132nd Edition – Zak World of Façades Saudi Arabia

This will be the 132nd edition globally and the 3rd edition in Jeddah which will showcase sustainable innovations and challenges in the construction industry pertaining to the building envelope and will also display latest technological solutions.

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Speakers and Panelists

Kevin Meli

Operations Manager, Emaar Sky Co.

Kevin Meli, with over 25 years of experience in high-end facades, serves as the Operations Manager at Emaar Sky Co. His expertise spans project management, systems, and innovative facade design, contributing to the success of diverse projects, from towering skyscrapers...

Nady Tanas

Lead Façade Engineer, WSP

Nady Tanas, a seasoned professional in the construction industry with 18+ years of expertise, is dedicated to sustainable design. His advocacy for eco-conscious initiatives has led to cost-effective projects and superior outcomes. With a multi-disciplinary skill set, he excels in...

Ibrahim Abdallah

General Manager, Cube Metal Industries

Ibrahim Abdallah is a civil engineer and the GM of Cube Metal Industries, a facade contracting company in Jeddah, KSA. He has over 17 years of experience in the Middle East, working on landmark projects with top clients and contractors....

Mohamed El Khatib

Architect | Construction Manager, Andalusia Group

Rami Bou Chakra

Market Manager, AGC Fire Rated Glass - GCC & Egypt

Rami Bou Chakra is the Market Manager for AGC Fire Rated Glass in GCC & Egypt, With one year of experience in Fire Rated glass industry and 16+ years’ experience in the façade industry, He had developed a deep understanding...

Osama Abbas

CEO, IBECE Group

A professional with 20 years of extensive experience, and solid technical knowledge, covering the design, specification, construction, testing and commissioning of building envelopes. Mr. Abbas holds dual major degrees in engineering, a Master’s degree in Façade Engineering, and a Bachelor...

Hassan Waked

President's Consultant | Design Director, Zuhair Fayez Partnership

Dr. Hassan Waked has extensive design expertise of 43 years, he worked on comprehensive architectural design and urban planning of mega projects in the Kingdom. (30 years in Zuhair Fayez Partnership as a consultant and director of design, The diversity...

Abdullah Faza

Director - Fire and Life Safety, AESG

Abdullah Faza is the Director of Fire and Life Safety in AESG Middle East, and he holds Bachelor of Science with Honour degree in Fire Safety Engineering University of Central Lancashire, UK, 2014 with Associate Membership in Institute of Fire...

Tarek Shuaib

CEO, Pace

Since joining Pace back in 1988, Tarek Shuaib has played a principal role in steering the firm’s innovative, quality-focused and value-driven approach to design and project delivery. As the CEO of Pace, Tarek has shaped the firm’s current position as...

Oliver Rohde

Managing Director, Seele Middle East

Since graduating in civil engineering Oliver is involved in the execution of prestigious construction- and façade projects mainly in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. For over 12 years in UAE, he gained an appropriate market experience and developed a...

Jeff Dibdin

International Account Manager, A. Proctor Group

Jeff Dibdin joined the A. Proctor Group in 2010. Jeff has many years of experience in the construction industry, focusing on modular construction, product development and innovation. By advocating a systems-based approach to airtightness the Proctor Group have simplified the...

Khaled Raslan

Senior Manager, Vitro Architectural Glass

Khaled Raslan joined Vitro Architectural Glass as the Senior Manager for GCC region back in September 2018. Raslan carries an MBA, and with more than 28 years’ experience in the region, he has extensive experience in the commercial construction, automotive...

Kelvin Tan

Managing Director - MEIA, CoxGomyl

Kelvin Tan is the General Manager of CoxGomyl & Manntech (Alimak Group) Middle East and Africa. Since his educational background from Mechanical Engineering (NTU, Singapore) and an MBA (Sunderland, UK) and with over 18+ years in the vertical access industry,...

Khalid Shamlawi

Specifications Manager - GCC & Egypt, Jotun Powder Coatings

As the Specification & Business Development Manager at Jotun Powder Coating based in Dubai office, Khalid has successfully specified and worked on several high-profile projects in the GCC region as well as Egypt & North America. With over 13-years experience...

Ben Runhaar

Product & Marketing Manager, AGC Chemicals Europe

Ben Runhaar is the Product Manager for LUMIFLON and ETFE Film for AGC in the EMEA Region. In his over 20-year career, he held functions in sales, marketing and product management in different parts of the world. In 2013 he...

Robert-Jan van Santen

Technical Director, VS-A

Robert-Jan van Santen graduated in Architecture from UPA3 Versailles, France. He worked for 4 years in “Atelier de Paris” with Renzo Piano in Paris. He set up his own consulting firm focusing on building envelopes, “Bureau d’études façade van SANTEN”...

Benjamin Beer

Managing Director, Werner Sobek Dubai

Benjamin has been working as a façade professional for 20 years with projects around the world and long-term positions in Stuttgart, London, New York and Dubai. After building up and heading the Dubai office of Werner Sobek in the position...

Markus Pfisterer

Associate Partner, GMP Architects

Markus Pfisterer has been Associate Partner at gmp’s Berlin office since 2014 and is responsible for an international team of architects. During his studies at Stuttgart University and the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, his focus was already on...

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