Knowledge Partnership secured by DTSA, in Middle East !!
- Digital Twin Skills Academy CIC
- 56 minutes ago
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“A high-level Saudi business delegation from the construction and infrastructure sectors was warmly welcomed by members of LCCI’s Board: LCCI CEO, Karim Fatehi OBE, LCCI Chair, Julia Onslow-Cole, and Chair of Black Business Association, Dr Bola Abisogun OBE (Hon DUniv, Hon MBA), at our Networking Reception on Monday.
This unique occasion introduced our network to 13 Saudi businesses, CEOs, Board Members and serial entrepreneurs from the construction and infrastructure sectors, seeking to explore partnerships and share know-how with UK companies for projects in the Middle East. Each Saudi delegate was invited to give a one-minute elevator pitch to facilitate networking.
Our great thanks to our partners, Mohammad Raza, Managing Director, Middle East OCO Global, for this excellent collaboration with MonshaatSA (Tomoh programme) Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority. The opportunities for UK trade with Saudi Arabia are immense, and we are delighted to play our part in supporting collaboration and partnership.” _ Source: London Chamber of Commerce [30.07.25]
And, after three (3) weeks of ‘early-stage’ negotiations and hugely pragmatic and positive dialogue, a #historic#longterm #strategic partnership has since been announced by (and between) Dr Bola Abisogun OBE, our Founder and Chief Excitement Officer and Ms Mashael Bin Saedan, the CEO of Mass Group.
Here's how our journey began, in pictures ........ and the stage is set, on 28.07.25!
With introductions from ......
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE _ via X
Requested by the Executive Team, our Founder, gave a five (5) minute presentation of his body of work, stemming from the traditional and into the emerging 'digital construction' space (which included his current 'use-case'' in #5D digital twins), all of which resonated with many, if not all, of the overseas delegation.
Which was followed by, a multitude of insights and thanks from .........
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE _ via X
The 'elevator' pitch from the CEO of Al-Saedan for Development Company was inspiring .....
And then it was time to network ........ held in the Members Room, at LCCI (HQ); 33 Queen Street, EC4R 1AP
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE _ via X
Good to see a fellow Buildings Awards judge, present too!
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE _ via X
A few days later, the DTSA invited, the team from Al Saedan for Development to a 'team-ice-breaker' which was held at 'Surveyors House' RICS HQ in Parliament Square .......
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE / Digital Twin Skills Academy / MASS Group
And then, a few days later, the DTSA was invited, to an intersting event held at BSi (HQ), Kitemark House, over in Hemel Hempstead ....
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE _ via X
And making 'useful' connections whilst joining the dots ........
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All of which preceded the main event and historic partnership 'signing ceremony' in Central London, at the London Chambers HQ ....... however, the day actually began at 'Surveyors House' the home of RICS .....
What a journey ......... 1994 to 2025 ......... to God be the glory, always!!
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE _ via X
........ and then we descended upon the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry ......
Every 'great' day should begin with a few photos and customary 'selfies' .......
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE _ via X
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE _ via X
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
........... and then onto the main event of the day (19.08.2025) the manifestation of our first and 'historic' partnership 'signing ceremony' .........
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
In the presence of witnesses, cameras and deep humility ...... !
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
And the DEAL IS DONE!!
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE _ via X
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
What a fantastic team effort ............
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
No better way to 'close' the days proceedings; we had a close and intimate meal, great location (thank you Ash!) great food and even better company ............ #thankyou Mashael..!!
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE _ via X
Humbled, what a day, #HistoryHasBeenMade .......... watch this space!
Credit: Dr Bola Abisogun OBE
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