Mohammed Al Kailani appointed as General Manager of Summertown Interiors' Abu Dhabi division
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 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.
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About Summertown Interiors
Summertown Interiors are established experts in design, planning and integrating flexible office solutions, designing creative and inspiring turnkey concepts.
The Summertown Interiors design team is made up of architects, planners, and designers who interpret client requirements and suggest solutions prior and during the design development stage. All projects are executed under quality standards and are ISO 9001 certified.
Offering superior quality and design solutions on a complete turnkey fit-out basis, Summertown Interiors' design solutions are creative and inspirational within the framework of feasibility and budget, incorporating the latest technology and global trends. Each design reflects and incorporates the brand at hand and encapsulates the culture and philosophy of each individual client.
Summertown Interiors joinery division was the first joinery in the UAE to be ISO certified, and all facets of the company perform under the ISO quality management system. ISO 9001-2000 Certification from Moody International covers the design and execution of turnkey interior projects, manufacture and installation of joinery works, and the supply and installation of office furniture.
Environmentally conscious, the team makes every effort to import timber from sustainable forestry. Examples of this are found in shredding and grinding of old work tops, encapsulating in Phenol resin and pressed into sheets to create a 100% recycled Ciranol top.
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