Arab Center for Engineering Studies

About Arab Center for Engineering Studies

At ACES, we offer a wide range of specialized engineering services including site and geotechnical investigation, materials technology and testing, quality control of projects, special studies, land and marine surveying, and chemical and environment testing. With our wealth of experience, strong relationships, technical knowledge and focus, we help our clients with fast, reliable, cost-effective and quality engineering solutions that meet their expectations. Founded in 1983 by Dr. Izz Eddin Katkhuda and Dr. Omar Abdulhadi, ACES has now moved to the second generation of leadership with the appointment of Dr. Naeem Abdulhadi and Eng. Izzat Katkhuda as Co-CEOs in 2021 with the aim to build on the solid foundation and grow the firm regionally and internationally. ACES has offices across the Middle East region. ACES also undertakes projects in other countries including Azerbaijan, Tanzania, Turkey, Kuwait, Iraq, Angola, Djibouti, and Morocco, among others. In 2022, ACES expanded its geographic footprint to the USA through the acquisition of MC Squared. MC Squared will continue to operate independently with limited operational overlap with ACES Middle East.