With the finishing touches in place and the final fit-out complete, the next phase of a building’s life begins: that of maintenance and operation.
In line with recent regional expansion plans, the region’s premier marina development company is making the move to Oman.
Eric Kuhne has a vision: to re-position architecture as a form of diplomacy for the 21st century. And if his goal sounds lofty, that’s nothing compared to the heights he is preparing to scale at Kuwait’s groundbreaking Madinat al Hareer development, home to what is planned to be the world’s tallest building, the Mubarak al Kabir.
Despite some of the most iconic cities in North Africa, Morocco has long remained an untapped investment destination. Today, the country’s ambitious tourist development plans are welcoming investors and look set to transform Morocco into a globally competitive nation, complete with comprehensive infrastructure, luxury mega-projects and affordable housing.
MENA Infrastructure takes a look at the latest offering from the portfolio of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, the US based architects behind the Burj Khalifa.