Hussein Rida
Organisation: Khatib & Alami
Hussein Rida is Manager of Structural Computational Solutions at Khatib & Alami (K&A) in Sharjah, UAE. A structural engineer by profession, he is specialised in the analysis and design of predictive models for challenging structures, using the theory of structural dynamics, earthquake and wind engineering, and soil-structure interactions.
Having started his career with K&A, Hussein rejoined the company in January 2019 to lead a newly created team of digital solution developers who are focused on unlocking design challenges through their expertise. His pioneering mindset and advanced computing skills have enabled him to transform K&A’s digital computation and design automation capabilities.
Hussein’s digital solutions have brought significant benefits to project teams, raising productivity and efficiency by eliminating repetitive work, reducing human-prone errors, improving accuracy and ensuring project requirements are compliant with international standards and codes. Moreover, Hussein’s automation and optimised solutions have supported multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects with demanding, fast-track programs by allowing them to examine as many alternatives as possible for optimised, cost-effective results. On a global scale, his digital solutions have helped K&A foster more sustainable use of construction materials and bring strategic cost reductions to projects, exceeding client expectations.
