DTMFZA Co-Hosts Piling and Deep Foundations Middle East 2010 Conference in Dubai

Region's Biggest Geotechnical Summit Organized in Conjunction with Tamdeen Gathers Over 200 Global Experts

Dubai: 01 February, 2010 - The Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority (DTMFZA) today announced it is co-hosting the third Piling and Deep Foundations Middle East 2010 conference to highlight the importance of utilizing timely, cost-effective and innovative foundation systems in major projects for ensuring satisfactory project deliverables.

The region's biggest geotechnical summit that commenced on 31 January with a full-day pre-conference master class at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is organized in conjunction with Tamdeen, a specialist firm in technical project management and a member of TECOM Investments, Deep Foundations Institute (DFI), US, and the International Quality and Productivity Center (IQPC)

The two-day main event, which opened today drawing over 200 global experts to Dubai, will conclude with an international case study session on 3 February.

Ali BuRuhaima, Deputy Director-General, DTMFZA, said: "This international seminar brings together some of the world's most prominent speakers from the geo-technical and structural engineering fields. Their discussions focus on challenging projects, new innovations, and the fostering of knowledge among professionals. This is part of our initiative to host events that will benefit the civil, and, more specifically, the geotechnical engineering communities in the UAE."

Mohamed Al Bahri, Director, Zoning Authority Development Control, DTMFZA, offered the opening remarks at the all-day pre-conference master class, setting the tone for the international conference. Comprising morning plenary sessions with keynote lectures, the event includes afternoon technical tracks with a choice of practitioner and academicians-led sessions or a segment on case history presentations.

Some of the industry experts who took the podium on Day-2 include Professor Jean-Louis Briaud, Dr. S. K. Ghosh, member of the American Codes for Seismic Design, Salah Al Dilimi, Civil and Structural Technical Manager, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai, and Dr. Alaa Ashmawy, Dean, School of Engineering, American University in Dubai. All regional municipalities, ministry of public works, and other government departments have been specially invited to the international conference.

Badr Al Gargawi, CEO, Tamdeen, said: "As co-hosts of the third Piling and Deep Foundations Middle East 2010 conference, Tamdeen aims to support the exchange of vital benchmarking methods among industry peers. The high-calibre participants and speakers make this event a perfect platform to analyse engineering challenges in the region.

"As an industry leader, Tamdeen is privileged to host the forum that will highlight the current status of this key sector and the enormous value it brings to the economy as a whole."

An international case study day that will mark the conclusion of the conference on the fourth day will highlight engineering feats accomplished by industry peers. The session will see world-renowned consultants, contractors, academicians and practitioners getting together to brainstorm and identify best practices and recognize the innovations and achievements in the field.

Speakers at the final session will include Dr. Fred H. Kulhawy
Professor Emeritus, Cornell University, US, and Ali A.S. Taleb, Construction Permits Directorate, Abu Dhabi Municipality.

DTMFZA manages, operates and supervises the free zones. It also approves the establishment of companies in the free zone, regulates all related procedures including incorporation, registration and liquidation, in addition to controlling all developments within the areas under its jurisdiction.

Tamdeen is currently implementing various projects including Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech), Energy and Environment Park (ENPARK), both members of TECOM Investments. The company has also helped develop the infrastructure for other TECOM business parks including Dubai Studio City, the Middle East's first dedicated film and broadcast production cluster, as well as Dubai Internet City, one of the largest managed ICT clusters.

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TAMDEEN
Founded in 2007, TAMDEEN is a project management firm and a subsidiary of TECOM Investments. TAMDEEN offers a wide range of technical project management solutions including master planning, infrastructure management, building project management, design development, MEP, and information technology. Empowering its clients with the utmost value-added project management solutions, TAMDEEN has been involved in some of Dubai's most exciting new developments including Business Bay and Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park, to name just a few.

Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority
Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority (DTMFZA) approves the establishment and registration of companies in the TECOM Free Zones and regulates all related procedures and matters including incorporation, registration and liquidation.

DTMFZA also presents and organizes the Dubai International Film Festival, a not-for-profit cultural event.

For further information, please call:
Hammam Alyazji
JIWIN
Mob: +971 50 923 2100
Direct: +9714 3755877
e-mail: Hammam.Alyazji@jiwin.ae