Celebrating Excellence at the Design Middle East 2024 Awards

INC UAE has been honoured with two prestigious accolades at this year’s Design Middle East Awards, cementing its position as a leader in the region’s fit-out and design industry. The team was named Fit-Out Company of the Year, a testament to their innovation and dedication. Additionally, the DIFC HQ project received the Highly Commended distinction in the highly competitive Commercial Project of the Year category.

In Picture Left to Right: Gerick Anuran, Jesus Luat, Harvey Butler, Syed Ali, Lerato Sebothoma, Claire Spring – INC UAE. Wissam Younane – BNC Publishing, Aaron Emmanuel, Darren Taylor, Shabeer Ibrahim, Roy Mulcahy, Tom Meek, Jaspreet Singh and Charlotte Gibbs – INC UAE.

These awards highlight the collective talent and hard work of the INC team, who have demonstrated a commitment to pushing boundaries in design and execution. Special thanks go to Mohamed, DIFC’s Property Development Manager, for celebrating this milestone alongside the team. The DIFC HQ project exemplifies the power of seamless collaboration in delivering exceptional spaces.

INC extends its gratitude to Design Middle East for the recognition and for hosting a memorable evening. Congratulations to all winners, and here’s to continued success in the future.

Innovative Workspace Design for Reckitt

This year, INC also saw its Jafza One project for Reckitt shortlisted in the highly competitive Design and Build Firm of the Year category. The project embodies contemporary, sustainability, and collaboration, marking another successful partnership between INC and Reckitt.

Reflecting on the achievement, Fadi Salloum, Senior Government Relations Officer at Reckitt, shared:

“A big thank you to INC Group for their outstanding work on our new Reckitt Dubai Office. The outcome is truly exceptional. It’s always a pleasure to work with such talented partners who share our vision for creating inspiring and innovative workspaces.”

This recognition reinforces INC’s dedication to delivering workplace solutions that enhance well-being and foster innovation.

Driving Sustainability Conversations

On November 7, INC Group participated in a thought-provoking panel discussion hosted by Love That Design on ‘The Economics of Circularity in Design and Construction.’ Darren Taylor, INC’s Head of Client Partnerships, joined industry leaders in exploring how circular economy principles can reshape the built environment.

The panel emphasised the critical role of collaboration and the importance of setting clear, unified standards to achieve sustainability goals. The session left attendees inspired to push sustainability boundaries across every stage of the design and construction process.

In Picture Left to Right: Siddharth Peters – Love That Design, Daniel Griňan – Andreu World, Diane Thorsen – Gensler, Lindsay Campbell-Crafts – M_39 and Darren Taylor INC Group.

Supporting the Future of Design Talent

This month also saw INC KSA strengthen its commitment to nurturing local talent through its collaboration with Prince Sultan University. Representatives from INC met with Dr. Randa Mahmoud, Dean of the College of Architecture & Design, to celebrate their ongoing partnership.

INC has welcomed numerous interns from the university into its Riyadh office, some of whom have transitioned to full-time roles within the company. Andrew Mulligan, General Manager of INC KSA, remarked:

“We look forward to many more successful years working together and helping KSA’s talented next generation shine.”

In Picture Left to Right: Manal Al Taweel – INC KSA, Dr. Randa Mahmoud – Dean of the College of Architecture & Design at Prince Sultan University and Nouf Alqahtani – INC KSA.

Looking Ahead

November has been a month of achievements, reflection, and forging new paths. As the year draws to a close, INC remains committed to driving innovation, fostering talent, and delivering spaces that inspire.