AMANA Leadership

Founded in Abu Dhabi in 1993, Group AMANA has grown annually year on year. We are now the regional leader in the design-build of industrial and commercial facilities, with an annual revenue of $750 million.

Our Leadership

Our leadership team has a wealth of experience and hugely diverse backgrounds. They have established our organisations’ values, ethics, and culture, providing Group AMANA with a unique identity that adapts to the fast-moving and dynamic industry.

Board of Directors

Corporate Management

Business Unit Management

AMANA Delivered

Our Mission
We are the regional leaders in the design-build construction of industrial and commercial facilities, providing turnkey solutions for our clients.

Our business has expanded over three decades, adopting innovative construction technologies to provide groundbreaking solutions for the region’s building challenges.

We are disruptive thinkers, pioneering in modular solutions through offsite manufacturing. Our dedication to deliver hyper efficiencies across our client’s projects is demonstrated through our consistent completion of fast-track projects.

We have delivered projects across eleven cities in seven countries, and are committed to leading the way in sustainable operations.

Benefits we deliver

Certainty
We have the knowledge, experience and skills to deliver safely on time, on budget and with superior quality.
Intelligence
We apply our knowledge and experience to find intelligent solutions to deliver enhanced productivity, efficiency and performance.
Quality
Our reputation relies on the quality of our work and operations. Therefore, delivering a consistent level of excellence comes as a standard.

AMANA Contracting, Saudi Arabia, ensured to attend all comments or defects raised in a timely and professional manner, AMANA’s unfaltering commitment towards quality work also continues beyond handover.

– Vijay Kumar Selvam Landmark Arabia Co.

Our History

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AMANA is Founded

1993

Our vision was to create a de-centralised business model of regional leaders in industrial construction.

 

Since then, AMANA has led more than 1,500 projects to over 130 satisfied repeat clients across 7+ countries.

AMANA completes stables for the Office of HH the President at AL Wathba

2000

In February 2000, AMANA delivered Turnkey solutions to complete an equestrian facility and stables for the Office of His Highness the President at Al Watha.

AMANA Tech

2001

AMANA introduces our first ERP system, assisting departments with their day-to-day tasks and project management.

AMANA completes 3 projects across 3 regions for Emirates Transport

2003

Three Turnkey projects were completed in Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi for Emirates Transport in 2003.

 

These included a Maintenance Center at Khor Fakkan, an Administration Building & Maintenance Center at Al Ain and expansion & development of Emirates General Transport branch in Ramool.

AMANA Introduces The Seniority Awards

2004

To recognise the employees who have been with AMANA for more than 5, 10, 15 and 20+ years, AMANA introduces the yearly ‘Seniority Awards’. A ceremony which celebrates and awards our loyal AMANAians.

Fresh Graduate Development Programme implemented

2004

AMANA launches a Graduate Development Programme to recruit high potential talents from selected universities to support the career growth of fresh graduates.

AMANA awarded 1st of 5 Projects with Al Shaya

2005

AMANA wins the Design-Build project of the Distribution Centre & Administration Building at Jebel Ali Freezone.

 

The project was the beginning of a long-standing relationship with Al Shaya and we have since delivered over 5 projects in total for our repeat client, across Saudi Arabia and Dubai.

AMANA awarded 1st Kuwait Project

2005

AMANA is awarded the Infiniti Car Showroom project, Kuwait. Delivering the design and build of state-of-the-art Infiniti Car Showroom.

AMANA awarded 1st of 6 Projects for Agility Logistics

2006

AMANA wins the Design-Build project of the Logistics Facilities at Mina Abdullah, Kuwait.

 

The project was the beginning of a long-standing relationship with Agility Logistics, we have since delivered over 6 projects in total for our repeat client, across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait and Qatar.

AMANA Aviation Fueling awarded their first contract

2006

AMANA Aviation Fueling is awarded its first project, a new Fuel Farm Storage Facility consisting of JET A1 storage tanks and all related facilities, located at Al Maktoum International Airport.

AMANA completes the Cold Store Complex Project for Gulf Warehousing Company

2006

AMANA wins the Turnkey of the Cold Store Complex Project in Doha Industrial Centre, Qatar.

 

The project included a built up area of 32,500m² and was situated on 47,300m² of land. The entire facility was designed and constructed in less than 210 days. Learn more about the project here

AMANA Saudi Arabia is Founded

2006

AMANA Saudi Arabia is awarded their first project, PP & PH Buildings for Saudi Kayan Petrochemical and Samsung Engineering at Jubail Industrial City. The project size spans over 77,200m2 and was completed in 2009. 

AMANA completes Project for Dubai Maritime City at Port Rashid

2007

The Workshops, Warehouses, Shops & Showrooms are constructed on 377,700m² of reclaimed land at Port Rashid and required over 5,000 tons of steel. The facilities were constructed on a fast track basis in two simultaneous phases. Learn more about the project here.

AMANA completes 4th of 5 Projects for Dubai Ports Authority

2007

AMANA completes the Light Industrial Units at Jebel Ali Freezone.

 

Dubai Ports Authority has continually trusted us to deliver certainty. Since our first assignment in 2004, we have delivered over 5 Turnkey projects for our repeat client across the region.

AMANA Clinic opens in the labour accommodation

2008

The first AMANA clinic was established to ensure the health and welfare of our workers, directly in the labour accommodation and whenever required.

AMANA completes the Non-Process Buildings for EMAL Smelter Complex

2008

Located in Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, the entire project consisted of around 85,000 tons of complex steel structures, out of which AMANA erected 65% (approximately 55,000 tons). Learn more about the project here.

AMANA Saudi completes the Fruit Cold Store for Del Monte Foods

2009

AMANA completes the Build of the Fruit Cold Store Project in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The project consists of 4 main buildings and 33 loading/unloading entries to store and distribute all types of fruit.

 

“We found AMANA Saudi reliable and maintaining on-time delivery schedules and execution of works with a very high quality standards”

Learn more about the project here

DuBox, an AMANA Company is Founded

2010

DuBox, an AMANA Company was founded with the goal of disrupting the current construction industry to improve the way we build. Learn more about DuBox here.

AMANA completes 5th of 10 Projects for ADNOC

2011

AMANA completes the Accommodation Units for ADNOC Petroleum Institute at Sas Al Nakhl.

 

Since our first assignment in 2005, we have delivered over 10 Design-Build and Turnkey projects across the region for ADNOC. We thank them for their continued trust in us to deliver on time, safely and within budget.

BIM is launched within AMANA

2011

BIM is adopted across AMANA to enhance project coordination and efficiencies, reducing time to project completion. To learn more about our Intelligent Solutions, click here

AMANA awarded DESIGN DISTRICT (D3) Project

2012

Dubai’s Design District – D3 awarded the project’s first phase to AMANA to create a site that would boast the creative community with 11 office buildings, pop-up boutiques, event spaces, and galleries.

AMANA completes 5th of 21 Projects with Al Marai Company

2013

AMANA completes the Design and Build of the Infant Nutritional Products Manufacturing Plant & Accommodations, Saudi Arabia.

 

The project was delivered during our long-standing relationship with Al Marai, we have since completed over 21 projects in total for our repeat client.

Tatweer implemented for AMANAians’ Career Development

2014

As part of career development for AMANAians, AMANA implements Tatweer, a set of guidelines to follow ensuring everyone has the best and equal opportunity for progression.

AMANA completes the Ghayathi Community Hospital for SEHA

2014

AMANA completes the Turnkey project of the Ghayathi Community Hospital for Health Authority Abu Dhabi (SEHA) at Ghayathi.

 

The project consists of 50 patient beds across a built up area of 43,500m² and serves as a major hub in the region’s expanding healthcare network. Learn more about the project here

AMANA launches Sustainability Initiatives

2014

AMANA launches their Sustainability business offering to provide green building solutions across their projects.

 

We are LEED Certified and have been members of the US Green Buildings Council (USGBC) since 2010, delivering sustainable solutions across our clients’ facilities.

Outstanding Safety Performance awarded to AMANA

2015

AMANA was awarded a Certificate of Recognition from Abu Dhabi Ports for their Health & Safety performance on the build of Kizad Prebuilt Warehouses.

AMANA receives Taqdeer Award

2016

AMANA was awarded the Taqdeer Award 2016 for our dedication and commitment to labour relations. Taqdeer reviewed AMANA’s employment policies facilities, health and safety standards, recruitment and wage policies, labor relations, corporate communications, management transparency, rules and regulations and worker satisfaction.

 

We have since been awarded another three Taqdeer Awards for excellence in labour and welfare practice. Head to our news page to learn more.

AMANA Solar is Founded

2016

AMANA Solar is awarded their first project for Majid Al Futtaim’s Rooftop Solar installation at My City Centre, Barsha, Dubai.

 

AMANA Solar provides Design, installation and on-going maintenance of roof-mounted and car park solar panels. Learn more about our solar solutions here

 

AMANA awarded 1st of 3 Projects for Majid Al Futtaim

2017

AMANA wins the Build project of  My City Centre, Al Dhait in Ras Al Khaimah.

 

The project was the beginning of a long-standing relationship with Majid Al Futtaim, we have since delivered over 3 projects in total for our repeat client, across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.

AMANA minimum Accommodation Standard was introduced

2017

AMANA introduces a minimum standard for their accommodation facilities to ensure the health and welfare of the AMANA labour community.

AMANA awarded 1st Project with DB Schenker

2017

AMANA wins the Design-Build project of the DB Schenker Central Logistics Hub & Office Facility in Dubai South.

 

The project was the beginning of a long-standing relationship with DB Schenker. Across Dubai, we have since delivered over 4 Solar and Contracting projects in total for our repeat client.

AMANA HR Helpdesk Launched

2018

AMANA implements an HR helpdesk to address the concerns and suggestions of AMANAians.

AMANA completes ‘Project Silk’ for Strata

2019

AMANA has completed their second project for repeat client Strata.

 

Consisting of a 8,500m² composite aero structures manufacturing facility and based in the heard of Nibras Al Ain Aerospace, Al Ain, UAE. The total duration of the project was 548 days, despite COVID-19 challenges.

Learn more about the project here

AIWA Self Service Portal is Introduced

2019

A self service portal for the labour community is implemented, enabling easier communication and connecting the labour workforce with reliable local businesses in the UAE.

AMANA Energy-Saving is Founded

2019

AMANA Energy-Saving is founded to provide data-driven energy optimisation, customised to our clients’ facilities. We provide clients with auditing, designing, and installation of measurable energy efficiency solutions. Learn more about our Energy-Saving solutions here.

AMANA completes 2nd Data Center for du

2020

AMANA completes the second Data Center for repeat client, du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company).

 

As part of twin location Project Nautilus, AMANA was appointed to complete du’s first leasable IT Data Center in Kizad, Abu Dhabi. Following this, AMANA also completed the Dubai Silicon Oasis Data Center within the same year.

DuPod, an AMANA Company was founded

2020

Building on from the success of DuBox, DuPod was founded as the pioneer in modular solutions and plug-and-play offerings. Driven by technology, they deliver certainty in solutions with their diverse eco-system of products. Learn more about DuPod here.

AMANA awarded their 8th Project with TRSDC

2021

As part of the Red Sea Development Project, Saudi Arabia, AMANA Saudi has been awarded the Design and Build of the Coastal Village Enlarged Studio Buildings.

 

This is the 8th project awarded to AMANA Saudi by The Red Sea Development Company. DuBox and DuPod were also engaged throughout the projects, reducing time to market by 30% and constructing in offsite controlled factory conditions.

AMANA Completes 4th Project for Schlumberger

2022

AMANA completes the Build of the Ace Base Expansion Project  in Abu Dhabi.

 

We are delighted to have successfully completed the 4th project for our repeat client. Since 2006, Schlumberger has trusted us to deliver certainty across their Commercial & Residential, Energy and Oil projects, located in Abu Dhabi.

Group AMANA is Re-Branded

2022

In 2021, Group AMANA went through a series of workshops to unbox its goals and positioning for the future.

 

Today, the AMANA brand reflects the groups transformation through the use of innovative construction technology, combined with three decades of construction experience.

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Take a look into our world

AMANA’s culture has been built on partnering, fair dealing and going above and beyond expectations to deliver certainty for our clients.

We educate, inspire and engage our workforce so they can learn, master and teach new skills. We value our people and challenge mediocrity to push for new personal bests to be achieved. We reward progress and create a positive work environment, resulting in value entrenched with quality for our clients.

Awards & Recognition

2023

Group AMANA is awarded the Sustainable Construction Design Award at the Sustainability Middle East Excellence Awards 2023.

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2023

DuPod, an AMANA Company is awarded the Excellence of the Year in Innovation & Leadership for Modular Construction at the first edition of the Le Fonti Awards .

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2021

DuBox, an AMANA Company, is proud to have received the Big Project ME Technology Champion of the Year Award

2020

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AMANA is proud to have received Merit status for the International Safety Award by the British Safety Council.

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Group AMANA and DuPod have been awarded the ‘Best Use of Technology of the Year’ Award at the Big 5 Construction Impact Awards 2022.

2022

2021

The ‘Best Innovation in Construction’ award recognises DuPod’s commitment to creating an environment that embraces technology and innovation.

2021

2020

AMANA is proud to have received the 4-star Taqdeer Award for excellence in ensuring labour welfare.

2020

2021

The ‘Industrial Tech Company of the Year’ award celebrates DuPod’s contribution to technology in construction.

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DuPod wins ‘Subcontractor of the Year’ Award at the Construction Week Awards KSA, receiving recognition for ‘plug-and-play’ products.

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British Safety Council recognises AMANA with the International Safety Award.

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DuBox was awarded for ‘Offsite Project of the Year’ at the CTF awards for The Red Sea Project in Saudi Arabia.

2021

2019

DuBox, an AMANA Company, wins Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Innovation Award

2019

2018

Amana Group wins the 5 Star Taqdeer Award for Excellence in labour practice.

2018

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Careers

We are always searching for new talent looking to challenge the way we build, embrace intelligent solutions and enhance our work for a better tomorrow. Find out more about current opportunities to join us across Group AMANA.

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