Founded in 1999 as an llc, a partnership between abu dhabi based al jaber and south african based grinaker-lta, alec has evolved and grown to become a highly respected player in the UAE construction market. Now a wholly owned subsidiary of the al jaber group, alec has retained and built upon the key management, its culture and operations that have made it successful to date. alec primary focus is the construction of resort hotels, retail developments high rise buildings and airports. alec have the capability to execute design and construct projects, and are currently managing a large resort hotel, retail component and residential development on this basis.