Founded in 1981 jointly by Mr. Obaid Ghanim A. R. Al Mutaiwie and Mr. Shyam Kolhatkar, Al Wasl Al Jadeed Consultants (AWAJ) is a leading firm of consulting architects with special expertise in the design of commercial, industrial and residential properties.
Their founder's vision was to fill an important niche in the field of architecture and formed a local design practice to meet individual client needs within the Middle East. Their practice soon developed into an integrated firm, with the addition of specific disciplines like engineering, to complement their architectural expertise.
As a 100% local establishment, they retain a full staff of architects and planners while also providing consulting services. The service package they provide embraces most aspects of engineering projects, namely architectural, town planning, civil, structural, electrical and mechanical engineering.
Their prime objective is to make their buildings attractive, sustainable and built to last. They are recognized as being one of the leading architectural firms in the UAE today, with three decades of experience and over 250 clients served. They efficiency and potential has significantly evolved and they now cater to clients in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.