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Who We Are

We are a leading project development firm specializing in economic, real estate, and infrastructure projects across Africa and the Middle East. We also extend our project consultancy and project management services to partners pursuing the development of their properties to successful ventures. Whether high-end real estate developments, affordable housing projects, hospitality, commercial complexes, economic and industrial zones, water schemes, and conventional power plants, our projects are developed by our team of professionals. Based in Jordan with offices in the U.A.E, Ghana, and Nigeria, we breathe life into new communities and burgeon economies across different markets.

Our Story

In 2002, we began as pioneers in infrastructure development with a multi-disciplined approach under one entity: positioning ourselves as a one- stop firm for our sovereign, sub- sovereign, private clients, and multilateral development banks pursuing a turnkey solution for the development of their infrastructure projects. Sample Australian lamingtons, http://www.fakewatch.is best replica watches fluffy sponge cakes dipped in chocolate and coconut.

In 2008, we applied the same services we offer our clients to ourselves, evolving to encompass the development of EQ’s very own real estate and infrastructure projects, ranging from economical to high-end developments.

Today, EQ’s footprint is found across several countries throughout Africa and the Middle East.

Meet The Team

Husam El-Qasem

Managing Director

Biography

Husam has over 22 years of professional experience in advisory, consultancy and project management for social & economic infrastructure and real estate projects. His projects footprint covers a range of countries within the Middle East and Africa.

Rama Abdulhadi

Communications Director

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Rama is an experienced professional in PR and Communication with over 10 years of agency experience. 

Hammad Shalfawi

Projects Director

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Hamad Zeyad Shalfawi is an accomplished professional in the field of architecture and construction, with a proven track record of success.

Hammad holds a Bachelor Degree in Architecture from the German Jordanian University and has been working in the industry since 2012. He also holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration, a Degree in Construction Management from the University of California Berkeley, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

His career in Germany and the United Arab Emirates has gained him extensive experience in realizing high-end real estate projects projects, managing budgets of over 200 million and completing more than 20 iconic projects.

Mohammad Amireh

Financial Analyst

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Mohammad has worked in the finance and accounting field for more than 9 years in multiple holding companies and freelance projects. Mohammad is experienced in financial modeling, financial planning & analysis, budgeting, valuations, financial reporting and capital raise.

Mohammad Al Yousef

Architect

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Mohammad has worked in the architectural design field for over 3 years in multiple holding companies and freelance projects. Mohammad is experienced in architectural design, architectural drawings, shop drawings, visualization, BIM modeling, and presentation.

Anas Shalfawi

Analyst

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Anas is a hard working young professional, who is building his experience in real estate development.

Caroline Chema Eric

PPP Specialist

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Caroline is a highly skilled and experienced Public-Private Partnership (PPP) specialist who has a deep understanding of infrastructure investment and development projects. With over 10 years of experience in PPP and Project Finance Advisory, she has successfully delivered large-scale transformative projects and played a key role in the resource mobilization for investment projects and capacity building initiatives.

As a Certified Public Private Partnership (PPP) Specialist and CP3P accredited PPP Trainer, Caroline has a unique combination of legal and finance skills, which enables her to structure and implement PPP programs that promote blended financing modalities. She is committed to delivering exceptional results to her clients, with tailored PPP training for capacity building.

Caroline’s expertise in financial viability analysis, legal compliance, negotiation, and contracting are essential to the success of PPP projects. She has a sharp eye for identifying potential risks and developing risk mitigation strategies to manage financial, legal, operational, and reputational risks associated with PPP projects. Her monitoring and evaluation skills ensure that PPP projects deliver expected benefits to both the public and private sectors.

In addition to her technical skills, Caroline has high-level written and oral presentation skills in English and Swahili, outstanding project and team management skills, and strong data analysis skills. Having worked with renowned organizations such as KPMG, GIZ, and WaterAid, she has a deep understanding of development projects and management of multistakeholder projects. She consults for multilateral development institutions, such as the World Bank, IFC, African Development Bank, as well as various development partners, including EU, UNDCF, UNIDO, GIZ, BORDA, and private sector clients.

Caroline’s professionalism, extensive knowledge, and skills make her an asset to any team looking to develop and implement PPP projects. Her clarity and conviction in her work ensure that her clients receive the best possible service, and she is committed to building strong working relationships based on trust, respect, and mutual understanding. Caroline is passionate about helping her clients to unlock public and private resources for infrastructure project finance, promoting sustainable economic growth, and development.

Seasoned public-private sector liaison with proven ability to effectively meet the needs of client. She brings solid knowledge of investment and management best practices from working with clients from both the public as well as the private sector. Recognized for managing several multistakeholder platforms, where her results-oriented approach proved to be beneficial to the client. Her presentation, analytical and reporting skills are top notch. Caroline holds a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and another bachelor’s degree in Laws (LL. B). Caroline also earned multiple professional certifications including Certified Public-Private Partnership (PPP) both by APMG and IP3, Certified Public Accountant, CPA(T) and Arbitration by CIArb.

Andrea Stucchi

Legal Consultant

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Andrea Stucchi is a Solicitor admitted to practice in England & Wales and a Public Private Partnerships (PPP) professional with an academic background in English Common Law.

Andrea started his career working for leading international law firms Clifford Chance LLP and Ashurst LLP before specializing in international development and PPPs. He has recently advised The World Bank on a DFID funded infrastructure PPP program in Eastern Africa and the African Legal Support Facility on an African Development Bank financed infrastructure PPP Program in Western Africa.

He was selected by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as part of an international team of experts where he contributed, in furtherance of the UN-Sustainable Development Goals, to the development of UNECE’s Model Law for People First PPPs.

Andrea has a leadership role at The World Association of PPP Units & Professionals (WAPPP) in Geneva where he is part of WAPPP’s Steering Committee and Chair of WAPPP’s European Chapter. He has worked for governments and private sector infrastructure investment clients.

Amandeep Singh

PPP Advisor

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Amandeep is a leading international PPP transaction advisor with over 21 years of experience. He has played multiple roles in value chain of PPP projects from ‘concept-to-commissioning’ as well as project monitoring support. His expertise covers formulation of PPP regulatory framework; project screening & prioritization; feasibility studies/business cases; PPP transactions through to financial close and capacity building.

Amandeep has steered more than 60 PPP projects/programs across different sectors viz-a-viz transport, healthcare, renewable energy, education, accommodation, solid waste management, water supply & sanitation, tourism, agriculture and sports infrastructure.

Amandeep has consistently excelled at focusing on sustainable development and pro-people interventions through PPPs. He has served as PPP Advisor to various governments in the developing economies and is passionate about the knowledge transfer.

Ravi Shreehari

Consultant

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Ravi Shreehari has over twenty years of working experience in PPP projects in implementation of Roads, Bridges, Tunnels, Metro Rail, Bus Rapid system, Automated Car Park, Education, Health, LED Street Light sector PPP projects in India, China, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, UAE, Qatar, Mexico, USA, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Ukraine, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Senegal, Bzotswana, Ethiopia and Mozambique.

He has recently been accorded as a Certified PPP Professional under the CP3P program administered by World Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD), Asian Development Bank (ADB), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF) and Public Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF).

Ali Nabbouh

Architect

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Ali Nabbouh an architect passionate about design and architecture for over three years. He’s worked on projects in Australia and Lebanon, gaining diverse experience from urban study, concept to shop drawings. Ali’s knack for 3D visualization and his push towards becoming a BIM expert showcase his commitment to learning and expanding his expertise. Beyond architecture, Ali is also a dedicated designer. His journey in architecture has been driven by a passion for creativity, continuous growth, and the pursuit of becoming a leading BIM expert.