“Ikigai” is a Japanese concept which means "a reason for being." It combines four key elements that are reflective of our core philosophy
Keeping the above elements in mind, Ikigai Steel is committed to
“Engineering Excellence and Execution.” We bring together various individuals with the passion and expertise to design, engineer and execute high quality structural steel projects that meet the GCC’s ambitious developmental aspirations at competitive prices. Ikigai Steel aspires to step into the role of a trustworthy and high calibre player left behind after the recent consolidation that has taken place within the structural steel sector in the region
To become the touchstone of excellence in the GCC's structural steel industry and a leading player in fulfilling the region's developmental aspirations
To set the standard in the GCC's structural steel industry by leveraging high performance management and operational expertise to deliver complex projects with mutual benefit. We are committed to ensuring superior quality, long term sustainability and uncompromising safety in all our projects and partnerships, by providing top quality enginering solutions
Every project we undertake is meticulously designed, engineered with precision and executed in full compliance with the requirements. Our commitment to this principle ensures that we meet or exceed global standards
Technical ExpertiseOur employees are skilled, our methods are cutting edge and our quality is uncompromising. We bring decades of industry expertise to ensure that each steel member is of the highest standard. We're not just good at what we do; we aim to be the best
Our commitment to long term sustainability is central to our business model, aiming for enduring success and resilience that supports the region's ambitious developmental goals. While we prioritize business viability, we also conscientiously minimize environmental impact to foster balanced, ongoing prosperity
Customer Centric Stakeholder ManagementOur customer centric focus is driven by processes and incentives that aim for unmatched customer satisfaction. We hire skilled individuals committed to continuous improvement to ensure our competitive edge and establish a regional leadership that is mutually beneficial
Mr. Ajay Rajendran is the Chairman of the Meraki Group, with primary interests in Education, Real Estate Development, Civil and MEP Contracting as well as Fabrication, Installation of Façade and Glazing Systems. His experience in the entire spectrum of real estate, construction, facilities management, education operations, and business strategy and planning while keeping the ‘customer’ at the centre of everything, has led to a fast yet sustainable growth of the Group
In his capacity as Chairman, Mr. Ajay has helped shape the Group’s growth both within the UAE and internationally in Singapore. The K-12 schools operated by the Group have established a reputation of providing high quality educational offering to nearly 5,000 students. The Construction business has an unparalleled 30 year track record of delivering over 15 million Sq.ft of built-up area and AED 3.5 billion worth of projects
He is a gold medalist in Chemical Engineering from M.S University, Baroda, India and holds a post graduate degree in Business Administration from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, University of Mumbai
Mr. Nadarajan Rohan Raj is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ikigai Steel. He is a Chartered Civil Engineer with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from London Business School in England, UK
He has 25+ years of structural steel work experience gained while working in leading positions for two Global Steel Construction players (Cleveland Bridge and Eversendai) and he is recognised and respected by majority of the clients and consultants seeking top quality, high end steel solutions for landmark, iconic and complex projects that are to be executed with safe operational efficiency and in a cost effective time bound manner