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Raymond has over 35 years of international experience in Construction and Project Management having worked on multiple Mega Development Projects internationally and within GCC.Most recently and prior to joining New Murabba, Raymond worked as the Executive Director responsible for the logistics, early works, and project side wide infrastructure in Red Sea Project from 2018 to 2023
Prior to that, Raymond successfully led large scale teams in executing the logistics, temporary works, and site infrastructure and external works in Zayed International Airport – Midfield Terminal Contract.

Raymond’s Experience also includes leading multiple Technical Support teams as Head of Construction Support Department in CCC from 2009 to 2012.

Dr Fahad Alotaibi Ph.D. is an architect and educator. Fahad studied at King Saud University (BSc Architecture and Building Science) and the University of Sheffield (MArch Architectural Studies). He has a PhD in Environmental Design/ Architecture from University of Calgary- Canada. Fahad joined the college of Architecture and Design at Qassim University, and holds a head of architecture department position. He has been a reviewer and juror for many organizations: Reviewer of King Salman urban charter [2021] (Ministry of Culture- Saudi Arabia), 1st design competition for Saudi architects, jury member [2020] (Ministry of Housing), Abdullatif Al Fowzan Award for Mosque Architecture, technical reviewer [2019]. Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, expert peer reviewer [2018], Riyadh Municipality’s Award for Architectural and Urban Creativity, jury member [2023] (Riyadh Municipality) . Fahad’s research and teaching focus on the social and cultural processes that shape the forms and meanings of built environments, particularly in Gulf region. His research is primarily in the areas of: 1-Tall Building Design. 2- Human Behaviour & Environmental Psychology. 3-Cultural heritage & UNESCO conventions and programmes. 4- Culture, Identity and Place Making. 5- Architecture Theory and Criticism

Yasir Iqbal is MEED’s Construction Editor. He has been with MEED for more than 3 years, working as a researcher, writer and construction expert. Before joining MEED, Yasir worked as an analyst at a regional project tracking platform where he led a team of researchers analysing the projects market and providing expert assessments for key project stakeholders across the region.

His specific area of expertise is the Saudi Arabia construction market, with a particular focus on the giga projects program on which he is widely-known for his insights and commentary. He holds an MBA degree from the University of Kashmir.