey projects across the Kingdom and the wider region.
Al Bawani is certified in Quality Management Systems for design, engineering works and construction management of housing complexed, industrial and commercial buildings, hospitals, educational institutions, governmental, diplomat missions and defence facilities. It is also a prolific employer (it was reportedly recruiting 300 new employees at the turn of the year) and investor in training, following a philosophy that Al Shawaf has stated ensure, personal attention to our clients. Since featuring in the 2016 Power Hour list, Al Bawani has completed its nine-month stint, including structural and enabling works, on the 14-storey CMC Tower for Cayan Tower in the Saudi capital ahead of schedule.
Al Bawani has also been highly active in the public sector in 2017 working with the ministry of foreign affairs on the distinctive Institute of Diplomatic Studies and continuing a SAR 1bn school construction programme with AECOM and Saud Consult. Its other major projects have included ArabSATs headquarters and the turnkey construction of the 23-storey King Abdullah Center for Cancer and Liver Disease. Al Shawaf recently told the media that the disruption in the Saudi construction sector had opened up opportunities for companies with the resources to deliver and the company has continued to score project wins including the KAUST Housing Expansion Project in Jeddah and the development of park and ride sites for the Riyadh Metro.