Region's leading retailer Majid Al-Futtaim awards Mivan Depa total revamp works of Deira City Centre's Magic Planet

Dubai, October 11th, 2006 - Locally-based theme Specialist Mivan Depa Contracting LLC, revealed today that it has been appointed for the upgrading and fit-out works of Magic Planet Entertainment Centre, located in Dubai's renowned Deira City Centre Shopping Mall.

As the first project to be executed by Mivan Depa in the UAE, this is the company's first step to regional presence in the Interiors Theming Sector, as Dubai is now the largest market for themes in the world.

"We are delighted to have been awarded this exciting and refreshing maiden project; it is great news for our company, Depa United Group and the UAE market", declared Paul Austin, General Manager of Mivan Depa.

The work scope consists of the total refurbishment of Magic Planet's existing facilities, including renovating the children entertainment area, installing high tech sound and light systems, implementing specialist joinery and metal works as well as the construction of new children's playground, rides and attractions.

"We believe that Mivan Depa is the company of choice for fast track and highly technical themed contracting, thanks to our international experience and strong foundation in the local market.  We look forward to having a long and beneficial business relationship with the Majid Al Futtaim Group, through our commitment to deliver the Magic Planet works by end of February 2007", concluded Austin.

Mivan Depa is currently concluding the gallery fit-out works at the iconic Museum of Islamic Arts in Doha, Qatar. This prestigious project was designed by one of the world's top architects, I.M. PEI.

Having recently teamed up with Depa, the Middle East's premier hotel interiors contracting company, to form Mivan Depa Contracting LLC, the newly established joint venture provides a dedicated service to cater for specialist interior and exterior theme requirements in the Middle East and Gulf region.

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About Mivan Depa Contracting LLC:
Mivan Depa was launched on February 8th 2005 in Dubai by Depa, the Middle East's leading Hotel Interiors contracting company and Mivan Limited of Northern Ireland, a specialist Theming contractor.

Mivan Depa is a modern proactive company and a pioneer in specialist construction, with a will to move mountains to get the job done. By developing co-operation, cultural awareness and technical expertise, Mivan Depa has created a corporate philosophy of hard work, versatility and unending pursuit of excellence.

The company's project management and interiors fit-out capabilities have made a natural transition into the event, exhibition, museum and visitor attraction market.

Mivan Depa allows clients access to its in-house design development, project management, manufacturing and costing skills.  It assembles a dedicated team of professionals to be responsible for graphics, audio-visual software and hardware, scenery props, display cases and interactive exhibits.

For further media inquiries, please contact:
Hania Al-Lahham
Public Relations Manager
DEPA United Group
Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 224 3800 
Fax: +971 4 224 3700 
Mobile: +971 50 687 8722
Email: hania.allahham@depa.ae
www.depa.com

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