Abu Dhabi-based AlMansoori Specialized Engineering, a leading oil and gas service company, is bolstering its workforce in anticipation of significant growth in 2013 as activity in the Middle East increases.

The company has introduced more than 400 new recruits to its labour force of more than 1,700 employees in recent months in advance of upcoming projects to ensure efficient service delivery, it said in a statement.

The investment comes ahead of a targeted 25 per cent growth in 2013, as exploration and production in the region is stepped up to fill increasing demand.

Nabil Al Alawi, CEO of AlMansoori, said: “We have seen a considerable increase in activity, especially in Abu Dhabi, and anticipate a major increase in oil and gas production – particularly within countries such as of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar.”

“We have been proactive in increasing our workforce in advance of increased activity to ensure our new recruits are suitably trained and ready to contribute to the success of AlMansoori, our clients and the industry within the Middle East,” he added.

The firm has also invested in technologies which will allow it to add drill stem testing and open hole logging to its list of capabilities.

Al Alalawi added: “The addition of new staff and services will help cement our position as the leading oil and gas service provider in the Mena region. We anticipate significant growth within the region and expect the offshore market to double within the next three years.

“AlMansoori will continue to invest in its services to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of its projects continues to set the pace for its competitors throughout the Middle East,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service