Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners) – Dar, an international multidisciplinary consultancy, has acquired a majority stake in Su-Yapı Engineering & Consulting – Su-Yapı, one of Türkiye’s engineering consulting firms. With some 200 multidisciplinary professionals, Su-Yapı is a regional leader in water, wastewater, infrastructure, energy, dams and hydropower.
What does the acquisition mean for Dar?
This is a strategic move by Dar to strengthen its foothold in Türkiye and Central Asia and reinforce its position in the Middle East and Africa in water resources, dams and hydropower.
Commenting on the acquisition of Su-Yapı, Talal Shair, Dar Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “The addition of Su-Yapı to our family of brands supports our strategy for growth in key sectors and regions. We share a common mission to serve communities and deliver complex multidisciplinary iconic projects which create long-term social value.”
Director of Operations for Türkiye at Dar, Beshara Wakim, commented, “This is a great opportunity to leverage our combined resources and competencies for collaborative growth.”
What does the acquisition mean for Su-Yapı?
Sedef Odabaşı Erdoğan, Su-Yapı’s Chairwoman, said, “We are thrilled to become part of the Dar family, as we share values and a purpose of Making Progress Together. We are excited about the potential opportunities this deal brings for our staff, clients, and communities.”
Su-Yapı will continue to operate independently under its brand while benefiting from the vast global network, resources, and capabilities of Dar Group where world-class specialist brands collaborate on quality, innovation, reliability, delivery and excellent customer relationships.
