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NEWS

KHATIB & ALAMI JOINS THE INTERNATIONAL
PROJECT FINANCE ASSOCIATION

represented by Helena De Flaviis Association is considered one
(pictured left), Senior Director of of the best forum globally in
Corporate Development. its category,” says Helena. “Our
As part of the IPFA’s network, association with it makes perfect
K&A will be able to forge closer sense given the business we are
ties with the project finance building in infrastructure advisory
community to better support its and development. It is an honor
infrastructure advisory services and to be joining the Middle East
the co-development of attractive Council on behalf of Khatib &
infrastructure projects to further Alami, and I’m looking forward
attract investments into the region. to playing an active part in the
K&A’s IPFA membership further Council to exchange experiences,
best practice, and innovative ideas
supports its growth in the
Khatib & Alami (K&A) has become infrastructure financing space to help more projects become a
reality in the region.”
a member of the International following its recent decision to
Project Finance Association change the jurisdiction of its Other members of the Middle East
(IPFA), making it part of a global holding company – K&A Holding Council include the National Bank
community of project finance and – from Lebanon to Singapore, of Abu Dhabi, National Bank of
infrastructure experts, with the putting it at the heart of a growing Kuwait, Ashurst, SMBC, SNC-Lavalin
participation of more than 500 ecosystem of engineering, Capital, Abu Dhabi Department
organizations. construction, technology, and infra- of Energy, ACWA Holding, PwC,
K&A has joined the Middle East financial services companies. George Grant Associates and
Herbert Smith Freehills.
Council of the IPFA and will be “The International Project Finance

DIGITAL NETWORKING AT THE
EUROPEAN UTILITY WEEK

As a key player in the smart energy invest in geospatial technologies
community, Khatib & Alami (K&A) as a catalyst for transforming
took part in European Utility their operations and responding
Week (EUW) in Vienna, including to the digital era. According to
a presentation on the Smart Grid Walid, these solutions provide a
Journey in Saudi Arabia by new level of situational awareness,
Bilal Abou El Hassan, Energy & workforce management and
Utilities Senior Director, and Walid communication flexibility.
Abou Chacra, Electricity Segment “Geospatial solutions are offering
Manager. many benefits to help the client
The topic included a look at K&A’s achieve its strategies and build
implementation of a nationwide on its core areas of expertise,” he
Enterprise Geographic Information said. “We took enormous pride in
Systems (GIS) solution for National showcasing this project and the
Grid-Saudi Arabia. In 2018, this digitalization strategies, solutions
important project won a Special and technologies that are being
Achievement in GIS (SAG) award developed and deployed by
from Esri, the global leader in our team.”
spatial analytics. Digital transformation has become
Bilal told delegates: “The Energy an important topic which has
and Utilities industry is ripe for seen rapid advancement in the
transformation from innovative energy industry. To remain at
technologies and business models the forefront of change, K&A’s
alike. With the explosion in data, Energy & Utilities is expending
winners in this industry will be significant effort to emerge as an
those willing and able to embrace international, nimble, innovative
this change.” and consultative business partner.
For the last few years, K&A has
helped National Grid-Saudi Arabia

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