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'''Ability with Innovation (AWI)''' is an international diversified services company headquartered in Baghdad, Iraq and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. AWI serves the energy, oil and gas and government markets of Iraq.<ref name="About AWI">{{cite web|title=Company Overview|url=http://awi.com/about-awi/company-overview.html|website=awi.com|accessdate=29 May 2016}}</ref> |
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AWI was founded by the enterprising visionary, Abdul Mahdi Muslim Tahir Al-Juboori, who is among the first construction pioneers of Iraq.<ref name="History of AWI">{{cite web|title=History of AWI|url=http://awi.com/about-awi/history-of-awi.html|website=awi.com|accessdate=29 May 2016}}</ref>An engineer by trade and education, he had the foresight and work ethic that continues to drive AWI's commitment to quality and highest performance standards, complete transparency and continued customer satisfaction.<ref name="History of AWI" /> Al-Juboori's independent construction portfolio includes several factories, banks, health centres, schools, ballet courts, library buildings and a broadcasting tower. Al-Juboori has been instrumental in developing Iraq's infrastructure through his groundbreaking innovations and services while serving his tenure with the Ministry.<ref name="History of AWI" /> |
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AWI continues to thrive and be successful through the leadership of the founder’s son Abather Al-Juboori, the current Chairman/Chief Strategy Office, who embraces the enterprising visionary characteristics of the original founder. Al-Juboori's vision, strategic execution and international experience are keys to building partnerships.<ref name="Leadership">{{cite web|title=Leadership|url=http://awi.com/about-awi/leadership.html|website=awi.com|accessdate=29 May 2016}}</ref> |
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== Corporate History == |
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===Early History=== |
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[[File:AWI History.jpg|frame|left|1971 Housing Project at Glass Factory in Iraq for the Ministry of Industry.]] In 1970, Abdul Mahdi Muslim Al-Juboori started his private business In Baghdad, Iraq with a contracting license from the Iraqi Contracting Union.<ref name="History of AWI" /> Throughout the 70’s, large investments were made in infrastructure as revenue from oil poured in from the nationalization of IPC “[[Iraqi Petroleum Company]]”. The business flourished during this explosive development period, which focused on technology, education, building major infrastructure projects, and creating a solid industrial base.<ref name="History of Iraq: 1970 - 1979">{{cite journal|title=History of Iraq: 1970 - 1979|journal=Daily Kos|date=October 20, 2006|issue=October 20, 2006|url=http://www.dailykos.com/stories/259487}}</ref> |
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From 1980-1988, the [[Iran-Iraq War]] altered the course of Iraqi history. During this period, the oil revenues were diverted to fuel the Iraqi Army, which strained the Iraq economy.<ref name="MARINE CORPS HISTORICAL PUBLICATION">{{cite journal|title=MARINE CORPS HISTORICAL PUBLICATION|journal=FMFRP 3-203 - Lessons Learned: Iran-Iraq War|issue=10 December 1990|url=http://fas.org/man/dod-101/ops/war/docs/3203/index.html}}</ref><ref name="Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988)">{{cite web|title=Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988)|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/iran-iraq.htm|website=globalsecurity.org}}</ref> Abdul Mahdi was forced to join the public army and the company activities were then focused on both investing in [[Iraq]] stock market and renting heavy equipment to the Ministry of Housing & Construction.<ref name="History of AWI" /> |
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In 1985, the Iraqi Contracting Union required all contractors to be registered with the Ministry of Trade and operate under a company license issued by the company registrar. The “Abdul Mahdi Muslim Company” was established.<ref name="History of AWI" /> |
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From 1991-2003, severe United Nations sanctions slowed the Iraqi economy and the company’s construction activities were dramatically affected.<ref name="Iraq Sanctions: Humanitarian Implications and Options for the Future">{{cite book|title=Iraq Sanctions: Humanitarian Implications and Options for the Future|date=August 6, 2002|url=https://www.globalpolicy.org/component/content/article/170-sanctions/41947.html}}</ref> However, during this time, the company continued to invest in the [[Iraq]] stock market and generated profit by collecting dividends from the substantial capital investments over the past 20 years.<ref name="History of AWI" /> |
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===Recent History=== |
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In July 2005, Abather Al-Juboori (son of the founder) was appointed as the new CEO of the company. To better serve the clients FIC Consultants Engineering was formed to pursue procurement opportunities supporting [[LOGCAP]] III. The company expanded its market to new customers including Fluor, Aim Group, and Spectrum Worldwide.<ref name="History of AWI" /> Over the years, several companies emerged to support the requirements of the Government of Iraq, the U.S. Government and commercial entities. These separate companies included Gruppo Cadini SRL, Spectrum Worldwide (joint venture), Ceasar Trading & Construction, LLC and FIC Consultants Engineering.<ref name="AWI SOQ">{{cite book|title=AWI SOQ|pages=2|url=https://play.google.com/books/reader?printsec=frontcover&output=reader&id=PkedCAAAAEAJ&pg=GBS.PA3}}</ref> |
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In September 2011, under the leadership and guidance of the [[CEO]], Mr. Al-Juboori, all of the company [[subsidiaries]] were merged together to form a single entity and the company name is changed to AWI, Ability with Innovation.<ref name="AWI SOQ"></ref> |
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==Organization== |
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Currently, AWI is one of the largest providers of Host Country National Labor in [[Iraq]] with more than 20,000 Iraqis since its inception.[7] AWI has offices in [[Erbil]], [[Baghdad]], and [[Basra]], [[Iraq]].<ref name="About AWI" /> Management positions include Chairman/Chief Strategy Officer, President, Vice President of Finance, Construction Services Manager, Director of Special Projects, Director of HSE & Compliance, Director of Contracts, Business Development Director and Procurement Director.<ref name="Leadership" /> |
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AWI is a partner of Navex Global a leading provider of governance, risk and compliance ([[GRC]]) solutions that help protect the organization from adverse risk, enhance corporate cultures, and drive the better business result. The partnership is to implement certain core components to serve as a solid foundation of our [[Ethics and Compliance program]].<ref name="Navex">{{cite web|title=Governance, Risk and Compliance GRC Software {{!}} NAVEX Global|url=http://www.navexglobal.com/|website=www.navexglobal.com|accessdate=29 May 2016}}</ref> |
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==Services== |
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AWI is well-known as a dependable and timely provider for commercial and government entities operating in the fast paced and ever-changing environment of [[Iraq]]. The company focuses on the services such as Corrosion Protection, [[Welding]], Fabrication, [[Nondestructive Testing (NDT]]), [[Scaffolding]] material rental and erection, Painting, Equipment Leasing, [[Workforce]] Solutions, [[Procurement]] /[[Logistics]], Electrical Contracting and General [[Construction]] Services.<ref name="Services and Products">{{cite web|title=Services and Products|url=http://awi.com/services-and-products/scaffolding.html|website=awi.com}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*{{official website|http://www.awi.com}} |
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Revision as of 10:07, 29 May 2016
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| Industry | Oil and gas |
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| Founded | 1970 |
| Founder | Abdul Mahdi Muslim Tahir Al-Juboori |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Iraq |
Key people | Abather Al-Juboori (CEO) |
| Products | Drilling fluid Marble |
| Services | Workforce Construction Equipment rental Procurement Logistics Fabrication Surface Technology Nondestructive testing Composite wrap repair Scaffolding |
| Website | www |
Ability with Innovation (AWI) is an international diversified services company headquartered in Baghdad, Iraq and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. AWI serves the energy, oil and gas and government markets of Iraq.[1]
AWI was founded by the enterprising visionary, Abdul Mahdi Muslim Tahir Al-Juboori, who is among the first construction pioneers of Iraq.[2]An engineer by trade and education, he had the foresight and work ethic that continues to drive AWI's commitment to quality and highest performance standards, complete transparency and continued customer satisfaction.[2] Al-Juboori's independent construction portfolio includes several factories, banks, health centres, schools, ballet courts, library buildings and a broadcasting tower. Al-Juboori has been instrumental in developing Iraq's infrastructure through his groundbreaking innovations and services while serving his tenure with the Ministry.[2]
AWI continues to thrive and be successful through the leadership of the founder’s son Abather Al-Juboori, the current Chairman/Chief Strategy Office, who embraces the enterprising visionary characteristics of the original founder. Al-Juboori's vision, strategic execution and international experience are keys to building partnerships.[3]
Corporate History
Early History
In 1970, Abdul Mahdi Muslim Al-Juboori started his private business In Baghdad, Iraq with a contracting license from the Iraqi Contracting Union.[2] Throughout the 70’s, large investments were made in infrastructure as revenue from oil poured in from the nationalization of IPC “Iraqi Petroleum Company”. The business flourished during this explosive development period, which focused on technology, education, building major infrastructure projects, and creating a solid industrial base.[4]
From 1980-1988, the Iran-Iraq War altered the course of Iraqi history. During this period, the oil revenues were diverted to fuel the Iraqi Army, which strained the Iraq economy.[5][6] Abdul Mahdi was forced to join the public army and the company activities were then focused on both investing in Iraq stock market and renting heavy equipment to the Ministry of Housing & Construction.[2]
In 1985, the Iraqi Contracting Union required all contractors to be registered with the Ministry of Trade and operate under a company license issued by the company registrar. The “Abdul Mahdi Muslim Company” was established.[2]
From 1991-2003, severe United Nations sanctions slowed the Iraqi economy and the company’s construction activities were dramatically affected.[7] However, during this time, the company continued to invest in the Iraq stock market and generated profit by collecting dividends from the substantial capital investments over the past 20 years.[2]
Recent History
In July 2005, Abather Al-Juboori (son of the founder) was appointed as the new CEO of the company. To better serve the clients FIC Consultants Engineering was formed to pursue procurement opportunities supporting LOGCAP III. The company expanded its market to new customers including Fluor, Aim Group, and Spectrum Worldwide.[2] Over the years, several companies emerged to support the requirements of the Government of Iraq, the U.S. Government and commercial entities. These separate companies included Gruppo Cadini SRL, Spectrum Worldwide (joint venture), Ceasar Trading & Construction, LLC and FIC Consultants Engineering.[8]
In September 2011, under the leadership and guidance of the CEO, Mr. Al-Juboori, all of the company subsidiaries were merged together to form a single entity and the company name is changed to AWI, Ability with Innovation.[8]
Organization
Currently, AWI is one of the largest providers of Host Country National Labor in Iraq with more than 20,000 Iraqis since its inception.[7] AWI has offices in Erbil, Baghdad, and Basra, Iraq.[1] Management positions include Chairman/Chief Strategy Officer, President, Vice President of Finance, Construction Services Manager, Director of Special Projects, Director of HSE & Compliance, Director of Contracts, Business Development Director and Procurement Director.[3]
AWI is a partner of Navex Global a leading provider of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions that help protect the organization from adverse risk, enhance corporate cultures, and drive the better business result. The partnership is to implement certain core components to serve as a solid foundation of our Ethics and Compliance program.[9]
Services
AWI is well-known as a dependable and timely provider for commercial and government entities operating in the fast paced and ever-changing environment of Iraq. The company focuses on the services such as Corrosion Protection, Welding, Fabrication, Nondestructive Testing (NDT), Scaffolding material rental and erection, Painting, Equipment Leasing, Workforce Solutions, Procurement /Logistics, Electrical Contracting and General Construction Services.[10]
References
- ^ a b "Company Overview". awi.com. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "History of AWI". awi.com. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Leadership". awi.com. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ "History of Iraq: 1970 - 1979". Daily Kos (October 20, 2006). October 20, 2006.
- ^ "MARINE CORPS HISTORICAL PUBLICATION". FMFRP 3-203 - Lessons Learned: Iran-Iraq War (10 December 1990).
- ^ "Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988)". globalsecurity.org.
- ^ Iraq Sanctions: Humanitarian Implications and Options for the Future. August 6, 2002.
- ^ a b AWI SOQ. p. 2.
- ^ "Services and Products". awi.com.
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