Construction Magazine December 2014 | Page 47

middle east construction industry premium goods from the likes of ceramic specialist Porcelanosa via a supply chain bolstered by DB Schenker Logistics , Fedex and DHL .
Chief Operations Officer Faisal Al Raisi ’ s objective is clear . He said : “ Our chairman brought me in in March this year and asked me to tell him in one sentence how I wanted to lead Galaxy . I said I want the company to be the number one building materials company in town , its as simple as that .”
Project Pipeline Galaxy Trading is rapidly building up its reputation thanks to a portfolio of materials supply projects for a number of eye-catching developments , especially in the residential arena .
The Gate Towers is an integral part of the transformation of Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi , comprising 3,533 accommodation units among leisure and retail facilities .
Galaxy played an integral role in shaping the exquisite interiors of all apartments on site . This involved the supply and installation of kitchen cabinets , stone works and vanity cabinets , wooden doors and wardrobes and shoe racks . The company also supplied ceramic tiles , sanitary wares , lighting fixtures , ironmongery and façade lighting .
Galaxy is now channelling all of its energies into supply rather than installation , allowing it to take on more projects which now include the Al

Key Personnel

Faisal Al Raisi COO
Faisal Al Raisi took over as COO in March 2014 . Prior to joining Galaxy Trading , he was associated with Dubai Holdings / Dubai World , where he was involved in many large construction projects . He is an insightful leader and brings with him proven experience of managing business transformations .
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