Construction Middle East: Arabian Civil Engineers by GineersNow GineersNow Engineering Magazine Issue No. 014, Sau | Page 38

Zahid Group
Your Partner in Success
An Exclusive Interview With Mr. Amr Khashoggi
There are only few businesses that
have withstood the test of time and in
the Middle East, Zahid Group proves
that as time goes by, the company
continues to flourish and play an
important role in developing the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s
infrastructure. Zahid Group has been
in business for over a century already,
establishing a good rapport among its
partners through its partnerships, joint
ventures and subsidiaries. It is
currently based in Jeddah, Saudi
Arabia and offers different services
and solutions for several industries,
including construction, electricity and
water generation, agriculture, mining,
oil and gas, power, material handling,
building materials, real estate
development, travel and tourism,
hospitality, and transportation and
logistics.
By providing excellent services to its
costumers through its products and
solutions, Zahid Group has set a great
example for other companies to
follow. It has now attracted amazing
talents in Saudi Arabia and other
talented professionals across the
globe. With a skilled workforce to
support the business, it now aims to
“exceed costumer expectations by
providing premium products and
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services through our network of
strategically located branches in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”
What makes Zahid Group stand out
among its competition is its
commitment to develop and maintain
a sustainable business model. The
model is based on compassionate
capitalism that looks after its people,
its clients, the community and the
environment while remaining to be a
“viable and profitable business”. It
takes pride of its employment
inclusivity by hiring men, women and
persons with disabilities who can
always contribute to the development
and success to the company.
In this exclusive interview with the
company’s Vice President for HR &
Group Affairs, Mr. Amr Khashoggi
shares the company’s plans for its
future and its latest technologies and
discusses how the company
continues to support its causes and
CSR initiatives. He also leaves an
important advice to young engineers
all over the world.