Louis Berger opens new office in Dubai

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Louis Berger opens new office in Dubai

Louis Berger, a global professional services corporation based in the US, opened a new office in Dubai, UAE, today, further expanding its reach into the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region.

“Louis Berger’s Dubai office will further enhance our ability to serve our local clients’ needs while expanding our greater geographic reach across the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region,” said Tom Topolski, executive vice president and managing director of the architectural and engineering design firm.

“Expanding our local expertise enables us to work collaboratively with our clients to successfully deliver their projects as they establish a lasting legacy within the country and region,” he added.

With more than 1,000 employees and offices located in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, Louis Berger has a long-term commitment to the Mena region, said the company.

Source: Trade Arabia

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Moving with family raises many exciting opportunities, but also can create challenges. The HSBC Expat Explorer survey indicates that expat kids can take six months to settle in to their new country (see article). Getting young or even older children to prepare to move and leave their friends and family behind can be a challenge and should be thought through.

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