Q1 2026 Highlights
As we close out the first quarter of 2026, we are pleased to share the progress and achievements that have defined an outstanding start to the year for DAS International Consulting.
First Quarter Project Milestones
Q1 2026 has been one of our most productive quarters to date. We secured 38 new project contracts across residential, commercial, industrial, and oil & gas sectors. Notable completions include the detailed design for a 45-storey mixed-use tower in Business Bay, Dubai, the MEP design for a major hospital expansion in Al Ain, and the FEED package for a gas compression station in the Western Region. Our Abu Dhabi office alone processed over 120 authority submissions during the quarter, maintaining a first-time approval rate above 92%.
Authority Approvals Streamlining Initiative
We have launched a dedicated Authority Approvals Streamlining Initiative to further improve turnaround times for our clients. By creating a centralised approvals tracking dashboard and assigning specialist coordinators for each municipality (Abu Dhabi DPM, Dubai Municipality, Sharjah Municipality, and Civil Defence), we are reducing typical approval cycles by 15-20%. This initiative also includes pre-submission compliance reviews to minimise rejection rates. Clients can now access real-time status updates on their submissions through our new client portal.
Sustainability & Green Engineering Commitment
Sustainability remains at the core of our engineering philosophy. This quarter, we formally established our Green Engineering Division, bringing together LEED-accredited professionals, Estidama Pearl Rating specialists, and energy modelling engineers under a single team. Our goal is to ensure that every project we deliver incorporates sustainable design principles as standard practice. We are currently working on three LEED Gold-targeted projects and two Estidama 3-Pearl developments, with a commitment to support the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategic Initiative across all our operations.
Upcoming Events & Conferences
DAS International will be participating in several key industry events in Q2 2026:
- April ADIPEC 2026, Abu Dhabi — Showcasing our oil & gas engineering capabilities
- April Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2026 — Presenting our latest residential and commercial projects
- May Big 5 Construct UAE, Dubai — BIM technology demonstrations and sustainability workshops
- June UAE Green Building Conference, Dubai — Panel discussion on energy-efficient MEP design
We invite our clients and partners to connect with us at these events. For meeting requests, please reach out to info@dasinternationalconsulting.com.
Thank you for your continued trust in DAS International. Here is to a strong Q2 ahead!
