Khatib & Alami (K&A) is a global, multidisciplinary consultancy delivering architecture, engineering, and advisory solutions with purpose and precision. From shaping resilient cities to advancing digital transformation, we design with people in mind and build for lasting impact.
MISSION
Khatib & Alami’s mission is to deliver integrated design, engineering, and consultancy services powered by people, guided by innovation, and grounded in impact. We invest in talent, technology, and long-term partnerships to create solutions that improve lives and shape a more resilient, sustainable future.
VISION
Khatib & Alami’s vision is to be the design, engineering and program management partner that shapes the built environment of the Middle East, Africa, and beyond – creating infrastructure and communities that serve people for generations.
Founded in Lebanon, Growing since 1959.
We’ve led before. We’re ready to lead what’s next.
Since 1959, K&A has grown from its foundations in Lebanon into a global consultancy with offices across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. What began as a mission to integrate design and engineering has evolved into a multidisciplinary practice delivering complex projects across the built and natural environment.
Innovation through the decades
Every chapter of K&A’s history reflects a commitment to technical progress, people, and solutions designed to stand the test of time.
THE BEGINNING
Setting up the foundation stone Mounir Khatib & Partners
SUCCESS STORIES
A new partnership begins, the birth of KHATIB & ALAMI.
BUILDING DREAMS
- In 1969, K&A enters Saudi Arabia with a major highway project.
- In 1972, wins a landmark competition to design the Holiday Inn Hotel in Bahrain.
- By 1973, operations expand to Oman.
- In 1974, regional offices open in the UAE, KSA, Bahrain, and Oman.
REGIONAL GROWTH
- K&A delivers 170+ projects and grows to 10 offices in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman, with 630+ staff.
- In 1982, K&A launches its first four aviation projects in KSA and completes the Ras El Khaimah Bridge in the UAE.
- In the 1980s, the firm becomes known for high-end educational facilities, including Abu Dhabi’s Language Institute & Teaching Aid Center and Bahrain’s College of Medicine & Medical Sciences.
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF ENGINEERING AND URBAN PLANNING
- In 1984, K&A enters ENR’s Top 100 International Design Firms, affirming its role as a global engineering leader.
- In 1988, delivers its first GIS project (Muscat, Oman), paving the way for future innovation.
A JOURNEY OF GROWTH AND INNOVATION
- By 2000, K&A expands geographically and diversifies into new disciplines and technologies.
- In 2002, launches its first railway project, the North–South Railway in KSA.
EXPANDING HORIZONS AND REDEFINING EXCELLENCE
By 2007, the firm launches two major entities in Egypt, strengthening its footprint across the region.
A DIGITAL REVOLUTION
- Between 2015 - 2024, K&A opens offices in India, Singapore, Basra, Uganda, and Zanzibar, reinforcing its global presence.
- In 2015, K&A launches its Corporate Transformation Program, strengthening internal capabilities and preparing for rapid evolution.
The initiative includes the integration of SAP ERP and CRM systems to enhance performance, transparency, and scalability. - In 2023, establishes its new local headquarters in Riyadh.
A NEW ERA BEGINS
- K&A celebrates 60 years of innovation, growth, and impact.
Steps into the future with purpose, shaping a smarter, more connected, and sustainable world.
More in the "60 Years and Beyond Book" - In 2026, K&A opens offices in Ras AlKhaimah, Ajman, and Nepal.
Our values are the foundation of how we design, deliver, and shape solutions that matter, as a global engineering consultancy trusted by clients and communities alike.
Integrity means keeping our word, owning our decisions, and delivering with the accountability our clients expect at every stage.
The problems we solve demand innovation. Technology is never the point; safer, better outcomes for people and communities are.
Our clients cannot afford mistakes. We take this seriously by showing up, following through, and being honest even when the answer is tough.
The regions where K&A works do not stand still. We have learned, across decades and regions, to move with change without losing our footing.
From drawing to construction, safety means we design out risk, call it out and never walk past a hazard. That is not a rule; it is who we are.
Longevity is our responsibility. K&A designs infrastructure that outlasts future climate changes, growing communities, and scarce resources.
We do more than coordinate. We collaborate across disciplines, geographies, and teams committed to making the work stronger.
We’re proud to be recognized as a provider of world-class expertise across the built environment sector. These awards highlight our role as a multidisciplinary consultancy committed to impact and innovation.
We collaborate with globally respected technology partners to deliver integrated engineering, architecture, and digital solutions that drive innovation and sustainable impact.
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