Story & History
For over 45 years, F&M Group has been a leader in delivering cutting-edge design solutions across civil engineering, architecture, infrastructure, and sustainability while serving clients across the world.
Founded in 1978 as an engineering consultancy, F&M has rapidly grown into a company at the cutting edge of its field. To date, F&M Ingegneria has contributed to over 1,500 projects of varying types and complexities. Our core aim remains unchanged: to provide high-quality services that align with our clients’ requirements and vision.
With a team of over 500 professionals, F&M operates from its main headquarters in Mirano, Venice, supported by satellite offices in Milan, Rome, Paris, Muscat, Salalah, Cologne, Doha, Beirut, Dubai, and Riyadh. The F&M Middle East office in Muscat is the third largest in the company’s network, playing a pivotal role in our regional operations.
Our team of engineers, architects, project managers, and technicians—supported by dedicated on-site supervisors—brings together global expertise and deep regional knowledge. This synergy enables us to deliver tailored solutions that not only meet but exceed client expectations, turning complex challenges into innovative, sustainable outcomes. This approach reflects our core value of being The Reliable Factor.
F&M Middle East Company Structure
FEDERICO ZAGGIA
F&M Ingegneria Shareholder Representative
Federico Zaggia graduated with M.S. in Civil Engineering at the University of Padua, Italy and University of Swansea in UK. In 1999, he joined F&M Ingegneria Spa and in 2008 became a Partner in the Company. He has specific experience in the management of complex and large-scale projects, both in Italy and abroad, and he is responsible for the Project Management Department, dealing in particular with international Clients.
HAZEM ABDUL KARIM
CEO
Hazem graduated with M.S. in Civil Engineering with a Structural Orientation in 2004 from the University of Ferrara in Italy and a Post Graduate Msc in Special Foundation Design from the University of Bergamo in Italy and a Post Graduate MCom in Marketing and Business Development from the prestigious Bocconi University also in Milan Italy. More than 15 years of experience in Europe, North Africa and GCC countries, first as Structural designer being then a Design/Project Manager, and since 2009 as MENA Regional Manager Managing some of international projects of the Company and developing new business opportunities. Since 2015 Managing Director of F&M Middle East in Sultanate of Oman Muscat as a subsidiary company F&M Ingegneria in the Middle East Region.
SALIM BA OMAR
Partner
Salim Ba Omar received a Bachelors Degree in Architecture in 1989 from the University of Miami, USA. In 2001 he received a Master’s Degree (M.Sc.) in Project Management, from University of Manchester UMIST. Salim has more than 25 years of experience in the field of Urban planning, Architecture and projects management. In 2015 Salim Ba Omar has become an active partner in F&M Ingegneria’s Middle East office currently operating in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman . He worked in major governmental and development projects such as Salalah Free Zone, and held the position of Head of development committee in Dhofar Municipality in the Southern Region if the sultanate of Oman
F&M Ingegneria Partners
SANDRO FAVERO
F&M Ingegneria’s Founder and Chief Executive
ALESSANDRO BONAVENTURA
Partner, Head of Construction Supervision and H&S Department
TOMMASO TASSI
Partner, Head of Infrastructures and Geotechnics Department
GIAMPAOLO LENARDUZZI
Partner, Head of Cost Consultancy Department
GISELLA RIZZI
Partner, Head of Milan Office
FEDERICO ZAGGIA
Partner, Head of Business Development and Project Management
F&M MIDDLE EAST TEAM
F&M’s experts lead every project with hands-on dedication, delivering customised solutions that address the unique needs of each client. We excel in technical proficiency while embracing creativity, innovation, and proactive communication. Deeply rooted in local markets, we take full ownership of each project and remain open to intellectual exchange. More than just a team, we foster a supportive environment that values a healthy environment and stand as The Reliable Factor.
Offices
A constant evolution to meet the needs of
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