Egis in the Middle East

[Awards] We are thrilled to be honored with multiple Highly Commended recognitions at this year's Construction Week Middle East Awards 2024 for our continuous pursuit of excellence and innovation in the region. Highly Commended Awards: 🏆 Hospitality Project of the Year – Four Seasons Jeddah 🏆 Construction Executive of the Year – Alaa AbuSiam 🏆 Engineer of the Year – Khader Yassin A huge congratulations to all the exceptional team members who inspire us every day. These accolades reflect the passion, dedication, and innovative spirit that drive Egis forward in shaping a sustainable and impactful future. 🌍 #ImpactTheFuture #EgisGotTalent #Excellence #Innovation #Awards

One year ago, Egis joined forces with Omrania, strategically combining our global expertise and building on over 50 years of Omrania's architectural legacy. We're thrilled to celebrate this milestone that has strengthened our presence in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia rising as a key market in our global operations. 🇸🇦🌎 By now, we have yielded major contracts for transformative Saudi projects, expanded our Middle East workforce beyond 3,000 professionals, and enhanced our design expertise across multiple industries, solidifying our standing in regional engineering and architectural domains. 👷♀️🏛 We extend our gratitude to our teams, clients, and partners for their support in making this integration a success. Together, let's continue to work towards an impactful future for Saudi Arabia and beyond! 💚 #SaudiVision2030 #Architecture #ImpactTheFuture

[Recap] Tuesday's Sustainable Finance Roundtable Breakfast, hosted by Mashreq at the DIFC, Dubai, provided a vibrant platform to address a critical question: How can education systems be leveraged to grow the talent pool of sustainability skills? 📚 This topic is at the heart of today’s ESG and sustainability dialogue, emphasizing the intersection of education, industry, and policy to drive meaningful change. 💚 💡Ragini Kalapatapu Head of ESG at Egis, brought a wealth of expertise to this discussion. Her insights resonated with the panel as she emphasised the need to foster partnerships across sectors, particularly between educators and the private sector, to create actionable pathways for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The roundtable stressed the urgency of equipping students with practical, sustainability-focused skills and explored barriers such as funding gaps, infrastructure challenges, and the digital divide. The importance of collaboration between policymakers, educators, and private sector leaders—like Egis—was a recurring theme. 🔄 As the dialogue continues, Egis remains a key player in advancing systemic solutions to global challenges through education and sustainability. 🌏🎯

[Insights] When cities embrace technological advancements to improve urban mobility, they often confront a delicate equilibrium—enhancing road safety while sustaining the financial viability of enforcement systems. ✨ Mazen Houry dissects this interplay in his latest thought-provoking piece, offering an analysis of how automated traffic enforcement programs shape urban ecosystems. From their role in reducing accidents to their ripple effects on economic sustainability, the article interrogates the core tension between public compliance and revenue generation. Can both coexist harmoniously, or are they destined to conflict? ⚖️ With examples spanning global practices—from Europe’s public funding frameworks to the U.S. concession model—the article also dives into the operational, ethical, and strategic considerations underpinning these initiatives. 🌍 This is an invitation to rethink how we design, deploy, and sustain said systems. Click below to read Mazen’s full article and join the conversation about what the future holds for urban safety and economic resilience. 👇 https://lnkd.in/ePJKMQDx

[Impact the Future] The UAE Cabinet’s Resolution No. 67 concerning the National Register for Carbon Credits has been announced – it is a bold and innovative step toward achieving net-zero by 2050! This landmark legislation sets clear goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while fostering a dynamic marketplace for carbon credits – a system that rewards innovation and sustainable practices. What this means for businesses: 📊 Clear guidelines and a well-defined approach to carbon trading ensures effective emissions reductions across sectors. ✅ Transparency in standardized reporting builds accountability and trust. 💸 Incentives for companies driving low-carbon innovation. At Egis, we are inspired by this vision and committed to partnering with governments, businesses, and communities to make it a reality. Our team of experts is equipped to provide: 🎯Carbon accounting services to measure and monitor your environmental impact. 🎯Tailored decarbonization strategies that align with the UAE’s new framework. 🎯Support to ensure compliance and stay competitive in a carbon-conscious economy. Together we are empowering stakeholders with the tools necessary to adapt to this innovative carbon credit framework. This legislation will come into effect on 28th December 2024, so get in contact NOW to find out more: https://lnkd.in/g64WJN_k 💡

Looking forward to Day 2 of #SaudiRail tomorrow! Stop by Stand D40 and connect with the Egis team to learn more about our projects and global expertise in the rail sector. 🗺🚆

[Save the Date] Get ready to explore fresh perspectives on driving private sector funding to the construction industry with Gurminder Singh Sagoo, Country Managing Director for UAE & Oman. At Big 5 Global on 26th November, Gurminder will be diving into high-impact discussions on how the construction sector can attract diverse investment sources and move beyond reliance on sovereign wealth funding. Key Highlights: 🌐How the region can shift from government-backed projects to private investments. 🌐Unpacking the risks and solutions around construction funding. 🌐Practical steps for governments to enhance FDI & fuel investor confidence. So, get ready and join industry leaders, financial experts, and government officials for this insightful session. ✨ Christopher Seymour Fernando Furiatti Peter Lembrechts Greg Karpinski

[Save the date] Dr. Muhammad Mustafa and Aurélie DOS SANTOS are preparing to bring their expertise to the TransMobility Forum! 🌟Dr. Muhammad will join the opening leaders panel, exploring how to merge innovation and sustainability to redefine global connectivity. He’ll also be sharing how Egis addresses the barriers to implementing next-generation mobility technologies. 🌍💡 🌟Aurelie will present a compelling case study on solutions to urban congestion. Her insights into data-driven approaches to ease traffic flow will resonate with anyone working toward smarter, more livable cities. 🚦🌆 Egis is proud to drive discussions on transformative solutions for the world’s cities. Stay tuned! #SmartCities #FutureOfMobility

[Save the Date] We’re gearing up for Saudi Rail 2024, and our transportation experts are excited to see you there! 🚆✨ Join us at stand D40 to explore our latest solutions and projects aimed at driving sustainable urban development and next-generation transportation systems. 🌍🚄 Make sure to attend the session titled "Redefining the region’s transportation landscape: exploring major rail projects advancing urban development and connectivity" on November 21st at 3:50 PM, featuring Fanny GUYOT, Global Head of Upstream Studies for Mobility and Urban Planning at Egis. 🎤💡 Looking forward to seeing you there! 👋 #SaudiRail2024 Omar Benzaria, PhD., Bob Hope, Markos Apostolides, Pierre Bonnard, Dr. Muhammad Mustafa, Philippe GRISEZ, Mazen Houry, Anthony Simon, Maria Asuncion Marques, Rasmi Merie, Ismael HUSSEINI, Umar Farooque, Kobus Conradie.

[Event] Our Marine Director, Lisham Bonakdar (Dr.-Ing) , recently took the stage at Sustainable Coastal Development MENA Forum 2024 to discuss eco-design and nature-based solutions for coastal developments. 🎤 Lisham's insightful presentation highlighted the importance of sustainable practices in creating resilient and eco-friendly coastal communities. By integrating innovative design approaches, we can achieve a harmonious balance between development and environmental preservation. 🌱 #ImpactTheFuture #MarineEngineering The Great Minds Group