
Rouba
Abou Haidar
Project Manager, Matthews Europe, the Middle East & Africa
Europe, the Middle East & Africa
EMEA
Rouba brings seven years of construction industry expertise to her role as Project Manager at Matthews, where she exemplifies the firm's commitment to excellence and innovation across diverse project portfolios.
Her career began in Saudi Arabia's construction sector, where she spent five years in estimation and pricing, developing a strong foundation in project economics and technical analysis.
At Matthews, Rouba manages comprehensive project lifecycles from concept to delivery, overseeing private developments, F&B establishments, and cutting-edge initiatives including Dubai's pioneering aerial taxi infrastructure, launching in 2026. Her responsibilities include project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining strict quality standards and regulatory compliance.
Rouba demonstrates exceptional integrity in managing client expectations and deliverables, transitioning from post-contract project oversight to leading complete end-to-end project delivery. She collaborates effectively with architects, contractors, suppliers, and government authorities, preparing comprehensive reports and presentations that facilitate clear stakeholder communication.
Notable achievements include being part of the Matthews team that successfully delivered a VVIP project, showcasing her ability to manage complex, prestigious developments. Rouba holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from Lebanese American University and earned commercial construction management certification, reinforcing her technical expertise.