MEED | Middle East Economic Digest

We extend a warm welcome to Saeed Al Abbar, CEO of AESG, as a speaker for the MENA Construction Summit 2024! Saeed Al Abbar founded and built AESG into one of the Middle East and Europe’s largest and most respected international consultancy, engineering and advisory firms. Under Saeed's direction, AESG has developed a strong reputation for delivering the highest quality consultancy in Environment and Sustainability, Specialist Engineering and Project Delivery Management. Saeed is recognised as a thought leader in sustainable development, engineering and construction and has published numerous papers and presented at hundreds of local, regional and international conferences. Join us at the summit for an opportunity to speak with Saeed directly! Buy your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dyhWbsGP  Industry Partner: Procore Technologies | Royal Advance Electromechanical Exhibitor: DynamicsSmartz MENA Attending Partner: Henkel-Polybit  Knowledge Partner: The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) #MCS2024 #MEED #Speaker #Construction #Summit

Introducing Prof. Dr. Sabih Gatea Khisaf, Infrastructure Lead Engineer MENA Region at the HyperloopTT!   Dr. Sabih has extensive experience in the design and construction of civil and heavy civil infrastructure projects, such as Heathrow Terminal 5 in London, Khalifa Port and Khalifa Industrial Zone in Abu Dhabi, Metro operation, London Underground (Tube Lines, London), program management for the development of multi-mode transit systems, the Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Public Transport Program and Metro Design, Doha Metro. Hear from Prof. Dr. Sabih Gatea Khisaf at the summit! Buy your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dUfWisBJ  Industry Partner: Procore Technologies | Royal Advance Electromechanical Exhibitor: DynamicsSmartz MENA Attending Partner: Henkel-Polybit  Knowledge Partner: The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)  #MCS2024 #MEED #Speaker #Construction #Summit

Congratulations to Albawani | البواني! Their projects, Olayan Long-Term Acute Care & Rehabilitation Hospital and Lucid Motors Manufacturing in Saudi Arabia have been recognised as National Winners in the Healthcare Project of the Year and Industrial Project of the Year categories at the MEED Projects Awards 2024! These projects stood out for their innovative designs and high sustainability standards, representing excellence in the industry. Register now for the MENA Construction Summit 2024: https://lnkd.in/d9NCFUxq  #MPA2024 #Constuction #Projects #MEED #AlBawani

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc Group) has awarded a $490m contract to BGP, a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Company, to expand the scope of an ongoing combined three-dimensional (3D) onshore and offshore seismic survey in the emirate of Abu Dhabi: https://lnkd.in/dkXYir9U #abudhabi #adnoc #contract #seismicsurvey #oil #gas

Why is the GCC becoming a prime focus for investors? Gain exclusive insights from Zain Qureshi, Global Head of Real Estate Finance & Advisory at Mashreq, on what makes the GCC a strategic choice. With remarkable growth in recent years, the region's real estate sector has provided opportunities for capital appreciation, rental income and portfolio diversification. Read the full story https://lnkd.in/d3ZNr5NB Mashreq Corporate & Investment Banking Group #realestate #GCC #investements 

On November 13, Mashreq and MEED hosted a Business Leaders Roundtable, bringing together top minds in retail and finance to navigate the evolving retail landscape. From AI-powered digital retail and AR integration to sustainable supply chains and consumer engagement, the conversation highlighted the frameworks and strategies for tomorrow’s retail ecosystem. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/dNG9pbye Vivek Uberoi Aly Munir Imaad Khan Philip Coverdale Ed James Mashreq Corporate & Investment Banking Group #retail #finance #technology

Welcome to the MENA Construction Summit, Dr. Mohammed Al-Surf! Dr. Mohammed Al-Surf is the Founder and President of the Sustainability Professionals of Saudi Arabia (SPSA) جمعية محترفي الاستدامة السعودية reaching more than 10,000 members. He is one of the Top 100 Sustainability Voices in the Middle East in 2024 and named 10 Most Dynamic Entrepreneurs Diversifying the Economy in Saudi Arabia for 2024.  He is also the first Saudi to become a USGBC® Faculty, an ISSP® Sustainability Associate and a TRUE® Advisor.  Don’t miss Dr. Mohammed’s session at the summit! Buy your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/drgGNWEk  Industry Partner: Procore Technologies | Royal Advance Electromechanical Exhibitor: DynamicsSmartz MENA Attending Partner: Henkel-Polybit  Knowledge Partner: The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)  #MCS2024 #MEED #Speaker #Construction #Summit

Introducing Dr. Georges Kachaamy as a speaker for the MENA Construction Summit 2024! Dr. Georges Kachaamy is the Director of the Center for Research, Innovation and Design (CRID) at the School of Architecture, Art and Design, the American University in Dubai. He has served as the chairperson of the Department of Architecture under which the programme has received the NAAB Accreditation.  He is a professor of architecture, a registered architect, a certified VR Sketch trainer, a GRAVITY SKETCH Certified Trainer, a VictoryXR Certified VR Educator, an associate member of the American Institute of Architects and an affiliated member of the UAE Society of Engineers. Come and join us at the summit and get the opportunity to meet Dr. Georges Kachaamy! Buy your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dabDYjG8  Industry Partner: Procore Technologies | Royal Advance Electromechanical Exhibitor: DynamicsSmartz MENA Attending Partner: Henkel-Polybit  Knowledge Partner: The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)  #MCS2024 #MEED #Speaker #Construction #Summit

📰 A Round-Up of This Week's Top Stories 🌟 🔔 [WEBINAR] Saudi Giga Projects 2025 - Latest Updates: An in-depth look at the latest developments in Saudi Arabia's giga projects programme and the broader Saudi projects market. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dvzjuQTb 🔔 [REPORT] Saudi Giga Projects 2025: A complete analysis of the giga projects programme in Saudi Arabia. Covering more than 20 projects with a total value of more than $850bn. Full report: https://lnkd.in/dtKqxgiA Stay informed with these key updates! 💼🌍 #SaudiArabia #GigaProjects #Webinar #MEED

Saudi Arabia’s Neom has awarded contracts for infrastructure development at Oxagon industrial city: https://lnkd.in/eHkx4DPq #saudiarabia #neom #oxagon #industrialcity #infrastructure #contracts