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Back to Powerlist Since its establishment in 1977, SK ecoplant has made a total commitment to sustainable development in its civil, transportation, and telecommunication infrastructure, and building solutions. SK ecoplant has gained an international reputation for its technology and construction capability, consolidating its position at home and abroad by participating in various infrastructure projects, including road, railway, port, and housing projects in architecture, and other megaprojects. Furthermore, as a global player, SK ecoplant take the lead in the plant industry through the successful completion of petrochemical plants and power plants.

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Back to Powerlist Al Mouj Muscat is Oman’s first and leading oceanfront community that is a class apart and has no comparable competition. The award-winning master plan defines a luxury lifestyle and leisure destination in the heart of Muscat that naturally connects people, businesses, and cultures to create a thriving community that is positively integrated with a sustainable environment. Nasser bin Masoud Al Sheibani, CEO of Al Mouj Muscat, said; “As the Sultanate’s first integrated residential development, incorporating over 6,000 new homes, a 400-berth marina, an 18-hole PGA championship golf course that is listed in the world’s top 100,…

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Back to Powerlist As President and CEO for CRTKL, Kim Heartwell leads the firmwide vision and market growth strategies with a nuanced understanding of making organizations thrive. Her lasting commitment to CRTKL is evident. In her three decades at the firm, she has held numerous positions – from junior architect to D.C. office leader to global Workplace practice leader. Specifically, her expertise in workplace design, change management, and mobility strategies for complex organizations will directly influence the growth and advancement of CRTKL as it expands its footprint. Kim’s tenure with the company has led to some of the most…

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Back to Powerlist Benoy Kurien is the Group CEO at Al Hamra and has been the driving force behind the company’s successful growth. Under his leadership last year, Al Hamra effectively enhanced customer centric products and initiatives as pandemic presented new opportunities to evaluate the offerings. Al Hamra has also unveiled the Promenade, a 10,000 square metres premier waterfront lifestyle and leisure destination situated in Manar Mall in the heart of Ras Al Khaimah. Recognising the need for adding co-working space in the new reality, Al Hamra revamped ‘The Sailing Club of Ras Al Khaimah’ with a new concept…

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Back to Powerlist Maher role in Sweid & Sweid is to work with multinational corporates to provide bespoke solutions that activate them into making a long-term commitment to Dubai, as well as offering value and substantial returns for their investor base on attractive developments both here in Dubai and in the United States – leading the international growth and expansion of our business. “In the last 12 months we have taken our boutique Dubai firm global, and we have worked extremely hard to establish our presence in the United States,” said Maher. As a business that was founded in…

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Back to Powerlist AR Suresh Kumar joined Voltas as a management trainee over three decades ago (1988). For the most part of the 1990s, as the operations head, he was involved in the design, planning and project execution of air-conditioning systems and building management for wide range of projects in India. He moved to the GCC (KSA) in the year 1998 and worked on MEP projects, air-conditioning projects and maintenance services.  Had also set up elevator division and made a breakthrough in this business. In the year 2018, AR Suresh Kumar took over the responsibility of Corporate Business Development…

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Back to Powerlist According to the profile on their website, Sarooj Construction has been operating in Oman since 1976 and was re-structured in 2006. It has an established track-record and leading reputation for the provision of Earthworks, Geo-technical, Marine, Infrastructure, Airports, Roads, Buildings, Electrical & Mechanical Works and Site Temporary Facilities to the Oil & Gas and other construction industries in Oman. Sarooj has 43 years of experience working in Oman on major Infrastructure projects and oilfield services for leading operating companies such as Petroleum Development Oman (Shell), British Petroleum (BP), OOCEP, Occidental and Total and has been involved…

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Back to Powerlist Matt joined SSH in July 2013, when he was tasked with opening the company’s Qatar office as Resident Director. In early 2014, he became Managing Director for all SSH’s territories, excluding Kuwait. Matt became Chief Operating Officer of SSH across all territories, overseeing the company’s divisional reports for the Building, Infrastructure and Construction Services divisions. In this role, he not only spearheaded the diversification of revenue streams across SSH’s regional and international markets, he also drove the expansion of the company’s project portfolio across its territories. In 2017, Matt was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of SSH…

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Back to Powerlist Abdullah Al Sudairy, CEO at Amlak International since 2007, has brought about a great deal of change in the company. During his time, the real estate finance company has boosted their technological advantages to streamline technology platform, which allows Amlak to quickly approve and disburse lending products without compromising on strict risk management processes and high credit quality criteria. In 2019, Amlak International achieved revenue of SAR 296 million, and earnings before tax (“EBT”) of SAR 102 million at a highly competitive margin of 34.4%. In Q1 2020, the company’s revenue was SAR 75 million and…

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Back to Powerlist Educated at Oxford University, Omar co-chaired the Group from 2006 to 2017 and became the sole chair upon the passing of its founder Abdel Mohsen Al-Qattan. Omar’s career has included many years in the film and television industry, and wide-ranging philanthropic interests across the region, with a particular interest in institution-building in the fields of education and culture. As a co-founding chair of two major institutions, including the family charity AM Qattan Foundation, he brings thirty years of experience in institutional governance, strategy, leadership, and financial management. Al-Hani’s story is that of modern Kuwait. Founded in 1963,…

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