Abu Dhabi: a vital construction market for ME region

Abu Dhabi has rapidly emerged as one of the Middle East region's most important construction markets, according to a statement issued by Shaikhani Contracting, a part of the Shaikhani Group, a multi-million dollar international business conglomerate with interests in real estate development, trading, manufacturing and IT.
The UAE capital is currently witnessing an influx of new construction and development projects, which ably demonstrate the emirates, move towards meeting the goals set in the 'Abu Dhabi 2030 Vision.' In line with this, Rizwan Shaikhani, managing director, has revealed its plans to open an office in the UAE capital as part of its current move to reinforce its market presence in the region and to remain closer to partners and customers who are involved in different projects in Abu Dhabi.
The move to set up an Abu Dhabi office follows the company's strategic expansion initiatives, which also includes the opening of offices in Qatar and other developing GCC countries. The expansion also serves to highlight the company's aim to maintain its leadership and strong market presence in the Middle East region.
Further, the contractor has expressed interest in possible opportunities in Africa, which according to company officials is the continent to watch for and is expected to enjoy annual growth over the next 20 to 25 years. In addition, Shaikhani has revealed plans to expand its brand portfolio while at the same time increasing its footprint into newer markets.