Manama - Bahrain, July 16, 2007: As part of its commitment to bring world-class expertise to the region, Hyder Consulting, the award-winning engineering, environmental, planning and management consultancy, today announced two new senior appointments to its Middle East team. Darcy Buryniuk has joined from working recently in Saudi Arabia, China and Hong Kong, as Regional Director for Rail based in Hyder Consulting's Dubai office, and Deirdre Dudley-Owen, Strategic Waste Consultant has joined the company from the UK as a Regional Chartered Waste Manager based in Abu Dhabi.

These moves underscore Hyder Consulting's position as market leader in the region by bringing world experts and professionals to the local market.  Hyder Consulting has been offering its award winning consultancy services to clients in the Middle East for 45 years, and 150 years around the world. 

Commenting on the appointments, Rod Stewart, Hyder Consulting's Regional Managing Director for the Middle East, said: "We are pleased to welcome Darcy and Deirdre on board to help us further enhance our position in the market.  With their proven track record in their respective specialist fields, they will provide valuable international expertise and guidance to our local clients."

Darcy Buryniuk is a Registered Professional Civil Engineer with over 25 years experience in the engineering and project management of complex and large rail infrastructure projects.  He has been directly responsible for many major projects, the most significant being the North South Railway in Saudi Arabia, Taipei metro projects in Taiwan and the Sheppard St. Subway in Toronto, Canada. 

Deirdre Dudley-Owen is a Strategic Waste Consultant with over eight years experience in the environment industry, specializing in waste and resources management.  She has led and managed a large portfolio of grant funded projects and contractors within the Middle East and UK, and has been directly responsible for the promotion of waste minimization behaviour as part of a Waste Implementation Programme for the UK Government.   She has also been involved with local UK authorities to create new projects to encourage countywide participation in recycling and waste minimization.

"The new appointments add great value to our large base of skilled professionals in the region and I am highly confident of their ability to sustain the momentum of the company's growth and expansion," Stewart added.

With its commitment to pool global expertise for its projects, the new appointments reflect Hyder Consulting's dedication to attract and retain the best talent in the industry.

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About Hyder Consulting Middle East
Hyder Consulting is a an award winning international engineering, planning, environmental and management consultancy employing almost 4,000 people worldwide, with offices in the UK, Australia, Hong Kong, China and the Middle East.

Hyder Consulting Middle East has been established in the region for the past 45 years, and is today at the forefront of regional growth, contributing to the engineering of prestigious developments such as the Burj Dubai and City of Arabia in Dubai; Shams Development on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi; Lusail and Education City in Qatar; and Al Areen Resort & Spa in Bahrain.

A regional team of over 1000 diverse and highly qualified staff operates from offices across the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Working closely with its international network of staff resources, and utilising the latest technology and systems, the company delivers world class solutions in the following disciplines on which clients and partners can build and grow.

- Masterplanning, Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture
- Environmental                               
- Structural and Civil Engineering
- Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)
- Water, Wastewater Treatment and Networks 
- Oil and Gas Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Transportation and Highways Engineering
- Bridges 
- Facades
- Infrastructure
- Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
- Light Rail Systems

For more information please contact:
Nadera Abuali
ASDA'A Public Relations,
Exclusive Affiliate of Edelman PR Worldwide in Middle East and North Africa
Tel: +973 17582036
Fax: +973 17582034
Email: n.abuali@asdaa.com

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