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Oman-based Tenable Fire Engineering Consultancy (FEC) has appointed Sam Alcock as its new Chief Executive Officer. In his new role Alcock will lead the consultancy s strategic expansion with a strong focus on scaling operations in existing markets and developing new regional and international opportunities. He had joined the consultancy in 2011 as a fire consultant and was appointed Dubai director in 2016 said the company in a statement. He has been instrumental in positioning Tenable FEC as a trusted fire engineering partner across the GCC and internationally expanding the consultancy s footprint in the UAE Saudi Arabia Africa and India while maintaining strong profitability and client relationships. Founded in Oman in 2010 Tenable Fire Engineering Consultancy provides a comprehensive range of quality fire and life s...

Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai has announced the appointment of Abid Nasir as its new Engineering Manager bringing nearly two decades of experience in engineering operations and facility management across some of the UAE s most prominent hospitality brands. Nasir joins Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai from voco Bonnington Dubai where he served as Head of Engineering leading preventive maintenance programmes driving sustainability initiatives and delivering high-profile renovation and upgrade projects. His career also includes leadership roles at Meydan Hotels & Hospitality (Bab Al Shams Desert Resort) Park Hyatt Dubai and Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers where he consistently demonstrated expertise in operational efficiency safety compliance and guest satisfaction. In his new role Nasir will be responsible for overseeing all engineering functions at the hotel i...

Aecom a leading global infrastructure leader today (August 12) announced that it has been awarded the project management consultancy and engineering contract by Shomoul Holding Company for Phase II of The Avenues Riyadh a transformative mixed-use development in North Riyadh City Saudi Arabia following the successful delivery of the Phase I. The Avenues aims to be one of the most prominent commercial and investment destinations in the Middle East elevating Saudi Arabia s position as a regional hub for business innovation and lifestyle. Valued at over 4 billion the project spans 1 870 000 sq m of built-up area and 370 000 sq m of leasable area. On completion it will boast a luxury shopping mall and five towers featuring mixed-use functionalities such as hospitality commercial and residential spaces. The Avenues Riyadh is scheduled to open ...

Emirates SkyCargo the cargo arm of leading Dubai-based carrier Emirates has launched Aircraft Engines a fit-for-purpose solution dedicated to the carriage of aviation s most critical and high-value parts. The product sits under a new vertical Aerospace and Engineering which meticulously balances the highest level of expertise with speed and efficiency. Badr Abbas Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates SkyCargo said: Moving highly specialised items is always an exciting challenge and having significantly invested in building world-class infrastructure across our network it s a challenge that we are ready to meet. Harnessing the technical expertise of our team our proprietary and innovative technology and fit-for-purpose infrastructure we liaised closely with various stakeholders to develop Aircraft Engines and a dedicated product verti...

Qualcomm Technologies has unveiled plans to establish a state-of-the-art global Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi that will focus on the development of advanced technologies and spearhead technical innovation in AI. The Qualcomm Engineering Center will become an integral part of the Qualcomm Global Engineering hubs working on next-generation technology in industrial IoT AI and data center solutions to help meet growing local and global demand for high-performance connectivity power-efficient computing and intelligence. The Qualcomm Engineering Center will also collaborate with Abu Dhabi UAE-based and global companies to support local strategic initiatives in the region. The center will augment the Company s global engineering capabilities to deliver products and services designed to meet the needs of key industries including energy manufacturing logistics retail and smart mobility which are key d...

Oman National Engineering & investment Company (ONEIC) has announced that it has secured a major contract for the construction of Mahadha Grid Station in the sultanate. The contract worth RO13.4 million ( 35 million) was awarded by Oman Electricity Transmission Company. Project scope includes construction of a 220kV grid station on an engineering procurement and construction (EPC) basis within a 18-month period said the Oman National Engineering & investment Company in a statement. These project are part of several significant strong projects which has been awarded to the company in an innovative manner. The company has achieved successes and technical leaps in building expertise in the field of engineering specialisation it added. - TradeArabia News Service ...

Maire a leading technology and engineering group has announced that its key unit Nextchem has been awarded a three-year contract by Satorp - a joint venture between Saudi oil giant Aramco and French group TotalEnergies - to provide engineering and technology services related to the the sulphur recovery complex at its refinery in Jubail. As per the deal Nextchem Tech will provide process and engineering advisory services to enhance performance support operational troubleshooting and improve energy efficiency and the carbon footprint of the three units (Sulfur Recovery Unit Amine Regeneration Unit and Sour Water Stripper) which compose the Sulphur Recovery Complex. The services will also include recommendations for capital investment opportunities design enhancements and technology improvements. This award reinforces Nextchem s position as reliable technolog...

Etihad Airways Engineering one of the world s leading aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services providers has announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with L3Harris Technologies (L3Harris) at the ongoing MRO Middle East expo in Dubai. Under this deal Etihad Engineering will be L3Harris licenced repair centre for cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders in the Middle East. The agreement would further enhance Etihad Engineering s component repair and overhaul capabilities adding to its comprehensive aircraft MRO services offered from its state-of-the-art facility in Abu Dhabi and open greater market opportunities for L3Harris in the region. On the deal CEO Daniel Hoffmann said: We are excited about the opportunity to support L3Harris as their licenced repair centre in the Middle East. This strategic partnership woul...

Falcon Mechanical Group a leading UAE-based precision engineering firm was one of several companies that played pivotal roles in the UAE s MBZ-SAT project by supplying 90% of the mechanical subsystems used in the satellite. The successful launch of MBZ-SAT the most advanced Earth observation satellite developed by the UAE marks a defining moment for the nation s burgeoning space programme. This milestone is a testament to the UAE s ambitions in space exploration and a shining example of the Make It In The Emirates initiative championed by the UAE government. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) collaborated with Falcon and other local entities demonstrating how homegrown companies contribute to prestigious international-standard projects. This partnership underscores the UAE s commitment to fostering innovation self-reliance and excellence within the country. /div...

In a move set to establish a new benchmark in comprehensive repair and maintenance services in the region Khimji Ramdas Engineering Products & Services (KR EPS) recently inaugurated its state-of-the-art motor rewinding workshop in Ghala area of capital Muscat. Focused on delivering unmatched precision and efficiency the new workshop is designed to cater to industries that require high dependability from their operational assets said KR EPS in a statement. By offering a full suite of services - from diagnostics and repairs to operational optimization - the workshop ensures improved functionality and durability for critical machinery. Timely cost-effective solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client minimizing downtime and extending the lifecycle of their equipment. This facility not only elevates the industry by establishing new standards for qual...

AIQ the Abu Dhabi-based AI champion developing innovative solutions for the energy sector and Kent a leading global engineering and digital solutions provider have signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement to explore advanced artificial intelligence (AI) applications in engineering optimisation and digital transformation. Announced at ADIPEC 2024 this interaction seeks to harness AIQ s state-of-the-art technology alongside Kent s digital engineering and project management expertise to innovate in the energy sector emphasising sustainable and efficient solutions. The agreement outlines potential areas for co-development including an AI-powered Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) Optimisation Platform designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of engineering teams. Additionally AIQ and Kent will investigate AI-driven innovations in autonomous operat...

Wood a leader in consulting and engineering has secured a significant engineering services contract for Aramco s Southern and Northern Areas gas increments project in Saudi Arabia. The project which is planned to take one million engineering hours to execute will support the country s goal of increasing natural gas production. Wood will deliver project management consultancy (PMC) services including Pre-FEED and FEED engineering for gas facilities in Eastern Saudi Arabia including large-scale onshore gas production and processing facilities. The scope also includes EPC contracting support for future phases. Craig Shanaghey Wood s Executive President of Projects said: Natural gas is a key transition fuel that can have an immediate positive impact on the carbon emissions associated with energy production. Building on ou...

Egis a global leader in architecture consulting construction engineering and mobility services has announced its integral role in the AED10 billion ( 2.72 billion) expansion of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai. As part of this ambitious plan Egis as the lead engineering and architectural consultant will leverage its extensive expertise in delivering world-class infrastructure projects to contribute to the creation of the largest purpose-built exhibition venue of its kind in the region. Upon completion of the expansion DEC will span 1.2 km and will include an impressive 180 000 sq m of exhibition space designed to host global events and drive the future of business tourism in Dubai. As lead engineering consultant Egis will be responsible for overseeing a wide range of services including architectural structural mechanical electrical and plumbin...

Microsoft Corporation on Tuesday announced it is expanding its Global Engineering Development Center footprint to the UAE. The new facility will be established at Abu Dhabi where Microsoft had set up one of its first engineering centres in the Arab world. Microsoft s Engineering Development Center in Abu Dhabi will be part of a global ecosystem of centers dedicated to the creation of AI innovations cloud technologies and advanced cybersecurity solutions. The engineering teams at the center will create cutting-edge solutions that will be part of Microsoft solutions globally. It will also play a key role in advancing Microsoft s efforts to upskill the regional workforce by empowering professionals already in the workforce as well as upcoming talent with the skills necessary to effectively leverage the latest advancements in cutting-edge technologies. ...

King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) one of the companies of Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF has announced that it has signed up leading players in the fields of architecture engineering construction and air traffic management to start a new phase in the development of King Salman International Airport. These strategic deals inked with Foster Partners; Jacobs; Mace and Nera are aimed at turning the King Salman International Airport into a major hub for tourism travel and transportation in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. The award-winning architecture firm Foster Partners will design the airport s master plan which covers a total area of 57 sq km and boasts a range of terminals in addition to six runways and a multi-asset real estate area. The top firm said the design of the King Salman International Airport will capture Riyadh s e...

Dubai s Sidara said on Monday it was walking away from its plan to buy UK s John Wood Group opens new tab citing rising geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the financial market prompting the British engineering group s shares to plunge 40% reported Reuters. Wood had rejected Sidara s previous four buyout attempts citing valuation concerns. Sidara had previously approached Scotland-based Wood Group with proposals ranging from 205 pence to 230 pence per share with the latest offer valuing Wood Group at about 1.56 billion pounds ( 1.99 billion) which it had said would be the group s final offer. Sidara had received a deadline extension twice over June and July to make a final offer for Wood Group. The Dubai firm had until this Friday to make a firm offer or walk away for at least six months. d...

Saudi authorities said the key highway linking the kingdom to the Sultanate of Oman stands as a remarkable engineering feat in the heart of the Empty Quarter desert (Rub Al-Khali) serving as a vital artery that strengthens cooperation between the two Gulf nations across various fields. This crucial roadway stretches 564km long - from the Batha Haradh intersection to the Empty Quarter border crossing. Dubbing it as an engineering marvel they said its construction took over 1.3 million work hours and a total of 750 specialized pieces of heavy equipment were used to tackle the harsh desert environment. According to them the project was implemented in two phases - Phase One involved the construction of a 319-km road reaching the Shaybah oil field while the second phase extended from Shaybah to the Empty Quarter border crossing with Oman covering a distance of 246km.&nb...

Dar Al-Handasah Consultants under an amendment to an existing framework agreement will provide consultancy services including engineering design project management and multidisciplinary services for Aramco projects. This is for both existing and new infrastructure projects led by Aramco. The amendment awarded in December 2023 provides for additional five years of general engineering and project management services infrastructure (GESi) and can also be extended up to 3 additional years. This award effectively extends a previous GESi framework agreement that Dar signed with Aramco in 2019 and builds on a historical relationship that dates back to 1957 and that has been characterised by the successful delivery of innovative and transformative projects across various sectors. Exceptional value ...

Bahrain s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has signed an agreement with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) for the implementation of the third phase of the Sitra housing project in the kingdom. Under the agreement CMEC will construct 1 269 new housing units in the third phase of the Sitra housing project at a total cost of BD119 million ( 314 million). This phase which will include secondary infrastructure services commences in Q1 2025. The Sitra Housing Project stands as a model of integrated urban development seamlessly blending residential units with expansive green spaces advanced road networks waterfronts cycling and pedestrian paths and a comprehensive array of service educational health and commercial facilities - all designed to elevate the standard of living. The third phase of the Sitra housing projec...

Etihad Engineering has welcomed the first batch of aircraft maintenance trainees from Vision Concept Aviation Training Institute (VCATI) who graduated after completing their Aircraft Maintenance on the Job Experience (OJE). Etihad Engineering s collaboration with VCATI is part of the company s long-standing commitment to develop and nurture the next generation of aviation professionals by imparting valuable hands-on industry experience to young students at its state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Abu Dhabi. The OJE programme is managed by Etihad Engineering Technical Training the onsite training facility of the company which trains more than 10 000 aviation professionals through more than 600 courses every year. Sector booming The aviation sector is booming...

Schneider Electric a leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation has announced that Bader Al Mulla & Bros Co (Al Mulla Engineering) a member of Al Mulla Group and the largest mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP) construction services contractor is a winner of the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award in Kuwait. Al Mulla Engineering received the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award for commendable efforts made to support its customers to achieve their decarbonisation goals. This includes implementing energy efficient designs to improve HVAC system efficiency without compromising building operations. During this cycle the Al Mulla Engineering team aligned with the goals and vision of the customer in relation to sustainability and delivered customised solutions to optimise the operations of the building. The deployed solutions have resulted in red...

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) and the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) have announced a partnership to support the One Million Prompters initiative. This collaboration aims to bolster Dubai s position as a global hub for AI talent and a premier destination for AI investment. The partnership was announced at the AI Retreat 2024 held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation on Tuesday June 11 at the Museum of the Future and AREA 2071 Emirates Towers Dubai. One Million Prompters Aligning with the objectives of the Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence (DUB.AI) designe...

Schneider Electric a leader in the digital transformation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Petra Engineering Industries a leading HVAC equipment maker to accelerate digital transformation in Jordan. The partnership is poised to promote sustainability enhance energy efficiency and integrate AI solutions into HVAC control systems demonstrating Schneider Electric s commitment to supporting Jordan s vision and boosting business for partners in the Jordanian market. This follows the relocation of Schneider Electric s Levant operational hub to Amman. In the presence of Sebastien Riez Cluster President of Schneider Electric Northeast Africa & Levant the MoU was signed by Mohamed Samy General Manager of the Levant Countries and Iraq at Schneider Electric and Eng. Omar Abu Wishah Vice Chairman of Petra Engineering Industries at Petra s Muaqqar factory with the p...

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has announced that Nokia has joined the College of Engineering (CEN) Al Nukhba programme following the recent signing of a Memorandum of Agreement. The AUS Engineering Al Nukhba Programme establishes industry partnership collaborations in the areas of research development training programmes internships exchange of information and personnel joint supervision of students capstone projects and field trip visits. Through the partnership AUS students will gain access to enriching internship opportunities and hands-on training experiences. Both AUS and Nokia will supervise selected capstone projects as well as the collaborative research projects of faculty and students harnessing their collective expertise to address real-world challenges. Dedicated focus No...

KBR has been awarded an engineering services contract by First State Hydrogen Inc to support the feasibility and development of its first clean hydrogen production facility in the US mid-Atlantic region. KBR will provide engineering services to study the feasibility of developing a clean hydrogen production facility through electrolysis powered by renewable energy. The study is part of First State Hydrogen s vision to provide clean hydrogen for Delaware and the US mid-Atlantic and help the region meet its sustainability goals. We are excited to be a part of this important project that will contribute toward a cleaner more sustainable world said Jay Ibrahim President KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions. This award highlights KBR s extensive and innovative clean hydrogen expertise in providing solutions that matter and our strategic commitment to the energy transition. /...

Worley a leading engineering group which provides project delivery services to the energy sector has been awarded a general engineering services plus (GES ) contract by Saudi oil giant Aramco for another five years. The contract which has a potential for an extension of up to 3 one-year increments renews the long-standing relationship between Aramco and Worley in relation to services provided under the GES contracts said a statement from Worley. The scope of work includes the provision of project management and engineering services to support Aramco s capital programmes in Saudi Arabia across onshore green and brownfield projects in gas oil and new energy infrastructure. Under the terms of the contract Worley will continue to build its in-Kingdom engineering capabilities with a focus on developing and using local talent to undertake more complex projects in th...

Etihad Engineering a leading provider of comprehensive aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions won the MRO Services Provider of the Year award in the field of commercial aviation at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2024 held in Dubai UAE. With a workforce of around 2 000 professionals drawn from more than 50 countries Etihad Engineering provides industry-leading aircraft MRO services to customers from around the world. We are honoured to receive the Aviation Achievement Award 2024 for our MRO services and I dedicate it to our hard-working team in Abu Dhabi and valued customers worldwide said Daniel Hoffmann CEO of Etihad Engineering. We successfully delivered more than 200 aircraft with high customer satisfaction last year and continue to grow our capabilities and capacity and are geared up to reach even higher in 2024 Danie...

Agility Logistics Parks (ALP) has joined Engineering Systems Group (ESG) to provide intensive facility management training for over 35 Kuwaiti youth and university graduates for the second year-in-a-row. The intensive training programme by ALP and ESG ran from November 5 to December 7 2023 and was a critical part of a greater capacity building programme by Kuwait s Youth Public Authority. ALP and ESG partnered to provide training on industrial zones real estate management facility management contract management and other essential skills. On-site sessions The programme also featured on-site sessions at ALP s industrial and warehousing facilities offering participants an opportunity to observe and assess ALP s operations. All trainees were mandated to attend the program s lectures and wor...

Global multidisciplinary engineering company KPM Engineering (KPM) has announced the appointment of Colin Scott as its new MEP (Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing) director. In his new role Scott will maintain KPM s strong client focus and strengthen its value partnerships as the primary contact for MEP projects across key sectors in the region. With over 23 years experience in engineering and consultancy roles in the UAE and UK Scott is a chartered building design engineer. Throughout his career he has consistently maintained a strong technical focus to provide optimal service delivery enabling him to effectively lead and develop high-performance teams by leveraging his in-depth knowledge to navigate complex engineering challenges said KPM in its statement. As the new MEP director Scott...

EDGE Group entity Halcon a regional leader in the design and production of guided weapons systems and beyond has signed a contract with Augmented Reality Engineering (AR Engineering) a UAE software development company dedicated to changing the way people interact and learn through digital content for advanced augmented reality solutions. As per the contract signed at Dubai Air Show (DAS) 2023 Halcon will receive digital twins of their cost-effective short-range precision-guided munitions (PGMs) as well as the associated software from AR Engineering. A digital twin is a digital model of a physical product or system that serves as an effectively indistinguishable digital counterpart with applications in simulation integration testing monitoring and maintenance. Hamad Al Marar President of EDGE Group s Missiles Weapons cluster said: We are very proud to...

Egis the leading global engineering consultancy has announced the completion of its strategic acquisition of Omrania a renowned architectural and engineering consultancy in Saudi Arabia. With the addition of nearly 700 professionals from Omrania Egis in the Middle East will expand to over 3 000 talented individuals. This significant move is set to play a pivotal role in supporting Saudi Arabia s ambitious vision to diversify its economy enhance its local talent pool and modernize its infrastructure and cities. Egis acquisition of Omrania aligns seamlessly with Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 a strategic framework to reduce the country s dependence on oil diversify its economy and develop public service and private sectors. By integrating Omrania s local expertise and deep understanding of the Saudi market wit...

Leading Dubai carrier Emirates has announced plans to build a new ultra-modern engineering facility at Dubai World Central (DWC) at an investment of 950 million. Spread over 1 million sqm the engineering complex will be the largest and the most advanced of its kind to be operated by any airline. French engineering company ADP Ingénierie is the project consultant. Emirates new engineering facility will be equipped to handle the full gamut of specialist aircraft engineering services from routine aircraft checks to bespoke paint jobs light to heavy maintenance programmes engine repair and testing to full cabin interior fit-outs and aircraft conversions. According to Emirates construction work on Phase 1 is expected to begin next year and is likely to be completed in 2027. Eight maintenance hangars and a paint hangar - all capable of handling any size of commercial aircraft up to Code F...

ST Engineering has announced that a consortium led by its key subsidiary Urban Solutions has secured a three-year contract from Abu Dhabi Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) to design build and maintain the emirate s first multimodal Intelligent Transportation Central Platform (ITPC). As per the deal ST Engineering Urban Solutions will design and build the ITCP in addition to providing system integration and overall project management while its consortium partner Injazat Data Systems will provide the IT and security infrastructure and system interfaces. The first multimodal intelligent transportation management platform in Abu Dhabi the ITCP will integrate various subsystems and data sources into a centralised platform enabling the Abu Dhabi ITC to implement effective multimodal transport strategies through automated response plans. The ITCP will leverage AI capabili...

Damac Properties one of the leading luxury real estate developers in the Middle East has awarded a contract worth AED1.2 billion ( 326.7 million) to Darwish Engineering Emirates for the main works package for 275 villas in the Venice cluster in Damac Lagoons community. The master development has so far awarded contracts close to AED7 billion for the master development. More than AED1 billion worth of contracts to date for infrastructure and over AED5.6 billion worth of contracts have been awarded to date for villa construction. In the first half of this year alone Damac awarded contracts worth AED2.4 billion a testament to the project s steady construction momentum the company said. Exclusive master development Muhammed Tahaineh General Manager of Projects at Damac said: We are immensely proud and delighted to see the progress our third and most exclusive master development is making. Since we launched the proje...

Samsung Engineering a world leading engineering solutions and project management company announced that its Adnoc Crude Flexibility (CF) Project received a 100 per cent HSE Award at Adnoc s 7th annual Business Partnership Forum at Adipec 2023. The award was received jointly by Samsung Engineering and McDermott (formerly CB&I) who have collaborated on the construction and implementation of the Adnoc CF Project. Project managers Sung Jae Koh (Samsung Engineering) and Bart Rotteveel (McDermott) accepted the award on behalf of their respective companies. The project which is being carried out at the UAE s largest industrial complex the Ruwais Industrial Complex involves building a new atmospheric residue de-sulfurisation system (ARDS). CB&I is a global general construction company and a joint equity investment partner of Chevro...

Etihad Engineering one of the world s leading providers of aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions has appointed Daniel Hoffmann as its new Chief Executive Officer. Daniel brings to Etihad Engineering more than 20 years of hands-on experience in the global aviation industry having led Lufthansa Technik Sofia in Bulgaria as its CEO and served in executive roles in Lufthansa Technik Base Maintenance facilities in Germany and the Philippines. His expertise ranges from organisational leadership and change management to standardisation of core business functions and business efficiency through optimum resource utilisation as well as a successful track record of leading growth projects and negotiating joint venture partnerships. We are excited to have Daniel on board with Etihad Engineering as the CEO and I am confident that with our collective effort...

Global multidisciplinary engineering company KPM Engineering (KPM) has appointed Brian Sweeney as Director of Projects. Sweeney will enhance KPM s project management proficiencies and engineering service delivery across key sectors and projects in the Middle East said a statement. In his new role Sweeney will work closely with project teams clients and stakeholders to coordinate the delivery of regional and international projects and further streamline KPM s operations. With over 20 years experience in engineering and project management roles in the Middle East and the UK Sweeney is a qualified structural engineer with extensive experience managing high-profile projects within mixed-use commercial residential government healthcare transportation education and entertainment and leisure sectors. span style= f...

ST Engineering a global technology defence and engineering group based in Singapore and Edge Group one of the world s leading advanced technology and defence groups will share solutions services and capabilities. The areas of collaboration are small calibre ammunition unmanned technologies future soldier systems and training & simulation. By pooling expertise experience and resources ST Engineering and Edge will avail to customers in Singapore and the UAE access to cutting-edge capabilities and holistic solutions. The partnership between ST Engineering and Edge leverages on their complementary strengths and signifies a shared commitment to innovation and effective solutions to address the evolving needs of defence customers. Robust defence technology roadmap In addition to supporting their regi...

WME a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing engineering services for the built environment with a major presence in the Middle East and India has been rebranded as Egis thus accelerating regional growth and fostering innovation in engineering design. Announcing this today (August 28) Egis said the process of integration and rebranding of WME to Egis has been successfully completed following its strategic acquisition last year. This significant transition aligns with Egis commitment to reinforcing its position as a leading provider of comprehensive building engineering services in the region it stated. Egis is an international player active in the consulting construction engineering and mobility service sectors. Through this strategic acquisition it has solidified its position among the industry leaders in building and infrastructure consulting in the region.&nb...

ABB has signed a framework agreement with Samsung Engineering in Saudi Arabia to collaborate in engineering and procurement activities in the Kingdom. With this agreement ABB becomes a single-source vendor for gas analyser system integration for Samsung in Saudi Arabia. Together the two companies plan to explore business opportunities and provide complete analytical solutions to the Saudi oil and gas market. Effective measurement of gas quality is key to safety and reliability decreasing the environmental footprint and increasing profitability of the production process. ABB s solutions support the most demanding applications. ABB is committed to helping customers in the energy transition. Between ABB and Samsung Engineering we have an impressive portfolio that demonstrates technology expertise and technical capability. With th...

Parsons Corporation a leading US engineering and construction group said it has been awarded a 52 million contract by Qatar s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) to provide design engineering consultancy services for a new road and infrastructure framework. The six-year contract includes conceptual preliminary and detailed design for roads and infrastructure projects within capital Doha. With a total population of just over three million more than half of Qatar s population lives in this city. Establishing a new road and infrastructure framework supports the needs of current and future generations which is one of the major challenges the Qatar National Vision 2030 aims to address said the company in its statement. Parsons first began working with Ashghal in 2002 and most recently col...

Saudi-based Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) has signed a MoU with the Brazilian company WEG a specialist in electrical engineering energy and automation sectors to strengthen strategic cooperation between the two entities. The MoU is aimed at promoting mutual collaboration through active exchange of expertise studies research innovations and engineering applications in water desalination and its technologies. According to SWCC the pact provides opportunities for localization and content enrichment in electrical engineering. It also focuses on developing and enhancing the efficiency of various electrical systems such as motors and variable frequency devices. The agreement was signed during the Brazilian-Saudi Investment Forum that was organized by the Saudi Ministry of Investment in the presence of the Brazilian Vice President and...

Careem a leading everything app has invested in engineering hubs in Pakistan Jordan and Egypt with dozens of open engineering roles across Karachi Lahore Islamabad Amman Cairo and Alexandria. More than 600 tech professionals already work in Careem s engineering hubs to build technology to power Careem s Super App services across the region with 55% of Careem s total engineering organisation based in Pakistan Jordan and Egypt. Careem also has engineers in the UAE and Germany. The open roles in Careem s Pakistan Jordan and Egypt engineering hubs include front-end back-end and full stack engineering web engineering mobile engineering (IOS and android) data & AI and infrastructure engineering. Since the start of 2023 Careem has hired nearly 80 tech-focused roles in Pakistan Jordan and Egypt. R...

ZainTech the one-stop digital solutions powerhouse of Zain Group has announced the acquisition of Adfolks a UAE-based cloud-native engineering firm that provides a comprehensive range of cloud transformation services. This acquisition aligns with ZainTech s strategic plan to expand its technology services and offer holistic solutions to its growing customer base and represents another step in Zain Group s 4Sight strategy transforming from a mobile operator to a multi-core digital ICT entity said a statement from the company. As a Microsoft Azure Cloud Gold Managed Partner (runner-up for partner of the year in 2021 and 2022) AWS Select Partner and GCP Consulting Partner Adfolks brings its team of expert engineers customer success managers and agile project delivery specialists to the ZainTech family. This acquisition will further expand ...

Trendsetter Engineering an US-based oil and gas service company based in Texas said it has been awarded a contract by global energy major ExxonMobil to to supply its innovative clamp subsea connectors and assortment of pressure caps and tooling for use in their gas-to-energy project in Guyana. As per the deal it will provide Esso Exploration and Production Guyana (ExxonMobil Guyana) with an order of TC11 connection systems. The contract also includes supply of subsea valves sourced from Advanced Technology Valve (ATV) in Colico Italy. The equipment is slated for delivery in mid-2023. Tony Matson Vice President of Trendsetter Engineering said: We re delighted to continue our long-standing relationship with ExxonMobil and expand it into the Guyana market. Trendsetter he stated first introduced its subsea co...

Samsung Engineering and OMV announced the signing of an MoU to cooperate on projects from the early development stage. The MoU was signed at the OMV headquarters in Vienna Austria by Martijn van Koten Member of the Executive Board of OMV and EVP Fuels & Feedstock and Hong Namkoong President and CEO of Samsung Engineering. Alfred Stern Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of OMV as well as Reinhard Florey Member of the Executive Board and CFO of OMV welcomed Samsung Engineering s delegation. OMV is amongst Austria s largest listed industrial companies and is committed to becoming a net-zero emissions company (Scopes 1 2 and 3) latest by 2050. OMV has embarked on a transformation to become a leading provider of innovative and sustainable fuels chemicals and materials with a focus on circular economy solutions. This stra...

Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners) Dar a renowned international multidisciplinary consultancy has acquired a majority stake in Su-Yapı Engineering & Consulting Su-Yapı one of Türkiye s premier engineering consulting firms. With some 200 multidisciplinary professionals Su-Yapı is a regional leader in water wastewater infrastructure energy dams and hydropower. Announcing the strategic move Dar Al Handasah said this was aimed at strengthening its foothold in Türkiye and Central Asia and reinforcing its leadership position in the Middle East and Africa in water resources dams and hydropower. Founded in 1956 Dar is a renowned international multidisciplinary consultancy providing planning design engineering and project management services for buildings cities transportation civil infrastructure water and the...

Samsung Engineering one of the world s leading engineering procurement construction and project management (EPC&PM) companies with a major presence in the region said it has recorded an operating profit of KRW225.4 billion for the first quarter up 54.7% over last year. Announcing its Q1 provisional financial results today (April 27) Samsung Engineering said the group s revenue grew 17% to hit KRW2.53 trillion while its net profit (on a consolidated basis and under the K-IFRS) hit KRW175.9 billion up 29%. The Korean EPC giant said it exceeded the market forecast for operating profit (estimated for about KRW180 billion) due to excellent project management performance and initiating cost optimizing management efforts. We continued to create solid results based on stable performance such as in major overseas projects in Mexico Malaysia and Saudi Ar...

KBR a major engineering procurement and construction company said it has been awarded an engineering and design services contract by The Chemours Company to help increase capacity and advance technology for its industry-leading Nafion ion exchange materials platform. Headquartered in Delaware US The Chemours is a global leader in Titanium technologies thermal and specialized solutions and advanced performance materials. The contract is part of Chemours 200 million investment to expand the Nafion membranes and dispersions technology platform to support the growing hydrogen economy. Nafion membrane technology is the heart of hydrogen power generation storage and use. Its chemical properties help generate clean hydrogen from water electrolysis with vapor water as the only byproduct. Fuel cells - another Nafion proto...

Sparrows Group a key engineering and maintenance services specialist for the global energy and industrial sectors has secured its first major contract in Kuwait. The scope of work includes maintenance and provision of certificates of conformance for onshore rigs across sites. As per the deal Sparrows will be responsible for servicing a range of critical drilling equipment including mud pumps iron roughnecks catwalks and top drives to ensure the rigs are safe to return to the field. With Kuwait s oil and gas industry now reinvigorated following a slump 100 rigs will join the operational fleet by the third quarter. These rigs both new and old require high-quality servicing which is a significant volume of work to place on existing OEMs. Sparrows has been recognised as an approved non-...

Egis Group a leading international multidisciplinary engineering consulting and operations firm said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Omrania a Saudi architectural and engineering consultancy in a move aimed at creating a true leadership position in the high-end design and architecture services across the kingdom. According to Egis the acquisition marks a significant step forward for both firms with strong geographic and business alignment creating an opportunity to leverage their joint footprint and client base to reach significant scale in Saudi Arabia and reinforces their combined position in helping achieve the country s 2030 vision. Headquartered in Riyadh Omrania has 50 years of experience in creating places of lasting value and improving lives through design. With the addition of almost 700 professionals from Omrania Egis in the Mid...

Etihad Airways Engineering has partnered with global enterprise aviation software provider Ramco Systems to implement its Aviation Suite V5.9. The project was officially announced at the 2023 edition of MRO Middle East held at Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai. With modules covering Contract & Quote Management Maintenance Planning Hangar Maintenance Component Maintenance Supply Chain Management Engineering Quality Digital Task Cards ePublications and Customer Billing Ramco s integrated Aviation Suite will streamline multiple operations across Etihad Airways Engineering offering the organisation a single source of information with real-time visibility. In addition Ramco s digital tools such as Ramco Anywhere mobile apps dashboards and integrated customer portals will seamlessly digitise Etihad Airways Engineering s operations enhance process efficiencies and help them go ...

Etihad Airways Engineering one of the world s leading commercial aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services providers has won three industry honours at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2023 held in Dubai. Etihad Airways Engineering won the MRO Service Provider of the Year (Commercial Airlines) award for consistently delivering the highest level of service reliability and performance in this vital industry sector to their clients last year. The company met and exceeded its financial and operational targets in 2022 and enlarged its global customer footprint despite the challenging market conditions. The leadership team of Etihad Airways Engineering was honoured with the MRO Management Team of the Year award for performing exceptionally in terms of leadership growth and delivering overall business strategy. The team steered the company towards strategic partn...

Pratt & Whitney a Raytheon Technologies business has officially opened the doors to its new India Engineering Centre (IEC) in Bengaluru. The facility is co-located with Pratt & Whitney s India Capabilities Centre (ICC) which opened in 2022 to provide integrated global supply chain support and the recently inaugurated Collins Aerospace engineering and global operations centres. The IEC which was designed to meet the LEED Platinum certification further enhances Raytheon Technologies combined presence in India of over 5 000 employees and facilitates collaboration across the company s businesses. Growing rapidly The Indian aviation market is growing at a rapid pace and Bengaluru is a hub for that growth said Geoff Hunt senior vice president Engineering Pratt & Whitney...

Samsung Engineering a leading engineering procurement construction and project management company said its joint venture with Technip Energies and Tecnimont has secured an early engineering and procurement works contract from Abu Dhabi National Oil Companny (Adnoc) at one of its onshore facilities. Announcing the contract win Samsung Engineering said its joint venture TST had received a letter of award (LoA) from Adnoc to deliver pre-construction services for its Hail & Ghasha Gas Development Project. The overall contract which is valued at 80 million will also see the Samsung JV prepare an open book estimate for the full project delivery scope which will be considered as part of the client s final investment decision making process. The awards come as Adnoc accelerates gas expansion as part of its low carbon growth strategy to continue responsibly ...

In a major move ALEC Engineering and Contracting has signed an agreement to acquire Target Engineering Construction a leading EPC contractor in Dubai offering in-house services for major construction disciplines in onshore and offshore areas. A unit of Dubai s sovereign wealth fund ICD (Investment Corporation of Dubai) ALEC said this acquisition will help enhance its established capabilities in marine and industrial construction while enabling the construction company to mark its entry into the oil and gas sector. However under this deal Target will continue to operate as an independent entity while drawing on the skills and resources of the broader ALEC Group. Announcing the key acquisition deal today (December 20) ALEC said with this agreement the companies will have a joint turnover of close to 2 billion. ALEC will now bo...

AD Ports Group has announced that it has awarded a contract to China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for the development of buildings and topside infrastructure for its cutting-edge CMA Terminals Khalifa Port. CMA Terminals Khalifa Port is a joint venture between CMA CGM s subsidiary CMA Terminals (with a 70% stake) and AD Ports Group (30%). The agreement includes the development of the first net zero carbon administration building to be constructed for the joint venture which is being developed in-line with the company s role as an official partner of World Green Building Council s Middle East & North Africa Regional Network. The award-winning administration building which won the Net Zero Design Building Project of the Year in October will be a highly energy-efficient building that is powered from renewable energy sources and offsets. ...

Emirates District Cooling Company (Emicool) a joint venture between Dubai Investments a leading investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Actis a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure has signed a power purchase agreement with Emirates Electrical Engineering (EEE) one of the solar market leaders in the UAE. Emicool is a joint venture between Dubai Investments a leading investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Actis a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure. Emicool operates in a well invested business model that has grown to a platform of 18 operational DC ( District Cooling) plants having a total cooling capacity of more than 330 000 TR. The company has a proven track record in supplying cooling services with thousands of satisfied customers located in several areas. Emicool p...

Sulzer Pumpen (Deutschland) GmbH has marked its 150th anniversary by holding a celebration at its pump factory in Bruchsal. Gathering local dignitaries and colleagues the event showcased the rich history of the company and its goals for the future. The facility in Bruchsal is world-renowned for the design and manufacture of pumps used in industrial applications worldwide. Furthermore its production capabilities are utilised by Sulzer s global network of service centres to ensure OEM parts are delivered quickly to customers. Pumps manufactured at the facility have been a popular choice in the energy industry for decades with models such as the GSG also being adopted for CO2 capture and storage. As well as reducing the environmental impact of customer processes the recent installation of a photovoltaic plant at the site is expected to save up to 176 tonnes of CO2 emissions and generate 300&rsq...

Reliable Engineering & Fabrication a leading structural steel fabricator has inaugurated an AED15 million ( 4 million) production plant at Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZ). Through its new facility which covers an area of more than 150 000 sq ft the world-class fabricator seeks to cater to the needs of the oil and gas marine and oil and wind farming sectors taking advantage of the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority s (HFZA) reputation which provides a competitive environment for all businesses operating in the steel and construction sectors. The company which has been operating in the free zone since 2021 said it s expanding at HFZA due to several reasons including the free zone s being a global business hub as well as its strategic location and integrated services state-of-the-art logistics infrastructure facilities and services that suit all businesses and industries. &nbsp...

Jeddah Central Development Company (JCDC) a subsidiary of Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF has signed up world-renowned firm GMP International Spain GMBH and urban development consultants Khatib and Alami for providing the design and enginerring of the stadium at Jeddah Central Project. A SR75-billion ( 20 billion) project the Jeddah Central will be implemented on a 5.7-million-sq-m strategic area in central Jeddah. The project which has a stunning waterfront location with a 9.5-km shoreline will boast a world-class marina to accommodate local and international yachts in addition to 2.1 km of sandy beaches. JCDC a subsidiary of Saudi sovereign wealth fund Public Investment Fund said this comes as part of its strategic plan to create a local attraction and global destination in the heart of the Saudi port city. GMP Internatio...

Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Arabia s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed a number of agreements with Singaporean ST Engineering in the fields of technology defence and engineering. The agreements were signed at the ongoing Farnborough International Airshow in the UK. The agreements signed today will support SAMI in producing cutting-edge defence systems toward executing its development and growth strategies in various defence equipment and capabilities as well as technical support and training. ST Engineering was selected by SAMI as an original equipment manufacturer partner based on its expertise and track record in both the production and supply chain of defence-related equipment. Aiming to capitalize upon the Singaporean group s solid brand and reputation globally the agreements represent SAMI s continued commitment to partnerships that create a competiti...

Pratt & Whitney a world leader in the design manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines will set up a state-of-the-art India Engineering Centre (IEC) in Bengaluru which will start operations in 2023. The new centre will focus on providing contract engineering services. The IEC is expected to employ 500 engineers and professionals when fully staffed. Pratt & Whitney s India Engineering Centre will be a first-of-its-kind investment for our company in India said Geoff Hunt Senior Vice President Engineering Pratt & Whitney. Fielded geared turbofan The IEC will help Pratt & Whitney leverage the engineering skills our future Indian workforce will deliver as Pratt & Whitney continues to advance the world s only fielded geared turbofan...

Saudi Council of Engineers has announced that the academic engineering programmes in the Saudi universities have obtained membership of the Washington Accord following an agreement between the authorities responsible for professional accreditation. This membership aims to accredit the certificates of graduates of engineering programs from the Saudi universities in the member states reported SPA . Council Secretary General Engineer Abdulnasser Alabdullatif stressed the importance of the engineering field in participating in the comprehensive national development. It is a key partner in achieving the goals of the Kingdom s Vision 2030 in various fields he added. ...

Emirates International Gas (EIG) a subsidiary of EHC Investment said it has signed a deal with Q Properties a subsidiary of Q Holding under which it will provide a range of services including feasibility commercial technical conceptual designs and engineering construction operation and maintenance works for gas systems in the key properties of the Abu Dhabi developer. As per the deal it will provide all support related to the gas supply to Q Properties projects such as the Reem Hills luxury development during its engineering phases. A unique gas service provider company in the Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Natural Gas (NG) and Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) fields EIG aims to become the UAE gas sector s market leader utilizing the latest technologies and taking advantage of the company s 30 years of UAE experience. As part of the agreement EIG will initi...

India s top engineering and construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has been named as the Second Strongest Brand among the top 50 Global Engineering and Construction (E&C) companies by Brand Finance the world s leading brand valuation consultancy. An Indian multinational engaged in EPC projects hi-tech manufacturing and services has also been ranked as the Third Fastest Growing Brand by the London-based consultancy in its Engineering & Construction 50 2022 report. Announcing the key global accolade L&T said it is the only Indian company among the Most Valuable Global E&C Firms . L&T with its footprint across 50 countries has gained 44% in its Brand Value over last year it added. L&T achieved a significant improvem...

Aveva a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation and sustainability has announced that its engineering information management solutions the core of its digital twin now deliver greater time and value gains for capital projects and operations. With the seamless integration of Aveva Point Cloud Manager and Aveva Asset Information Management in the cloud visualizing asset information with real-time data has never been faster or easier. Aveva customers can now experience a complete digital twin within just 60 days even in the absence of existing models thanks to deeper contextualization and enhanced visualization. Two new industry partnerships will further augment the offering. Aveva s engineering information management solutions are now combined with the Assai integrated document management system and powered by data captured using ...

Samsung Engineering one of the world s leading engineering procurement construction and project management (EPC&PM) companies has registered a revenue of KRW 2.16 trillion won ( 1.72 billion) an operating profit of 174.4 billion won and a net profit of 113.7 billion won in the first quarter of 2022 (on a consolidated basis and in accordance with the K-IFRS). Compared to the previous year the revenue operating profit and net profit increased by 41.3% 62.6% and 12.0% respectively it stated. Announcing the results Samsung Engineering said the full-fledged sales reflection of the large-scale hydrocarbon projects in Mexico and Malaysia which are being carried out with the Feed to EPC strategy drove the Q1 results. Technological innovations such as automation and modularization contributed to the improvement of performance through quality improveme...

Etihad Engineering a leading maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services providers has signed a component agreement with Touchdown Aviation (TDA) a global specialist in the supply loan exchange and repair of aircraft components. As part of the agreement TDA will provide Etihad Engineering supply chain solutions locally in Abu Dhabi to ensure the availability of high demanded aircraft parts. Frederic Dupont Vice President Technical Sales & Customer Service Etihad Engineering said: As we continue to expand our components repair capabilities we are delighted to have signed an agreement with Touchdown Aviation as it will not only contribute to our component services growth strategy and at the same time facilitate parts availability for our customers from across the globe. Joey Blok Director of Sales Touchdown Aviation said: I am proud that through intensive cooperation between our respective teams...

Bentley Systems Incorporated the infrastructure engineering software company said it has acquired Adina R&D a leading developer of finite element analysis software applications used in a comprehensively diverse range of engineering fields based in Watertown at Massachusetts US. Adina was founded in 1986 by Dr Klaus-Jürgen Bathe professor of mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a world-renowned leader in the field of finite element analysis and its applications. Civil structural and mechanical engineers choose Adina software for its authoritative veracity including in analysis of buildings bridges stadiums pressure vessels dams and tunnels. Bentley pointed out that with infrastructure digital twins users can simulate the complete behavior of structures to create confidence in designs that are much safer and more cost-...

Egis a leading construction engineering and mobility services firm with a major presence in the Middle East said it has acquired multi-disciplinary engineering design consultancy WME. A major player in the region WME is a major provider of innovative sustainable and cost-effective solutions in civil structural MEP AV/IT and security architect of record and infrastructure engineering services for the built environment. Announcing the strategic move Egis said the acquisition complements its existing portfolio of both multidisciplinary engineering and project management services and the general engineering buildings services by enhancing the firm s end-to-end capabilities in Middle East across the life of the asset as clients look to improve building and infrastructure project efficiencies and cut their environmental impact. WME has more than 550 specialist engineering a...

Etihad Engineering one of the world s leading maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services providers recently showcased its comprehensive capabilities and key achievements to a visiting delegation from Argentina. The delegation was led by Dr Matias Kulfas Minister of Productive Development Daniel Filmus Minister of Science Technology & Innovation and Mirta Iriondo President Fabrica Argentina de Aviones. The delegation was hosted by Abdul Khaliq Saeed Chief Executive Officer and other senior executives from Etihad Engineering. Following a corporate presentation the group was taken on an extensive tour of Etihad Engineering s 500 000-sq-m facility. The tour encompassed aircraft hangars at the facility which cover approximately 66 000 sq metres including dedicated aircraft painting facilities and a custom-designed hangar that can accommodate up to three Airbus A380 aircraft simultaneously. In...

IBM has announced the launch of its Client Engineering team in Middle East and Africa (MEA) for clients and business partners. Located across four countries UAE Saudi Arabia Turkey and South Africa IBM Client Engineering will drive innovation across the MEA region by providing an enhanced customer experience focused on co-creation technical eminence and speed. Client Engineering teams consists of designers solution architects data scientists cloud engineers security experts business transformation consultants and more who work on the agile co-creation of IBM technology and Consulting solutions for their clients all within 6-8 weeks. The team of creators uses technologies such as Cloud Data Automation and Security to deliver innovative solutions that address business use cases and challenges in industries such as government financial services...

AD Ports Group today announced that it has acquired Divetech Marine Engineering Services a UAE-based topside-subsea solutions provider that offers a range of services including installation inspection repair and maintenance for ports and other maritime organisations. The acquisition and integration of the company into AD Ports Group will extend the range of services offered by the group s maritime cluster placing it in a strong position to generate significant commercial operational and financial synergies. The 100% acquisition will be fully funded from AD Ports Group s existing cash reserves. Divetech delivered revenue of AED 87 million and EBITDA of AED20 million in 2021. Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi Managing Director and Group CEO AD Ports Group said: Our acquisition of Divetech represents an important strategic opportunity for growth ...

Khansaheb Industries a unit of leading construction and facilities management company Khansaheb has introduced its leading HVAC product Spiralite in the UK market. Spiralite which is a circular and flat oval non-metallic insulated AC air duct is manufactured distributed and installed exclusively from Khansaheb s facilities in Dubai. Spiralite has successfully been deployed on 625 projects in the United Kingdom with properties including the Google Innovation Centre in London; the Media Centre of the Lord s Cricket Ground one of the British capital s foremost sporting venues; and in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge one of the world s leading higher education institutions. Managing Director Abdulrahman Khansaheb said: The success of Spiralite in the British market demonstrates the calibre of engineering talent ...

Saudi Arabia s The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) has awarded a contract to Red Sea International Company (RSI) to build modular buildings. The contract covers design manufacture supply and installation of modular buildings to support TRSDC s luxury hotel construction activities on Red Sea Project s Sheybarah/Ummahat Al Shaikh islands in the Western Region an announcement on Saudi Exchange said. The contract is valued at SR60.549 million ( 16.14 million) to be executed in 194 days. These facilities consist of various types of modular units which can be used as accommodations or offices. These units will be fully furnished to provide all the requirements for the crew working on the construction of these ambitious projects. Red Sea International Company is a leading Saudi company in the field of providing modular solutions a...

KBR a US-based company operating in fields of science technology and engineering has been awarded an engineering services contract by Woodside Energy (USA) for its proposed H2OK liquid hydrogen production facility project in Ardmore Oklahoma. Under the terms of the contract KBR will provide a front-end engineering design for Woodside s H2OK liquid hydrogen facility. Cryogenic liquid hydrogen is used in the transportation industry as a fuel for fleets where the combustion of liquid hydrogen produces zero-emissions with water as the only by-product. KBR is pleased to support Woodside on this project as the company advances its portfolio of decarbonisation solutions said Jay Ibrahim President Sustainable Technology Solutions. Our focus on energy transition and carbon footprint reduction is helping our clients meet their sustainability goals around the globe. At KBR w...

Aveva a global leader in industrial software said it has signed a long-term partnership deal with power generation major EDF to help elevate its 3D nuclear engineering programme and deliver leading-edge energy-efficient performance. Under this deal Aveva will help drive EDF s Switch digital transformation programme with its Aveva E3D Design solution and other components of the Aveva Unified Engineering solution while EDF will boost its engineering design portfolio by way of faster design and delivery of its nuclear plants as well as advanced safety and performance standards. By streamlining data from different design disciplines - including mechanical electrical and civil works - several hundred users across different global locations will be able to work together within a digital twin repository eliminating siloed engineering design approaches avoiding data inconsistencies and removing duplication.&...

Egis a leading French specialist in the construction engineering and mobility services sectors has announced that it has reached a deal with top financial institution Caisse des Dépôts and global alternative asset management group Tikehau Capital for the sale of a 40 per cent stake in the company. Egis creates and operates smart infrastructures and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and the major challenges of our time by enabling more balanced sustainable and resilient regional development. Tikehau Capital s acquisition move marks a major step forward in the execution of the group s strategic plan which is primarily focused on the international market and aims at positioning Egis as a global top 10 engineering company by doubling its turnover within five years. Tikehau Capital intends to support Egis ambition to be a lea...

ByrneLooby a leading Irish engineering and project management consultancy is increasing its footprint in the Middle East as part of its expansion strategy. The company has opened a new office in Saudi Arabia amid growing demand for its services. ByrneLooby has provided engineering services on a range of critical infrastructural projects in the Middle East and KSA: including mega projects which form part of Vision 2030 such as Amaala Neom Jazan Economic City and Qiddaya. The company is one of the leading marine engineering consultants in the Middle East and has provided engineering expertise on the ports of Aqaba Dammam Doha Dubai s Maritime City and on the CHIT award-winning Doha Metro. ByrneLooby currently sits on the framework for national utility Irish Water in their homeland and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has consulted on projects for the SWCC ...

Etihad Engineering one of the world s leading aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider based in Abu Dhabi has been awarded a heavy maintenance contract by Virgin Australia for its Boeing 737 fleet. The scope of the contract covers heavy maintenance and modifications on more than 30 nose to tail aircraft for the largest airline by fleet size under the Virgin brand said Etihad Engineering on the sidelines of Dubai Air Show. It is showcasing its comprehensive range of aircraft maintenance and engineering solutions at the ongoing event. Etihad Engineering has been consistently adding to its comprehensive capabilities on major commercial Boeing and Airbus platforms including the A350 and the A320neo and partnering with industry leaders regionally and globally to strengthen its global customer footprint beyond the Middle East across Europe Asia ...

ST Engineering iDirect a global leader in satellite communications has collaborated with technology provider XipLink to implement a security feature required for 4G backhaul services. The feature will support IP security (IPsec) encryption with CMPv2 digital certificate management building upon the existing high levels of security already offered by ST Engineering iDirect whilst maintaining satellite traffic optimisation and acceleration. The new functionality has been tested and certified by satellite operator Turksat. CMPv2 is a feature-rich and flexible certification exchange protocol standard which supports any type of cryptography. It is a standard requirement for mobile operators that ensures secure functionality and is essential to enable the optimisation and acceleration of 3G 4G and 5G backhaul services. The three companies have invested time equipment and exper...

MNB Precision a leading UK-based manufacturer for supplying high complexity high-value components and Sigma Engineering UAE s leading Engineering Services provider have formed a joint venture (JV). The JV will offer advanced Machining API Services and Manufacturing solutions in the UAE Market. The signing ceremony for the Joint Venture took place at the Sigma Engineering office in Abu Dhabi. Present were the management teams from both parties. Luke Benton the Managing Director of MNB Precision said: The JV will allow us to significantly develop the services we can provide to the Middle East region. Because of the distinctive combination of our unique but broad range of services MNB and Sigma will be able to create an unparalleled service offering in the Energy Market. This joint venture with MNB enables us to provide better services to our existi...

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering (LTHE) a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro has won three Gold Awards by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP - Kuwait Chapter). The awards are for exemplary performance in the field of Health Safety & Environment (HSE) for projects in Kuwait. The awards are part of the ASSP Gulf Cooperation Council HSE Excellence Awards 2021 and L&T Hydrocarbon has won Gold for both ongoing projects that is TL-5 (New 48 Crude Transit Line) and NSGEP (40 & 30 North Strategic Gas Pipeline) in the following categories: HSE Excellence in the Sector category; Environment Excellence; and Management of Driving Safety. Speaking on the occasion Subramanian Sarma L&T s Whole-Time Director & Sr Executive Vice President (Energy) said: This is a proud moment for all of u...

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Limited (LTHE) a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro has bagged two orders in the Construction Services segment one each from Air Products Middle East Industrial Gases LLC and Gail India. The first order is from Air Products Middle East Industrial Gases LLC for its Industrial Gas Hub (IGH) Network project at Jubail KSA. Under the contract the company will construct steam methane reformer (SMR) to produce hydrogen an air separation unit (ASU) to produce oxygen and nitrogen and hydrogen pressure swing adsorption (PSA) units. The overall duration of the project is 22 months. The second order is for Gail India s Mumbai Nagpur Pipeline under which the company will be responsible for laying steel gas pipeline (24 x 224 km) Section 1 of Part A and construction of terminals along with associated facilities. The pipeline project due to b...

Ebrahim K Kanoo the diversified business conglomerate has welcomed the winners of the 2020 Ebrahim K Kanoo Award for Engineering Excellence at its corporate office in Manama. The students met with Ebrahim K Kanoo Managing Director Talal Kanoo who commended them for their innovative project which will contribute greatly to Bahrain s future. Kanoo stated: The Ebrahim K Kanoo Award for Engineering Excellence was created to highlight the important role young Bahrainis play in the field of mechanical engineering. We take pride in the efforts and commitment shown by the students and the college to foster this talent. I look forward to seeing great things from the winners and wish them continued success. Instituted in partnership with the University of Bahrain s College of Engineering the annual award is part of the company s commitment to bettering the lives of the yout...

Vertiv Holdings Company a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions said it has through its subsidiaries entered into a definitive agreement to acquire E&I Engineering Ireland and its affiliate Powerbar Gulf for 1.8 billion in upfront consideration plus the potential for up to 200 million in cash based on achieving certain 2022 profit milestones. The upfront consideration consists of 1.17 billion in cash and approximately 630 million of Vertiv common stock. Headquartered in Ohio (US) Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today s data centers communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Announcing the acquisition deal Vertiv said the transaction has been u...

Galfar Engineering and Contracting has secured a RO40 million ( 104 million) contract from Oman s top petroleum investment company OQ for provision of engineering procurement and construction (EPC) services for one of its projects. The EPC contract is for the Central 48 Rich and Lean Gas Pipeline Segregation Project at the OQ s concession area said the company in its filing to the Muscat Securities Exchange. The work will be fully completed within a 42-month schedule including the maintenance period said the statement citing its CEO Dr Hamoud Rashid Al Tobi. It is expected that this contract will contribute to Galfar s revenues and further strengthen our presence in oil and gas sector and high capacity pipeline projects he added. -TradeArabia News Service ...

AESG a leading global specialist consultancy engineering and built environment advisory firm with regional headquarters in Dubai London and Singapore has announced its acquisition of Commtech Europe an established provider of commissioning and technical services throughout Europe. With the rapid expansion of the data centre and pharmaceutical sectors alongside the ever-increasing complexity of building systems Commtech Europe s reputation and strength in commissioning critical facilities and systems perfectly aligns with AESG s comprehensive commissioning digital handover and asset management services and its commitment to delivering best-in-class engineering services resulting in greater efficiencies in project delivery. Following the deal Commtech Europe will be fully integrated into AESG giving existing Commtech Europe clients access to AESG s complementary commissioning ...

Etihad Engineering a leading commercial aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider has signed a strategic partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to provide Passenger to Freighter (P2F) conversions on Boeing 777-300ERs. Etihad Engineering will capitalise on their expertise and extensive capabilities for the specialised Boeing 777-300ERSF conversion. In the initial stage of the partnership Etihad Engineering will facilitate towards two conversion lines accommodating multiple aircraft conversions per year. Tony Douglas Group Chief Executive Officer Etihad Aviation Group said: The Boeing 777-300ERSF is not only extremely attractive to customers but a technological breakthrough given that it s the first in its size category to offer extensive cargo solutions. Not only do we see the demand but we view it as a greener more profitable highly innovative solution for our airline customers and an excelle...

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) announced today the signing of framework agreements for Concept and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) services for major projects across its full value chain to support the delivery of its 2030 strategy. The framework agreements which were signed with eight top-tier global engineering contractors have a combined scope worth up to 1 billion (AED3.67 billion) and the potential for 50% of the value to flow back into the UAE s economy under Adnoc s In-Country Value (ICV) programme over the agreement term between 2021 and 2026. The scope of the agreements is based on the forecasted requirement for external project engineering services across the Adnoc Group said a statement. The nature of the agreements underpins Adnoc s smart approach to procurement which is enabling it to drive value and commerciality across its portfolio. By structuring the ...

Oman-based Galfar Engineering & Contracting has reported a net profit of RO2.626 million ( 6.8 million) for the first half of the year compared to losses of RO11.044 million ( 29 million) for the same period last year. This is the company s first profit after six straight years of losses as the company s new turnaround plan which was adopted earlier this year has started showing signs of progress said Galfar in its statement. The sultanate s largest construction and contracting firm pointed out that this improved performance was on account of various initiatives taken by the company as part of its turnaround strategy especially restructuring & re-organization and the implementation of stringent cost control measures. The positive bottom-line results came despite a drop in revenues by approximately 6% compared to the same per...

Terex Materials Processing (MP) a global leader in materials processing equipment has announced the acquisition of MDS International (MDS) a manufacturer of heavy duty and recycling trommels apron feeders and conveyor systems based in Monaghan Ireland. MDS was founded in 1995 by Liam and Una Murray with a vision to design and develop engineering solutions to industry. Over the past 25 years MDS has built a highly skilled work force along with global distribution partners and has a valued reputation for innovation offering bespoke solutions to serve client needs with equipment that can withstand the harshest of environments. This acquisition supports Terex MP s growth strategy to expand its offering in the crushing and screening and environmental industries with products that complement the existing portfolio. Trommels fro...

NASA has awarded the 531 million Mechanical Integrated Services and Technology (MIST) II contract to a joint venture between Aerodyne and KBR. The joint venture will provide engineering services for spaceflight and ground systems which will include the development and validation of new technologies for future space and science missions. The cost-plus-fixed-fee indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract has a maximum value of 531 million. The joint venture will primarily perform this work at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt Maryland as well as other NASA centers and locations. The contract has a five-year base period and one option for a six-month extension. The joint venture will provide a wide range of engineering services that includes design analysis and verification services; technical support for development of space flight airborne and grou...

To mark International Women in Engineering Day the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has launched a range of resources to inspire the next generation of women to get involved in maritime search and rescue (SAR). The resources are aimed both at women starting out to choose a career as well as women considering a career change or wishing to explore volunteering opportunities. Theresa Crossley CEO IMRF says: This Toolkit is just the latest step in our ongoing #WomenInSAR initiative which aims to encourage equal gender representation in the sector. Today women really can do anything they want to and by highlighting just some of the incredible women working in maritime SAR worldwide and the wide range of different careers available in the sector we hope we can really demonstrate that fact. The resources have been tailored to interest women ...

Three60 Energy Group a leading independent energy service company offering complete asset life cycle solutions has appointed Gareth Broxton as the new engineering director who joins the company s Engineering Procurement Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) team. With a global remit Broxton will be responsible for technical assurance and customer focused delivery. He will also play a critical role in managing and developing the group s multi-disciplined engineering team to meet growing demand from operators for fit-for-purpose solutions that support a low carbon future. A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Broxton brings almost two decades of experience in the upstream and midstream oil and gas sector to the role having worked across the full asset lifecycle from Feed through to decommissioning. /...

Three Dubai-based experts in interior design and architecture engineering and project management have just launched a new service that offers a one-stop shop solution to those seeking professional and customer-centric approach to design and build. Architect and Engineer Ankita Rao of Freeline Engineering Project and Construction Manager Natasha Abbas of North 51 Consulting and Interior Designer/Interior Architect Nikki Bisiker of Nikki Bisiker Interior Design who speak nine languages between them bringing experience and diverse cultures to customers who value a range of talents accessible under one roof. The new collaborative approach between three independent firms allows clients to dip into three specialist skillsets they require. This modern approach to consultancy is a refreshing way to pool many decades of talent yet retain independent thinking and provides a...

Geodis a top-rated global supply chain operator has appointed Antoine Pretin as Vice President Engineering Group. He will oversee the growth in automatizing Geodis service offerings to its customers. Antoine Pretin 38 engineer began his career in 2007 as a project manager at Sidel Cermex first in Dijon then in Atlanta USA. After a few years at Fives Intralogistics he joined Actemium Logistics a VINCI Group company specializing in automated intralogistics solutions in 2014 where he was head of the distribution business. Faced with the acceleration of e-commerce and new consumer demands the automatization of logistics warehouses is an essential response to handle growing flows in an ever-shorter timeframe. With his experience Antoine will contribute to an open and constructive dialogue between the Geodis teams and the various players in the field of automatization to serve the needs of our customers around the world e...

UAE-based International Holding Company (IHC) is set to list its key subsidiaries - Emirates Stallion Group (a major engineering and construction group) and Al Seer Marine - on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) in the second quarter. A third unit will be named in the coming weeks. Emirates Stallion Group is one of IHC s subsidiaries and has a diversified portfolio of businesses across engineering and construction development and management of real estate and public realms and associated services. Ever since its inception in 2006 ESG has grown rapidly becoming the region s only all-encompassing real estate partner. It is home to five fully owned subsidiaries 90 operational sites 12 marketplace presence and 4 associates and joint ventures. The subsidiaries include Century Real Estate Royal Development Company Abu Dhabi Land General Contracting Gulf Dun...

Dubai-based Alec Engineering and Contracting said it has joined forces with Butec a design-build industrial contractor to set up a new venture that will target the region s utilities industrial and environmental sector-based projects. A part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) Alec is a major construction company with related businesses operating in the GCC with a presence in Africa. Over the last 20 years Alec said it had consistently evolved and grown to become a trusted partner for the execution of complex and iconic construction projects. Since its foundation in Beirut in 1964 Butec has steadfastly built on its position as a leading contractor in the Mena and GCC regions in the fields of construction engineering logistics and related services. In consolidating its assets personnel and experience the JV i...

Samsung Engineering Company a leading engineering procurement construction and project management (EPC&PM) company said it has clinched a 650 million deal to build a petrochemical plant at Jubail Industrial City II in Saudi Arabia. The contract was awarded by Advanced Global Investment Company a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia s Advanced Petrochemical Company. As per the deal Samsung Engineering will build a propane dehydrogenation plant and utilities and offsites at Jubail Industrial City II on Saudi Arabia s eastern coast stated Advanced Petrochemical Company in its bourse filing. The plant which is set to be completed in 2024 will produce 843 000 tonnes of propylene per annum with all required off-sites and utilities by utilizing Catofin technology from US group Lummus Technology it added. -TradeArabia News Service ...

Egis a global player in the construction and engineering services sector said it has completed the acquisition of Projacs International a local engineering consultancy and project management company based in Kuwait. A French multinational company Egis is involved in the areas of infrastructure and transport systems planning water and environment while Projacs is a local engineering consultancy and project management company. Founded in 1984 at Kuwait Projacs is the largest Pan-Arab project and construction management company with offices in all the Middle Eastern countries. In 2015 Egis had purchased 51% of the shares in Projacs International thus becoming a majority shareholder. Since then Egis and Projacs worked on aligning the business strategies in the Middle Eastern market and enlarging their geographical reach said the sta...

AMMROC a leading provider of military maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services in the region has signed a contract to offer a comprehensive range of support services to Etihad Engineering part of the Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) an industry leading aircraft maintenance and engineering solutions provider. The contract enables AMMROC to extend aircraft parking support and other services to Etihad Engineering at its state-of-the-art MRO facility in Al Ain. Hareb Thani Aldhaheri the CEO of AMMROC and Abdul Khaliq Saeed CEO of Etihad Engineering announced the contract at the ongoing International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2021) that runs until February 25 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec). In line with their longstanding commitment and partnership to strengthen the UAE s aerospace industry and to enhanc...

Nucore Group a specialist engineering company providing integrated engineering solutions in hazardous environments said it has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Phil Davie as the new Chief Operating Officer. As Nucore Group continues to evolve its fully integrated service for clients this appointment will add breadth and depth to the senior management team said the company in a statement. With over 30 years experience with tier one and service engineering companies most recently as Senior VP at Aker Solutions Davie will take on the responsibility for all group operations. Welcoming the appointment CEO Mark Fraser said: We are delighted to have brought someone of Phil s calibre on board and believe his track record in the energy sector will be an enormous asset to the company. &quot...

Saudi-based Bawan Company a leading provider of engineering and consulting services has announced that it has cancelled plans to merge two of its subsidiaries - United Transformers Electric Company and United Technology of Electric Substations and Switchgears Company following a revaluation which found the move unfeasible. A key player in the region Bawan is involved in the trading and manufacture of building materials industrial investment financial management and administration and other industrial services. The Saudi group had announced the merger of United Transformers Electric Company and United Technology of Electric Substations and Switchgears in June 2019. The company has a 85.5% stake in each of these firms. In its statement to the Saudi bourse Tadawul Bawan said decision was taken after a re-evaluation of the merger by the company management in coordination...

AESG a specialist consultancy engineering and advisory firm has strengthened its position as a leading provider of consultancy services for the built environment through the acquisition of Springboard Middle East. With its new Solution-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering AESG will offer comprehensive commissioning handover and asset management services and integrated data solutions on a digital cloud-based platform with enhanced data management capabilities. The AESG move comes following the announcement of its ongoing global expansion. In addition to gaining ownership of Springboard Middle East s regional contracts staff IP and assets the deal has enabled AESG to launch its new digital commissioning handover and asset management platform Data said the company in a statement. As highlighted in the seminal Building a...

Masdar one of the world s leading renewable energy companies and China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Company (CGGC INTL) have signed an agreement to explore potential areas of collaboration on renewable energy projects worldwide. The MoU was signed at a virtual ceremony today (January 21) as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2021 taking place virtually in the UAE capital this week. ADSW which has been reimagined as a virtual event for 2021 has featured a series of high-level virtual events including the ADSW Summit IRENA Assembly Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum Youth 4 Sustainability Virtual Forums and the World Future Energy Summit Webinars. On the new deal Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi said: CGGC is one of the world s leading international engineering companies and is active...

Bilfinger Tebodin Middle East (BTME) a unit of Bilfinger the global engineering and industrial services provider said it has secured two major 5 year framework agreement contracts from Abu Dhabi Ports. The scope of work calls for the provision of engineering and project management consultancy (PMC) services for various upcoming infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. These strategic wins reinforce the position of BTME as a leading engineering and PMC firm in the infrastructure sector in Abu Dhabi and UAE where it has been active for more than 45 years. We are thrilled to bring Bilfinger Tebodin s extensive experience quality and competitive expertise to these important projects while adding value to the local economy in Abu Dhabi remarked its managing director Marco Van Der Linden. The UAE is a key market for us and ...

Arabtec Holding a top construction company in the region is set to rope in corporate advisory firm deNovo for managing a potential sale of its Dubai engineering subsidiary Target reported Reuters citing sources. The Dubai-listed builder that is facing liquidation is hoping that funds raised will be used to pay creditors and salaries said the sources. Arabtec s engagement with deNovo is due to begin this week said one of the sources. Last month the Dubai-based contractor had in its filing to Dubai bouse announced its decision to go ahead with its liquidation plans due to its untenable financial position following the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic following a two-month period of discussions with key stakeholders. Owing to inter-dependencies of certain subsidiaries of Arabtec the application to the competent courts will ...

Sharjah Municipality (SM) has launched a digital approval service for engineering plans through its website to facilitate customers said a senior official. Thabet Al Tarifi Director-General of the municipality said the move comes as part of the civic body is keen to provide the best services to customers achieve sustainability and simplify procedures. Khalifa bin Hada Al Suwaidi Assistant General Manager of the Engineering and Buildings Sector confirmed that the steps for completing the transaction were shortened along with the provision of many features in the new service. ...

Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) has signed an agreement with Dell Technologies which will witness both organisations combine their expertise in emerging technologies to drive the joint development of engineering and technology projects in the kingdom. The MoU with Dell Technologies is designed to work with SDAIA to leverage solutions within AI cloud data analytics and enterprise storage. This strategic collaboration will also see an exchange of industry best practices and expertise needed to develop integrated projects that will serve public sector entities technology needs across Saudi Arabia said the statement. The signing took place during Gitex Technology Week 2020 between Dr Esam Al Wagait Director of Saudi Arabia s National Information Center (NIC) who signed on behalf of SDAIA s president Dr Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi and Moham...

Etihad Engineering the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) arm of Etihad Aviation Group has accepted an order for 1.3 million facemasks to be manufactured at its newly established in-house face mask production facility. Over the next three months the medical face masks will be distributed to staff across the entire Etihad Aviation Group from cabin and ground crew to catering cargo engineering employees and medical professionals. The new facility operates fully automated cutting-edge machines that produce up to 20 000 masks daily. The masks are three layered and provide up to 98% filtration which ensures the highest levels of protection and safety. Before initiating mass production prototypes of the mask underwent a series of stringent tests where microbial cleanliness and bacterial filtration efficiency levels were thoroughly examined. After the successful completion of the testing phase the face masks were medically certified by two certifyi...

Khansaheb Investment a leading UAE business conglomerate and the owner of top contractor said it has bought back its shares from Interserve International Limited. Interserve previously owned shares in three Khansaheb companies Khansaheb Civil Engineering (Contracting) Khansaheb Group (facilities management) and Khansaheb Hussain (oilfield contracting). With the buy-back Khansaheb Investment is now the primary owner of all its group companies. On the strategic move Chairman Tariq Hussain Khansaheb said: We are pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Interserve s shares in three of our companies as we reclaim full ownership of our assets. We are confident Khansaheb Civil Engineering and Khansaheb Group will continue to deliver an excellent service to our customers maintaining them as a Contractor ...

UAE-based Azizi Developments has awarded a major value engineering contract to Salama Structural Engineers for its upcoming projects across Dubai. The contract entails a set of tasks and deliverables namely reviewing the design criteria to enhance the overall building performance. A leading innovator and worldwide professional engineering consulting firm Salama Structural Engineers offers a wide spectrum of progressive engineering solutions. The contract entails value engineering studies for upcoming projects across Dubai constituting a set of tasks and deliverables namely reviewing the design criteria to enhance the overall building performance as well as integrating the Cobiax slab system post-tensioned slabs and the light-weight and composite panel system by replacing blockwork and plaster for all internal partitions. Riviera is Azizi s renowned waterfront lifestyle c...

Gradiant an international end-to-end water solutions provider has acquired Malaysia-based Sigma Water Engineering as part of its South East Asia growth strategy. It will help the group provide support to its project achievements in Singapore Vietnam and Indonesia. Sigma Water Engineering based in Selangor Malaysia is an industrial water and waste water treatment company with repeated success in delivering industrial water treatment systems in food and beverage oil and gas glove manufacturing and other various water intensive industries. Additionally Sigma Water has a strong manufacturing front with a fabrication and chemical storage facility also based in Malaysia along with established relationships with both global and local customers contractors and other resources supplying Gradiant with further reach and experience throughout the region...

UAE-based Engineering firm Aries Marine has achieved a major milestone with the completion of 1 000 retrofit engineering projects. Aries Marine s specialised division providing environmental and sustainable solutions to the shipping industry Aries Green Solutions have now undertaken over 1000 engineering projects for retrofit of Ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) and Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS). With this Aries Marine is now one of the world s leading engineering and project management service providers for retrofit of BWTS and EGCS systems on ships. The company is now known as the one-stop shop for green retrofit solutions providing services ranging from engineering project management to retrofitting and commissioning assistance on site. In spite of the uncertainties and restrictions worldwide due to Covid-19 pandemic Aries Marine could continue provid...

UK-registered Newport Shipping has announced that it will work with global LNG market service provider Gloryholder Liquified Gas Machinery (LGM Engineering) as part of its LNG solutions offer to the market. Newport Shipping aims to meet its clients environmental needs through cooperation with leading companies in their field. Meeting the future demands of cutting emissions and decarbonizing the industry will need trusted and proven technology said a statement. The agreement between the two companies was signed on February 10 2020 and will see LGM Engineering supply Newport Shipping s LNG retrofit projects with its LNG solutions. In June LGM Engineering signed a contract to design and supply an LNG fuel gas supply system for two 13 000 DWT Chemical Tankers with Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Company Limited (YZJ). The ship owner is Tarbit Tankers and the clas...

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran ranked 10th globally in petroleum engineering for 2020 according to the QS World University Rankings 2020. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Minister of Energy and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of KFUPM said that the University s achievement shows that it has already become among the leading international universities in this field. He added that this achievement is an evidence of the efficiency of academic and research performance as the university strives to increase the quality of its outputs and continue the commitment to excellence that it has been keen on throughout the years a SPA report said. He also said that this achievement is an incentive for further development and conforming to international standards in the educational process expressing his thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King S...

Bilfinger Tebodin Middle East has signed an engineering master service agreement with Petrojet a leading Egyptian oil and gas integrated contractor with head office in Cairo and 15 branches in the Middle East and North Africa and Sub-Sahara. This agreement is an executive development of an MOU of strategic cooperation signed by both parties in December 2018. With this pact Bilfinger Tebodin Middle East has become the technical and engineering consultancy partner to Petrojet. Egypt Managing Director Dr Ahmed Soltan said: This agreement with Petrojet reflects our plan of strategic co-operation with the market-leading entities in Egypt s oil and gas sector. Bilfinger Tebodin Middle East began its Egypt business activities in 2018 with Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services for two projects in energy sector. The f...

Sharjah Municipality has announced that the engineering and buildings sector has completed more than 3 341 transactions remotely in April. This comes as part of the civic body s comprehensive plan to continue providing services and completing engineering transactions by relying heavily on digital transformation and smart applications. Director-General Thabet Salem Al Tarifi stressed that the remote work system contributed to adding creative touches and innovative projects in the work system and created differences in the implementation of the various services provided by the municipality due to its complete readiness to deal with various challenges and its future outlook that it formed. Khalifa bin Hadda Al-Suwaidi Assistant Director-General of the Engineering and Buildings Sector explained that the sector has provided the employees with all the necessary tools for working ...

Penspen a leading global provider of engineering and project management services to the energy industry has been awarded a contract by Target Engineering Construction Company for slug catcher replacement support on a project on Zirku Island in UAE. The Penspen contract is for work on the island s Satah slug catcher replacement project. The project s objective is to replace the existing slug catchers at the Zirku Satah plant which is operated by Adnoc Offshore with new ones cladded with a corrosion-resistant nickel super alloy. Adnoc Offshore operates the Upper Zakum (UZ) Lower Zakum (LZ) Umm Shaif Nasr Umm Lulu & SARB Satah and Umm Al Dalkh (UAD) offshore oil fields located in the Arabian Gulf. It also operates oil and gas processing plants on Zirku and Das islands. It will also include modifications to associated pip...

Oman s National Business Centre (NBC) an initiative launched by the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates Madayn has signed an incubation agreement with Dakkah Engineering Services a leader in training services. Oman s National Business Centre (NBC) an initiative launched by the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates Madayn has signed an incubation agreement with Dakkah Engineering Services a leader in architectural design and training services. Dakkah Engineering Services will benefit from the services offered at Riyada incubator which is managed by NBC. Established in 2018 to create an inspiring space for engineering architects Dakkah aims to merge all related services under one platform and meet the needs of the local community concerned in this field. According to the agreement Dakkah will receive support from NBC through its various services and incentives which comprise counselling ...

Etihad Engineering a top maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) provider has announced its performance indicators for 2019 revealing yet another year with positive record and strong potential for sustained growth in 2020. Etihad Engineering provides its array of maintenance services to Etihad Airways as well as third party aircraft providers from around the globe. This resilience in operations is supported by the presence of cutting-edge innovation which resulted in the servicing of a total of 356 aircraft in 2019 and more than 1.6 million manhours deployed. This reveals the facility s vast capability to maintain and repair different types of aircraft including the servicing of 196 Airbus and 160 Boeing aircraft. Frederic Dupont vice president Technical Sales at Etihad Engineering commented: The past year has been truly remarkable for Etihad Engineering as we have expanded many boundaries from production processes and hangar utilisa...

Samsung Engineering one of the world s leading engineering procurement construction and project management (EPC&PM) companies has signed a 1.85 billion contract for the Aramco HUGRS (Hawiyah Unayzah Gas Reservoir Storage) project. The contract was signed on January 23. Samsung Engineering received a letter of intent and also signed a contract for initial work in November of last year the company said. The project is located at Hawiyah 260km east of Saudi Arabia s capital Riyadh and includes gas injection facility of 1 500 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD); and a gas reprocessing facility of 2 000 MMSCFD. It is a project to introduce surplus sales gas into existing well during winter and reproduce gas to match the increase in demand in the summer due to regional characteristics it said. Samsung Engineering will execute the whole e...

Al Shafar Steel Engineering (Assent) a leading steel fabrication and erection company in the GCC and part of ASGC Group is launching its new pre-fabricated modular building solution during The Big 5 a major construction show running from November 25 to 28 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Modular building offers a fast efficient eco-friendly and affordable alternative to traditional building methods ideally suited for rapid growth in the UAE and beyond. Made from light-gauge steel pre-fabricated modular buildings are constructed offsite in a factory setting before being transported and assembled on-site. This is done under controlled plant conditions using the same materials designed to the same codes and standards as conventionally built facilities. In this methodology buildings are produced in modules that when put together on site reflect the identical design intent and specifications of the most sophisticate...

MBDA France a leading European developer and manufacturer of missiles will set up its first regional missile engineering centre in the UAE said Tawazun Economic Council the country s defence and security enabler. The agreement will be signed on November 19 the third day of the Dubai Airshow running from November 17 to 21 reported Emirates news agency Wam . Acting as a design authority for missile systems in the UAE the centre will establish know-how in pre-development to development and engineering of weapon systems the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa marking an important milestone for the UAE as it strives to meet the needs of the UAE in the areas of research and development (R&D) in the field of smart missile systems. Tawazun will also collaborate with Dassault Aviation a leading French aerospace company and manufacturer signing an agreement to establish a Flight Testing Centre (FTC) ...

Etihad Engineering has collaborated with EOS and BigRep both leading 3D printing technology providers to open the region s first additive manufacturing facility with Design and Production Approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Etihad Engineering is the industry-leading maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) division of Etihad Aviation Group. The laboratory located at the Etihad Engineering facility adjacent to Abu Dhabi International Airport features two approved industrial 3D printers said a statement. The laboratory s primary machine is the powder-bed fusion technology system EOS P 396 for demanding high performance and high-quality aircraft applications. In contrast to traditional manufacturing processes it enables faster production and reduced weight of cabin parts. As an MRO solutions provider committed to continuously enhancing the service value it offers to the m...

Fluor Corporation a global engineering procurement fabrication and construction company has announced that its consortium with a branch of KMG Engineering KazNIPImunaigas was awarded a three-year engineering services agreement plus two potential one-year extensions by Karachaganak Petroleum Operating (KPO) for projects at its Karachaganak Field in Kazakhstan. KPO is a joint venture between Shell (29.25%) Eni (29.25%) Chevron (18%) Lukoil (13.5%) and KazMunaiGas (10%). It oversees the expansion and development of the Karachaganak field one of the world s largest oil and gas condensate fields which is located in northwest Kazakhstan covering an area of more than 280 sq km. Fluor said the scope of work includes feasibility studies front-end engineering design and other engineering services. The company...

Samsung Engineering has contracted Netherlands-based Mammoet a global leader in engineered heavy lifting and transport to transport and install 49 modules for the construction of Jubail United Petrochemical Company s Ethylene Oxide Ethylene Glycol (EO/EG) plant in Saudi Arabia. Following its completion in 2020 the plant is expected to produce 700 000 metric tonnes of ethylene oxide ethylene glycol per annum said a statement from the company. It will significantly diversify the region s economy contributing to the kingdom s national transformational programme - Vision 2030 to move beyond the export of crude oil and natural gas it said. Mammoet s scope includes weighing transporting and installing the various modules along with associated port handling and custom clearance activities. The transport phase was approached with careful planning and preparation to minimise any risk to t...

Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) a major Indian multinational engaged in technology engineering construction manufacturing and financial services with 20 billion in revenue said its Saudi subsidiary had recently inducted fresh Saudi engineering graduates as a part of its Graduate Engineer Training (GET) programme. The Larsen & Toubro Saudi Arabia (LTSA) pointed out that the initiative was driven by the Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) business vertical of the Indian group s construction arm. The GET Programme initiative of LTSA - PT&D has been designed in deference to other important countrywide initiatives like Saudization aimed to provide more employment opportunities to nationals and integral to Saudi Vision 2030 and In-Kingdom Total Value Add Program (IKTVA) an initiative by Saudi Aramco to support increased levels of domestic value creation and thereby create qua...

Global engineering and industrial services provider Bilfinger has been awarded multiple prestigious engineering contracts by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc). The projects secured by Bilfinger s Middle East division entail the provision of front-end engineering design (Feed) for onshore facilities. Under the terms of the Feed contracts Bilfinger Tebodin Middle East will provide engineering services for a new wastewater treatment plant located in a refinery complex in Ruwais as well as a basic design and detailed engineering package to enhance existing sulphur dust control systems at two sulphur handling facilities. These agreements underline the position of Bilfinger Tebodin Middle East as a leading engineering firm in the Abu Dhabi hydrocarbon sector where it has been locally active for more than 45 years. &qu...

Etihad Engineering welcomed a group of 15 students from the UAE s Future Scientists initiative for a comprehensive tour of its 500 000-sq-m state-of-the-art engineering facilities located in Abu Dhabi. Etihad Engineering one of the world s leading Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service providers and the largest in the Middle East provided the students with a first-hand experience of aircraft maintenance services. The Future Scientists initiative is a joint venture between Airbus and Al-Bayt Mitwahid and provides students with the opportunity to discover the aerospace industry over a three-year period. Throughout the programme students will attend workshops industrial sites tours lectures and events both internationally and in the region. Abdul Khaliq Saeed chief executive officer Etihad Engineering said: This is a remarkable initiative for UAE students with a passion for aerospace and it...

India s top engineering and construction firm Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said one of its key subsidiaries L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Limited (LTHE) has won a contract worth nearly Rs70 billion ( 1.01 billion) from state oil giant Saudi Aramco for its key oil field development project in Marjan. The Saudi group had awarded the project as a consortium comprising of LTHE and EMAS AMC (A Subsea7 Company). The scope of work includes construction of oil facilities for the Marjan Incremental Development Project besides four tie-in platforms one tie platform module nine production deck modules (wellhead decks) besides laying of 217 km of subsea pipelines across 25 segments and 145 km of subsea cables across 16 segments said the statement from L&T. It also includes the replacement of existing control gears at eight existing SA Offshore platforms and tie-in to existing systems it added. The Indian constructio...

Zentech has been selected by Adnoc Drilling on an exclusive basis to provide comprehensive engineering support for all Adnoc Drilling engineering needs for both their Offshore and Onshore drilling rigs. The award includes the full range of the engineering service provision of Zentech including but not limited to structural engineering marine engineering naval architecture mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. This all-encompassing contract is for a three-year period. This engineering contract strongly complements the already existing standardisation that Adnoc Drilling has implemented with the use of Zentech s Load & Stability programme for Jackups (LosJack) for its entire offshore fleet for day-to-day operations. Ajai Peter Area Manager of Zentech s UAE Operations commented: On behalf of our CEO Ramesh Maini and our entire company we are ...

SNC-Lavalin a fully-integrated professional services and project management company said it has secured a three-year Master Services Agreement from Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) for its key projects. As per the deal SNC-Lavalin will provide engineering and project management support services to complement its existing resources in delivering operations capital projects at EGA s Al Taweelah and Jebel Ali smelter Complexes and Al Taweelah alumina refinery. The scope of work includes provision of integrated engineering services covering all multi-disciplinary aspects related to power plant energy distribution water desalination aluminum smelting casting and carbon plants of EGA s Al Taweelah and Jebel Ali smelter complexes said the statement from SNC Lavalin. This mandate will also involve delivery of multi-disciplinary engineering services pertaining to Al Taweelah alumina refinery. In addition the services will in...

Naved Shaikh director of engineering at Taj Dubai was named the Sustainability Champion at the Dubai Sustainable Tourism awards organised by The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) on June 18. The annual awards recognise those companies and individuals within the tourism sector that have demonstrated good practices when it comes to reducing a company s carbon footprint in efforts to promote sustainability in the tourism industry. In line with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum s vision for Dubai as a sustainable city the Dubai Sustainable Tourism Awards set the foundation for Dubai s tourism industry to work cooperatively to achieve better sustainability practices. Shaikh who has headed up Taj Dubai s continued efforts to reduce waste and energy whilst increasing the hotel s sustainability was honoured with the prestigious Sustainability Champion Award which is presented to in...

Leading engineering and infrastructure advisory Aurecon said it has been awarded a contract by Sharjah to provide engineering services for an iconic library and culture centre within the emirate. The House of Wisdom was unveiled last month by HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah as part of the celebrations held to mark Sharjah s status as the Unesco World Book Capital 2019. The project which is being developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has been designed by Fosters Partners an award-winning British architectural design and engineering firm. The House of Wisdom is located on the Sharjah International Airport Road 10 km from the city centre and will feature more than 100 000 books. Scheduled for a public opening in 2020 the two-storey building will be the newest addition to Sharjah s numerous public offerings ...

Towers Rotana Dubai an iconic 375-room hotel located on Dubai s prominent Sheikh Zayed Road has appointed Rajaram Gomes as the new director of engineering. Gomes has been promoted to the role from his previous position of assistant director of engineering at Towers Rotana. He began his career as an engineering assistant at Taj Holiday Village Goa India and grew through the ranks to director of engineering at Towers Rotana Dubai. Gomes s experience in the hospitality industry spans over 20 years in countries including Yemen India and UAE. In his new role Gomes will be responsible for over 20 colleagues and overlooking the day-to-day operations of the hotel including any upcoming hotel projects. Towers Rotana general manager Hossam Mansour said: His success and contribution in the newly renovated and fully furnished apartments and preventive maintenance makes him the ideal choice to lead the department and h...

Raysut Cement Company a leading producer of cement in Oman recently organised a high-level workshop for its employees on change management and business re-engineering. The workshop titled Change Management and Business Process Re-engineering Programme was aimed at updating its employees on the modern techniques and business processes that will support growth and development said a company statement. It was conducted by Vic Williams from the London-based The Audacious Company who began by introducing the concept of change and the importance of it in the context of Raysut. Raysut is Oman s largest cement manufacturer with significant and emerging interests in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region. The company has also recently announced its intention to aggressively expand in East and Central Africa as part of its strategic growth ambitions The workshop put spotlight on the i...

SriLankan Engineering the aircraft maintenance-repair-overhaul (MRO) arm of Sri Lanka s national carrier achieved another milestone when it successfully carried out its first C-check on an Airbus A320neo aircraft of the SriLankan Airlines fleet at its main hub at Colombo s Bandaranaike International Airport. Vipula Gunatilleka chief executive officer of SriLankan Airlines said: The highly dedicated and talented engineering team worked tirelessly to achieve this milestone and once again has strengthened our position as an MRO in the South Asian region. We look forward to providing MRO and engineering services to our customer airlines as well in the near future. D.A.G. Jayasuriya chief technical officer of SriLankan Airlines said: Our team of experienced aircraft engineers proved its capabilities once again with this excellent performance. The on-time completion within the planned four-day period ending on February...

Etihad Airways Engineering has signed an agreement with Satair one of the world s largest aviation spares and solution providers for supply chain solutions that will ensure worldwide parts availability for selected aircraft parts. The signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) took place at MRO Middle East 2019 in Dubai with Abdul Khaliq Saeed chief executive officer Etihad Airways Engineering and Terry Stone managing director and head of Sales and Support EMEA Satair reported state news agency Wam . Saeed said We have a long-standing relationship with Satair and look forward to strengthening it further with this new MoU. As we continue to expand our extensive MRO capabilities and expand our global presence this partnership will help us explore ways to enhance our supply chain function and facilitate parts availability for customers from all over the world. We are delighted to engage even f...

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways Engineering a leading commercial aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East has signed a collaboration agreement with Argentina s main aircraft manufacturer Fabrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA). The agreement aims to serve MRO customers in South America said a statement from the company. The agreement enables both companies to leverage their strengths and become significant players in the narrow body aircraft maintenance market in South America it said. As part of the collaboration Etihad Airways Engineering will support FAdeA in developing the processes and capabilities to maintain and modify aircraft and aircraft components it added. Abdul Khaliq Saeed chief executive officer Etihad Airways Engineering said: We have built a strong customer base in Latin America having carried out heavy maintenance work on a range of aircraft...

Indian multinational L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Limited (LTHE) a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro has won a mega order from Sonatrach-Algeria. The engineering procurement construction and commissioning (EPCC) contract is to set up three central processing (CPF) facilities at: Hassi Ba Hamou and Reg Mouaded Field (6 MMSCMD capacity); Hassi Tidjerane Field (4 MMSCMD capacity); and Tinerkouk Field (4 MMSCMD capacity). The three facilities are located close to each other in the Adrar province of Algeria. Process facilities include separation compression system mercury removal gas dehydration hydrocarbon dew point control and associated offsite and utilities.The project maximises modularization which reduces site construction works and achieves standardization across the fields. All modules will be fabricated in house at Larsen & Toubro&...

Etihad Airways Engineering a leading provider of commercial aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tarmac Aerosave to expand services globally. Tarmac Aerosave is an industrial group specialising in aircraft maintenance storage and recycling and owned jointly by Airbus Safran and Suez. The MoU paves the way for the two companies to identify and jointly pursue opportunities to develop explore support and extend Part 145 maintenance services and products to their customers from around the world. Following the MoU Etihad Airways Engineering and Tarmac Aerosave completed their first Airbus A350 C-check in January for a leading Latin American airline at the Tarmac facility in Tarbes France. An Etihad Airways Engineering team flew from Abu Dhabi UAE to carry out and support the heavy maintenance check. Eti...

Raysut Cement Company (RCC) Oman s largest cement manufacturer has signed an agreement with Ayoki Engineering for the upgradation of the company s clinker cooler line 3 at Salalah region of the sultanate. As an EPC (engineering procurement and construction) contractor Ayoki will source all the equipment for the clinker cooler upgrade from IKN GmbH Germany said a statement from Raysut. Under the agreement with Ayoki the existing grate cooler at its Salalah plant will be replaced by IKN Pendulum clinker cooler designed for 4000 TPD with a guaranteed capacity of 3500 TPD clinker production it added. On the deal Group CEO Joey Ghose said: The upgrade of clinker cooler is in line with Raysut s strategic plan to install the latest in production technology to reduce costs as well as to scale up its plants with state-of-the art equipment. ...

As the world moves into 2019 the future for the engineering and construction sector is looking more positive than it has for several years said an industry expert. We expect to see a continued slow but steady recovery over the next 12 months. Despite persistent instability in oil prices energy firms have unleashed a new wave of capital spending and money is flowing again albeit with a sharp focus on capital efficiency remarked Paul Donnelly the director for industry marketing at AspenTech a major provider of software and services for the process industries headquartered in Massachussets (US). Hiring is once again underway in engineering and construction sector after years of declines from layoffs and retirements. These new hires coupled with a wave of recent mergers and acquisitions bring new challenges with respect to successful project execution he stated. With smaller payrolls less experienced staff and ...

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved SriLankan Engineering to carry out Base Maintenance operations on Airbus A330 aircraft as per EASA Part-145 regulations. SriLankan Engineering is the aircraft maintenance-repair-overhaul (MRO) arm of SriLankan Airlines the national carrier of Sri Lanka. This certification completes the requirements for SriLankan Engineering to conduct base maintenance operations on the A320 A321 and A330 families of aircraft of all airlines operating to Colombo s Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). This includes the entire SriLankan Airlines fleet which is comprised of A320 A321 and A330 aircraft. Earlier this year EASA certified SriLankan Engineering as an MRO approved for EASA Part-145 Base Maintenance operations for Airbus A320 aircraft. EASA is the aviation regulatory arm of the European Union with authority over airline industry matters and maintains the highes...

Abu Dhabi-based Masdar has announced the official launch of the 8 400-sq-m Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) building at University of Manchester in UK. Designed by architect Rafael Vinoly it is located on the university s North Campus. Masdar is the principal financier of the purpose-built facility which was unveiled yesterday (December 11) at a special ceremony by HRH Prince Andrew Duke of York. Also attending the opening were Rawdha Al Otaiba Deputy Head of Mission of the UAE Mission; Dr. Nawal Al Hosany the Permanent Representative of the UAE at the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) and Dr Steve Griffiths the senior Vice President for Research & Development and Professor of Practice at Khalifa University of Science and Technology. Hailing the official opening of the Masdar Building the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company said it was an important step forward in its commitment to advancing clean-te...

Albwardy Marine Engineering founded in Al Jadaf (Dubai) in 1978 by Ali Albwardy recently celebrated its 40th anniversary in the UAE along with its 10th anniversary for a successful joint venture with the Dutch shipyards Damen. Albwardy Damen a joint venture providing shipbuilding and ship repair services to the marine and oil and gas related industries in the Middle East also officially inaugurated its new facility at the Dubai Maritime City (DMC) with approximately 100 attendees who were present at the event from both government and key industry makers such as Dubai Maritime City and Dubai Maritime City Authority. Well known as a leading shipbuilding and repair service provider for the Middle East Maritime Industry Albwardy Damen operates in Dubai Sharjah and Fujairah; driven by its commitment to achieving excellence through abiding by technical and environmental standards. With an aim to increase its operations and foster...

Atomstroyexport the engineering division of Rosatom has officially opened an office in Cairo Egypt. Russia s Ambassador to Egypt Sergey Kirpichenko; the representative of the Office for the Management of Nuclear Power Plants of Egypt (NPPA) Abdel Hamid El-Desouki; and vice president for the project in Egypt at Atomstroyexport Grigory Sosnin took part in the opening ceremony. The construction of the first NPP in Egypt is an ambitious project. Its implementation requires a clear and coordinated work of all our enterprises with maximum optimisation of all processes said Sosnin. At the moment the project is at the stage of licensing and preparatory work the scope of work is increasing and the need of close coordination with the Egyptian side is growing as well. Therefore opening an office is a logical and long-awaited step in the development of ou...

Irish group Shanahan Engineering said it has been awarded a commissioning services contract by Sepco-2 a large Chinese EPC Corporation for the Jazan Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (JIGCC) Power Block project located in Jazan Saudi Arabia one of the biggest gasification plants in the world. The contract includes the supply of a commissioning management team along with Shanahan s commissioning management program to test and commission the JIGCC plant said a statement from Shanahan Engineering. Zhang Ting the project director at Sepco-2 said: We had selected Shanahan due to its robust techno-commercial proposal combined with its accumulated experience in commissioning combined cycle power plants particularly in Saudi Arabia as well as their overriding attention to HS&E and quality compliance which are critical on such projects with Saudi Armaco. On the contract win CEO and Managing Dir...

Infiniti Engineering Academy the leading automobile manufacturer s global search for the best and brightest engineering talent has announced that October 5 will be the deadline for submission of regional applications. Now in its fifth successive year the academy will offer one engineering student currently enrolled in a UAE university the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work on both automotive and Formula One technologies said a statement from the company. To date more than 400 students from Middle Eastern countries have already applied and Infiniti encourages others to submit their applications by the approaching deadline it said. The initiative seeks to enhance the skills of young students looking to go into the automotive engineering sector. It provides a unique opportunity for students to gain experience in both the automotive and motorsport industries with six months placement at the Infiniti Technical Centre Europe...

Global engineering giant WSP said it is set to acquire leading US professional services consultancy Louis Berger in a deal worth 400 million. With this move Berger Group Holdings the parent company of the group of companies doing business under the umbrella name of Louis Berger will add 5 000 people to WSP s workforce predominantly increasing its US footprint and also broadening the group s presence in Europe - mainly Spain and France - as well as the Middle East and Latin America. The deal amount will be financed by an underwritten term loan from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) as sole lead arranger and sole bookrunner said a statement from WSP. With its US operations representing approximately 70 per cent of its 2018 net revenues (excluding disaster response revenues) Louis Berger s portfolio includes some of the most iconic landmarks in the US such as the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool the Statu...

Off-Site Engineering Solutions a specialist consultant for prefabrication modular and off-site construction systems based in Dubai UAE has appointed Nicholas Reynolds as the group s new global head of modular systems. A leading UAE-based group Off-Site Engineering Solutions offers modular engineering and design building information modelling (BIM) production drawings and manufacturing facility set-up and training services for all types of prefabricated sub-assemblies. Nicholas is a modular design and construction specialist with extensive international experience in the residential and commercial modular industry. He has worked effectively across multiple disciplines cultures building regulations and environments in an executive management capacity. Prior to this he was VP - Modular Building at Red Sea Housing Services Company one of the world s largest modular manufacturers based in Saudi Arabia. br ...

SNC-Lavalin a leading infrastructure company said one of its units has signed a five-year framework agreement with Al Khafji Joint Operations (KJO) a joint operations firm comprising Aramco Gulf Operations Company and Kuwait Gulf Oil Company. As per the deal SNC-Lavalin Engineers and Constructors will provide a wide range of engineering services to assist KJO with engineering for major projects including new offshore platforms jackets and sub-sea pipelines as well as upgrades to existing offshore platforms and jackets onshore crude and gas handling facilities gas pipeline networks utilities wastewater treatment facilities and instrumentation systems. SNC-Lavalin s teams based in Houston US and Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia will carry out the work supported by its global centres of excellence in London (UK) Calgary (Canada) and Mumbai (India). The new agre...

UAE s Khalifa University of Science and Technology and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) said that Yahsat Space Lab has completed the assembly integration and verification (AIV) of the engineering model of MYSAT-1. MYSAT-1 is the first satellite to be developed at the lab by the students enrolled in the Space Systems and Technology Masters in Engineering Degree at Khalifa University. The engineering model of MYSAT-1 an exact replica of the flight satellite model is built and rigorously tested for space environment conditions that envelop the actual conditions in space and launch. The engineering model and test results were presented to stakeholders at the Yahsat Space Lab in the presence of officials from Yahsat in addition to faculty and students of Khalifa University. The review board declared readiness for the production of the flight model. MYSAT-1 flight model is scheduled for shi...

Emirates Engineering has successfully completed the reconfiguration of the second Boeing 777-200LR aircraft in its fleet from three to two cabin classes fully in-house at its hangars in Dubai UAE said a report. The reconfigured aircraft also features new wider Business class seats in a 2-2-2 format a new social area in Business class as well as a fully refreshed Economy class reported state news agency Wam. The first reconfigured Emirates Boeing 777-200LR aircraft took to the skies in early March 2018. The eight remaining Boeing 777-200LR aircraft in Emirates fleet will be progressively reconfigured by mid-2019 and deployed to a number of other cities on the airline s global network including Santiago (Chile) Emirates latest destination in South America it said. Emirates has invested over 150 million to reconfigure the Boeing 777-200LR aircraft in its fleet. Working with interna...

Bahrain-based Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard (Asry) a leading ship and rig repair facility in the Arabian Gulf today announced the launch of its new Fabrication and Engineering Division marking a diversification to complement its core functions of ship rig and naval repair. The new division which will focus on engineering and fabricating a range of industrial components is being positioned as the fourth pillar in the company s newly defined core services and is part of the ongoing restructuring exercise at the yard since 2017. There have been many fluctuations in the maritime market including very challenging market forces in recent years. To sustain our growth through these fluctuations the company has grown through many improvements expansions developments. And today we are proud to be announcing Asry s latest evolution Asry s CEO Andy Shaw told a press conference. Over the past 40 years Asry has ...

First Motors the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Bahrain has handed over a fleet of Hyundai Trucks and Buses to Jahecon Engineering to strengthen its existing fleet with premium vehicles of an internationally acclaimed quality. Jahecon Engineering is one of the largest transportation and engineering companies in the kingdom. The Hyundai commercial vehicles were handed over by Nawaf Al Zayani managing director of First Motors to Ibrahim AbdulKarim Jahrami owner of Jahecon Engineering said a statement from the company. First Motors part of Al Zayani Investments Group is fully committed to demonstrate to the Bahrain market that Hyundai is the brand that represents unique value for money without compromise it said. Their confidence in Hyundai is demonstrated through their sensational lifetime warranty that is offered on the entire range of Hyundai passenger and commercial vehicles it added. &nda...

First Motors the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Bahrain has handed over a fleet of Hyundai Trucks and Buses to Jahecon Engineering to strengthen its existing fleet with premium vehicles of an internationally acclaimed quality. Jahecon Engineering is one of the largest transportation and engineering companies in the kingdom. The Hyundai commercial vehicles were handed over by Nawaf Al Zayani managing director of First Motors to Ibrahim AbdulKarim Jahrami owner of Jahecon Engineering said a statement from the company. First Motors part of Al Zayani Investments Group is fully committed to demonstrate to the Bahrain market that Hyundai is the brand that represents unique value for money without compromise it said. Their confidence in Hyundai is demonstrated through their sensational lifetime warranty that is offered on the entire range of Hyundai passenger and commercial vehicles it added. str...

KBR a global provider of differentiated professional services said it has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide engineering procurement and construction management (EPCM) services to a Fortune 100 chemicals manufacturer for itsr facilities in the US and Mexico. As per the deal KBR will provide the services from multiple offices including Wilmington; Raleigh; Houston and Monterrey. On the win Farhan Mujib the president of KBR Hydrocarbons Services Americas said: This significant award demonstrates KBR s ongoing commitment to integrated engineering procurement and construction services from the early inception of our client s project needs through engineering execution to management of the field construction services for an entire portfolio of projects. I am delighted for this opportunity to further KBR s services partnership with this key client for many years ...

Liberty House Group an international industrial and metals business with global hubs in Dubai Singapore and Hong Kong said engineering unit has won the bid to secure the last remaining French manufacturer of aluminium wheels AR Industries (ARI). British group Liberty Engineering is part of the GFG alliance an international grouping of businesses founded by the British Gupta family which was declared winner of the bid following today s (June 3) ruling by the court of administration in Orleans in the French region of Centre-Val de Loire. As per the ruling Liberty Engineering which is owned by industrialist Sanjeev Gupta can now put in place a comprehensive three-year recovery plan for the ARI site at Châteauroux including investments in advanced manufacturing equipment improvements in safety and quality standards and growing its customer base. The acquisition marks a further expansion of GFG s presence in the...

Oman-based Shaksy Engineering Services has been awarded the contract for the construction of the community centre at Al Mouj Muscat a freehold waterfront project which is set to become the sultanate s lifestyle and leisure destination. Al Mouj Muscat is a joint-venture between Oman s Waterfront Investments (representing the Government of Oman) National Investment Development Company (representing the Pension funds of Oman) and UAE-based real estate developer owner and manager Majid Al Futtaim Properties a pioneer in the retail leisure and hospitality landscape in the Middle East. Work will soon begin on the Community Hub the destination s newest development designed and created to be a place where people can connect share and learn - and will be completed next year said Al Mouj Muscat CEO Nasser bin Masoud Al Sheibani after signing the deal with Shaksy Engineering Services CEO Said bin Salaam Al Shaksi. b...

Infiniti has launched the 2018 edition of its highly successful Infiniti Engineering Academy its fifth consecutive year recruiting the best engineers worldwide to work both with Infiniti Motor Company and Renault Sport Formula One Team. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is aimed at highly driven students looking to venture into the vehicle engineering industry where they will brush shoulders with some of the most experienced engineers within automotive and Formula 1 said a statement. This new edition of the Infiniti Engineering Academy will also benefit from unprecedented access to Formula 1 circuits during Grand Prix weeks with six of the seven academy finals being held trackside (Canada Silverstone for the Europe Final Singapore for the Asia and Oceania Final US Mexico and Abu Dhabi for the Middle East Final) it said. As a result the Infiniti Engineering Academy finalists (10 per participating region) will be granted acce...

Samsung Engineering has received a letter of award (LOA) from Adnoc Refining in Abu Dhabi UAE to deliver a new power and water generation plant for the company at a total contract value of 473 million. The Waste Heat Recovery Project (WHRP) will be constructed at the Ruwais Industrial Complex 240 km west of Abu Dhabi City providing additional power and fresh water to the facility when it comes on stream in 2023 said a statement. The scope of work includes the installation of heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) as well as a new steam turbine and generator (STG) desalination unit it said. Samsung Engineering has previously delivered six projects in the Ruwais complex. Existing experienced manpower equipment facilities and partner networks will be an important part of delivering this project safely and on schedule it added. Samsung Engineering s president and CEO Sungan Choi said: We are proud to have...

SNC-Lavalin a leading engineering and construction group has announced that its subsidiary in Saudi Arabia has been awarded a five-year framework agreement to provide In-Kingdom General Engineering Services to Al Khafji Joint Operations (KJO). A joint operating company between Aramco Gulf Operations Company Limited and Kuwait Gulf Oil Company KJO is responsible for oil and gas exploration development and production in the off-shore area close to the Saudi-Kuwait border including the Khafji and Hout Oil Fields which have been in production since the 1960 s. The signed agreement between KJO and SNC-Lavalin Kentz Engineering Consultancy will cover both on-shore and off-shore engineering projects to support KJO in maintaining the maximum sustainable production utilizing the most up-to-date technology while implementing KJO s continuous improvement program. As per the deal SNC-Lavalin will be providing engineering services for...

UAE-based luxury developer Damac Properties has awarded a major contract to Emirates Electrical Engineering (EEE) for the setting up of a third 132/11 kV substation at its 55-million-sq-ft master community Akoya Oxygen. The new substation which will feed power to a further 2 888 villas and 855 apartments is expected to be commissioned within two years. This is the third contract awarded by Damac for the construction of substations at Akoya Oxygen and is the first for EEE following previous substation builds by ABB and Jazeera Emirates said the company in a statement. Located off the Umm Sequim Road extension and 15 minutes from Damac Hills Akoya Oxygen will include contemporary residential properties of various sizes surrounding an 18-hole championship golf course. This is the first major contract to be awarded in 2018 as we continue to accelerate construction development at Akoya Oxygen to provide e...

Aberdeen-based McMenon Engineering Services has acquired a major product manufacturing facility from power and automation technology giant ABB at Workington in England UK. A fully-owned subsidiary of McMenon Associates the company said the Cumbrian facility has a long tradition of designing and manufacturing industry-leading highly-specialised range of differential pressure (DP) flow and temperature measurement products. Anand Puthran CEO and founder at McMenon Engineering Services said: Acquiring the Workington facility from ABB a leading power and automation technology group is a major milestone for McMenon Engineering Services. Furthermore being granted preferred supplier status by ABB instantly places us amongst the top suppliers in the flow and temperature measurement instrumentation market he stated. The acquisition included investment from Shiby Bernard and Shiv Nair d...

Emirates Engineering has announced an agreement with Qantas for aircraft maintenance. Under the terms of the agreement Emirates Engineering will strip and repaint eight Qantas A380 aircraft starting in March. The aircraft will be repainted with the latest Qantas livery at the state of the art Emirates Aircraft Appearance Centre in Dubai. The agreement also covers the replacement of landing gears for one Qantas A380 aircraft by Emirates Engineering in February 2018. We are delighted to be working with Qantas for maintenance on their A380 aircraft. As the largest operator of Airbus A380s with over 100 aircraft in our fleet Emirates Engineering has built strong expertise over the years in the maintenance and repainting of this aircraft type. We have worked hard to create efficiencies and productivity gains across all lines of maintenance thereby freeing capacity and allowing us to offer our services and know-how to external customers sa...

Oman National Engineering & Investment Company (Oneic) a leading provider of utility and engineering services has announced the appointment of Riyadh Mohammed Nasser Al Tamami as its new chief financial officer (CFO). A finance industry professional Al Tamami has comprehensive experience spanning 20 years in accounting management investment and risk management sectors. He is also a holder of ACCA CAT and master degree in professional accounting said a statement from the company. Set up in 1978 Oneic began its journey managing the rural electricity system for the Ministry of Electricity and Water. From then onwards it has registered steady growth backed by committed shareholders progressive management with dynamism and dedicated professional staff around 4 000 it added. -TradeArabia News Service ...

Galfar Engineering & Contracting a leading construction company in Oman has appointed S Ananthasubramanian as its new chief financial officer (CFO) effective January 7 2018. He replaces Gerard Hutchinson who had resigned from his post last year citing personal reasons said the company in a statement. Welcoming the appointment CEO Dr Hans Erlings said: An industry veteran Ananthasubramanian is a chartered accountant and certified lead auditor with over 33 years of international experience in the engineering and construction sector. He had previously held positions of head of finance and accounts regional accountant and financial controller as well as director in various companies he added.- TradeArabia News Service ...

Samsung Engineering has received a contract from Sabic s manufacturing affiliate Jubail United Petrochemical Company (United) for the construction of a 700-million ethylene oxide ethylene glycol (EO/EG) plant in Saudi Arabia. The plant s production capacity will be 700 000 metric tonnes of ethylene glycol per year. The project will be executed in Jubail Industrial City located 100 km north of Dammam. Construction completion expected in 2020 said Samsung Engineering. Samsung Engineering President & CEO Sungan Choi and United s President Abdullah Al Shamrani signed the contract at ceremony. Samsung Engineering is the one of top EG plant builders globally with previously delivering 16 plants in total. Samsung benefits from the track record and experience of delivering 27 projects...

Samsung Engineering has received a contract from Sabic s manufacturing affiliate Jubail United Petrochemical Company (United) for the construction of a 700-million ethylene oxide ethylene glycol (EO/EG) plant in Saudi Arabia. The plant s production capacity will be 700 000 metric tonnes of ethylene glycol per year. The project will be executed in Jubail Industrial City located 100 km north of Dammam. Construction completion expected in 2020 said Samsung Engineering. Samsung Engineering President & CEO Sungan Choi and United s President Abdullah Al Shamrani signed the contract at ceremony. Samsung Engineering is the one of top EG plant builders globally with previously delivering 16 plants in total. Samsung benefits from the track record and experience of delivering 27 projects...

Emaar Hospitality Group the hospitality & leisure business of Emaar Properties has appointed Ibrahima Gaye as its corporate director of engineering. Gaye is an engineering expert with over 20 years experience 14 of which have been in the hospitality industry. To focus on innovative initiatives for a high-level engineering operations set-up Gaye will lead and liaise with the Property Engineering teams to develop standards and practices that are on par with international standards. He will ensure that leading advances in engineering are integrated as part of the operations especially to support Emaar Hospitality Group s digital transformation. Olivier Harnisch chief executive officer of Emaar Hospitality Group said: With a fast-growing portfolio of hotel projects in the UAE and other international markets we are committed to developing world-class hotels and serviced residences that assure the highest stan...

The Middle East Process Engineering Conference (Mepec) currently under way in Bahrain is taking the lead to promote women in the region s energy engineering sectors through a key initiative. The Leadership Excellence for Women Awards (Lewas) is an initiative to encourage role models and champions of female empowerment in the sector to encourage women into engineering profession in the GCC a statement said. In order to get more women to choose engineering as a career choice we as employers need to also take responsibility by doing much more to close the gender gap in the energy sector said Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa Bahrain s Oil Minister the patron of Mepec s Lewas initiative. The awards recognise women in science and engineering women supporters and organisations which actively support and champion the growth of women in workplaces by constantly mentoring retaining t...

More than 200 companies from across the region are taking part in the fourth Middle East Process Engineering Conference & Exhibition (Mepec) 2017 which opened in Bahrain on Monday (October 9). Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre Mepec is organised by the Middle East Energy Events in collaboration with the National Oil and Gas Authority (Noga). HRH Prime Minister deputised Deputy Premier Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa to open the event. He conveyed greetings from HRH the Prime Minister to the event organisers as well as his appreciation of the efforts they are exerting to ensure its success and prove anew the kingdom s progress in the exhibitions and conferences industry a BNA report said. Minister of Oil Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and other senior government officials and top executives of leading comp...

Batelco a top telecom provider in Bahrain has announced that it will be the official telecommunications partner for the upcoming Middle East Process Engineering Conference and Exhibition (Mepec). The show which will take place from October 9 to 11 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre is focused on creating more efficient process engineering for the oil and gas industry. The show is the premier process engineering conference and exhibition for the Middle East region and is expected to house a global audience of delegates and exhibitors. The event uniquely brings together an array of expertise making it the optimum opportunity for visitors to discover and learn about process engineering as well as meet market professionals to drive an efficient safe and profitable industry. Batelco chief operations officer Abderrahmane Mounir said: Driving efficiencies across all industries is among Batelco s to...

Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai has announced the appointment of Julius Okot-Chono as the new director of engineering. Okot-Chono brings over 18 years of outstanding experience in the hospitality industry out of which he spent nine years in the UAE. His most recent posting was as the assistant director of engineering at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai. Making the announcement Simon Moore general manager of Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai said: We are delighted to welcome =Okot-Chono to our team and are confident he will prove to be a valuable asset for us. With his strong track record and solid experience he will play an instrumental role in the management of engineering and maintenance operations within the hotel including energy conservation to the highest standards. Okot-Chono has a strong academic background and holds a Certified Facility Manager (CFM) certification from IFMA. He began his career at Sheraton K...

The Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has confirmed Abdul Khaliq Saeed as the new chief executive officer for Etihad Airways Engineering replacing Jeff Wilkinson who is leaving the post after 11 years with the company. Saeed brings over 35 years of international maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) industry experience and joins Etihad Airways Engineering from Abu Dhabi-based Turbine Services & Solutions (TS&S) where he has been chief executive officer since 2014. Before joining TS&S he was president and CEO of Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) until it was acquired by Etihad Airways and became Etihad Airways Engineering in 2014. He has also held senior positions within Mubadala Aerospace Jet Airways and Gulf Air. Mohamed Mubarak Fadhel Al Mazrouei chairman of the Board of Etihad Aviation Group said: We are delighted to have Abdul Khaliq as CEO of Etihad Airways Engineering. The organisation has become a criti...

A Namaa Poultry Co has appointed local Omani firm Semac Consultants as the engineering consultant for its mega poultry project in Ibri which is being set up with an investment of around RO100 million ( 259.7 million) said a report. An agreement to this effect was signed recently by Saleh Mohammed al Shanfari CEO of Oman Food Investment Holding Company (OFIC) and chairman of A Namaa Poultry added the Oman Daily Observer report. OFIC is a state-owned holding company overseeing a large portfolio of strategically vital projects designed to support the nation s food security goals. In a statement Al Shanfari said the agreement marks a key milestone in the implementation of the poultry project in the Wilayat of Ibri in Dhahirah Governorate. He added that together with a pair of agreements inked in previous days including a usufruct pact with the Ministry of Housing covering the lease of land for the proj...

Saudi Arabia has decided to allow 100 per cent foreign ownership in engineering businesses giving a boost to the infrastructure sector a report said. The kingdom s Commerce and Investment Ministry and the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (Sagia) have been in consultation for a year in this regard said a report in Arab News. Details of the new proposals are still being finalised and can be expected to be released in a week or so the report said. However there are some conditions for such businesses to start Saudi operations. They include: the foreign entity must have a 10-year track record and it must already have a presence in at least four other countries. Sagia has the power to waive these restrictions if an applicant firm s presence would be considered in the best interest of the kingdom said the report. The authority under chairman Majid Al-Qasabi has been pushing for a more flexible approac...

More than 200 exhibiting companies and over thousands of visitors are expected the upcoming fourth edition of Middle East Process Engineering Conference & Exhibition (Mepec) later this year in Bahrain. The event will be held under the patronage of HRH Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa Prime Minister of Bahrain under the theme Sustainable growth through process innovation & downstream integration . It will run from October 9 to 11 at the Bahrain International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Mepec is organized by the Saudi Arabian Section of The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (SAS-AIChE) and co-organized by the Middle East Energy Events with support from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers in collaboration with NOGA. HE Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa Minister of Oil expressed his sincere appreciation and gratitude to HRH Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa on his con...

Engineering Contracting Company (ECC) one of the most established and diverse contracting companies in the region has been awarded a multi-storey carpark project in Dubai in joint venture with McLaren Construction. The car park offering 2 800 parking spaces is coming up opposite the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in Dubai UAE. Construction of the strategically located car parking structure which commenced in March 2017 is expected to take 12 months to complete and will cover a built-up area of 89 000 sq m said a statement. Commenting on the joint venture project Kareem Farah director and COO of ECC said: We are pleased to working with McLaren on our first multi-storey carpark project adding to the long list of diverse projects we have undertaken across our 42 year history in the UAE. Innovatively designed by Parsons Architecture this project is centrally located in Dubai providing millions of visitors from around ...

GS Engineering & Construction Company has secured a 1 trillion-won ( 865 million) order from UAE-based Takreer to repair a fire-hit refinery plant at Ruwais about 250 km of the UAE s capital city of Abu Dhabi reported Yonhap News Agency . As per the contract awarded by Takreer a wholly-owned unit of Abu Dhabi National Oil Corporation (Adnoc) GS E&C will restore burnt parts of its oil-processing plant by early 2019 said the Yonhap report. In 2009 the Korean group was awarded the contract to build the Ruwais plant and this was promptly completed in November last year. However a fire in January destroyed the gasoline and propylene production facilities it added. ...

Etihad Airways Engineering a leading aviation maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) provider in the Middle East has signed a Letter of Intent with contract logistics solutions leader DHL Supply Chain to outsource its entire internal logistics functions. DHL Supply Chain will manage stores local transport movements and associated supply chain planning at the Etihad Airways Engineering hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Jeff Wilkinson chief executive officer of Etihad Airways Engineering said: We see this agreement as a win-win opportunity not just for Etihad Airways Engineering and DHL Supply Chain but also for our customers around the world who will be served more efficiently and cost effectively as an outcome of the partnership. David Christmas CEO DHL Supply Chain Middle East Russia & Turkey said: This is a significant business win for DHL in the United Arab Emirates. We have a long-standing rel...

Dubai Municipality has launched a key initiative to help develop and improve procedures for practicing engineering professions said a report. It has been designed to evaluate engineering offices contracting companies and construction material suppliers operating in the emirate said the state news agency Wam citing a senior official. It is also used to measure their compliance with the laws systems and regulations related to practicing engineering professions which in turn affects the quality of work in the construction sector remarked Dawood Al Hajri the assistant director-general for engineering and planning sector and chairman of the committee for the Development of Building Permits Procedures in Dubai. The evaluation will focus on Registration and Qualification Requirements; Requirements of Technical Work Design Drawings and Licensing besides Requirements of Implementing and Supervising Projects. ...

Shanahan Engineering has been awarded an operations and maintenance (O&M) compilation contract by Sepco Electric Power Construction Corporation for their project in Saudi Arabia. The contract is for the production of the O&M manual for the Jazan Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Project. The work will be completed by Shanahan Engineering s Consultancy Services department from their head office in Dublin Ireland. A spokesperson from Sepco said: The work completed by Shanahan Engineering is crucial to the Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle power plant at the Jizan Refinery facility as it will produce 2 400MW of much needed electricity to the area adding significant value to the plant. James Greaney CEO of Shanahan Engineering said: We are pleased to be awarded this contract by Sepco this project represents the start of a new and exciting business relationship with a large prominent Chinese ...

India s top engineering and construction firm Larsen & Toubro (L&T) showcased its key solutions at Saudi Elenex a trade exhibition for the power solar and lighting industries which was held recently in capital Riyadh. The event which attracted over 112 companies from 12 countries covered panel discussions presentations and plenary sessions on power transmission distribution and renewable energy. During the show the power transmission and distribution (PT&D) team successfully showcased the group s multi-dimensional EPC (engineering procurement and construction) capabilities in power infrastructure and renewable energy said a statement from the Indian construction major. L&T displayed its strength in all domains of power transmission and distribution with specific emphasis on power transmission and renewable energy projects executed across India Saudi and GCC highlighting its role as a major EPC player...

Technology giant Honeywell and Saudi Aramco have signed a MoU that advances the In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) Program; a key initiative aimed at driving localisation of content. As part of the agreement Honeywell will undertake commercial efforts to assist Saudi Aramco in achieving the goals of the IKTVA Program by 2021. Under the terms of the agreement which was signed in Riyadh by Honeywell President and CEO Darius Adamczyk and Saudi Aramco President and CEO Amin H. Nasser the two companies will jointly explore the potential for new engineering capabilities and systems to be developed at several of Saudi Arabia s world-leading industrial centers supporting the IKTVA Program s objectives of increased investment economic diversification job creation and workforce development within the kingdom. In addition to enabling a sustainable energy sector in Saudi Arabia IKTVA aims to establish a level playing field for s...

Aurecon a global engineering and infrastructure advisory company has announced several major appointments and promotions in bid to bring even greater expertise and experience to its projects and clients in the Middle East region. This is crucial as clients become bolder and demanding of the latest innovations and best people for their projects said the company in a statement. The new leaders are: Gary Fisher the unit manager for transport services Middle East; Rob C. Gregory the technical director for MEP (mechanical electrical and plumbing) Middle East and Shelley Reid the work winning director for Middle East. Fisher has more than 30 years experience in the planning design construction maintenance and operation of transport infrastructure in both public and private sectors. He has worked closely with government industry and community stakeholders to plan and deliver infrastructure projects. After jo...

UAE-based Bayanat Engineering which operates and manages its companies in sectors with a high-tech engineering profile will be showcasing its new brand identity at the upcoming Airport Show 2017 in Dubai. The event is being held from May 15 to 17 under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) chairman of Dubai Airports and chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group. The key products to be showcased include AMHS/AIM VCCS ATC ground-to-air radios vitalsphere networking tower automation simulators technologies in various territories and remote control management systems. Bayanat Engineering is set to undertake massive expansion of activities to new industry sectors in its 17th year of participation. CEO Georges Hannouche said: This has been a year of remarkable achievements for the group. We are proud to announce that Bayanat En...

Exova Warringtonfire a leading UK-based fire testing and fire engineering organisation said it has signed up by top Asian architecture firm DP Architects (DPA) to provide fire engineering consultancy on residential and commercial projects in the new city of Lusail Qatar. DPA said it is designing plans for 60 plots of land on Commercial Boulevard in Lusail. Comprising 30 residential plots of apartment buildings and hotels and 30 commercial plots including restaurants retail space office buildings cinemas and medical and educational facilities every plot will be a mid-rise building and will be uniquely designed. As part of the deal Exova Warringtonfire will review the design of each plot and provide fire engineering consultancy to DPA over a period of two years. Working from the Dubai office the team will use innovative computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling and demonstrate live fire scenarios in proposed d...

Etihad Airways Engineering has signed an agreement with Diehl Aerosystems to jointly design manufacture and install the first serial produced 3D-printed cabin plastic part on an aircraft for one of its customers. Additive manufacturing commonly referred to as 3D-printing reduces lead time in design decreases production cost of and enables speedier manufacturing. Etihad Airways Engineering and Diehl have collaborated to develop and manufacture an inflight entertainment (IFE) cover plate which will be installed in economy seats on several aircraft of a Middle Eastern airline. The two companies plan to create a range of products based on the experience gained from this pilot project. Jeff Wilkinson Etihad Airways Engineering chief executive officer said: Etihad Airways Engineering is leveraging its Part 21J Design Organisation approval by EASA with Diehl contributing as a Part 21G Production Organisation ...

Engineering Contracting Company (ECC) a leading civil engineering and construction company in the UAE has registered eight per cent growth in 2016 despite the slowdown in the market. ECC s positive annual growth figures are largely due to its delivery reputation and strong financial position said the company in a satement. The company has also grown in terms of manpower and machinery currently employing more than 7 000 highly qualified team members it added. The solid results come at a time when ECC is celebrating its four decades of success in the UAE said a top official. Throughout our 42-year history we have successfully weathered both market challenges and periods of rapid development by pacing our own expansion. Our growth and current position can be credited to our strength as a company and long-standing reputation in the UAE remarked its founder and chairman Hatem Farah. br ...

Al Hassan Engineering Company said it has been awarded a RO38-million ( 98 million) construction contract by Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company (Orpic) for its 3.6-billion plastic project coming up in Liwa region. The contract was awarded by CCJV a joint venture between energy infrastructure major Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (CB&I) and Taiwanese group CTCI Corporation which is responsible for providing the engineering procurement and construction package for cracker Package 1. As per the deal the company will carry out the civil and MEI (mechanical electrical and instrumentation) construction works related to the Liwa Plastic project EPC-1 section 3 package said Al Hassan Engineering Company in a filing to the Muscat Securities Market (MSM). The Omani firm will start the MEI work in April and complete it within 28 months. The 3.6-billion Liwa project will be executed through four EPC pa...

Iran s Ahdaf Investment Company and South Korea s Hyundai Engineering Company have signed a 3-billion ( 3.21 billion) deal for the construction of phase II of Kangan Petro-Refinery Project. Managing director of Ahdaf Investment Company a subsidiary of the Petroleum Industry Pension Fund (PIPF) Asghar Arefi was quoted by Shana news agency as saying the project will be one of the most lucrative projects in Iran. Fully owned by the PIPG Phase I of the project has made 30 per cent progress with 120 million investment Arefi said. Phase II of the project includes four plants. The financing of the deal signed as an engineering procurement construction and financing contract will be provided by Korean banks the official said. Construction of the project will take 48 months the report said. ...

Trelleborg AB a Swedish engineering group focused on polymer technology has won a major engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contract for an offshore oilfield development project in the UAE said a report. As per the contract Trelleborg will complete the installation of an accommodation platform a gas treatment platform and a separation platform besides supplying floatover equipment for the project reported Offshore Engineer. Trelleborg s floatover fenders are used to limit the motion of a topside transport barge within the confines of a jacket slot during the floatover mating operation it stated. With three offshore platforms and a broad range of solutions from our oil and gas portfolio required this is one of the largest scale projects that we have undertaken to date remarked JP Chia the engineering manager at Trelleborg Offshore & Construction. As part of this package T...

UAE-based Kanoo Engineering a leading supplier of high-quality engineering products to the oil and gas process and building industries in the Middle East has won a number of new projects recently. Neil Scott general manager said: I am delighted to confirm a series of recent new orders with a long-standing client for the engineering and fabrication of over 130 stainless steel tanks and skids to be supplied via our client to oil and gas customers across the Gulf and on to the oilfields in Iraq Azerbaijan and other locations. The skids and tanks will undergo stringent end-user quality inspection and testing prior to being fitted out and shipped to their final destination he said. Kanoo Engineering undertakes detailed engineering design of each package and following client approval we begin production in batches supporting our client with final assembly of piping and controls equipment as required. Fabri...

Etihad Airways Engineering has signed an agreement with Kenya Airways to perform mandatory checks on its Boeing 787-8 fleet. This is part of an integration programme for the newest additions to the airline s fleet. The first of six scheduled Boeing 787 C-checks begins this month with the last one planned for October 2017. The airline is also planning a number of product and reliability improvement modifications to systems and components during these heavy maintenance checks. Jeff Wilkinson chief executive officer Etihad Airways Engineering said: We are pleased to support Kenya Airways in optimising its fleet performance and building its technical know-how through our expanding Boeing 787 heavy maintenance capabilities. Martyn Haines Kenya Airways technical director said: We will use this opportunity to upscale and retool some of our technical department who will be onsite to provide oversig...

Reverse engineering could solve the problem of most plants in Saudi Arabia which have approximately a third of their spare parts outdated and that are faced with high costs of replacing systems said an official in a report. Many plants in the kingdom are over 25 years old with aging equipment and lack engineering drawings necessary to source the spare parts locally Dr Hashim Al Zain director of engineering at DarTec a consultancy specialised in reverse engineering was quoted as saying in a Saudi Gazette report during a recently held workshop. He added that with reverse engineering 3D laser scanning allows to localise spare parts. Localisation of spare parts not only saves cost of 10 to 15 per cent but also saves time which manufacturers take months to provide he said. Moreover it also has the potential to generate jobs for Saudis as well. Al Zain added that localisation by 30 per cent of parts such...

Reverse engineering may help solve the problem of most plants in the kingdom who have approximately a third of their spare parts outdated and that are faced with high costs of replacing systems said a report. Most plants in the kingdom are over 25 years old with aging equipment and lack engineering drawings necessary to draw the spare parts locally. With reverse engineering 3-D laser scanning allows to localise spare parts reported Saudi Gazette. Localisation of spare parts not only saves cost of 10 to 15 per cent but also saves time which manufacturers take months. It has the potential to generate jobs for Saudis as well stated the report citing Dr Hashim Al Zain the director of engineering at DarTec a consultancy specialised in reverse engineering. Localization by 30 per cent of parts such as pumps valves and compressors could add SR1.9 billion ( 506 million) to the GDP and create between 5 700 to 7 250 direct ...

Bricsys a Belgium company specialising in engineering design software solutions has launched the newest update to its innovative CAD system that supports 2D drafting 3D modelling sheet metal designing and building information modelling (BIM). The BricsCAD V17 brings the power of BIM to the .dwg world. It is unique as the only CAD system in the world to base all these design functions on the industry-standard .dwg file format said the company in its statement. BricsCAD BIM combines in one product the most advanced 3D sketch modeller with full IFC certified BIM functionality. It allows the user to work through all the typical design stages without leaving the .dwg platform it stated. For mechanical designers V17 offers an intuitive direct modelling workflow seamless read/write of industry standard MCAD design files and assemblies and the third release of the world s best Sheet Metal modelling and unfolding system. b...

Advanced Integration Technology (AIT) one of the world s largest providers of automation factory integration and tooling solutions has announced plans to acquire US-based Nova-Tech Engineering. Based in Lynnwood WA Nova-Tech is a designer and integrator of critical assembly automation materials handling and friction stir welding equipment and tooling for the aerospace and space launch industries. As per the agreement Nova-Tech s talented engineering and executive team will join the AIT family while continuing to operate as a distinct business line and brand led by Nova-Tech s CEO William B (Benny) Teal. In our industry Nova-Tech is synonymous with engineering excellence and dedicated customer service said Ed Chalupa AIT s chairman and CEO. Benny and his team have established a culture that perfectly exemplifies the entrepreneurship and innovation that has always driven ...

Al Futtaim a leading regional business house headquartered in Dubai UAE has appointed Dr Hayan Sayed as the new chief executive of Al Futtaim Engineering and Technologies. Al Futtaim Engineering a multi-disciplinary engineering organisation operating across UAE Qatar and Saudi Arabia with over 30 years of successful operations is part of Al Futtaim Group Real Estate while Al Futtaim Technologies is a leading converged systems integrator providing complete business solutions to large medium and small customers. An industry veteran Hayan brings with him over 30 years experience in strategic planning market assessment project feasibilities mergers and acquisitions engineering business unit management and process re-engineering across the Middle East and Europe region said a statement from the company. In his new role Hayan will build and deliver the strategic direction and future vision along with the management team ...

Qatar Primary Materials Company (QPMC) has signed an operational contract with Rent-A-Port a Belgian engineering firm that specialises in marine infrastructures development for its Bulk Material Handling System (BMHS). The BMHS was set up mainly to support the national economy in all its sectors and facilities besides engaging the private sector to work more under the umbrella of the Qatar Chamber. It also aims to promote the continuity of work on the path of sustainable development plan in order to realize the vision of Qatar 2030 said a statement from QPMC. Underlining the support of Qatar Chamber for the project Eisa Al Hammadi the chief executive of QPMC remarked: The BMHS is a national vision realised after three years of consecutive and diligent work so let us make a quantum leap and reach the national and noble goals of our company which are in full alignment with the national vision for sustainability and developmen...

KBR a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies has announced that its Saudi Arabian joint venture engineering operation KBR-AMCDE has signed an amendment to extend its existing general engineering services plus (GES ) contract with Saudi Aramco. Under the terms of the contract KBR will provide front-end engineering design (Feed) detailed design material procurement and project management services (PMS) to support Saudi Aramco s capital programmes in Saudi Arabia. This amendment will extend the contract from an initial five years for a further five years with options for additional extensions. The contract will be executed by KBR-AMCDE using resources located within its Saudi Arabia offices and focus on the development and utilization of local talent throughout the execution phases. We are proud to extend our contract with Saudi Aramco and look forward to the successful exe...

Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana in Abu Dhabi UAE has appointed Murugan Loganathan as the new director of engineering. Loganathan is a professional in Electrical HVAC and Plumbing with more than 20 years of experience in design development and maintenance of hotel engineering equipment. His expertise varies from leading motivating ensuring zero defect of engineering equipment to effective project management for hotel related works. Loganathan is a great asset to this 443-room resort with his wide knowledge of installation testing and commissioning maintenance operations and crisis management implementation of servicing schedules for all the engineering and maintenance. In addition he is passionate about sustainability and bringing innovation as energy conservation inductive load compensation reduction in inductive load conversion to LED S motion sensors and control on water consumption into the hotels daily operations t...

Oman National Engineering & Investment Company (Oneic) said it has become the first in the sultanate to buy 20 new E20 compact excavators manufactured by Bobcat a leading brand of farm and construction equipment. The company took delivery of the first mini-excavator from International Heavy Equipment (IHE) the authorised distributor for the Bobcat range of equipment in Oman for well over 25 years. Operating from the Gala area of Muscat IHE is the Trucks Buses and Equipment company of The Zubair Corporation. Bobcat owned by Doosan Infracore is one of many world renowned manufacturers and products that IHE represents in Oman. Oneic said it chose the Bobcat E20 excavator as it provides a perfect balance uniting all the benefits of the ZHS design with the high performance and stability expected of a market-leading 2 tonne conventional tail swing excavator. The Bobcat E20 2 tonne model is a zero housing ...

Intergraph helps the world work smarter. The company is one of the world s leading provider of integrated design construction and operation solutions for the petrochemical offshore and oil and gas industries Intergraph Process Power & Marine (Intergraph PP&M) has a long track record in developing and offering integrated design construction and operation solutions for the petrochemical offshore and oil and gas industries. Its SmartPlant Enterprise is a comprehensive product suite offering increasing value from IT in order to improve project execution handover and plant operational efficiency says Khaja Mukarramudin branch manager at Intergraph Atheeb. SmartPlant Enterprise solution offers a powerful portfolio of best-in-class applications which may be deployed individually or as a flexible integrated enterprise solution allowing an organisation to successfully unleash the untapped value that is often restricted by silo-cent...

DEEP Blue Engineering UK Ltd a specialist engineering design and development company serving the international marine oil gas and renewable energy industries has announced the introduction of the Shuttle Sub. The new lift and deployment system is a large payload-carrying remotely operated vehicle (ROV). Developed for companies involved in subsea operations the Shuttle Sub offers an efficient and cost-effective way to deploy heavy payloads such as cables and umbilicals to and from the seabed. It is used to install and retrieve equipment lay cable and conduct salvage operations. Even when laden with a payload of 100 tonnes the buoyant-controlled Shuttle Sub can float dive surface and maintain neutral buoyancy so it is ideally suited for work being carried out in deepwater environments on or near the seabed. Deep Blue s long-term objectives for this technology are diverse. The Shuttle Sub is essentially an ROV in its own right but it combines this with ...

ROLTA International announced that it has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract from Sadara Chemical Company to implement a comprehensive engineering system at its complex which will be the world s largest petrochemical facility ever built in a single phase. The value of the contract has not been disclosed. Rolta was selected for this challenging project based on its unique combination of world-class capabilities in engineering and IT. The project will be managed by a global Rolta team working out of the US India and Saudi Arabia and will be completed by late 2014. Sadara represents a unique alliance between the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) one of the leading energy suppliers to the world and The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) a leading science and technology company of the world. With a total investment of about 20 billion Sadara is now building and will own and operate an integrated chemical complex in Jubail Industrial City II in the Kingdo...

BIGGER better and more exciting the second edition of Middle East Process Engineering Exhibition & Conference (Mepec) beginning from September 29 to October 2 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Manama Bahrain will see hundreds of international companies and thousands of professionals and industry leaders who will participate as sponsors exhibitors presenters speakers or simply as delegates and trade visitors. Organised under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Prime Minister Kingdom of Bahrain Mepec 2013 is the largest trade event for process engineering in the Middle East. The four-day event offers an unparalleled mix of learning networking and business development opportunities to industry professionals from the region and the world over. As the second edition of the exhibition and conference Mepec 2013 has grown in both size and stature. The theme for the event Overcoming Fut...

FOR companies in the process industry increasing global competition and enormous time and cost pressure require special solutions. The software solutions for integrated engineering from Siemens represent a very promising approach to improving competitiveness. They enable integrated plant management throughout all phases of the lifecycle. The pressure from the intensifying international competition also affects plant management within the process industry: Product launch times must be shortened plant costs lowered commissioning times reduced and plant operations must be structured more efficiently. To ensure that plant designers and operators can remain competitive efficient plant engineering digitalisation and process optimisation play an essential role in plant management. For this reason the focus is increasingly being placed on an integrated end-to-end solution for the engineering and operation of processing plants. The following aspects however affect ...

INTERNATIONAL energy consultancy Xodus Group has appointed Dr Mark Hutchinson into the new position of head of advanced engineering to promote technical engineering excellence on global energy projects. Dr Hutchinson brings a wealth of experience particularly in renewable energy projects. Chartered in mechanical engineering naval architecture and professional management he joins Xodus from global engineering consultancy Fichtner where he was head of wind rnergy managing design teams for offshore and onshore wind projects. Colin Manson CEO of Xodus Group said: We have a significant engineering capability within Xodus working on diverse low carbon and oil and gas projects. The addition of Mark s heavyweight advanced engineering expertise will be of great benefit to clients. Dr Hutchinson has a rack record of managing the energy and advanced engineering operations of some of the largest multi-national consultancies having previously held roles including...

Samsung Engineering has been awarded a 600 million onshore portion of the Wasit gas project power plant by Saudi Aramco the national oil company of Saudi Arabia. Due to the rapidly growing gas demand Saudi Aramco is developing the largest gas plant in the kingdom through as part of its Wasit Gas Development Programme. Out of four packages for the onshore portion of the Wasit gas project Samsung Engineering was awarded a 600 million power plant (package number 2). The Wasit onshore and offshore project as a whole is valued at a total of 6 billion with all four onshore packages being awarded to Korean companies. Saudi Aramco s executive director of project management Majid Yousif Mugla and Samsung Engineering s executive vice president of power plant project management division Kim Dong Woon officially inked the contract in Dhahran at the Saudi Aramco office. The cogeneration plant to be built in Al Jubail will provide 750MV of electricity an...

EMERSON is dedicated to delivering new gas compression solutions with the Vilter single screw and Copeland Scroll technologies. With compression technologies developed specifically for gas processing emission reduction biogas LNG and CNG and production applications Emerson has the engineering know-how to develop the right component equipment that significantly contributes to safe and efficient operations. Vilter single screw gas compressors deliver longer life higher reliability and better energy efficiency than twin screw compressors and have fewer moving parts than reciprocating compressors. The key to the single screw compressor s reliability is in its balanced design resulting in ultra-low bearing loads for extremely long life as well as significantly decreased vibration and sound levels. The key to the single screw compressor s high energy efficiency is Vilter s exclusive Parallex slide system allowing the compressor to run at optimum efficienc...

SAUDI ARABIA S Dar Engineering one of the premier engineering and design consultant firms in the region plans to diversify into new areas of operations while vigorously marketing its services to prospective clients. Consequently the firm plans to establish offices in other GCC countries such as Qatar and the UAE says Sultan Saleh Al Sudais general manager Dar Engineering. A multi-disciplinary design and engineering consultancy firm Dar currently has more than 80 ongoing projects in hand for design and engineering works in substations transmission lines power plants and the like. Besides Dar is also competitively involved in several other tenders under different stages of bidding for building and infrastructure projects. The company has been recently been awarded a contract in the healthcare sector by the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Saudi Arabia. The contract for preparing specifications and consulting studies of infrastructure covers the refurbis...

FUTURE Engineering Company was established to provide a wide range of reliable timely and cost effective services to the onshore and offshore oil and gas industry as well as petrochemicals fertiliser and utility industries in Qatar. The company is located in Salwa Industrial Estate in Doha Qatar with modern facilities including workshop fabrication yard offices and workers accommodation. Our employees are highly qualified and experienced and we continue to build up our professional team to support the company s growth. Our managers and work force are well familiar and experienced in the local market and their hands on experience track record and local knowledge are well established. A professional work environment and high quality work practices empowers us to meet our client requirements and expectations says the company. The company offers the following broad range of services: Workshop services: a wide range of machining services along ...

KCA DEUTAG engineering division RDS has strengthened its business development management team with new appointment. RDS the world s leading specialist designer of drilling facilities has appointed Rodrigo Rendon as head of business development engineering and major projects. Rendon has over 15 years experience in the international oil and gas industry and joins RDS after a number of roles with engineering and management consulting companies. He started his career as an offshore and onshore field engineer for Schlumberger and continued thereafter performing lead technical and operations postings. Lately Rendon was business development manager for a leading subsea consultancy pursuing work in the North Sea and internationally. Together with being fluent in three languages Rendono holds a degree in chemical engineering and an MBA in international economics and management. He will be responsible for identif...

A consortium comprising institutions from Qatar and Bahrain has acquired Qatar Engineering and Construction Company (QCon) one of Qatar s leading industrial engineering and construction contracting companies from Qatar Shipping. QCon specialises in the oil and gas petrochemical power and other industrial infrastructure sectors. The transaction sees Qatar America Asia Consortium (QAAC) Bahrain-based Unicorn Investment Bank (Unicorn) Qatar First Investment Bank (QFIB) and The First Investor (TFI) acquire 100 per cent of QCon from Qatar Shipping. QAAC is the co-originator of the transaction with Unicorn acting as co-originator and arranger. The consortium formed a close partnership to structure the transaction according to Shari ah principles. QFIB and TFI are the largest shareholders in the consortium having each acquired a 41 per cent stake in QCon. QCon is organised along three main business lines: engineering procurement and construction (EPC); m...

Samsung Engineering said that it had secured a 300 million plant order from Saudi Arabia s National Industrial Gases Co a subsidiary of Saudi Basic Industries. Located in Al-Jubail Saudi Arabia the air separation plant would produce gaseous oxygen nitrogen and argon from 2011 Samsung Engineering said in a statement. The order was the fourth overseas project awarded to Samsung Engineering in July with deals for the month totalling 4.5 billion 70 per cent of its target for the year of 7 trillion won ( 5.63 billion). Samsung Engineering will execute the licensing engineering procurement and construction under a Lump-Sum Turn Key basis and the plant is scheduled to be completed in 2011. This is the 8th project with Sabic a result of quality project completion within schedule that has strengthened Samsung Engineering s credibility with Sabic. Specifically for the ASU project Samsung Engineering was able to rise above notable EPC competitors based ...

Despite the economic recession Samsung Engineering has achieved the largest plant order from North Africa s resource abundant country Algeria signalling new order momentum in the global plant market. Samsung Engineering president and CEO Yeon-Joo Jung stated that a contract signing ceremony was held with Algeria s National Oil Company Sonatrach to seal a 2.6 billion contract for the modernisation of its oil refinery located in the Skikda region. From the crude distillation unit to the aromatic facilities the contract covers most of the refinery complex. Through its rehabilitation and modernisation the largest refinery plant in Algeria will have its refining capacity increased up to 330 000 barrels per stream day (bpsd). In addition the contract includes new plants for the production of isomerate 700 000 metric tonnes per annum (mtpa) para-xylene (220 000 mtpa) and benzene (200 000 mtpa). Within a 36-month construction period Samsung will perfo...

It s rare these days to see the words construction and profit in the same sentence. But while home and nonresidential builders take a beating from the turmoil in the credit and housing markets many companies in the heavy construction and engineering sector have reported better-than-expected profits in the past months. The reason? Many companies and the analysts who follow them say it all comes back to the surge in oil prices. The oil and gas business is really driving a lot of the backlog growth (in construction and engineering) as well as earnings as some of those bookings are now getting executed UBS analyst Steven Fisher says in an interview. The price of crude has more than doubled since the start of 2007. While that s helped spur inflation and temper gains in other sectors many heavy construction companies which specialise in huge capital projects such as power plants oil rigs and civil projects have benefited as the energy sector rakes in mon...

GD Engineering is a world leader in the manufacture of quick opening closures. All GD Engineering engineered products are designed and manufactured to recognised industry specifications GD Bandlock 2 is the original benchmark design for global high-pressure applications providing horizontal or vertical access to pipeline pig traps filters coalescers strainers separators meter skid systems hydrocyclones or any pressure vessel in seconds says a company spokesman. He continues: Compared with other quick-opening closures Bandlock 2 can be operated safely at remarkable speed - any size of unit can be opened or closed in less than a minute with no special tools required. The main pressure-loaded sections are designed to save weight by employing finite element analytical techniques and proof testing by strain gauges. The tried and tested locking band mechanism which gives the range its name is a duplex stainless steel conical thrust ring fitt...

To complement and extend its product line-up of five articulated dump truck (ADT) models Moxy Engineering has acquired the intellectual property of the Aveling-Barford rigid dump truck range and the rights to use the famous Invicta logo. The Norwegian-based company s decision to move into the rigid truck market is a new development and follows hard on the heels of the launch of the MT51 currently the world s largest articulated dump truck. Developed from Aveling-Barford s RD44 model the new AB51 is powered by a Cummins QSX15 diesel engine producing 447kW at 2100rpm which drives through a six-speed Allison H5600AR transmission with six forward and two reverse gears. A look at the truck s capacity and dimensions reveals an all up weight of 77.60 tonnes and a 46.3 tonnes (51 US tons) payload capacity. It has a wheelbase of 3.93m an overall length of 8.3m a maximum width of 4.25m and a loading height of 3.3m. With integral cab protection the rear tipping ...

With a new managing director at its helm and an active on-the-ground presence in Malaysia Furmanite Asia Pacific the engineering specialist offers a range of products and services to the oil and gas industry to complement and enhance assets and keep them earning - and is stepping up its activity in Malaysia and the Asia Pacific including some new introductions. Moves to develop the service follow the appointment earlier this year of Ivor Roberts to the newly created position of vice president Furmanite worldwide and managing director Asia Pacific and in Malaysia specifically the setting up of an office in the country three years ago and appointment last year (September 2002) of Colin Bickerstaff as general manager Malaysia. The company is already servicing customers in Malaysia including Shell Petronas BP BASF Exxon and Total Fina Elf both on- and offshore with services ranging from under-pressure leak sealing machining bolt tensioning valve testing...

Danway sums up its ethos and activities as engineered solutions for tomorrow s world . A 28-year old pioneer in local value addition is today an engineering-focused multi-divisional multi-faceted company that believes in offering total solutions to the industrial and commercial project sectors in the region the company claim. Danway has been an ISO Certified company since 1996 and is headquartered in Dubai with branch offices in Abu Dhabi Oman Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Currently it has four major Business Units (comprised of 20 Product Divisions) catering to a wide range of products and services representing over 100 principals. The company boasts of an employee base of over 1000 20 per cent of which are graduate engineers professionally qualified in their respective areas of expertise. The core activities of Danway are categorised into three main segments: Contracts and Project Management; Manufacture;Engineering and Distribution (Trading). Where...

Saudi Aramco and Dhahran s King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) officially established the Saudi Aramco Chair for Petroleum and Petrochemical Refining at a signing ceremony in the Kingdom recently. Signing the official agreement were Sa ad R. Al Shaifan senior vice president Refining Supply and Distribution and KFUPM s Dr. Muhammad O. Budair vice-rector for Higher Studies and Scientific Research sources were reported as saying. The chair will be within the Chemical Engineering Division of the College of Engineering Sciences. Al Shaifan said Saudi Aramco s interest in funding the chair stems from its appreciation for the chair s direct relationship with one of the company s most vital business lines. The scientific applications for the chair Al Shaifan said will have positive results on Saudi Aramco s operations by preparing highly competent engineers conducting studies and developing research and seminars-all of which will contri...

Peter Brotherhood is further demonstrating its expertise in supplying the offshore oil industry with a major new contract for equipment destined for oilfields off North West Australia. The contract is to supply a complete steam turbo alternator set worth more than 650 000 euros ( 641 680) to Four Vanguard said Peter Brotherhood. The equipment is for installation on a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) facility at the Woollybutt oilfield off the North West Shelf of Australia the company added. The turbo alternator set is capable of delivering 4.5 MW of power from steam raised by a central boiler plant. It is due to be commissioned during the second half of this year it said. Peter Brotherhood won the contract because of its extensive experience of supplying equipment to the oil industry it said. It already has three similar systems operating on vessels in the same oilfields and nine more throughout the world ...

Aveva Consulting provides business and technology consulting services to the engineering disciplines of companies in the process and power industries. Organisations in the process and power industries design develop and maintain industrial plants. In the past many of these organisations have invested heavily in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for the business domains of their organisations. These ERP systems integrate functions in the back office such as human resources finances and administration. To date the engineering disciplines of these companies have not exploited the latest integration technology. Many of them have IT systems that exist in isolation from each other with no links between the systems and information held on them. These silos of information mean that there is no clear path to manage information improve processes and low costs across the organisation. The board directors of companies in the process and power industrie...

It is two years since the Fire Safety Engineering College of Oman set up a Well Engineering Training School in conjunction with PDO and the Oil Industry Training Board and will be offering for the first time a Well Engineering Diploma course this September according to sales and marketing manager John Whitehead. The idea of the Diploma is to bring in young Omanis and GCC nationals and train them to a level where they are available for meaningful employment he said. The Diploma course has been validated and accredited by the University of Lancashire in the UK and approved by the Ministry of Higher Education Oman and will cover subjects such as mechanical engineering mathematics communications and information technology in addition to well engineering. The College set up in 1998 with an investment of approximately 20 million has grown steadily and its School of Well Engineering now attracts customers from 19 countries f...

ISS Engineering Services (IES) a well established and successful business stream of Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is expanding its services from Kuwait to the rest of the Gulf according to manager Engineering Services Lawrence Saldanha. In mid 1999 amidst the background of the sale of Inchcape Marketing and Inchcape Shipping Services by Inchcape PLC ISS Kuwait purchased IES which remains the only Engineering Services business in the Group. As a consequence IES which has been able to capitalise on its success in Kuwait in various fields of Engineering particularly in oil and gas water waste water power and construction industries has started looking southwards to expand its business activity. The Saudi market represents an ideal opportunity for expansion and IES has formed a joint venture in the Kingdom which will commence operations in March. Following this will be Qatar and UAE then Bahrain and Oman. The existence of ISS offi...