The concept of Lean Construction has arrived in the Middle East. By minimizing costs and maximizing value on each project completed, challenging all stakeholders to develop and apply better ways to manage the overall construction process, this will transform the dynamics of the industry in the region. UCC Holding...
The Orphans Care Center ‘Dreama’ has signed a partnership agreement with Baladna, an affiliate of Power International Holding. Under the agreement, Baladna will provide products carrying the Dreama logo alongside the Baladna logo, and part of the profit from this product will go to Dreama. The product is expected...
As one of Qatar’s leading conglomerates, Power International Holding (PIH) has operations that span a wide range of sectors, including general contracting, agriculture and food, real estate development, hospitality and entertainment, and general services. Each year, the group’s 28 companies generate combined annual revenues of approximately US$1.16 billion. A...
UrbaCon Trading & Contracting (UCC), an affiliate of UCC Holding, achieved 1 Million Safe Man without Lost Time Injury (LTI) in its ongoing marine works project in Gewan Island. A ceremony was held to celebrate the excellent HSE performance of the teams, and certificates of recognition were given to...
Qatar has become one of the Middle East’s premier dining destinations. Big name chefs, such as Gordon Ramsay and Alain Ducasse, and world-renowned brands can be found across the country. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the food and beverage sector (F&B) was absolutely booming in Doha and beyond. Sales...
The impact of Covid-19 has been felt by the construction industry around the world, although some regions have been harder hit than others. The Middle East is one such region, with analytics firm GlobalData cutting its construction output growth 2020 forecast for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)...
There can be a sense of trepidation when a country’s trading relationships change overnight. In 2017, Qatar had to accelerate plans to become a more diversified economy, because of the blockade that was part of the Middle East’s diplomatic crisis. Food was a particular problem, with vital supply chains...
Leading retail chain Lulu Hypermarket has opened its 14th store at THE e18hteen Tower in Marina Lusail City. The new store, which offers 2,000 sqm. retail area, makes Lulu the first retail in Lusail City and is set to strengthen the brand’s foothold in the country. The Lulu Express...
Al Wakra will be a major destination during the 2022 World Cup. On the shoreline of Qatar’s coast lies Al Wakra, a historic fishing village that was once the centre of the country’s pearling industry and surrounded by hundreds of docked boats. Today, Al Wakra is Qatar’s second biggest...
One of the largest groups in Qatar, Power International Holding has managed the game-changing Mall of Qatar since March. Here, RLI sits down with PIH’s Vice Chairman and Group CEO Ramez Al-Khayyat to discuss this unique destination, how it has fared in these difficult times and what its plans...