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The Al Fara’a Group holds an integrated strength over diverse sectors of the construction industry, which helps it work with a distinct edge over every facet and phase of the construction value chain

Al Fara’a GroupDelivering Quality Results

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• AlFara’aiscommittedbeyondeconomicandfinancialresultstobuildalong-termvalueforitscustomers,stakeholders,partners,employeesandthesociety.

• AlFara’aGroupaimstobeitsclients’firstchoiceinturnkeysolutionsforspecialisedandintegratedconstructionrequirementsintheentireGCCandAsia.

• Workingwithethicsandintegrityinallthatitdoes,AlFara’aGrouptakesownershipofitsprojectsandispassionateaboutdeliveringqualityresults.

• Itbelievesinexceedingexpectations,empoweringitsemployees,andiscommittedtothesustainabilityofourenvironment.

T he multi-cultural business group Al Fara’a General Contracting Company LLC (AFGCO) is a significant

player in the construction sector in the Middle East and Asia Pacific. It deals with real estate, infrastructure, interiors and education. Al Fara’a delivers comprehensive designs in building infrastructure and facilities; and civil engineering, MEP and contracting-related specialities such as ground technologies, structures, airports, healthcare, hospitality, education, defence, oil and gas.

Founded in 1980 by Dr. J. Gangaramani, over the years Al Fara’a General Contracting Company has grown into a conglomerate, Al Fara’a Group, with 11 companies and 18,000 employees under its single umbrella. The group of companies has its presence in the UAE, India, Saudi Arabia and Oman. Al Fara’a General Contracting’s new name is Al Fara’a General Constructions, and it remains the flagship company of the group. The group of companies is based on an integrated model comprising the great values such as care, empowerment, growth, challenge and nurture. Experiencing success for more than three decades, Al Fara’a has become UAE’s leading construction company. Al Fara’a employs cutting-edge technology and project management that have helped it overcome the most demanding production challenges. It dedicates its success to its policies of continuous investing in technological capabilities and innovations for market adaptability.

AFGCO’S GOALGangaramani, the President and Executive Chairman – Al Fara’a Group of Companies, aims to harness the collective capacity of the group companies in a focussed manner that efficiently meets stakeholders’ needs with a deliberate and value-seeking approach. The Al Fara’a Group of Companies believes strongly in the highest standards of safety, quality and environmentally centric practices, while completing the projects on time

and within the set budget. It has developed policies to continuously invest in technological capabilities and innovation to ensure market adaptability. Al Fara’a is committed to employees’ safety, health and job security to provide professional growth with rewarding careers.

SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTIONAFGCO believes in protecting the environment and conserving resources to generate sustainable alternatives in the construction and management of its projects, including reducing material requirements, waste to landfill, and water and energy use.The group of companies collaboratively works with different stakeholders to implement environmental sustainability programs such as waste management, recycling and conservation, for human health improvement. It ensures the delivery of world-class turnkey solutions to its stakeholders in partnership with its clients, consultants and the government.

AFGCO’S PARTNERSAFGCO has an outstanding relationship with its peers in the industry for collaborations, understanding the value of locally based partnerships to achieve maximum value for its clients. Special projects require talent and expertise of two or more companies that can come together to complement each other in the best interest of the client. Understanding this fact, AFGCO partners with Alarxo, Carillion, FTR International Inc., Nurol, Athena S.A., Habtoor Leighton Group, Posco E&C, Bam International, Daewoo E&C, Hyundai, Samsung, Besix Group, Delma Engineering, Kier, Larsen & Toubro, Wates, Brookfield Multiplex, EllisDon, Mace, Astaldi, etc.

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