Wood Strengthens Middle East Presence with New Engineering Hub in Sharjah, UAE

Wood Strengthens Middle East Presence with New Engineering Hub in Sharjah, UAE

(IN BRIEF) Wood has expanded its presence in the Middle East with the opening of a new office in Sharjah, UAE, its third office in the country. The 18,625 square foot facility will serve as an engineering hub for operations across the UAE and Iraq, housing around 200 personnel. This expansion reflects Wood’s commitment to driving growth in the region and fostering innovation and collaboration in energy projects. The Sharjah office will support a wide range of services including front-end engineering design (FEED), operational support, procurement, and construction services.

(PRESS RELEASE) ABERDEEN, 24-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Wood, a global leader in engineering and energy services, has deepened its presence in the Middle East by opening a new office in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). With over 90 years of experience in the region, Wood has been a key player in delivering large-scale energy projects. The Sharjah office marks the company’s third in the UAE and underscores its continued growth and commitment to innovation and collaboration within the energy sector.

Spanning 18,625 square feet, the new office will serve as an engineering hub, housing around 200 personnel to support ongoing projects across the UAE and Iraq. Designed to foster creativity and teamwork, the facility will handle a wide array of services including operational support, front-end engineering design (FEED), detailed design, and procurement, ensuring that Wood can meet its growing portfolio of engineering contracts in the region.

Shaun Dewar, Senior Vice President of Operations for the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia (MEAC) at Wood, expressed his enthusiasm for the expansion, saying, “Our new Sharjah office represents a significant step in our strategic growth across the Middle East. By investing in local talent and opening a third office in the UAE, we are reinforcing our commitment to advancing transformational projects that will drive regional and global success, now and into the future.”

Conveniently located near the world-class Sahara Mall and featuring modern, state-of-the-art facilities, the new office offers excellent transport links, making it an attractive location for employees and enhancing accessibility for Wood’s workforce.

Wood’s Sharjah-based team will continue to deliver a range of essential services to clients across the region, including maintenance management, construction, and commissioning, as well as engineering design. The company’s expansion further positions it as a key partner for energy sector innovation and project execution in the Middle East.

For those interested in joining Wood’s growing team, job vacancies will be listed on the company’s Careers page.

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SOURCE: John Wood Group PLC