AN ITP MEDIA GROUP PUBLICATION SEPTEMBER 2024 • VOL. 19, ISSUE 09 VISION UNFOLDS AMAALA’s Head of Construction, Fahad Al Balawi, on building Saudi Arabia’s coastal gem MEP_Sep2024_00_Cover_13370909.indd 1MEP_Sep2024_00_Cover_13370909.indd 127/08/2024 12:2427/08/2024 12:24Learn more at www.ahrinet.org AHRIconnect AHRI @AHRIConnect AHRIcommunications 5561N D What are you waiting for? Let us show you how. Sustainability and Innovation Advancing 5561 AHRI Corporate ads Dubai 205x275.indd 15561 AHRI Ctd D b i 205 275 i dd 11/10/24 9:46 AM1/10/24 9 46 AMEDITOR’S LETTER www.mepmiddleeast.comSeptember 2024 | MEP Middle East 3 In what other industr y do you see competitors rallying behind one another with heartfelt testimonials? It’s not just talk; as I write this, my inbox is brimming with 937 emails from clients, colleagues, and even ex- colleagues, all singing praises of the MEP Awards’ participants. It’s no surprise then that this year’s MEP Awards have shattered all records in the 18-year history of the event. With nearly 100 companies throwing their hats in the ring and almost 300 submissions, the response has been overwhelming. I can honestly say that this year’s MEP Awards are truly special. Dominating this issue is our shortlist for the awards. These are the companies, projects, and fi rms that have made it to the judges’ table. Curious to see who made the cut? Flip to p26. GLORY AWAITS Almas Tholot Editor, MEP Middle East almas.tholotr@itp.com We also had the chance to speak with Fahad Al Balawi, the Head of Construction at AMA AL A , for an inside look at Red Sea Global’s AMAALA project and its remarkable progress. Turn to p16 to read the interview. It’s our cover story and a must-read. Don’t miss our feature on how Saudi Arabia’s state-of-the-art stadiums are gearing up to make history with the FIFA World Cup 2034 and reshaping global football, starting on p38. There’s a lot more packed into this edition, and I hope you enjoy every page. Just as I wrap up this piece, another testimonial notifi cation just popped up on my screen, adding to the countless stories of support we’ve received. We look forward to celebrating your successes in person later this month. See you at the awards! 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