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Interview                                                                              Contractors News






                                                               Al Ashram Contracting LLC is one of the UAE’s leading
                                                               construction companies. For more than 45 years, the
                                                               company has played a key role in the growth of the UAE
                                                               and helped to define the skyline of this progressive
                                                               nation.


                                                               In the following Q&A, we met up with the CEO of Al
                                                               Ashram Contracting, Mr. Malek Ali Fakih,  who clarified
                                                               some points about the company, and his insights
                                                               regarding the future of the construction sector.


                                                               1-Al Ashram Contracting LLC enjoys a prominent
                                                               position in the contracting sector within the
                                                               country. What is the main approach taken to build
                                                               this good reputation?


                                                               MAF:  The  recipe  of our  success  lies  in  our positive
                                                               stance towards our customers, our valued clients
                                                               and stakeholders. As an organization, it’s absolutely
                                                               imperative that we maintain our relationship with our
                                                               clients with the ‘extra-mile’ attitude.  Above all, we treat
                                                               all our employees with respect, value their work and
                                                               reward them accordingly.  Our supply-chain partners
                                                               are a crucial part of our business and thus, we extend
                                                               the same positive approach to them as we do with our
                                                               own employees.


                                                               2-Sustainable construction practices is one of the
                                                               priorities for construction companies. How is the
                                                               company adopted the sustainability concept?

                                                               MAF: Sustainability has multiple facets; whether it
                                                               is Green-Buildings, reducing wastage, implementing
 Building on Trust                                             efficiencies in monetary and productivity gains – we
                                                               LEAN methods or investing in technology that enables

                                                               have built into our policies and procedures a robust
                                                               system of sustainable practices in terms of SMART

 Al Ashram Contracting Company CEO, Mr. Malek Ali Fakih        objectives that produce tangible outcomes.   For
 discusses the outlook of the construction sector and the      example, we invest in tech that allows us to reduce
 company’s drive towards sustainable practice.                 carbon footprint, such as optimal consumption of
                                                               paper, plastics, water; utilization of efficient tools and
                                                               taking stock of power consumption on sites, offices
                                                               and other facilities.




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