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James L. Williams (JLW) James L. Williams (JLW) was one of Australia’s largest services contractors; established in 1875 it is Australia’s most experienced services contractors. Everyday since 1875 Highly recognised in its market for quality of workmanship, its engineering excellence and the ability to deliver projects on time. As part of Al Awael Modern Contracting Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Al Rashed Group, JLW is positioned not just to grow, but to lead in a data centres sector undergoing seismic change. JLW's Next Chapter

Who we are

James L. Williams (JLW) is one of the Gulf’s leading EPC Main Contractors, specialising in the design and delivery of complex infrastructure where precision is critical.

Founded in 2007 as a Middle East extension of one of Australia’s longest-standing services contractors established in 1875, JLW has evolved deliberately from a niche MEP subcontractor into one of the region’s leading EPC Main Contractors, with a sharp focus on data centre infrastructure.

In 2024, JLW joined Al Awael, a member of the Rashed Abdul Rahman Al Rashed & Sons Group (RAR)—one of Saudi Arabia’s most respected and diversified business groups. This partnership enhances JLW’s ability to scale in Saudi Arabia and beyond, combining Al Rashed’s market reach with JLW’s technical leadership and operational independence.

Operating across the UAE, GCC and the broader MENA region. JLW continues to blend global expertise with regional insight. With a growing of hyperscale data centre projects, JLW is shaping the future of mission-critical infrastructure in the region.

Our turnkey EPC solutions are trusted by clients seeking quality, reliability, and long-term value in every project.

OUR HISTORY
MULTI-CULTURAL TEAM

Highly Recognised In Its Market For Quality Of Workmanship.

James L Williams Middle East (JLW) is highly recognised in its market for quality of workmanship, its engineering excellence and the ability to deliver projects on time.

Its multi-cultural team is focused on maintaining a high standard of service, integrity and reliability – a strategy that has allowed it to grow and maintain its reputation.

JLW directly manages approximately 5,600 employees; 1,400 as direct employees, supplemented by 4,200 specialist sub-contractors under its management. Its annual revenues are just shy of USD 200M.

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Leading the way in MEP and General Contracting

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OUR PROJECTS

Featured Projects

Khazna Data Centre AUH8 – 30MW Data Centre

UAE
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Project Mercury – 30MW Data Centre

UAE
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Khazna AUH6 – 32MW Data Centre

UAE
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Equinix DXB 3.1

Dubai, UAE
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15 MW Data Centre

UAE
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EXPO 2020 Dubai, Thematic Districts (Sustainability District)

Dubai, UAE
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Caesars Palace Bluewaters Island

Dubai, UAE
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ICD Brookfield Place Tower

Dubai, UAE
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JLW – Empowering a Data-Driven Future

We have been transforming the ideas and visions into award-winning projects.

  • James L. Williams Middle East

    Design | Build | Operate

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    Tel: +971 4 369 1300

    Email: info@jlwme.com

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    Office No.1111, 11th floor
          Ibn Battuta Gate Building
          PO Box 283050
          Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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