12 October 2015
Diyar Al Muharraq, one of the leading urban developers in the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the recent signing of an agreement with AECOM, a global, integrated infrastructure services company, for the comprehensive primary designing of every aspect of infrastructure within the master-planned development.

The agreement was signed by the Chief Executive Officer of Diyar Al Muharraq, Dr. Maher Al Shaer, and the Regional Chief Operating Officer of AECOM, Mr. Hamed Zaghw, in the presence of AECOM Country Manager Mr. Craig Thackray and other officials from both companies. The ceremony took place in Diyar Al Muharraq's headquarters at the Bahrain World Trade Centre and marks a significant milestone in the development history of the project.

As necessitated by the agreement, AECOM's contractual obligations include providing primary design and construction supervision for all the infrastructural components of Diyar Al Muharraq including roads, grade separation, landscaping, environmental impact assessment, all transportation and logisitics requirements and utilities, including the potable water network, sanitary network, electrical distribution network, telecommunications network and waste management.   

Elaborating on the significance of the partnership, Chief Executive Officer of Diyar Al Muharraq, Dr. Maher Al Shaer, said: "This agreement with AECOM marks a historical moment for Diyar Al Muharraq, one that will forever be known as a game-changing occasion. Partnering with such an internationally renowned organization in such a crucial and all-encompassing aspect of our enormous project is sure to instantly catapult our prestige to further heights, exponentially raise the standards of the quality of the amenities and facilities that we are set to offer and it will also serve well for us to deliver within the various, specific targeted dates of completion of our all-inclusive offering."

"With AECOM being one of our oldest partners and having proven their unabating commitment, impressive work ethics and high degree of expertise in areas such as masterplanning, marine and reclamation design, site supervision and environmental services since 2006, we are confident of their capability and guaranteed success. We look forward to a long and prosperous alliance that promises to yield big things in the forseaable future as with Diyar Al Muharraq, great things are always expected," he added.

On this occasion, Chief Executive Officer of AECOM in the Middle East and India, Mr. David Barwell, said: "As the largest private urban development project in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Diyar Al Muharraq is set to substantially contribute to the nation's economy and also strengthen Bahrain's position as a hub for international trade in the region."

"We are delighted that AECOM has been selected to deliver the primary infrastructure designs for this prestigious project. This is a significant win for us and reflects our commitment to Bahrain as a contributor to enhancing and sustaining local communities and boosting economic growth," he added.

AECOM is a global leader in providing fully integrated professional technical and management support services for a broad range of markets. From transportation, energy and water systems, to enhancing environments and creating new buildings and communities, AECOM's vision is to make the world a better place. The firm is a leader in all the markets it serves, which include Buildings & Places, Civil & Infrastructure, Industrial, National Governments, Oil, Gas & Chemical, Power and its core services include Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Building and Equipment Maintenance, Civil and Building Engineering, Construction Management, Cost Consulting, Environmental Planning and Remediation, Facilities Management, Program Management, Urban Planning and Design.

AECOM is ranked as the number 1 engineering design firm by revenue in Engineering News-Record magazine's annual industry rankings and has been recognized by Fortune magazine as a World's Most Admired Company.

Diyar Al Muharraq is a unique master planned city for the people of Bahrain offering range of housing options and quality lifestyle. Diyar Al Muharraq offers a cohesive mix of residential and commercial properties with a strong line up of projects aimed at creating a long term and sophisticated township.

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Diyar Al Muharraq is one of the most visionary and progressive urban developments in the Kingdom of Bahrain; an all comprehensive, fully integrated modern city best described as a complete society incorporating a strong line-up of projects which include a vast variety of residential and commercial properties, ideal for both personal and investment purposes. Aimed at creating a long term and sustainable township, Diyar Al Muharraq is located on the northern shores of Muharraq and comprises of 7 islands with a total of 10 square kilometers of reclaimed land. Upon completion, Diyar Al Muharraq will encompass over 40 kilometers of waterfront with sandy beaches, and all the elements of a vibrant community ranging extensively from fully equipped educational facilities and schools, medical centres, recreation facilities, shopping malls, expansive parklands, hotels and marinas. Diyar Al Muharraq is to be a first of its kind development, one that aims to offers its occupants a safe haven for the ideal life.

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