The relationships with our clients from several continents constitute the single most important aspect of the Company. These partnerships are built on several decades experience in conducting cross-national business with caution and integrity. We prefer to call this a “dialogue of civilizations” where the basis of international peace is successful business.

The Company has allied itself with many international firms involved in a number of industries focused on energy and infrastructure. To date most of these consortia are comprised of Arab and European partners, but increasingly there is more input from China , Japan and the US . Specific details and the client list at this time are confidential per agreements among the partners, but the types of projects include:

Airport Expansion
The company is engaged in an airport expansion tender in Egypt with international partners from China, Greece and Saudi Arabia. The Middle East is fast expanding as a global hub for international transfers between East and West, and is becoming a tourist destination in its own right. The construction of new airports and renovation of existing facilities is a promising prospect in the short to medium term.

Electro-Mechanical
The Middle East and Mediterranean region is enjoying an economic upsurge in construction that demands new technologies and experienced companies to provide full-scale electro-mechanical services, ranging from automation systems to piping networks to lighting and metal structures. KanÓn is involved in a consortium of Spanish and Italian companies seeking business opportunities in the Middle East on behalf of Saudi Arabian clients.

High-Rise Buildings
A major initiative to build high-rise buildings is under consideration for Saudi Arabia called “Reach for the Skies”. KanÓn is organizing an international consortium for engineering and design, construction, civil works and finance for a massive development plan for the Kingdom. In addition, the Company is a representative for Dr. David Fisher's “buildings in motion” on a limited basis in Asia and the Middle East.

Mining and Mineral Resources
Several undertakings are in progress to introduce investors from the US, China, Japan, Europe and the Middle East to mining concessions and acquisitions worldwide. In the current economic climate, the dramatic rise and fall of metals and precious stones on world markets provides unique opportunities to select assets in Africa, Central Asia, and the Americas. Liberalization of the regulatory environment in developing countries also lends support for sustainable harvesting of a wide range of mineral resources.

Parking Facilities
With rapid urban development the need for cities and municipalities to provide adequate parking space for burgeoning growth, a full-scale construction initiative is urgent. Several parties associated with the Company are participating in joint tenders in the Middle East including the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Future plans include traffic management systems and highway construction in the so-called “intelligent transportation” concept.

Power Generation
Electrical power needs are rising rapidly requiring immense planning and implementation of major power plants in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia alone expects a massive investment of $120 billion USD investment in power generation facilities in the next few years, while new plants are under construction in the Gulf states of Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. The Company is organizing an international consortium to investigate these opportunities.

Water Treatment and Wastewater
Providing adequate water for the Middle East and North Africa pose immense challenges for agriculture, industry and urban development. Water is a primary focus for governments in the region which are increasingly relying on private sector investment in desalination and Integrated Water and Power Projects (IWPP) on a buy-operate-transfer basis. Saudi Arabia, for example, plans to launch ten IWPPs by 2016 for a total investment of $16 billion USD.