Leadership

Leaders Embrace the Future

For five decades, ECC has transcended the role of contractor, etching its name as a pioneer in visionary leadership, transformative innovation, and enduring family values.

Hatem Farah - Chairman of ECC Group
Khodr Aldah - General Director of ECC Group
Board of Directors and Executive Management Team

Kareem Farah

Director

Kamal Farah

Director

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Cian Farah

Director

Nidal Hassoun

Director of Contracts

Samer Abu Daqqa

Director of Cost Control

Natarajan Sankaranarayanan

Chief Financial Officer

Integrity, Innovation & Environmental Responsibility

Our commitment to responsible governance extends beyond our internal framework. We actively engage with local communities, participating in industry initiatives and advocating for ethical and sustainable practices throughout the construction sector. We believe that collaboration is key to building a brighter future, and we welcome partners who share our passion for innovation and progress.

Integrity, Innovation & Environmental Responsibility

Our commitment to responsible governance extends beyond our internal framework. We actively engage with local communities, participating in industry initiatives and advocating for ethical and sustainable practices throughout the construction sector. We believe that collaboration is key to building a brighter future, and we welcome partners who share our passion for innovation and progress.

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Hatem Farah

Chairman - ECC Group

Hatem Farah is a prominent industrialist with a remarkable career that spans over 46 years in the Middle East, particularly in the UAE and Gulf region.

He began his professional journey in the UAE in 1972 and founded his first company, Engineering Contracting Co LLC (ECC), in 1975. This marked the beginning of what would become the ECC Group, a collection of leading companies chaired and founded by Farah.

The group includes notable entities such as Abanos, United Masters, Aurora Real Estate Development, Prime Metal Industries, and Desert Board.

Office Address

Al Jreena Street, Behind Gold & Diamond Park Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 P.O. Box 62393

Khodr Aldah

General Director - ECC Group

Khodr Aldah boasts a remarkable 46-year career as a contractor in the UAE and surrounding regions, predating even the formation of the United Arab Emirates.

This extensive experience has honed his expertise across all facets of the construction industry, from sprawling housing developments and towering skyscrapers to intricate projects like hospitals, schools, parks, and historical restorations.

Office Address

Al Jreena Street, Behind Gold & Diamond Park Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 P.O. Box 62393

Kareem Farah

Director

Kareem Farah, the ECC Group Director, brings over 16 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry. He is responsible for the overall performance and growth of Engineering Contracting Company LLC.

Under Kareem’s leadership, ECC has experienced phenomenal growth of around 15% annually over the last 3 to 4 years, becoming a market leader in innovation, research & development, and a pioneer in the construction industry.

Office Address

Al Jreena Street, Behind Gold & Diamond Park Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 P.O. Box 62393

Kamal Farah

Director

Kamal Farah, the ECC Group Director, is heading DesertBoard®️ and ABANOS.

In his current role, Kamal is responsible for the company’s overall growth and performance, developing DesertBoard’s company mission to be the world’s first Palm Fronds Oriented Strand Board (PSB) and be the preferred manufacturer of PSB®️ boards and its derivatives that partners in sustainable nation building, engage with its community and cares for all stakeholders.

Office Address

Al Jreena Street, Behind Gold & Diamond Park Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 P.O. Box 62393

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Cian Farah

Director

Cian Farah, the ECC Group Director, is heading Aurora Real Estate Development LLC and ECC Fit-Out and Construction.

Under Cian’s leadership, Aurora has delivered 1m sq ft of development valued at AED 900m and currently manages a portfolio of AED100m over 350 units. ECC Fit-Out, a specialist in delivering bespoke luxury solutions to its Clients in the Fit-Out and Construction industry, has delivered 800,000 sq. ft. valued at 190 Million AED.

Cian, a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, has 12 years of experience in property development & is a certified Project Management Professional with the Project Management Institute. 

Office Address

Al Jreena Street, Behind Gold & Diamond Park Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 P.O. Box 62393

Nidal Hassoun

Director of Contracts

Nidal Hassoun is a distinguished professional in the field of civil engineering, currently serving as the Group Director of Contracts at the Engineering Contracting Company.

His academic journey includes the attainment of a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the prestigious University of Cluj Napoca in Romania.

Office Address

Al Jreena Street, Behind Gold & Diamond Park Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 P.O. Box 62393

Samer Abu Daqqa

Director of Cost Control

Samer Abu Daqqa has developed a wealth of experience across a broad range of sectors, primarily in Cost Control and Innovation.

With over two decades of experience in the Middle East, Samer has developed proficiency in a diverse range of projects, from Low-rise Housing Schemes and major High-rise Towers, Joinery, Metal & Aluminum Manufacturing.

Office Address

Al Jreena Street, Behind Gold & Diamond Park Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 P.O. Box 62393

Natarajan Sankaranarayanan

Chief Financial Officer

Natarajan is the Group Chief Financial Offer (Group CFO) of ECC Group of Companies, a role he has held since September 2014.

He is responsible for liaising with banks to secure credit lines for the Group, successfully led the implementation of an ERP package across the Group, and plays a key role in the Group’s vertical integration strategy, which has been the cornerstone of its continued expansion.

Office Address

Al Jreena Street, Behind Gold & Diamond Park Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 P.O. Box 62393