Jason English is the co-founder of CG Tech, a dynamic conglomerate that spans the film, entertainment, oil and gas, industrial, and technology sectors across South Africa, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom. As the CEO of CG Tech’s Middle East arm, Al Laith, English oversees a company that specializes in providing temporary infrastructure, plant, and machinery rentals, and constructing large-scale event venues, with its versatile project solutions known throughout the region, particularly in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
An example in this regard would be Al Laith’s integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology into its mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), which English describes as a gamechanger for the GCC’s infrastructure sector, with it offering a fresh approach to maximizing uptime and availability, while also aiding in the reduction of project costs.
“Al Laith’s IoT-enabled MEWPs address key challenges in the GCC’s infrastructure sector by enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability,” English explains. “Real-time data reduces downtime and improves resource allocation, while IoT-driven predictive maintenance lowers on-site risks, ensuring high safety standards. Our IoT technology also extends equipment lifespan, cutting waste, and supporting sustainable development. For instance, the success of IoT-powered operations at events such as the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, UAE, highlights the versatility and effectiveness of Al Laith’s solutions, making a strong case for wider adoption across diverse sectors. Indeed, our initiative will help save approximately 10,000 liters of diesel, and it will also help achieve sustainability in large-scale event initiatives. With highly efficient, data-backed capabilities, we ensure seamless integration into the region’s most ambitious initiatives.”
