Bechtel Awarded for Commitment to U.S.-U.A.E. Relations

Bechtel, a global engineering, procurement, and construction firm, was honored by the American Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi (AmCham Abu Dhabi) with the prestigious “Falcon Award” for “demonstrating an outstanding commitment to sustainable U.S.-U.A.E. business relations.” The official announcement for the award took place at the AmCham Abu Dhabi 7th Annual Excellence Awards on January 27.

“Winning the ‘Falcon Award’ is a great recognition of Bechtel’s proud 50-year history in U.A.E.” said Sherif Zaki, U.A.E. country manager. “We look forward to connecting communities in the U.A.E. for decades to come.”

Bechtel is currently developing the Al Taweelah Alumina Refinery and Borouge 3 petrochemicals complex and has played a significant leadership role in developing several megaprojects in the U.A.E. since 1962, including the Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone in Abu Dhabi.  Through its membership with AmCham Abu Dhabi, Bechtel also promotes the professional development of women through the chamber’s “Women Achieve” program.

Bechtel receives the prestigious “Falcon Award”

AmCham Abu Dhabi serves as a member of the global network of American Chambers of Commerce and has worked to promote commerce and investment between the U.S. and the U.A.E. since 1986.