Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 23, 2013 - Arabtec Holding PJSC ("Arabtec"), a leading construction company in MENA specialising in complex projects, announced today the appointment of David Doyle as Chief Risk Officer, a key role that will support Arabtec in ensuring efficient and effective governance and delivering a best in-class enterprise risk management approach. He will lead a function focused on risk management and control to support the company's performance and reputation.  He will also be responsible for leading overall internal control and insurance functions of the group.

Commenting on Mr. Doyle's appointment, Hasan Abdullah Ismaik, Managing Director and CEO of Arabtec Holding said: "Risk management is an integral part of our expansion strategy and we are keen on establishing and maintaining solid risk management and internal control and mechanisms to support our transformation into a global brand. We are excited to have David on board and certain that his impressive track record and global experience will be a significant asset as we pursue our ambitious corporate goals". 

David Doyle joins Arabtec with over 28 years of experience as a senior governance and risk professional with emphasis on reengineering the risk and control environment and building and leading the internal - control functions of key multinationals and regional companies, spanning several prominent markets across Australia, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

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About Arabtec Holding
Arabtec Holding PJSC is a UAE-based construction company specialising in complex projects, including high-rise commercial and residential development, infrastructure and oil and gas.

The company delivers demanding projects, ranging from iconic buildings such as the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and Abu Dhabi landmark, the Emirates Palace Hotel, to technically challenging work on airports and oil and gas installations.

Arabtec Holding's strong track record and commitment to timely and cost-efficient delivery have contributed to rapid growth in recent years and a reputation for quality that has often translated into a market-led pricing premium for completed projects.

The company is currently working on some of the most prestigious projects in the Middle East, such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi and a regeneration project in the centre of the Qatari capital Doha, and is also expanding into other regions.

For further information, please visit www.arabtecholding.com

Brunswick Group for Arabtec Holding LLC:
Contact: Dominic Whiting
Mobile: +971506947589 / +971561740293
Email:arabtec@brunswickgroup.com

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