Established in 1972 with a brief to provide quality engineering and project management services to Saudi Arabia's oil and gas industry, Mohammed M Al Qarni Establishment (MQE) has diversified the range of services it offers.

Having firmly established itself as a dependable operator in the onshore and offshore pipeline construction and maintenance sector, in three decades, the Dammam-based company now offers procurement, pipeline construction management and inspection for the refining and petrochemical industries, to meet market demands and clients' requirements.

MQE employs what it calls a 'unique' approach to projects, which emphasises hiring the best people for the job, ensuring that project teams are flexible and ensuring that engineers and management are project-driven.

Indeed, the calibre of its more than 250 staff, which include highly experienced and qualified engineers, technical personnel and dedicated administration staff, is seen as being central to the ongoing success of the company.

From its offices and workshop in Dammam, MQE operates a fleet of modern heavy equipment, including cranes, excavators, vacuum tankers, compressors and welding equipment.

MQE's formal quality assurance system focuses on the identification of project requirements, documentation and implementation of the project to the client's satisfaction.