Transport and infrastructure, which have been pointed out by many industry leaders as key to the future of Dubai, will be discussed at MEED’s 2nd Major Project Developments conference, to be held in Dubai on December 6 and 7.
The population of the emirate has grown at an average annual rate of 6 per cent while the number of cars on the road by 9 per cent each year.
Despite the fact that the road network has increased from 200 kilometres in 1964 to 9,100km by the end of last year, Dubai still need a drastic plan to ensure it can sustain this growth and ease the congestion problem, according to Edmund O’Sullivan, the conference chairman.
It is in this context that major infrastructure projects such as the Dubai Light Railway and the Jebel Ali Airport come under the spotlight as cornerstones for the city.
O’Sullivan said: “Dubai is one of the fastest growing cities in the world yet the growth in population has not been matched by the development of the necessary infrastructure to keep the city moving.
“Delegates will be able to hear the plan that will support Dubai’s vision for the foreseeable future. Senior officials from each of the major construction projects will also be present to share their plans on how to cope with the added population in their area.”
Senior project officials from two of Nakheel’s landmark projects will update delegates on progress – and the opportunities still available. Robert Lee, development director for the Dubai Waterfront Company, will discuss the Dubai Waterfront Development alongside his associate Khaled Al Huraimel, general manager of Madinat Al Arab.
The Trump Tower, the tulip-shaped hotel on The Palm development being finalised by Dubai's Jumeirah coastline, will also be discussed at the conference by senior officials from Nakheel.
From an infrastructure point of view, Rimzie Isamil, marketing and business development manager for the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation, will present developments on the new Dubai International and Jebel Ali airports. Meanwhile, Marwan Al Qamzi, head of procurement and contracts at Nakheel will outline the progress on the Palm Monorail in Dubai.
The second MEED Major Projects in Dubai Conference will be held at the Mina A’Salam, Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, on December 6 and 7. Already confirmed as sponsors are Nakheel and Cadillac.
Delegate passes are priced US $1,799 and a full agenda and additional information can be found on www.meed.com/dubai
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