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NEWS

2018 DR. ZUHEIR ALAMI WFEO AWARD FOR ENGINEERING
INNOVATION UNVEILED

Dr. William F. Ranson was overcame international competition
announced winner of Dr. Zuheir by developing an innovative and
Alami Innovation Award at the inexpensive technique for industrial
Global Engineering Congress strain measurements having been
in London. a chaired professor of mechanical
The 2018 Dr. Zuheir Alami engineering and a recognized
WFEO (World Federation of expert in the area of stress fatigue
Engineering Organizations) Award analysis of mechanical systems.
for Engineering Innovation was Additionally, Dr. Ranson has over
presented to an outstanding 50 years of combined experience
engineering talent, Dr. William F. in management, business
Ranson from the United States of development, and R&D.
America, who has led numerous This event marked the 50
th
technology development projects anniversary of the WFEO, an official
for NASA and introduced innovative partner of UNESCO representing
solutions for many governmental more than 30 million engineers
institutions and large corporations. from 90 countries. Our sponsorship
The award ceremony took place in of the award is a reflection of our
the presence of our CEO, deep commitment to supporting
Dr. Najib Khatib, and Principal innovation and professional
Special Projects, Mr. Nasri development.
AbdelNour. Dr. William F. Ranson

K&A EARNS TITLE OF BIM EXPERT

K&A honored with BIM award at and procurement practices. Our
RTA Innovation in BIM Summit BIM Level 2 Kitemark certification
in Dubai. provides the most robust
Khatib & Alami (K&A) was measurement of our delivery of BIM
recognized for its BIM expertise projects, as it certifies businesses
with a prestigious Kitemark award for their diligence in design and
at the RTA Innovation in BIM construction, asset management,
Summit in Dubai. supply chain management, delivery
We were awarded a BIM Level 2 of customer service excellence, and “Through the attainment of this
information security, in accordance
Kitemark certification for Design with BS 1192:2007, PAS 1192-2:2013, certification, we can confidently
and Construction from the British BS 1192-4:2014, and PAS 1192- demonstrate to clients worldwide
Standards Institution (BSI) during 5:2015. that we are bona fide leaders and
the event in November, which was experts in executing BIM projects
part of The Big 5. Kitemark, one of Ousama Faekk, UAE BIM Manager, because the Kitemark is an
the most recognized symbols of says it is “fantastic news” K&A internally recognized and respected
quality and safety that offers true has achieved BIM Level 2 standard. This is fantastic news for
value to consumers, businesses, Kitemark certification. Khatib & Alami.”

ENERGIZING POWER DISTRIBUTION IN SIERRA LEONE

Khatib & Alami (K&A) proudly of Energy in Sierra Leone, Energy
continues to support the Vision of & Utilities Senior Director, Bilal
the Government of Sierra Leone Abou El Hassan commented “We
for the Electricity Distribution and are looking forward to continuing
Supply Industry. our quest, working on losses
reduction, revenue improvement,
For two years, our Energy & electrification, and capacity
Utilities team, with the financial building. K&A is delighted with
support of the World Bank, has this opportunity of managing our
been successfully managing the planned and procured: Network
Electricity Distribution and Supply Rehabilitation in Freetown and
Authority (EDSA), where tangible Deployment of digital platforms
benefits have been delivered in a (AMI, ERP, GIS) which will enable
challenging environment towards the achievement of the financial
achieving sustainable EDSA. After stability and operational excellence
recently meeting with the Minister of the distribution business.”

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