Honeywell Kortech collaboration marks a significant milestone in the automation and digitization of critical infrastructure projects across the Middle East and North Africa. The global technology leader Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announced an agreement with Kortech, a subsidiary of Hassan Allam Holding, to combine their expertise in delivering advanced automation solutions for the region’s ambitious development projects.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Dubai on February 1, 2026, in the presence of Eng. Hassan Allam, Group CEO of Hassan Allam Holding, and Billal Hammoud, President and CEO of Honeywell Building Automation. This strategic partnership brings together Honeywell’s global expertise in automation, digital technologies, software and analytics with Kortech’s turnkey infrastructure and technology solutions.
Advancing Digital Transformation in Critical Infrastructure
The Honeywell Kortech collaboration aims to advance digital transformation, resilience and energy efficiency for data centers, major transportation projects and smart-city developments across Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. By combining their respective capabilities, the two companies plan to address the region’s evolving infrastructure requirements with cutting-edge connected automation and control technologies.
“Honeywell is committed to supporting regional development and delivering future-ready infrastructure through the deployment of our cutting-edge connected automation and control technologies. By combining our capabilities with Kortech’s regional engineering and infrastructure knowledge, we plan to create value for the many ambitious infrastructure projects underway across the region.”
Nabil Cheqroun, Vice President and General Manager for Honeywell Building Automation in META
Comprehensive Technology Solutions for MENA Markets
Kortech, established in 2016, has positioned itself as a leading provider of comprehensive turnkey solutions in Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation (ME&I), System Integration, Data Centers, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). The company leverages the expertise and resources of Hassan Allam Holding to deliver innovative solutions tailored to the industry’s dynamically evolving needs.
“This collaboration enhances our capacity to deliver advanced, technology-focused infrastructure solutions at scale throughout the region. Joining forces with Honeywell helps us broaden the range of offerings we provide for transportation, buildings and data center initiatives. By integrating global innovation with local delivery expertise, we are well-positioned to address the region’s evolving infrastructure requirements.”
Zayan Waziry, Chief Techno-Commercial Officer of Kortech
Strategic Impact on Regional Development
The partnership comes at a crucial time when Middle Eastern countries are investing heavily in infrastructure modernization and smart city initiatives. The agreement will enable both companies to deliver integrated solutions that combine Honeywell’s proven automation technologies with Kortech’s deep understanding of regional market requirements and engineering delivery capabilities.
Future Outlook for Infrastructure Automation
As the MENA region continues to pursue ambitious Vision 2030 goals and similar development programs, the demand for advanced automation and digitization solutions is expected to grow significantly. This partnership positions both companies to capitalize on opportunities in sectors ranging from transportation and buildings to data centers and smart city developments, contributing to the region’s sustainable and technologically advanced future.
