Under the patronage of H.E. Fahmi bin Ali Al-Jowder, Minister of Works

Manama, Bahrain - January 23rd, 2010:  DIYAR AL MUHARRAQ, the unique master-planned city for the people of Bahrain, have supported the 1st Underground Infrastructure Middle East Conference silver sponsorship. The event, which started on 18th January 2010, was held under the patronage of H.E. Fahmi bin Ali Al-Jowder, Minister of Works and Minister In charge of Electricity & Water Authority, at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Bahrain.

The event was particularly pertinent to DIYAR AL MUHARRAQ, due to the importance of transportation infrastructure, and supply and discharge systems such as water and gas networks as the backbone for the functionality of modern cities. As a new city for the Kingdom of Bahrain, DIYAR AL MUHARRAQ the topics discussed at the conference such as sewerage systems, water and gas distribution, district heating and cooling, telecommunication network and power grids will be of crucial importance to the project.

Aaref Hejres, CEO of DIYAR AL MUHARRAQ, commented: "DIYAR AL MUHARRAQ's sponsorship for this event confirms our commitment to raise the bar for the standard of infrastructure projects in Bahrain. We are a truly comprehensive masterplanned project, and will be self-contained in terms of facilities and services, which are going to be in accordance with the highest standards of modern infrastructure."

Focusing on sewerage systems, the event covers all managerial aspects of underground infrastructure activities from new installations, utility tunneling, pipes and sewer rehabilitation to human resource development, asset management and standards and regulations.

The 1st Underground Infrastructure Middle East 2010 was organized by the internationally renowned Euro Institute for Information and Technology Transfer in Environmental Protection in cooperation with the Bahrain Society of Engineers and Ministry of Works. The conference provided a platform for regional and international experts to share knowledge and expertise and to remain abreast of the latest technologies in underground services and sustainable infrastructure developments, and is considered the first conference of its kind in Bahrain and the region as a whole.

Diyar Al Muharraq, a 12-square-kilometre development which blends Muharraq's unique style and feel with all the comforts ad amenities of modern life into one fully-contained city, offers a cohesive mix of residential and commercial properties with the potential for around 30,000 dwellings housing over 120,000 people. The masterplanned community features all the elements one expects from a vibrant community, including schools, medical centres, parklands, sports facilities, and a wide selection of retail services including a shopping mall, showrooms, banks, and hotels all supported by a high standard of infrastructure services.

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About DIYAR AL MUHARRAQ
DIYAR AL MUHARRAQ is a unique masterplanned city for the people of Bahrain offering a range of housing options and quality lifestyle for all strata of society. DIYAR AL MUHARRAQ offers a cohesive mix of residential and commercial properties with the potential for around 30,000 dwellings housing over 120,000 people.

Situated on the northern shores of Muharraq, its amenities include over 40 kilometres of waterfront, together with sandy beaches - among the most extensive publicly accessible waterfront in the Kingdom - as well as all the elements one expects from a vibrant community, including schools, medical centres, parklands, sports facilities, and a wide selection of retail services including a shopping mall, showrooms, banks, and hotels all supported by a high standard of infrastructure services.  

Media Enquiries for DIYAR AL MUHARRAQ:
Rhizlaine Benabid
Tel (+973) 77556699
Fax: +973 77055555
Email: rhizlaine@diyar.bh

Julia Atherton-Dandy
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Fax: +973 17533370
Email: Julia.dandy@hillandknowlton.com

Hassan Al Jundi
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Fax: +973 17533370
Email: hassan.aljundi@hillandknowlton.com   

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