Eng. Fakher has been at the helm of Al Bawani Group for over two decades. and has strived for growth and brand recognition in the company. Al Bawani is a diversified group of Saudi companies. Established in 1991, the past three decades have seen their business grow from a modest civil-works firm into a fully-fledged general contracting corporation with a sizeable portfolio, strong financial position, and a significant presence in a broad range of industries. Al Bawani’s construction division is now among the five largest operators in KSA. The company specialises in core-and-shell work, renovation work, fit-outs, architectural facades, MEP…
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Dr Najib has been with K&A for 25 years, including four years as Chairman and five years as CEO. In the past year Dr Najib has played a vital role in steering the company through the global challenges associated with Covid-19. Dr Najib’s leadership and steady hand were vital in giving confidence to staff from the earliest stages of the pandemic, and through to today as we seek to ensure the business is well placed to benefit from the regional economic recovery. Dr Najib was responsible for spearheading a Covid taskforce to ensure special measures could be quickly and efficiently…
A two-hour drive from the Capital is all it takes to enjoy a place of tranquility and relaxation, highlighting the landscaped gardens in the surroundings, a scenic white sandy beach, and sparkling azure and warm waters of the Arabian Gulf. Dhafra Beach Hotel offers a money-saving staycation with the entire family to spend quality time without worrying about the hustle and bustle of the city. With rates starting from 199 per night, experience a serene stay in a standard room with an eye-catching sea view, a hearty breakfast for two adults and two kids below 12 years of age, and…
The National Water and Energy Center at the United Arab Emirates University has organized a webinar “Journey to Sustainable Water Management”, with participation of the Research Centre for Sustainable Process Technology at the National University of Malaysia, and in the presence of Dr. Dalal Matar Al Shamsi – Director of the National Water and Energy Center – and several professors and students from the College of Science. The webinar addressed many issues including clean water, latest technologies, and applications to reach sustainability in water supply and discussed the three main objectives related to clean water: technical feasibility, social responsibility,…
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside of oil and gas, today, signed an agreement with the Human Resources Authority (HRA) of Abu Dhabi to further promote the employment of young UAE Nationals in the industrial sector. Under the agreement, EGA will train 23 high school students who are registered in the HRA database and interested in developing skills related to technical occupations through EGA’s long-running National Training Programmes. Upon completion of the one-year intensive training programme, successful trainees will be offered permanent contracts in operational roles at EGA’s industrial facilities. The HRA will continue…
Ahmed Abou Hashima is known as a remarkable patriotic self-made Egyptian entrepreneur. He is one of the main pillars of the national economy in Egypt. In 2010 he founded Egyptian Steel Group with investments exceeding 1 billion dollars. Egyptian Steel consists of 4 plants with the latest eco-friendly technologies in the steel industry that produces 2.3 million tons per year of steel rebars. His choice of the Group’s four plants to be strategically located across the nation gave the company a logistic and competitive advantage in covering the whole country. Port Said Plant started in 2012. Alexandria plant started in…
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced that construction work on the Kalba Waterfront in Sharjah’s Eastern Region, the largest retail and first inclusive waterfront destination in Kalba is 100% complete in construction, while the units are in the last stages of finalising their interiors. Developed by ‘Eagle Hills Sharjah Development, a joint venture between Shurooq and Eagle Hills, the waterfront destination with integrated services is scheduled to welcome visitors in Q4 2022. A few investment opportunities are still available in the AED 119 million project which has seen high investor demand owing to its status as a…
Following an increase in the cargo dedication of Cathay Pacific throughout the pandemic and beyond, the award-winning airline’s hub, Hong Kong International Airport, has been recognised for its cargo proficiency. The international airport was named the world’s busiest cargo airport, as well carrying the most tonnage for 2021, beating last year’s top-ranking Memphis International Airport, which positioned second according to the Airports Council International (ACI). ACI’s annual world rankings highlighted that HKG handled more than five million tonnes of cargo last year, an increase of 12.5 per cent on 2020. It also topped the tonnages for ‘international freight’ with 4.9m…
Abu Dhabi Airports has appointed H.E. Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned business leader, Al Dhaheri’s appointment will continue the journey of success achieved by Shareef Hashim Al Hashmi for Abu Dhabi Airports, taking the organisation to the next phase of transformation to become a regional leader in airport management and operations Al Dhaheri brings more than 27 years of experience in leadership positions across several prominent companies in Abu Dhabi. For five years, Al Dhaheri was the Chief Executive Officer of General Holding Corporation (Senaat), before ending his tenure in 2020 to…
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has enhanced its customer service capabilities with the launch of Microsoft Dynamics 365 based Pulse CRM, which will enable the carrier to meet customer demands more proactively. Etihad Cargo’s Customer Contact Centre handles over 13,000 transactions per month, including customer enquiries and feedback, bookings and information requests. As the latest step in the carrier’s digitalisation and continuous improvement journey, Etihad Cargo has transitioned to the Microsoft Dynamics 365-driven Pulse CRM system to empower customer service agents with more customer-focused data. This will enable them to communicate with customers…