# Ability with Innovation

Ability with Innovation (AWI) is a construction company based in Iraq with a main focus on Engineering and Design, Construction and Real Estate with its services being active across the Middle East. It was founded in 1970 by engineer Abdul Mahdi Muslim Tahir Al-Juboori.

## Corporate history
### Early history

In 1970, Al-Juboori began his private business in Baghdad, Iraq, acquiring a contracting license from the Iraqi Contracting Union. The 1970s saw substantial investment in infrastructure due to increased oil revenues, following the nationalization of the Iraqi Petroleum Company. During that time, the government prioritized technology, education, and major infrastructure projects.
From 1980 to 1988, during the Iran–Iraq War, oil revenues were diverted to fund the Iraqi Army, causing economic difficulties. Abdul Mahdi then joined the army, and the company shifted its business model to investing in the stock market and renting heavy equipment to the Ministry of Housing and Construction.
In 1985, the Iraqi Contracting Union required all contractors to register with the Ministry of Trade and operate under a company license issued by the government, resulting in the establishment of the Abdul Mahdi Muslim Company.
From 1991 to 2003, the United Nations sanctions significantly slowed the Iraqi economy, impacting the company’s construction activities. During this period, the company continued to trade in the Iraqi stock market and generated revenue through dividends from prior capital investments.

### Recent History

In July 2005, Al-Juboori's son, Abather Al-Juboori, was appointed as the company's new CEO. The company secured contracts with new clients, including Fluor, Aim Group, and Spectrum Worldwide. Several affiliated companies were established, serving the Government of Iraq, the U.S. Government, and commercial entities. These included Gruppo Cadini SRL, Spectrum Worldwide (joint venture), Caesar Trading & Construction, LLC, and FIC Consultants Engineering.
In September 2011, during Mr. Al-Juboori's time as CEO, all of the company’s subsidiaries were merged to form a single group, and the company name was changed to AWI – Ability with Innovation.

## Timeline
### 1970-1979

* 1970: The Company is founded in Baghdad.
* 1971: 10 houses were constructed at the Glass Factory in Iraq for the Ministry of Industry.
* 1972: The construction of the Al-Rafidain Bank Building in Iraq, as well as the expansion of the Baghdad Concrete Plant in Iraq for the Ministry of Industry.
* 1973: Expansion of the Clarification Resources Centre for Baghdad Buildings Directorate, General Buildings Establishment, Ministry of Housing & Construction.
* 1974: Construction of the Music & Ballet School in Baghdad for the Directorate of Planning and Construction, Ministry of Media.
* 1975: Constructed the Health Centre in Al-Sadar City for Baghdad Buildings Directorate, General Buildings Establishment, Ministry of Housing & Construction.
* 1976: Constructed the First of July Vocational Institution.
* 1977: Constructed two 24-class primary schools in Al-Shaab Quarter in Baghdad for Directorate of Projects and Planning, Local Administration, Baghdad Governorate.
* 1979: Constructed two 18-class primary schools in Al-Sadar City Directorate of Projects and Planning, Local Administration, Baghdad Governorate.

### 1980 - 1989

* 1980: Constructed the administration and educational section of Al-Karkh Vocational Institution in Baghdad for Baghdad administration buildings Directorate in Baghdad, Iraq.
* 1985: As demanded by the Iraqi Contracting Union of all contractors, the company registered with the Ministry of Trade and operated under a company license issued by the company register. The Abdul Mahdi Muslim Company was established.
* 1987: Abdul Mahdi Muslim Tahir Al-Juboori founded the Baghdad for Passengers and Goods Transportation Company, a publicly traded company in Baghdad Stock Exchange. He was one of its first shareholders, as well as the company's first chairman and CEO.
* 1988: The company constructed six observation towers, laboratory building, dining facility, car park shed, two lavatories and changing rooms buildings, and central air-conditioning building for the Ministry of Industry and Minerals at Babil Tyres Factory in Al-Najaf province, Iraq.

### 1990-1995

* 1992: Constructed missile bunkers at the Al-Qaaqa Institution for the Ministry of Housing & Construction.
* 1992: Provided concrete formworks and equipment rental at the Souq Hamada Project, Baghdad for the Ministry of Housing & Construction.
* 1993: Supplied sanitary fittings and river sand, fabrication of metal form work for structural concrete work and rehabilitation work of the student dormitories in Kadhmia, Baghdad for Military Industry Directorate.
* 1995: The company invested in equipment rental and maintenance to support the construction of presidential palaces and Iraqi government operations.

### 2001-2009

* 2001: Constructed the Doctors Resident Building at Al-Kadhmia Hospital and Abu Gharib Television Station Building, Baghdad, for Ministry of Housing and Construction.
* 2002: Constructed the Abu Gharib Television Station building in Baghdad for Ministry of Housing and Construction.
* 2003: Constructed the Primary Health Centre in Sadar City, Baghdad, for German Emergency Doctor “Komitee Cap Anamur” Organization. In the same year, the company received multiple awards from KBR to supply and deliver electrical, plumbing, HVAC, power generation, construction and consumable materials to support construction, maintenance and operations of Iraq Surveys Group Camp at Baghdad International Airport.
* 2004: Signed blanket purchase agreements to supply electrical, plumbing, HVAC, consumables and power generation materials to KBR sites throughout Iraq.
* 2005: Abather Al-Juboori was appointed as the new CEO and President of the company. In the same year, the company was also awarded the contract to supply 15 W 40 motor oil to KBR Power Generation Units throughout Iraq.
* 2006: The company formed a joint venture with Spectrum WorldWide to support the Department of Defense with equipment and facility maintenance services in Iraq. They also started manufacturing powder detergents in China, as well as supplying detergents to KBR laundry facilities throughout Iraq.
* 2007: The company constructed 120 facilities for almost 2500 people at Shuaiba Logistics Base, Shuaiba, Basra, Iraq, and 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, of the 10th Division of the Iraqi Army Head Quarters in Abu Al-Hayan, Hartha, Basra, Iraq. The company also started the largest shuttle bus operation in the country, moving over 1 million passengers per year.
* 2008: The company was awarded the contract to transport 527,000,000 liters of fuel on 20 different routes to fuel 1,050 generators and two power plants on a daily basis, at the Baghdad International Airport. They were also awarded the contract to design and build two Life Support Areas to provide housing and accommodation for 360 personnel of the Baghdad International Airport.
* 2009: AWI acquired 50% shares of the Gruppo Cadini SRL also known as Cadini Group.

### 2010-2019

* 2010: Constructed the accommodation rooms, offices, security blast walls, park shed and telecommunication center at UNAMI Logistic at Baghdad International Airport. In partnership with SOC, the company had provided 900 local national workers for KBR operations and maintenance services at Adder Air Base in Nassirya, Iraq.
* 2011: The company was awarded 12 task orders by KBR to provide 2,000 local national workers for facilities and utilities management, firefighting, food service, laundry, shuttle bus services, retail fuel, postal service and airfield operations at 12 different sites throughout Iraq. They provided equipment and operators to support KBR construction activities at Kirkuk Air Base Airbase.
* 2012: Received multiple awards from ExxonMobil to provide procurement, equipment with operators, scaffolding, surface technology, training, construction, IT support, shutdown and vessel repair services at West Qurna-1 Oil Field.
* 2013: Evan Weiss was named as the new president of AWI.
* 2015: AWI flew three MAC-11 Airport Rescue Firefighting trucks in an AN-124 aircraft into Al Asad airbase in support of KBR under LOGCAP IV. As a result of this success, AWI was able to own and lease to KBR over 50 firetrucks at all of the US bases in the country.
* 2019: AWI partnered with Renaissance Heavy Industries (RHI) to bid on the Major Tie-Ins Facilities DS7 (MYI) Project. The project was eventually awarded to them.

### 2020s

* 2020: The formation and implementation of the company's Corporate Governance, as well as the appointment of AWI's Board of Directors.
* 2022: AWI's first Residential Development Project, "Al Safa Residential Complex", commenced.

## Organization

AWI reports employing more than 20,000 Iraqis. AWI has offices in Erbil, Baghdad, and Basra. Management positions include chairman/chief strategy officer, president, vice president of finance, construction services manager, director of special projects, director of HSE & compliance, director of contracts, business development director, and procurement director.