Public Investment Fund (PIF) owned Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, to bring purpose-built indoor adventures centres to the Kingdom, integrated with Discovery’s media content.

In a statement, SEVEN said that the partnership would help support the PIF’s goal of transforming the Kingdom’s entertainment landscape by bringing a first-of-its-kind entertainment attraction to Saudi Arabia, which will enable young and old to be entertained and gain information with educational value.

Abdullah AlDawood, Chairman of SEVEN said, “The arrival of Warner Bros. Discovery as a key partner to develop exclusive indoor adventures centres in our entertainment destinations marks a new milestone in the evolution of Saudi Arabia’s entertainment, and reaffirms the Kingdom’s position as a leader in the entertainment sector. With the mandate to bring truly world-class experiences to the Kingdom, we have carefully curated distinctive Discovery experiences. They will add to the diverse portfolio of SEVEN’s entertainment attractions in the Kingdom which will enhance people’s lifestyles.”

In late November 2022, SEVEN said it would invest $13.3bn into 21 integrated entertainment destinations in Saudi Arabia.

The first Discovery Adventures centre, spanning an area of around 3,000sqm, will open in Riyadh at SEVEN’s entertainment destination, located in the Al Hamra district, and will be Discovery’s inaugural indoor adventures centre globally.

SEVEN has partnered with entertainment strategy and experience design firm, Mycotoo, to design and develop the Discovery Adventures centres to provide unique, fun entertainment. More Discovery Adventures centres are being planned across SEVEN’s entertainment destinations in the Kingdom, and details of the new locations and sizes will be announced in due course, the statement said.

Peter van Roden, SVP, Global Themed Entertainment for Warner Bros. Discovery added, “This is the very first indoor adventures centre for Warner Bros. Discovery here in Saudi Arabia and we’re delighted to be launching it through our partnership with SEVEN. We are pleased that this indoor adventure featuring Discovery content will further aid in our promise to always strive to deliver experiences that we know our fans will love.”

In early December 2022, SMC announced changes to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit ahead of the March F1 race.

The first Discovery Adventure centre in Riyadh will add to a number of entertainment attractions at SEVEN Al Hamra, the statement added. Spread over 167,000sqm, there will be ten offerings that have been specially designed to cater to all age groups. These attractions include the Kingdom’s first Clip ‘n Climb facility, the first Transformers themed ride-based attraction, an indoor hubless wheel, a Wave House – which is an indoor surfing facility.

There will also be cinemas, bowling, edutainment, e-karting, a variety of retail outlets, as well as an array of casual and fine dining outlets serving local and global cuisines. The five entertainment districts will be situated around large indoor atriums which provide access to outdoor public spaces with beautiful gardens and walkways where people can relax and rejuvenate, SEVEN concluded.

In early December 2022, the DGDA said that Time Out Market Riyadh would open in Diriyah Square by 2027.

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Waste management was in sharp focus at the seventh National Dialogue for Climate Ambition (NDCA), organised by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE). Convening 70 representatives of federal and local government entities, as well as private sector companies, the event highlighted national endeavors to implement best practices in waste management to accelerate the journey to Net Zero.

The session drew the participation of His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, His Excellency Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi, Director General of the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, and Her Excellency Aseela Al Mualla, Director General of the Fujairah Environment Authority.

Hosted by Ajman Municipality and Planning Department under the theme ‘Innovation in waste management as an accelerator to achieve Net Zero targets’, the event took place at Ajman Accelerators (Ajman X) offices.

In late August 2022, the MOCCAE unveiled a pledge designed to boost the private sector’s contribution to the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 initiative.

Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, emphasised the importance of promoting the adoption of integrated waste management principles through relevant legislation and strategies, and supporting economic activities that utilise waste as a resource.

“The waste sector is one of the key enablers of our greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction efforts. In line with our second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, we are working to reduce waste generation, expand waste treatment, and transform waste into a clean source of energy,” she commented.

She added that MOCCAE is preparing the National Agenda for Integrated Waste Management and added, “The comprehensive framework will focus on accelerating R&D and innovation to develop waste management technologies and solutions that align with the circular economy principles, and can balance GHG emission reduction and waste treatment in a climate-smart way.”

The ministry is executing several waste management projects in coordination with local government authorities in the UAE. These include the Emirates RDF plant in Umm Al Quwain, the first facility of its kind in the country, which treats municipal solid waste generated in the emirates of Ajman and Umm Al Quwain and turns it into refuse-derived fuel (RDF).

MOCCAE said it has also signed agreements with five leading cement factories to partially power their operations with alternative fuel generated by Emirates RDF instead of coal. This will divert more than 800t of waste per day from the landfill.

The event included keynote presentations by Emirates Nature-WWF, part of the UAE Alliance for Climate Action (UACA), Dustin Olson, CEO of PureCycle, on ‘Advancing sustainability with digital-first approach’, Vidya Ramnath, President of Emerson MEA, on ‘Innovation and technology as accelerators on net zero journey’, and John Grainger, COO for Environmental Solutions at Dulsco, on the company’s recycling and treatment facilities and carbon footprint offsetting plans, the MOCCAE said.

The NDCA session is said to have also witnessed the third round of signings of the UAE Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge that seeks to increase the engagement of the private sector in the country’s decarbonisation drive in line with the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative.

In early September 2022, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment introduced the National Air Quality Agenda 2031.

14 companies including the Alserkal Group, Apparel UAE, Dulsco, Jones Lang LaSalle, Saint-Gobain, Siemens, Terrax, WSP, Xoom Volt, EnviroServe, ImpactGulf, Trane Technologies, Energy Management Services, and R-square RiskLab, joined 39 signatories to the pledge, bringing the total number to 53.

The companies committed to stepping up their efforts to combat climate change by measuring their carbon footprint and taking concrete steps to reduce it, and by integrating sustainability principles across their operations, the MOCCAE pointed out.

In late November 2022, MOCCAE, EAD and ENWWF inked a deal to scale up Nature-based Solutions in a bid to address climate change.

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has approved Dubai’s general budget for the fiscal cycle of 2023-2025, with total expenditures of US $56bn.

The budget meets Dubai’s aspirations and confirms its determination to continue developing and stimulating entrepreneurship, attracting more foreign investment, promoting social welfare and consolidating the emirate’s position as a land of opportunity and innovation.

The financial plan for the next three years (2023-2025) is said to show the government’s commitment to providing the highest economic stability and stimulating growth across the emirate’s business sectors. The plan also gives a clear picture of the government’s economic goals during this period, and supports medium-term planning for various economic sectors.

In early September 2022, Sheikh Hamdan launched an integrated housing plan for Dubai nationals.

The government’s total expenditures for the 2023 fiscal year are estimated at $18.37bn, which reflects Dubai’s economic recovery and boosts its ambitions to stimulate the macro-economy and support the objectives of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2030.

In its 2023 budget, Dubai continues to focus on social services and the development of the health, education and culture sectors.

The budget also places high priority on the housing sector through Dubai’s Housing Programme as part of a plan for the next 20 years. The budget is also focused on developing the social benefits fund to support families, people of determination and people with limited income.

In late September 2022, Sheikh Hamdan launched the Dubai Robotics and Automation Program.

Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh, Director-General of the Department of Finance (DoF) for the Government of Dubai, said the general budget cycle for the 2023-2025 period provides a base for enhancing financial sustainability and stimulating entrepreneurship in the emirate.

He explained, “It sends a strong pro-growth message to Dubai’s business sectors, and reflects the emirate’s focus on developing its financial plan annually in line with global developments. The emirate seeks to provide economic incentives to attract investments, enhance the emirate’s competitiveness, and contribute to the implementation of benefits and targets that form part of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2030 and beyond.”

In early October 2022, Standard Chartered’s Sustainable Banking Report 2022 said that UAE retail investors can mobilise more than $100bn towards top ESG priorities.

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Risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation specialist HKA has appointed Amanda Clack as Regional CEO of its newly formed Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.

According to HKA, Clack is an industry-renowned figure in quantity surveying, programme management and real estate, and has significant experience in both the private and public sectors.

Her expertise in professional services has seen her appointed to numerous boards including Chair of Trustees at the University College of Estate Management (UCEM), Chair of the RICS Infrastructure and Construction Market Forum, Member of the Mayor of London’s Infrastructure Advisory Panel (IAP), and Senior Adviser to the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) & Building Safety Challenge Panel, HKA stated.

In June 2022, HKA’s Nurul Sabri said that overcoming pay disparity based on ethnicity will require commitment of all levels and a strong collaborative approach.

“I am delighted to welcome Amanda to our team. HKA gains an industry leader with a proven track record of delivering growth, building high-performing and successful teams, and delivering exceptional services to clients. Amanda is joining HKA at an exciting point as we continue to enhance our position in the industry and expand into new geographies and industries. She will be incredibly valuable in helping HKA deliver increased value to our clients, employees and wider stakeholders,” said HKA Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Renny Borhan.

Prior to joining HKA, she was an Executive Director at CBRE and a member of the UK Executive Committee and the Management Board. She was also the Head of Strategic Advisory, Head of Public Sector and chaired the Strategy Board. Prior to CBRE, she held several positions at the Partner level, most recently with Big Four consulting firms EY and PwC, HKA noted.

Clack’s reputation in her field saw her become the longest serving President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in 123 years. In 2018, she was named ‘Most Influential Surveyor’ at the RICS 150th Anniversary ‘Pride in the Profession’ awards in the category of Top Surveyors of All Time. She is a Fellow of six institutions, including RICS, the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Association of Project Management and the Royal Society of Arts, the company added.

In late September 2022, Crispin Cockman rejoined HKA as Director.

“I am very excited to be joining HKA at such a pivotal moment of its growth journey. I have been impressed by the progress HKA has made over the past five years and inspired by its vision to achieve the best possible outcome for its clients, every time,” remarked Clack.

HKA pointed out that Clack is a passionate advocate for causes surrounding equality, diversity, and inclusion in both her professional and personal life. She co-authored Managing Diversity and Inclusion in Real Estate (Routledge, 2019) and has been the Executive Vice President for The Story of Christmas charity and appeal since 2021.

She concluded, “At the helm of the new EMEA region, I will work closely with colleagues to grow the region, enhance our client service, and make HKA an even greater place to work. I am looking forward to meeting many new colleagues across the regions as we work together to expand and augment our position in our core market sectors.”

In December 2022, HKA was recognised as the winner in the ‘Dispute Resolution Champion of the Year’ category at the 2022 Middle East Consultant Awards.

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Magna Tyres has expanded its range of tyres for earthmoving and mining equipment with three new sizes, the company has revealed.

Among the new additions the 775/65R29  Magna M-TERRAIN+, specially developed for best performance under articulated dump trucks, has been introduced as an upgrade on the Magna M-TERRAIN.

“With the addition of the Magna M-TERRAIN+ to the range, we have created an additional degree. The 775/65R29 Magna M-TERRAIN+ L4 can handle up to 20,600kg. With this size, we have developed a solution between the 750/65R25 and the 875/65R29, and we can provide even more machinery with the right tyres,” the company said.

In late August 2022, Mitas expanded its tyre range for wheeled and backhoe loaders and, in late September 2022, Continental launched its new LD-Master L5 Traction construction tyre.

The Magna MA10+ which was already available in five different sizes, has been further enhanced with the addition of the 15.5R25 Magna MA10+, a new sized tyre that can carry up to 7,100kg. Similar to other tyres in this range, it comes with a deep, open tread for traction in different environments and is constructed from puncture-resistant rubber and with a non-directional tread design for best damage resistance.

The company has also added the 17.5R25 Magna MA08, a tyre most suitable for loaders due to its high levels of traction and tyre grip. In addition, the Magna MA08 can now also be fitted to machines that can carry up to 8,500kg in weight.

In late November 2022, Apollo Tyres launches new radial tyres for compact construction equipment.

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Eight units of SANY equipment including truck mixers, batching plants, loaders and telehandlers have been delivered to Iraq to support the construction of the Nasiriyah International Airport, the manufacturer has announced.

The machines were delivered to China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) to be used on the project, which involves the construction of a terminal building, an air traffic control building, a cargo building, a 25km airport expressway, some auxiliary facilities and the renovation of the runway and parking apron.

Designed for a capacity of 750,000 passengers per year, the new airport is expected to become the new aviation hub of southwestern Iraq, boosting the development of local traffic, the economy and the investment environment.

In May 2022, SANY was recognised at the 2022 Construction Machinery Middle East Awards in the ‘Outstanding Manufacturer of the Year’ category.

The deal for the construction of the project was finalised last year when Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi hosted a signing ceremony between CSCEC (China State Construction Engineering Corporation) and the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA).

Liu Feilong, Chief Engineer at CSEC, said that the equipment would play an important role in transforming the construction site into an international airport that would be suitable for large aircraft.

Work began on the project earlier this year and is expected to take up to three years to complete.

In August 2022, SANY became the first Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer to export lighthouse factory built machinery and, in early September 2022, it delivered concrete machines to a client in Jordan.

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The successful completion of several experiments with different feedstocks of its electrically heated rotary kiln will revolutionise the cement, quicklime and pulp production industries, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT) has said.

The firm pointed out that cement and quicklime production causes significant emissions for two key reasons: the process requires a temperature of about 1,000-degrees Celsius, which means that emissions are released into the atmosphere when fuel is burned to create such high temperatures; second, as limestone – the main raw material of cement and quicklime – is heated, its carbonate decomposes into carbon dioxide, causing further emissions.

The production of carbon-neutral industrial-quality burnt lime mix has been an elusive goal until now, the firm said, while adding that finding a solution is a top global priority. The firm pointed out that its experiments were done between November 2021 and October 2022.

In early October 2022, Betolar unveiled its first India-made low carbon concrete products.

“Limestone is one of the most used raw materials in the world, so it is urgent we find ways to use it in a more environmentally friendly way. At VTT, we have been able to make the crucial calcination phase more sustainable. With tests of our electric kiln, we have proven that replacing combustion processes with electricity-based solutions is an effective means of curbing climate change. Furthermore, the quality of the burnt lime product is good,” said Eemeli Tsupari, Principal Scientist at VTT.

The captured CO2 can also be used for industrial purposes, from synthetic fuels to novel materials, like plastic replacements. It can also be permanently trapped, if mixed into concrete used for sidewalks, roads and bridges, VTT stated.

The pilot kiln is said to have been designed with convenient transportation in mind. When housed inside a cargo container, it can be easily transported to industrial plants, and used in different production processes, including chemical pulping in the paper industry.

In mid-October 2022, four cement factories said they would use alternative fuels following a deal with MOCCAE and Emirates RDF.

Tsupari added, “With proof of concept for the electric kiln in the pre-calcination phase, we are on the path towards fully decarbonising the second burn process by considering new carbon-free heat sources, such as hydrogen, to reach the necessary temperatures.”

The current global energy crisis has made electricity an even more desirable source of energy due to the high prices of fossil fuels. He continued, “The current high cost of natural gas makes electricity a more viable option for heating processes than gas. Solving this challenge globally could be the equivalent of taking millions of cars off the roads each year. We are now looking for partnerships with major industrial players to take this solution to the next level.”

Finnish cement supplier, Finnsementti, and Nordkalk, a manufacturer of limestone-based products, also participated in the test process.

In early November 2022, Dar Al Arkan said it had completed Saudi Arabia’s first 3DCP villa.

“The raw meal of cement production was successfully treated in the trial runs to an intermediate product, which is fully calcined but not yet reacted with silica, which is exactly what we want a calciner to achieve,”  Mathias Frankenhaeuser, Technical Manager at Finnsementti commented.

Erkka Uuttu, Energy Manager at Nordkalk remarked, “It’s exciting to see that properties of calcium oxide produced in the best experiment points are very near to product-grade burnt lime.”

The kiln is located at a VTT facility in Central Finland in the city of Jyväskylä. Tsupari concluded, “Next, we would love to find a technology partner to help us build a large kiln to scale the output.”

In late November 2022, GUtech 3D said it printed three structures in eight days in Oman.

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Cavendish Maxwell, the UAE-based real estate advisory, and the country’s largest property valuation firm has announced that it will be acquiring a majority stake in Property Monitor, the real estate technology and market intelligence specialist.

The acquisition marks the first move from Cavendish Maxwell in establishing a real estate innovation hub aimed at bridging the gap between traditional expertise and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled disruptive solutions. This in turn will significantly benefit the clients of both companies, a statement said.

Chris Taylor, Group CEO, Cavendish Maxwell commented: “Cavendish Maxwell and Property Monitor have always enjoyed a close-working, mutually beneficial partnership. This acquisition will allow both companies to accelerate and amplify these benefits internally, but more importantly for both Cavendish Maxwell and Property Monitor’s clients.

In April 2021, Cavendish Maxwell launched property management services in Oman.

“This is also the first step by Cavendish Maxwell in creating a real estate innovation hub for the UAE real estate sector, which will aim at creating hybrid valuation solutions and accelerating the development of data-powered measurement and decision-making tools for its clients. The growth of proptech solutions in the market will only accelerate and Cavendish Maxwell intends to be at the heart of it.”

As part of the agreement, Henri Bacha, Property Monitor’s CEO, will take on new responsibilities within Cavendish Maxwell as Group Chief Commercial Officer, whilst maintaining his current role with Property Monitor. Property Monitor’s COO, Zhann Jochinke, will also see his responsibilities increase as he assumes the position of Director of Market Intelligence & Research within the Group.

Speaking on the acquisition, Bacha said that 2022 has been a record year for the company in terms of revenue, number of clients and overall adoption of its market intelligence product ‘PMiQ’.

In January 2022, Cavendish Maxwell appointed a new Group CEO.

“It has also seen the launch of our suite of property technology solutions, which are gaining traction with brokers, surveyors, developers, banks, and portfolio managers alike. We are very excited to offer our real estate innovation and big data expertise to the Cavendish Maxwell group, and proud of the trust they have put in us to further the adoption of proptech solutions in the different markets where they operate,” he concluded.

In early December 2022, Knight Frank said Dubai’s prime residences are set to lead global price rises.

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23 winners were recognised last night at the eight annual edition of the Middle East Consultant Awards (MEC Awards). The 2022 MEC Awards set a significant benchmark through hosting over 300 guests from across the GCC at the Ritz Carlton JBR in Dubai.

According to the editorial team at Middle East Consultant, a total of 209 submissions were received when nominations closed on 18 November. The figure is the second highest number of nominations received for the event, following the 2021 edition’s total of 215.

Discussing the judging process, the editorial team said it went through two rounds of eliminations to create the shortlist and, finally, picked the winners ahead of the gala night.

The judges for the 2022 MEC Awards were: Kareem Farah, Director, ECC Group; Margarita Huaca, Engineer & Sustainable Development Specialist, Enernouva; Benoit Meulewaeter, Chief Technology Officer, Besix 3D; Peter Docwra, Director, G20 Summit, Riyadh and Paul Godfrey, Head of Content, Middle East Consultant.

“The competition between companies and individuals was perhaps the fiercest it has ever been. More and more businesses, regardless of size, sent entries of high quality, and these rewards are no longer just the preserve of very big names,” said Godfrey.

The 2022 Middle East Consultant Awards was supported by several companies including:

Social Media Sponsor: WSP

Gold Sponsor: KEO

Silver Sponsor: AECOM, CCI, Compass, Kingspan Insulation, K Tech Consulting, North 51 Consulting, RSP, Step Engineering, TBH

Category Sponsor: Insinkerator

Network Sponsor: Polypipe Middle East

Supporting Partner: NEB

As the returning social media sponsor for the event, WSP once again hosted a social media selfie competition, the winner of which would walk away with a brand-new Apple Watch. The competition was well received and, ultimately, Noel Casipit, Senior Lighting Designer, Studio Lumen Lighting Design and Consultancy was chosen as the winner at the end of the night.

The full list of categories and winners are as follows:

Under 30 Champion of the Year

• AECOM – Katy Adubi
• Buro Happold – Bestan Star
• JLL – Samit Sheth
• Ramboll Middle East – Ghina Yamak
• Serco Experience Lab – Rena Baba

Winner: Katy Adubi – AECOM

Woman in Construction Professional of the Year

• AECOM – Jennifer Stables
• AESG – Nivine Issa
• JLL – Louise Collins
• Kingspan Insulation – Salma Khedar
• Tangram MENA – Sandra Woodall

Winner: Louise Collins – JLL

Executive of the Year

• AECOM – Hamed Zaghw
• AESG – Scott Coombes
• Compass Project Consulting – Luke Somerville
• Dewan Architects + Engineers – Ammar Al Assam
• Turner & Townsend – Alan Talabani
• U+A Architects – Mohamad Habsah

Winner: Alan Talabani – Turner & Townsend

Gender Diversity Champion of the Year

• AESG
• HKA
• JLL
• Silcock Leedham

Winner: JLL

Health & Safety and Wellness Champion of the Year

• Altorath International Engineering Consultancy
• Climatize
• Omnium International

Winner: Omnium International

Dispute Resolution Champion of the Year

• CCi
• HKA
• Inshield
• Northcroft
• Omnium Resolve

Winner: HKA

Company of the Year

• Bainona Engineering Consultancy
• DLR Group
• Omnium International
• Orange Design Group

Winner: DLR Group

Interior Design Company of the Year

• B8 Architecture and Design Studio
• Bainona Engineering Company
• DLR Group
• MEMAR Architecture

Winner: B8 Architecture and Design Studio

Enterprise Business of the Year

• Climatize
• North 51 Consulting
• Tangram Meta

Winner: North 51 Consulting

Specialist Consulting Company of the Year

• AESG
• CCi
• Endpoint Middle East
• KTech Consulting
• Turner & Townsend

Winner: Turner & Townsend

Sustainable Consultancy of the Year

• Climatize
• Cundall
• Freeline Engineering Consultants
• Sustain Leadership

Winner: Climatize

Cost Consulting Company of the Year

• Compass Project Consulting
• JLL
• Omnium International
• Rider Levett Bucknall
• Turner & Townsend

Winner: Omnium International

Lighting Design Consultancy of the Year

• Glare
• Nulty
• Studio Lumen Lighting Design and Consultancy

Winner: Studio Lumen Lighting Design and Consultancy

Project Management Company of the Year

• Bainona Engineering Consultancy
• Freeline Engineering Consultants
• JLL
• Land Sterling

Winner: JLL

Structural Engineering Company of the Year

• Bainona Engineering Consultancy
• DeSimone Consulting Engineers
• Dewan Architects + Engineers
• Freeline Engineering Consultants

Winner: Bainona Engineering Consultancy

MEP Engineering Company of the Year

• Bainona Engineering Consultancy
• Black & White Engineering
• Freeline Engineering Consultants
• Mott MacDonald

Winner: Bainona Engineering Consultancy

Architectural Company of the Year

• Altorath International
• B8 Architecture and Design Studio
• Dewan Architects + Engineers
• DLR Group

Winner: Dewan Architects + Engineers

Project of the Year – Government & Infrastructure

• AECOM – Qatar Ministry of Transport, Bus Infrastructure Project
• Godwin Austen Johnson – Citizens School
• Pace Middle East – Palace of Justice, Kuwait
• Trust Engineering Consultancy – Moza bint Mohamed Qur’an and Daawa Center

Winner: Pace Middle East – Palace of Justice, Kuwait

Sustainable Project of the Year: Residential & Commercial

• Climatize – Damac Lagoons
• Compass Project Consulting – Bustanica
• JT + Partners – The W Residences
• Taka Solutions – Swiss Tower
• U+A Architects – Villa Amalfi

Winner: Compass Project Consulting – Bustanica

Sustainable Project of the Year: Retail & Public Facilities

• Altorath – Al Ain Autism Center
• Climatize – Damac Lagoons
• Trust Engineering Company – The Cube
• U+A Architects – Wasl Experience Center

Winner: Wasl Experience Centre – U+A Architects

Sustainable Project of the Year: Hospitality & Tourism

• AECOM – Habitas Resort
• Climatize – Amaala Yacht Club
• Cundall – The Storm Coaster
• JT & Partners – Syed Al Shuhada
• Taka Solutions – Fairmont the Palm

Winner: Cundall – The Storm Coaster

MEC’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Winner: Peter Westeng, Chairman of Omnium International

Multi-Discipline Consulting Company

• AECOM
• Bainona Engineering Consultancy
• Cundall
• Egis
• KEO International Consultants
• LC & Partners Project Management and Engineering

Winner: Egis

The MEC Awards will return in 2023 – to read more about the 2022 Middle East Consultant Awards, click here.

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Raimondi’s official distributor Akem Group placed an order for two new MRT159 flat-top tower cranes, marking a partnership with the manufacturer that has spanned over two decades in Turkey, Iran and Northern Iraq.

The deal was signed between Gokhan Ibrahimiye, Director General, Akem Group, and Cristian Badin, Commercial Director at Raimondi Cranes.

Commenting on the deal, Ibrahimye said, “The tower crane market in Turkey is steadily recovering after the pandemic with the increase in demand for high performing machines, particularly for use in the construction of infrastructure and residential developments. Our fleet is comprised of more than 100 Raimondi cranes, all at work across different sites in Turkey, Iraq, and Georgia.”

In late October 2022, Raimondi Cranes unveiled its new brand and company vision and, later in the month, Wolffkran introduced high-performance fiber rope for tower cranes.

“Raimondi Cranes is pleased to continue our long-term partnership with Akem Group and seeing see our cranes at work in some of the most important jobsites of the region,” added Badin.

The cranes are expected to be delivered in time to support the construction of a new residential development in Turkey with the beginning of the project scheduled for Q1, 2023.

To date, much of the success of the MRT159 has been attributed to its 10t maximum lifting capacity, a tip load of 3.24t at 50m jib, and its ease of installation.

In early November 2022, Raimondi Cranes unveiled new additions to flattop range.

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