AIC

What AIC does

AIC (Altorath International Engineering Consultants L.L.C) is a 100% UAE National engineering consulting and project management firm founded in 1989 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi. The company operates as a subsidiary of the family-owned Ahmed Almazrouei Group L.L.C (AAG) and provides an integrated portfolio of 12 professional services spanning architecture, structural design, electrical and mechanical engineering, environmental consulting, urban and master planning, industrial design, infrastructure and transport engineering, interior and landscape design, land surveying, project management, and programme management. AIC also provides construction supervision services with QA/QC oversight.

Name

AIC

Legal name

Altorath International Engineering Consultants L.L.C

Website

https://altorath.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AIC is a UAE National engineering consultancy founded in 1989 that delivers integrated architectural, engineering, and project management services to government entities and large developers across the GCC through 14 regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Professional engineering consulting services including architecture, structural design, electrical & mechanical engineering, environmental services, and interior design delivered through project-based engagements with government and commercial clients across the GCC region
2. Project and Programme Management: Programme management and project management services identifying strategic options and configuring complex programmes from integrated projects, managing risk, time, cost and quality
3. Construction Supervision: Construction supervision services ensuring all specifications and design aspects are implemented during all construction phases with QA/QC requirements

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AIC is a 100% UAE National engineering consulting firm providing architectural design, structural design, electrical and mechanical engineering, environmental consulting, urban planning, interior and landscape design, land surveying, infrastructure and transport engineering, and project and programme management services. Services are delivered through dedicated project teams across 14 GCC offices to government entities and large commercial clients, with more than $40 billion in completed projects.

Product overview

AIC (Altorath International Engineering Consultants L.L.C) is a 100% UAE National engineering consulting and project management firm offering an integrated range of professional services across the GCC region. Founded in 1989, the company provides architectural, engineering design, and project management services through a portfolio of 12 core service offerings: Architecture Services, Structural Design Services, Urban & Master Planning Services, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Consulting, Industrial Design Services, Project Management Services, Programme Management Services, Land Surveying Services, Infrastructure & Transport Services, Interior Design Services, and Landscape Services. The company operates across 14 offices in the GCC with over 400 employees and has completed projects valued in excess of $40 billion across sectors including commercial, education, food industry, government, healthcare, industrial, mixed use, mosques, residential, and sports/recreation/hospitality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Comprehensive architectural design services for government, commercial, residential, healthcare, education and other sector clients, combining functionality with design delivered on time and within budget.
• Structural Design Services Complete structural design services from project inception through construction administration, providing accurate, detailed, and value-oriented design documents for safe and lasting structures.
• Urban & Master Planning Services Urban design and planning services across the Gulf region focusing on sustainable development, transportation cost control, and operational efficiencies for private and public sector clients.
• Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Combined electrical and mechanical engineering for building systems, ensuring safety, power, and illumination with sustainable and design-led solutions.
• Environmental Consulting Environmental consulting services enabling clients to achieve sustainable business and corporate responsibility aspirations, with expertise in energy-efficient and innovative solutions.
• Industrial Design Services Industrial design services with comprehensive understanding of operational requirements, focused on new technology, sustainability, and cross-industry technology transfer for industrial sector clients.
• Project Management Services Flexible and bespoke project management services combining years of experience with proven methods and tools, providing full-spectrum services from business cases through operation.
• Programme Management Services Strategic programme configuration and management services identifying clients' strategic options and configuring complex programmes from integrated projects, with expertise in risk, time, cost, and quality management.
• Land Surveying Services Professional land surveying services providing surveying and incidental mapping services to public agencies, consulting civil engineering firms, and contractors.
• Infrastructure & Transport Services Multidisciplinary infrastructure and transport services including transportation engineering, road engineering, bridge engineering, tunnels, harbors, airports, acoustics, water and wastewater engineering, district heating, and power distribution.
• Interior Design Services Interior design services creating spaces that improve collaboration, inspire occupants and attract employees, using space, colour, materials, energy, and light to create healthy environments.
• Landscape Services Landscape design services analyzing surrounding environments and providing sustainable solutions for environment control and landscaping in cost-effective ways.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $40 Billion worth of projects completed throughout company history
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Innovation InterchangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIC established Innovation Interchange as a subsidiary company - an online platform helping to connect and deliver ideas within organisations, on projects and across industry for maximizing infrastructure asset performance through imaginative ideas and innovative solutions

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with significant GCC presence across design, engineering, and program management. Competes with AIC on major government and mega-project tenders but operates at far larger scale with broader geographic reach.
• Bechtel: Global EPC and project management firm with longstanding GCC presence on mega-projects in oil & gas, infrastructure, and government programs. Competes with AIC's project and program management services at the high end of the project value spectrum.
• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering, management, and development consultancy with established GCC presence. Competes with AIC on infrastructure, transportation, buildings, and energy projects for government and semi-government clients.
• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with active Middle East operations covering buildings, infrastructure, and project management. Competes with AIC on integrated design and PMC mandates in the GCC region.
• AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin): Global engineering, design, and project management firm with strong Middle East heritage (Atkins brand). Directly overlaps with AIC's service portfolio, particularly in infrastructure, transportation, and urban planning.
• WSP Global: Global engineering professional services firm with established GCC operations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Overlaps with AIC on buildings, infrastructure, transportation, and project management services for government and enterprise clients.
• Egis Group: French-headquartered international engineering and consulting group with significant Middle East operations in buildings, infrastructure, and transportation. Provides comparable architecture, engineering, and project management services to AIC's government and enterprise clients.

Direct peers

• Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners): Lebanon-founded international engineering consultancy with deep GCC presence, offering architecture, engineering design, and project management services to government and private clients. Closest comparable to AIC in terms of integrated service portfolio, regional depth, and government-tender orientation.
• Khatib & Alami: International multidisciplinary consultancy with major GCC operations across architecture, engineering, planning, and project management. Directly comparable to AIC on full-service consulting model, regional client base, and government project pipeline.

Regional players

• Hyder Consulting (Arcadis Middle East): UK-headquartered engineering consultancy (now part of Arcadis) with major GCC operations, particularly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Historically a direct competitor to AIC in infrastructure, buildings, and project management across the Gulf region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/altorathint
• Facebookfacebook.com/Altorath-International-Engineering-Consultants-LLC-100063929260208
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/altorath

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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