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Ability with Innovation (AWI) is a construction company based in Iraq with operations across the Middle East. It focuses on engineering and design, construction and real estate. Abdul Mahdi Muslim Tahir Al-Jubouri founded the company in 1970.[1]
1971 Housing Project at the Glass Factory in Iraq for the Ministry of Industry.
In 1970, Al-Jubouri began his private business in Baghdad, Iraq, after acquiring a contracting license from the Iraqi Contracting Union. During 1970s Iraq experienced a major infrastructure boom fueled by increased oil revenues following the nationalization of the Iraqi Petroleum Company. The government prioritized projects in education, technology, and infrastructure.[2]
Between 1980 and 1988, oil revenues were redirected to fund the Iraqi Army during the Iran–Iraq War, leading to economic challenges.[3][4] Al-Jubouri then joined the army, and the company shifted its business model to investing in the stock market and renting heavy equipment to the Ministry of Housing and Construction.[citation needed]
In 1985, the Iraqi Contracting Union required all contractors to register with the Ministry of Trade and operate under a company license issued by the government, resulting in the establishment of the Abdul Mahdi Muslim Company.[1]
From 1991 to 2003, the United Nationssanctions significantly slowed the Iraqi economy, impacting the company’s construction activities. During this period, the company continued to trade in the Iraqi stock market and generated revenue through dividends from prior capital investments.[5][failed verification]
Recent history
In July 2005, Al-Jubouri's son, Abather Al-Jubouri, was appointed the company's new CEO.[1] The company secured contracts with new clients, including Fluor, Aim Group, and Spectrum Worldwide.[1] Several affiliated companies were established, serving the Government of Iraq, the U.S. Government, and commercial entities. These included Gruppo Cardini SRL, Spectrum Worldwide (joint venture), Caesar Trading & Construction LLC, and FIC Consultants Engineering.[citation needed]
In September 2011, during Mr. Al-Jubouri's time as CEO, all subsidiaries were merged to form a single group, and the company name was changed to AWI – Ability with Innovation.[citation needed]
1971: 10 houses were constructed at the Glass Factory in Iraq for the Ministry of Industry.
1972: The construction of the Al-Rafi Dain Bank Building begins in Iraq, as well as the expansion of the Baghdad Concrete Plant in Iraq for the Ministry of Industry.
1973: Expansion of the Clarification Resources Centre for Baghdad Buildings Directorate, General Buildings Establishment, Ministry of Housing & Construction.
1974: Construction of the Music & Ballet School in Baghdad for the Directorate of Planning and Construction, Ministry of Media.
1975: Construction of the Health Centre in Al-Sadar City for Baghdad Buildings Directorate, General Buildings Establishment, Ministry of Housing & Construction.
1976: Construction of the First of July Vocational Institution.
1977: Construction of the two 24-class primary schools in Al-Shaab Quarter in Baghdad for the Directorate of Projects and Planning, Local Administration, Baghdad Governorate.
1979: Construction of the two 18-class primary schools in Al-Sadar City Directorate of Projects and Planning, Local Administration, Baghdad Governorate.
1980-1989
1980: Construction of the administration and educational section of Al-Karkh Vocational Institution in Baghdad for the Baghdad administration buildings Directorate in Baghdad, Iraq.
1985: As demanded by the Iraqi Contracting Union of all contractors, the company registered with the Ministry of Trade and operated under a company license issued by the company register. The Abdul Mahdi Muslim Company was established.
1987: Abdul Mahdi Muslim Tahir Al-Jubouri founded the Baghdad for Passengers and Goods Transportation Company, a publicly traded company in the Baghdad Stock Exchange. He was one of its first shareholders, as well as the company's first chairman and CEO.
1988: The company constructed six observation towers, a laboratory building, a dining facility, a car park shed, two lavatories and changing rooms buildings, and a central air-conditioning building for the Ministry of Industry and Minerals at Babil Tyres Factory in Al-Najaf province, Iraq.
1990-1995
1992: Construction of missile bunkers at the Al-Qaqa Institution for the Ministry of Housing & Construction.
1992: Provided concrete frameworks and equipment rental at the Souq Hamada Project, Baghdad, for the Ministry of Housing & Construction.
1993: Supplied sanitary fittings and river sand, fabrication of metal formwork for structural concrete, and rehabilitation work of the student dormitories in Kashima, Baghdad, for the Military Industry Directorate.
1995: The company invested in equipment rental and maintenance to support the construction of presidential palaces and Iraqi government operations.
2001-2009
2001: Construction of the Doctors Resident Building at Al-Kashima Hospital and Abu Ghraib Television Station Building, Baghdad, for the Ministry of Housing and Construction.
2002: Construction of the Abu Ghraib Television Station building in Baghdad for the Ministry of Housing and Construction.
2003: Construction of the Primary Health Centre in Sadar City, Baghdad, for German Emergency Doctor “Kumite Cap Anamur” Organization. In the same year, the company received multiple awards from KBR to supply and deliver electrical, plumbing, HVAC, power generation, construction, and consumable materials to support the construction, maintenance, and operations of Iraq Surveys Group Camp at Baghdad International Airport.
2004: Signed blanket purchase agreements to supply electrical, plumbing, HVAC, consumables, and power generation materials to KBR sites throughout Iraq.
2005: A Bather Al-Jubouri was appointed as the new CEO and President of the company. The same year, the company was also awarded the contract to supply 15W 40 motor oil to KBR Power Generation Units throughout Iraq.
2006: The company formed a joint venture with Spectrum Worldwide to support the Department of Defense with equipment and facility maintenance services in Iraq. They also started manufacturing powder detergents in China and supplying detergents to KBR laundry facilities throughout Iraq.
2007: The company constructed 120 facilities for almost 2,500 people at Shuaiba Logistics Base, Shuaiba, Basra, Iraq, and 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, of the 10th Division of the Iraqi Army Headquarters in Abu Al-Hayan, Hertha, Basra, Iraq. The company also started the largest shuttle bus operation in the country, moving over 1 million passengers per year.
2008: The company was awarded the contract to transport 527,000,000 liters of fuel on 20 different routes to fuel 1,050 generators and two power plants daily, at the Baghdad International Airport. They were also awarded the contract to design and build two Life Support Areas to provide housing and accommodation for 360 personnel of the Baghdad International Airport.
2009: AWI acquired 50% shares of the Gruppo Catini SRL, also known as Catini Group.
2010-2019
2010: Construction of the accommodation rooms, offices, security blast walls, park shed, and telecommunication center at UNAMI Logistics at Baghdad International Airport. In partnership with SOC, the company provided 900 local national workers for KBR operations and maintenance services at Adder Air Base in Nasiriya, Iraq.
2011: The company was awarded 12 task orders by KBR to provide 2,000 local national workers for facilities and utility management, firefighting, food service, laundry, shuttle bus services, retail fuel, postal service, and airfield operations at 12 different sites throughout Iraq. They provided equipment and operators to support KBR construction activities at Kirkuk Air Base.
2012: The company received multiple awards from ExxonMobil to provide procurement, equipment, with operators, scaffolding, surface technology, training, construction, IT support, shutdown, and vessel repair services at West Qurna-1 Oil Field.
2013: Evan Weiss was named as the new president of AWI.
2015: AWI flew three MAC-11 Airport Rescue Firefighting trucks in an AN-124 aircraft into the Al Asad airbase to support KBR under LOGCAP IV. As a result of this success, AWI leased over 50 fire trucks to KBR for use at U.S. military bases across Iraq.
2019: AWI partnered with Renaissance Heavy Industries (RHI) to bid on the Major Tie-Ins Facilities DS7 (MYI) Project. The project was eventually awarded to them.
2020s
2020: The formation and implementation of the company's Corporate Governance, as well as the appointment of AWI's Board of Directors.
2022: AWI's first Residential Development Project, "Al Safa Residential Complex", commenced.
Organization
AWI reports employing more than 20,000 Iraqis. AWI has offices in Erbil, Baghdad, and Basra. 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.
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