With the rise of commercial property being constructed throughout Dubai to accommodate a steady influx of international corporations setting up shop in the emirate, cramped quarters and rising property prices are common obstacles being faced by large multinationals eager to penetrate and expand into the Middle East market.
Abu Dhabi has recently come into play as a viable alternative to the bustle of neighboring emirates. With its robust plan for expansion in the pipeline over the next decade, the thriving capital is fast emerging as a hub for corporations looking for more space, and long-term objectives to establish regional roots.
Summertown Interiors – the international corporate turnkey design and fit-out solution specialist – has recently set its proverbial sights on the rising emirate, by appointing Mohammed Al Kailani as general manager to the company’s Abu Dhabi division: Summertown International.
“With the recent downturn in the market, many corporations are hesitant to invest significant amounts on uprooting and relocating right now. Many corporations are placing extensive focus on space optimization of their current offices, along with refurbishment, as space issues and increased property prices are becoming more prevalent,” said Kailani.
“Large businesses are looking to invest in the space they already occupy with 30-40% turning to refurbishment and 60-65% turning to a completely new fit-out. Space remains a major concern. The key is space optimization, to emerge with an end solution that is both aesthetically pleasing and also fully-functional on a long-term basis,” Kailani added.
Kailani, who has more than 12 years experience living and working in the capital city, joined Summertown International in 2001 as a Business Development Manager, and later became Abu Dhabi Branch Manager, prior to his recent new appointment as General Manager. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Arts-Interior Design from the College of Arts at Yarmouk University in Jordan. Kailani later continued his education, earning a Master’s degree in business administration from Lincoln University in the United Kingdom.
In his new role as General Manager of Summertown International, Kailani will utilize his knowledge of interior design together with his sales and marketing experience to provide clients with comprehensive interior fit-out solutions.
“Mohammed is a great asset to the Summertown family, his expert knowledge in the Abu Dhabi corporate fit-out market is unparalleled, and we are confident of his new role,” said Marcos Bish, General Director, Summertown Interiors.
