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Arab Engineering Bureau

In stark contrast to the economic strife afflicting many of the worlds traditional powerhouse economies, the oil rich Gulf region of the Middle East is enjoying the greatest boom in its history and having already accumulated a literal sea of wealth in the last two decades, has never had it so good. Understandably, regional economic powerhouses such as Qatar and the Arab Emirates are now flexing this economic muscle to invest in some of the most vast and ambitious building projects the world has ever seen and the region is now home to the world’s tallest building, only seven star luxury hotel, not to mention numerous modern, glittering metropolitan cities and an infrastructure which is fast becoming the envy of the world.

The Arab Engineering Bureau, Qatar’s premier architectural design and engineering consultancy company with over 46 years of experience in its field, has been at the forefront of managing many of these grand construction projects. Its portfolio of over 1,400 completed projects which range from private villas to multi-billion dollar projects adhere to CEO Ibrahim Jaidah’s award winning design principles which draw on a unique architectural methodology, conceived by Jaidah himself. Buildings such as the Barzan Tower, known as one of the most striking buildings to grace Doha’s skyline, the Al Qassar Tower and the Qatar Foundation headquarters which has the honour of being the recipient of the Arab City Awards for the 2nd best project in the whole Arab world and being immortalized on

the face of Qatar’s QR100 banknote, reflect this as they illustrate perfectly Jaidah’s contemporary fusion of traditional Qatari architecture with a modern design which ensures the client functional space which is tailored to their needs and design brief.

With such a strong portfolio containing many landmarks in the region, and a strong emphasis on working specifically to client design needs and specifications, the Arab Engineering Bureau gets much in the way of repeat business from its previous customers. Around 80% of AEB’s business comes from direct commissions, such is its reputation.

Ibrahim Jaidah is very proud of the Arab Engineering Bureau’s achievements and feels that success is due to an eye for detail and a passion for helping a client make their vision a reality. He said:

“We are mainly architects and engineers, but there is much more to what we do than just this. We work alongside our clients through every stage of the process from inception to completion and are involved in all activities.

For example landscaping, where we prepare detailed

The Qatar based Arab Engineering Bureau is one of the Gulf region’s, if not the world’s leading multi-disciplinary architectural design and engineering consultancy firms. Established in 1966 as the first company of its kind in Qatar, today the Arab Engineering Bureau boasts an absolutely staggering portfolio of over a thousand projects which include countless multi-million dollar projects within the corporate, residential, governmental, mixed-use and hospitality sectors. The highly renowned Ibrahim Jaidah, CEO and architect-in-chief of the Arab Engineering Bureau told Djamil Benmehidi more about AEB’s story.

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Formed in 1968, NSCC International has grown from a marine contractor into a multi-disciplined organisation and the regional leader in Ground Engineering. Our innovation, integrity and enterprise has been integral to the very foundations of modern Middle East and we are proud to have worked on countless iconic projects such as the Midfield Terminal Complex at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Sheikh Zayed National Museum, Palm Jumeirah, Meydan Race Course and Qatar National Museum. Generations of experience is backed by a highly motivated and ambitious workforce eager to put their stamp on the Middle East of tomorrow.

Committed to staying abreast of all of the latest trends and technologies, NSCC was the first to introduce piled foundations to the UAE in the early 1970s, and over the last three decades NSCC has continued to evolve to become a regional leader in the design and construction of foundation engineering solutions to the various sectors of the construction industry.

Decades of delivering on-time and within budget has cemented our reputation as a premier service provider. Such efficiency has only been possible with constant investment in the most sophisticated machinery and techniques. Operating on the cutting-edge has and will spur growth and ensure NSCC’s position at the top of our industry.

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construction drawings and develop master planning and concept designs as well as interior design where we work on design development and interior spatial layout are other parts of the process.

We have a full team that will usually deliver the building and though time-scales depend on the size of the project, it usually takes on average 2 weeks.”

Ibrahim Jaidah, CEO and chief architect for AEB is the man who must take credit for the company’s monumental achievements in the past two decades. Having taken over the business in 1990, through hard work, perseverance, a grand vision and strong leadership, Ibrahim transformed AEB from a small firm with seven staff which had fallen onto hard times into what it is today; a regional juggernaught in its field with over 400 highly skilled staff and revenues of close to a billion dollars.

A surprisingly modest man considering the scale of his achievements and awards, Ibrahim credited much of the company’s success to his staff.

“We have been very successful and of course so much of this is due to the dedication and talent of my employees. We have over 480 staff of 35 nationalities within the firm as we seek to take on the best talent from around the world. Their skill, dedication and hard work have made all our dreams a reality.

My management team are crucial in looking after the day-to-day running of the office. On the other hand, I have a

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As a firm involved in the field of building construction over three decades, taking part in

the State’s infrastructure construction and development , we have since been producing many outstanding records in a wide range of purpose-oriented construction activities like, Medical Facilities, Sports Facilities, Educational Facilities, Commercial and Residential Facilities, Infrastructure, Highways & Roads.In order to meet the market demands and for a smooth operation, we have associated divisions like Roads, Electrical, Plumbing and Sanitation, all under one roof providing competitive quality services to our valued customers.We stress in our approach on the following:• Clear understanding of project and

site.• The project is staffed from our large

and direct employed skilled labor force of wide experiences and skills.

• Our strong Engineering team, who are technically competent and capable of mastering all the new skills required for carrying out the tasks within the time-frame.

• Have capacity to handle more works.• Commitment to deliver a high

quality of construction that meets the international standard and as per client’s requirements and satisfactions.

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good design team who have been working with me for such a long time that we have an excellent understanding. We can combine my vision and theirs which makes it possible to create what we need to create.

It is important to keep our staff happy and motivated which is why we offer excellent incentives and packages, not to mention constant opportunities to continue learning and gaining experience. This is perhaps why many of our staff are second generation employees’”

Though the Arab Engineering Bureau is one of the elite businesses in it’s field already, Ibrahim Jaidah already has ambitious plans for 2013 and is seeking to further expand internationally. With existing branches in Abu Dhabi, Oman, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Hong Kong, the company will not only be looking to consolidate in these markets but expand into new ones.

“My strategy for next year will emphasise on looking for new firms to work in partnership with around the world first of all. I want to expand the overseas aspect of the business and through new partnerships and the right acquisitions we can take the Arab Engineering Bureau to the next level. We have already taken over half of firm in Thailand but there is a lot more to do in the New Year as I am looking next at North Africa, though there is no real time-scale for this.

It will be a definite challenge as I want to make sure that I maintain quality as we grow but I have a great team alongside to meet these challenges.”

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FOUNDATION ENGINEERING | MARINE WORKS | HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING | GROUND IMPROVEMENT

ABU DHABI • BASRAH • BEIRUT • CAIRO • DOHA • DUBAI • JEDDAH • KUWAIT • MANAMA • MUSCAT • SHARJAHwww.nsccme.com

Formed in 1968, NSCC International has grown from a marine contractor into a multi-disciplined organisation and the regional leader in Ground Engineering. Our innovation, integrity and enterprise has been integral to the very foundations of modern Middle East and we are proud to have worked on countless iconic projects such as the Midfield Terminal Complex at Abu Dhabi International Airport, Sheikh Zayed National Museum, Palm Jumeirah, Meydan Race Course and Qatar National Museum. Generations of experience is backed by a highly motivated and ambitious workforce eager to put their stamp on the Middle East of tomorrow.

Committed to staying abreast of all of the latest trends and technologies, NSCC was the first to introduce piled foundations to the UAE in the early 1970s, and over the last three decades NSCC has continued to evolve to become a regional leader in the design and construction of foundation engineering solutions to the various sectors of the construction industry.

Decades of delivering on-time and within budget has cemented our reputation as a premier service provider. Such efficiency has only been possible with constant investment in the most sophisticated machinery and techniques. Operating on the cutting-edge has and will spur growth and ensure NSCC’s position at the top of our industry.

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In 2010, NSCC International was appointed as the main contractor for the enabling works for Marsa Malaz Hotel at The Pearl in Qatar. Laying the foundation for this iconic project marked the start of a great working relationship with Arab Engineering Bureau as NSCC embarked on more ground engineering projects consulted by AEB, such as the impressive Rabban Suites tower and other developments in Doha.

With more than 40 years of experience behind it, NSCC International has grown to become one of the leading foundation engineering contractors in the region. From the very beginning, NSCC prided itself on quality, workmanship, on-time delivery and superior value, which fuelled the company’s desire to both expand and diversify. Its innovation, integrity and enterprise has been integral to the very foundations of modern Middle East.

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Written by Djamil Benmehidi

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