EXPO 2020 DUBAI , SUSTAINABILITY DISTRICT Expo 2020 is forecast to contribute approximately $ 19.1bn ( AED70.15bn ) in gross value to the UAE ’ s economy during the course of its development and operational phases .
The event is expected to sustain more than 207,000 jobs , directly and indirectly . Located in Dubai South , the future site of Expo 2020 occupies an area of 4.38km2 – equivalent to Disneyland California .
The plaza will connect the three thematic districts – Opportunity , Sustainability and Mobility – and the other main concourses , including the Dubai Metro link and the UAE Pavilion , through its seven entrances and exits . JLW is proud to be working on the Sustainability .
Competition may be stringent , but the team at James L Williams is confident that its leading talent and expertise puts it ahead of the curve . “ At one stage , there was more work than there were contractors ,” reflects Boufarhat . “ Those days are gone . Now , you have to be a quality contractor , you ’ ve got to be efficient , you ’ ve got to be able to deliver . We ’ re seeing a lot of projects , which is a big plus . We ’ re seeing clients being selective , which is another big plus . I see that there ’ s a positive trend here in the UAE , especially for a company like James L Williams Middle East .”
Growth and expansion
In less than a decade , James L Williams has steadily grown to become one of the top MEP contractors in the Middle East . The company has seen steady profit margins and a growing workforce and now is eyeing growth further afield .
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