قائمة الوجبات السريعة لدى الكويتيين كانت تضم الفلافل والشاورما والفطائرحتى عام 1994 حين انضم الهمبرجر لهذه القائمة. افتتح ماكدونالدز أول فرع له في الكويت عام 1994 وتلاه جوني روكتس في عام 1995 وأخيرا برجر كنج في عام 1997. تقسيم المطاعم المقدمة لوجبات الهمبرجر لم يتطور منذ دخول المنافسين من مطاعم الوجبات السريعة أو من مطاعم الخدمات الكاملة لمدة 15 سنة. Continue reading “تطور صناعة الهمبرجر في الكويت”
The evolution of the hamburger business in Kuwait
Hamburger was first introduced to the public in Kuwait when Kuwait Food Company (Americana) launched a branch of the famous American fast food restaurant, Hardee’s, in the country in 1981. Wendy’s followed after but shut its operation soon after. 13 years later McDonald’s was launched in Kuwait in 1994 with its first branch on Gulf Road. Continue reading “The evolution of the hamburger business in Kuwait”
Alshaya is now delivering popcorn to Wafra
M.H. Alshaya Company, Alshaya, launched its home delivery service for some of its casual and fast casual food service brands on the mid of of February. The launch was expected since Alshaya has a long track record of strongly controlling its brand portfolio. The website, http://www.alshayadelivery.com, currently offers two services, pickup and delivery. Seven restaurants are offering their home delivery services via the website and it is expected to Continue reading “Alshaya is now delivering popcorn to Wafra”
Infographic: Branded Hotels in Saudi Arabia 2012
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Project Intelligence Report: Emerald Gateway
Project Facts
Title
Emerald Gateway
Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Estimated Cost
USD 2.2 billion as announced in 2007
Start Date
2007
Finish Date
NA
Description
The development includes 88 Towers on both sides of a 3.5 kilometer segment of the Highway. The Emerald Gateway’ 88 towers are situated in two unique development districts; the Canal Park Neighborhood and the Recreational Park Neighborhood.
- The Canal District will feature 42 tower plots along the canal edge
- The Recreational Park Neighborhood sits along the southern edge of the site and will include 46 tower plots.
Project Stakeholders
Owner
Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM)
Architectural Design
Master Planning
Landscape Design
Carol R Johnson Associates Landscape Architects (CRJA)
Infrastructure Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Traffic Studies
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Company Intelligence Report: KEO International Consultants
Company Facts
Official Name
KEO International Consultants WLL
Previously known as
Kuwait Engineering Office (KEO)
Home base
Kuwait
Company Type
Privately Owned
Establishment
1964
Registered Capital
Website
Summary
KEO International Consultants, also known as Kuwait Engineering Office was established in Kuwait in 1964. KEO is a limited liability company owned mainly by Al Sultan family. The company is highly respected in different design and management practices worldwide while taking advance ranking on annual bases by respected speciality publications.
The company operates five different operations based on function:
- KEO Strategy, Planning and Urban Development
- KEO Design
- KEO Infrastructure
- KEO Project & Construction Management
- KEO Contract and Quantity Surveying
The company also operates a total of 14 offices across Middle East while concentrating its focus on the United Arab Emirates with 4 offices compared to an average of one office in other countries.
Offices
| Country |
Cities |
| Kuwait |
Kuwait City |
| UAE |
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman |
| Jordan |
Amman |
| Bahrain |
Manama |
| Qatar |
Doha |
| Malaysia |
Kuala Lumpur |
| Libya |
Tripoli |
| Oman |
Muscat |
| Saudi Arabia |
Riyadh |
Rankings
Design Services
BD World Architecture 100 is an annual evaluation of the largest design and architectural firms in the total value of their income generated throughout the year. KEO International was at its prime when it was ranked 33rd worldwide but it slowly last the position and was downgraded to the 40th position in 2012. Engineering News-Record (ENR) however ranked KEO in the 86th slot due to different income fee evaluation from BD World.
| Year |
BD Rank |
ENR Rank |
| 2012 |
NA |
86 |
| 2011 |
38 |
90 |
| 2010 |
33 |
87 |
| 2009 |
35 |
73 |
Income
According to BD World Architecture, KEO International generated total fee income of USD 100 to 109 million in 2012 compared to USD 100.4 in 2011. On the other hand, Engineering News-Record (ENR) estimated KEO’s fee income at USD 103.8 million in 2012 compared to USD 91 million in 2011 which made it the highest firm in the fee income in the Middle East. In 2012, according to BD World Architecture the firm generated a total fee income in the following sectors:
| Sector |
Fee Income (USD million) |
Rank |
| Infrastructure |
10.6 |
2 |
| Master planning |
32.3 |
3 |
| Residential |
21.5 |
8 |
| Construction Management |
96.7 |
1 |
| Urban Design |
8 |
6 |
| Planning |
32.3 |
4 |
| Project Management |
32 |
3 |
Staff
According to Middle East Architect, KEO managed 2,190 staff and 240 architects in the GCC only in 2011. BD World estimate the total number of KEO architect staff to be 264 in 2012 compared to 288 in 2011.
| Year |
Architect Staff |
| 2012 |
264 |
| 2011 |
288 |
| 2010 |
252 |
Services
Each subdivision of KEO operates as an independent entity specializing in different services.
KEO Planning and Landscape Architecture Division (PLAD)
- Master and Urban Planning
- Design Guidelines
- Development Management
- Feasibility Studies
- Landscape Architecture
KEO Design
- Architectural Design
- Structural Engineering Design
- Building Services Design (MEP)
- Interior Design
KEO PM-CM
- Program Management
- Pre-Construction Services
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Construction Supervision
- Contracts and Claims Services
- Commissioning Services
KEO infrastructure
- Water & Environment
- Transportation
- Power and Communications
- Special Projects
KEO CQS
- Contracts Services
- Quantity Surveying Services
Sample Projects
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Location |
Scope |
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Al Othman Complex |
Kuwait |
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United Towers |
Kuwait |
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Coral Beach Resort |
UAE |
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Nation Tower |
UAE |
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Emerald Gateway |
UAE |
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PAAET Special Training Center |
Kuwait |
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Kuala Lumpur International Financial District (KLIFD) |
Malaysia |
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Radisson Blue Hotel Apartments |
UAE |
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Injazzat Tower |
Kuwait |
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Chocolate Cereal Products in Kuwait
Market Review
The current cereal supply market is dominated by Kellogg’s and Nestle providing a wide range of product flavors and portions while dominating the biggest shelf share in retail and wholesale outlets. There are other smaller players such as Weetabix, Country Farm, General Mills, and Heaven Birds but they lack the shelf presence and variety in many outlets. The analysis divided competing supply in the market based on product composition which constitutes of cereal with chocolate filling and/or filling. Direct competition to the proposed product has been introduced recently into the market by Kellogg’s with its Trésor brand which comes in two different flavors; milk chocolate and chocolate hazelnut. Indirect competition has been also considered in the analysis by covering chocolate cereal of all other shapes such rice toasted chocolate cereal, shells chocolate cereal, and coco pops. Continue reading “Chocolate Cereal Products in Kuwait”
Kuwait Telecom Market Snapshot 2011
Kuwait was the first of many countries in the MENA region to enter the wireless communication industry by establishing Mobile Telecommunications Company in 1983. MTC (currently named Zain) was mainly owned by the Kuwaiti Government with a 49% stake of the company, which was reduced to 25% in 2001. Wataniya Telecom was commercially launched in 1999 as the first privately owned operator in Kuwait, which is when the government allowed the establishment of a second operator. Viva, the third operator, initiated its operations in 2008.
Continue reading “Kuwait Telecom Market Snapshot 2011”Kuwait Road Projects Snapshot 2009
Overview
Kuwait has a highly maintained roads and transportation system that has been developing rapidly over the years. The first Kuwait Master plan (1KMP) was developed in 1952 by the British firm Minoprio, Spencely and Macfarlane which laid the foundation for:
- Establishing the road network in Kuwait
- Reorganizing the old Kuwait City by dividing the city into different sectors such as investment, residential, commercial, government, utilities, and services.
- Designing the landscape areas in Kuwait by selecting the sites for park and recreational areas
- Designing the first ring road and highway systems in Kuwait
The plan has changed the face of the old Kuwaiti City by introducing new residential areas outside the old wall of Kuwait. The second master plan (2KMP) has been developed in 1977 by Colin Buchanan to develop the country’s infrastructure capacity to 2 million people by 2000. The 3rd Kuwaiti Master Plan (3KMP) was prepared by WS Atkins in 1997 which laid the grounds for Kuwait in 2015 with 3.5 million in population. The 1997 plan was revised in 2003-2004 by Colin Buchanan to develop Kuwaitis infrastructure plans up to 2030. The plan included all the transport and infrastructure requirements for Kuwait’s new roads, highways, and new residential cities.
The currently tendered projects fall under the last revision of 3KMP.The total square meter area of roads has increased by 5% in Kuwait in the past three years which is considered a positive development compared to the years before, Figure 3.
All road projects in Kuwait are handled by the Ministry of Public Works (MPW). The ministry supervises, monitors, and pays for all road projects required by the 3KMP or requested by the different organizations in Kuwait except for the Housing Authority of Kuwait. The Housing Authority handles its projects independently from the other government projects due to the massive amount of works, contractors, and areas they deal with for every single project. The Authority also tenders its projects independently from the Central Tendering Committee (CTC). Unlike the Housing Authority, the Ministry of Public Works tenders its projects via the Central Tendering Committee.
Central Tendering Committee (CTC)
Since its establishment in 1966, the Central Tendering Committee has been responsible for tendering all the needs of the governmental authorities in Kuwait except for the independent government institutes such as the Housing Authority. The CTC is also responsible for qualifying companies and contractors for the different works and projects in Kuwait including road and infrastructure projects. Certain projects which require international experience would demand special qualification process that is done jointly between the CTC and MPW. The CTC has divided the local contractors and companies working in “outside” projects (Outside projects include roads, infrastructure, sewage, and bridges) into 5 categories:
- Group A: companies with a capital no less than 500,000 KWD and a minimum of 3 years in road works experience
- Group B: companies with a capital no less than 200,000 KWD and a minimum of 3 years in road works experience
- Group C: companies with a capital no less than 100,000 KWD and a minimum of 3 years in road works experience
- Group D: companies with a capital no less than 50,000 KWD and a minimum of 3 years in road works experience
- Companies that are registered in CTC but not classified
CTC developed its own standards in classifying companies which are based on four major elements:
- Company financial status
- Previous works and experience within the same field
- Company structure and staff skills and experience
- Equipment and tools registered by the company
Since many big scale road and infrastructure projects are currently being designed to be executed in 2011 and 2012, the Ministry of Public Works represented by the CTC is currently prequalifying international firms with local representation to work in the 2011 and 2012 projects. This prequalification process will prevent international companies to enter the tendering process if not prequalified by the 27th of September. The short listing process is different from what was practiced in the past years by MPW where international firms would need to prequalify for each single big scale project independently.
2009 Projects
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Kuwait Hospitality Market (2009)
Abstract
Kuwait has been on the map of hospitality investment and development since the 1960s. International operators entered Kuwait early where Sheraton Kuwait Hotel & Towers was opened in 1966 in the heart of Kuwait City. Other hotel operators then followed such as InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG), Starwood Hotels, Rotana Hotels, and Accor Hotels. Local hoteliers have built strong relationships with the international operators over the years which made them increase their ties with more brands and hotels in the country. Local hotel operators have also played a role in the Kuwaiti market and gradually expanded beyond the Kuwaiti borders such as Safir International Hotels and Refad Hotels. Continue reading “Kuwait Hospitality Market (2009)”