Ammar Al Assam Named Among Construction Week Middle East’s Power 150 Leaders for 2026

Recognition highlights leadership across Dewan’s expanding international practice

Ammar Al Assam, CEO of Dewan Architects + Engineers, has been named to Construction Week Middle East’s Power 150 List 2026, recognising leading figures helping shape the region’s construction, architecture and design landscape. The annual list highlights senior industry leaders whose work, influence and strategic direction are contributing to the continued growth and transformation of the built environment across the Middle East. Ammar’s inclusion reflects his leadership of Dewan as the practice continues to strengthen its presence across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the wider MENA region and Southeast Asia. Under his direction, Dewan Architects + Engineers has continued to expand its international reach while delivering architecture, engineering and design services across a broad range of sectors and project typologies.

His leadership has also supported the practice’s continued focus on design excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, digital innovation and long-term client relationships across its markets. The recognition comes during a period of continued growth for Dewan Architects + Engineers, with the practice involved in major developments spanning hospitality, residential, mixed-use, retail, leisure, master planning and large-scale destination projects. Ammar’s inclusion in the Power 150 reflects both his individual contribution to the industry and the wider progress of the practice as it continues to build its capabilities and presence across key regional and international markets. The recognition also reinforces Dewan’s commitment to delivering projects that respond to local context while drawing on the expertise and capabilities of an increasingly international multidisciplinary team.