Dwp, a leading architecture and interior design firm, recently appointed Qasim Mansoor as its new general manager to its UAE office.

“It is with pride and great enthusiasm that I take up the lead position at dwp’s UAE office,” said Mansoor.

“The dwp group has a network, strength, resources, talent and unique qualities that few can rival, putting us at the forefront of the design industry.”

“I look forward to taking these essential skills, along with this fantastic opportunity, personally and professionally, to remodel and build upon dwp’s reputation, as a world-class architecture and interior design firm,” he added.

Mansoor is already undertaking some realignments to shift focus to a regional approach, via both UAE and Bahrain offices, a company statement said.

With over 100 team members in the region and some major projects underway, dwp focus will lean towards Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Africa, it added.

Mansoor has been involved in some outstanding projects over the years, including Dulles International Airport and the Maryland National Defense University in the US, the University Hospital in Dubai, SIDRA Hospital and the Qatar Petrolium HQ Campus in Doha, Zayed University for Women in Dubai, and Jumeriah Messilah Beach Hotel in Kuwait.

Brenton Mauriello CEO of dwp, said: “We are delighted to have Qasim and his regional expertise on board, as a dynamic and innovative addition to our team at dwp.”

“A recognized industry expert, Qasim will play a key role in the continued success of dwp in the Middle East and African regions. Coordinating closely with group efforts, Qasim will focus his considerable expertise on developing dwp’s capabilities and ensuring that our existing projects echo the simplicity and elegance of our design philosophy,” he added.

Dwp has a total of 12 offices in 10 countries worldwide, including Australia, Bahrain, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, UAE and Vietnam. – TradeArabia News Service