Arabtec appoints Nabil Al-Kendi as COO for Gulf

Arabtec Construction, subsidiary of Arabtec Holding PJSC, a leading MENA construction company specializing in complex projects, has announced the appointment of Nabil Al-Kendi as COO of the Arabtec’s Group of construction companies, for the GCC region.
Reporting directly to Arabtec Construction Group COO Mark Andrews, Nabil will be responsible for leading Arabtec’s existing subsidiary companies with focus on the company’s operational growth and new ventures.
Drawing on his broad experience in delivering major real estate and infrastructure master plans, he will play a major role in the successful achievement of Arabtec’s mission and strategic initiatives by providing leadership, oversight, evaluation and direction for the operational performance of all construction activities.
Arabtec Holding MD & CEO Hasan Abdullah Ismaik said: “As our construction activities expand both locally and regionally, it is imperative to have the right leadership that complements our ambitious vision.”
The CEO said: “I am extremely happy to welcome one of the brightest UAE national talents in the construction industry to the Arabtec team, as Nabil holds an impressive track-record of proven leadership on several local as well as regional prominent projects and we are confident that his addition to our senior management team will further support our progressive growth.”
Al-Kendi said: “Arabtec’s track record and standards of delivery have contributed to the growth of the region’s construction sector and includes some of the world’s iconic structures.”
He said: “I am very excited about this new challenge and look forward to working with the management team in progressing the company’s ambitious goals and to take the Arabtec brand into new international heights.”
Al-Kendi was the former chief development officer for Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC), where he was responsible for delivering high profile project portfolios. His track record includes over 60 projects.