The Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), represented by the Department of the Environmental Affairs Sector, signed through video conference technology, a number of cooperation agreements with Power International Holding (PIH) Company to enhance cooperation in the areas of air quality monitoring and building a reputation management system. The...
The Middle East is developing a thirst for juices, with some of the region’s major companies and whole economies expanding into the sector. The juice market in wealthy Gulf states is forecast to grow by nearly 7% between 2020 and 2025, according to MarketResearch.com. This follows a doubling of...
Doha, Qatar – March 14, 2021 UrbaCon Trading and Contracting (UCC), an affiliate of UCC Holding, was among the distinguished private companies in Qatar to receive the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certificate, granted by The General Authority of Customs Qatar. The certificate was given by H.E. Mr. Ahmed Bin...
Elegancia Healthcare, a subsidiary of Power International Holding (PIH) and Elegancia Group, has signed an agreement with Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles, the prestigious international healthcare provider, for a 250-bed, world-class general hospital. The luxurious 250-bed facility, named The View Hospital, will span approximately 95,000 sqm, situated amongst the spectacular backdrop...
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)...