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From Singapore Heritage to Sustainable Leadership

SME’s journey began in 1975 as a small electrical contractor in Singapore. That single opportunity grew into a full‑scope MEP and solar energy enterprise, delivering landmark projects across the UAE and the wider region — from shaping Dubai’s skyline to building utility‑scale solar farms.

1975
SME Electrical Pte Ltd is founded, specialising in the supply and installation of electrical systems in Singapore.
Changi Airport, Singapore
2006
SME Electromechanical LLC established in UAE, delivering electrical works for two 45-storey towers & 82 townhouses on Reem Island.
Towers on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
2008
Initiating major infrastructure delivery through electrical works on the Dubai–Doha Road expansion.
Dubai–Doha Road tunnel
2012
Delivered Abu Dhabi landmarks, including Rihan Heights and Arzan Towers B & D at Zayed Sports City.
Zayed Sports City towers, Abu Dhabi
2018
Demonstrating complete MEP delivery through mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works for a G+2 office in KIZAD.
G+2 office building, Kizad
2020
Industrial-scale milestone: delivering MEP and utilities infrastructure for the China–UAE Industrial Demonstration Zone.
Road infrastructure, industrial zone
2023
Entered utility-scale solar with Qatar’s 413MW QE Industrial Cities PV Project.
Solar farm, Qatar
2024
A landmark in Oman: delivering 500MW solar IPP works at Manah 1 & 2.
Manah solar plant
2025
Marking entry into data centre infrastructure through bus bar works at Khazna and Pure Data Center, Yas Island.
Busbar installation at data centre, Yas Island
2026
Advancing delivery of a Grade A office under MEP, while launching two major solar farm projects — shaping a year of innovation and sustainable growth.
Work in ProgressSME piling rig on site, work in progress

SME’s expertise now extends into renewables, with over 3 million solar panels installed — integrating trusted MEP capabilities with solar innovation to power the region’s sustainable future.

— Our People —

Meet the leadership driving
SME from Singapore roots to a sustainable MENA future.

Guided by a leadership team that blends heritage with forward vision, SME continues to shape the Middle East’s infrastructure and energy future with reliability and integrity.

Our Projects
01 LEADERSHIP TEAM SME leadership team on site
From left: Mr Tom Lee FJ (MD & COO), Mr Mohamed Abdulla Al Hammadi (Partner), Mr TT Lee (Founder)
02 SITE MANAGEMENT TEAM SME site team standing under the solar array
03 OUR SITE SME team celebrating a solar site milestone with the Singapore flag
04 SITE TEAMS SME site team on location

— Our commitment to sustainability —

Engineering heritage, powering a green, lower carbon future.

SME advances sustainability through clean energy, energy‑efficient engineering, and responsible delivery — building solutions that power growth while protecting the future.

Solar panel installation in the desert SME engineering team with a solar panel Globe on a forest road symbolising sustainable delivery
Over 1 GW of clean energy delivered
Powering over 500K homes each year
Approximately 600K cars off the roads each year

Clean Energy

Delivering solar solutions that power communities with sustainable, renewable energy — over 1 GW of clean energy delivered.

Energy-Efficient Engineering

Optimising performance through energy‑efficient design and innovation — powering over 500K homes each year.

Responsible Delivery

Delivering projects with integrity, accountability, and lasting impact — approximately 600K cars off the roads each year.

— Affiliates —

Strategic Partnership, Shared Expertise

Decarbonise

Heavy & Light Machinery Leasing

Decarbonise is a UAE and MENA‑based construction and solar equipment leasing company. Operating independently with its own client base, it also supports SME through a strategic partnership, providing machinery for solar and construction projects.

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