Khatib and Alami
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | construction, engineering, consulting |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Headquarters | Beirut, Lebanon |
Key people | Najib Khatib, CEO |
| Website | www.khatibalami.com |
Khatib & Alami (K&A) (Arabic: خطيب وعلمي) is an international multidisciplinary consultancy firm established in the early 1960s. The company provides services in architecture, engineering, urban and regional planning, transportation, water and environmental engineering, power and renewables, geotechnical and civil engineering, oil and gas, program management, and digital solutions.[1]
The firm operates across 28 offices globally and employs over 6,000 professionals.[2]
Its holding company is based in Singapore, with regional headquarters in Beirut and Riyadh,[3] and an executive office in Dubai. Khatib & Alami has contributed to various large-scale infrastructure and development projects, including transportation systems, masterplans, and public utilities.[4]
In 2023 the company has been ranked among the Top 50 International Design Firms and Top 10 in the Middle East by Engineering News-Record (ENR).[5]
History
[edit]Khatib & Alami (K&A) was established in February 1964 by the founders, late Prof. Mounir Khatib and latethe Dr. Zuheir Alami .[6]
Founded in Lebanon, the company began expanding its regional operations by the 1980s, establishing a presence in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Bahrain. By the early 1990s, the firm had extended its services to additional countries, including Iraq, Belgium, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. In recent years, K&A has expanded into various African markets, offering engineering and architectural consultancy services across multiple continents.[7]
In 2017, Dr. Najib Khatib was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors. Under the leadership of Dr. Khatib, K&A marked several milestones in 2020, including an extension of its largest PMO project in KSA and the renewal of contracts with Aramco and KSA’s Ministry of Housing. [8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Khatib & Alami". Khatib & Alami.
- ^ "Contact Us". Khatib & Alami. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ "Khatib & Alami is proud to announce the establishment of its Regional Headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia". Khatib & Alami. 30 October 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ "From Neom to Dhahran: Khatib & Alami's involvement in Saudi's gigaprojects". Construction Week. ITP Media Group. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ "ENR 2023 Top 225 International Design Firms". Engineering News-Record. BNP Media. 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ Alami, Katib &. "Khatib & Alami - About Us". www.khatibalami.com. Retrieved 2018-01-29.
- ^ "Who We Are – A Success Story Built on Shared Values and Ambitions". Khatib & Alami. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ^ Disha, Dadlani (June 12, 2021). "2021 CW Power 100: Dr Najib Khatib is at no. 46". Construction Week.