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KEO wins contract for new Riyadh monorail

 
   
June 2010
KEO International Consultants has been awarded a contract by Saudi Oger to design the 3.5 km elevated rail viaducts, switch bridges, long span bridges and 131 piers supporting the monorail train system, Station 1 and the train maintenance depot for the new Riyadh monorail...

AOU lays cornerstone for new campus in Al-Rai

 
   
June 2010
The cornerstone for the Arab Open University's (AOU) new campus was laid in Al-Rai yesterday. More than 5000 students from different nationalities attended this multi-branched university, which now offers courses across different Arab countries...

Kuwaiti developer forays into UAE retail market

 
   
June 2010
Leading Kuwaiti developer, National Real Estate Company (NREC), has recently announced plans to enter the United Arab Emirate's retail market. Set to open in late 2013, The Reem Mall will boast a total floor area of 360,000 square metres (sqm)...

KEO among winning team for Riyad new Monorail

 
   
June 2010
Saudi awards $241m Riyadh monorail deal to Bombardier
Bombardier Inc's rail division announced it signed a $241 million contract to build, operate, and maintain a monorail system in the capital of Saudi Arabia...

KEO Achieves ISO Upgrade

 
   
May 2010
The KEO Infrastructure Division was awarded ISO 9001:2000 certification in Quality Management System (QMS) on 12 April 2007 after review and evaluation by an independent certification body...

Uwe Nienstedt interview with Cityscape TV

 
   
May 2010
At Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2010, KEO received a lot of attention for the large amount of Abu Dhabi master planning work, in particular for the Capital District and Khalifa Cities A & B. Cityscape TV sat with Uwe Nienstedt, the Managing Director of KEO’s Strategy, Planning and Urban Development Division to discuss the role of KEO in these initiatives.

KEO’s Lusail a Cover Feature

 
   
May 2010
KEO’s design for Lusail Mixed Use development made the cover of Gulf Construction Magazine, March 2010 issue. The design is featured prominently in the article about Qatar...

KEO presented ‘consultant of the year’ award by Western Region Municipality

 
   
April 2010
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed AlNahyan presented the consultants award to the CEO of KEO, Donna Sultan, who stated “This award is testimony to the core values of KEO and our commitment to professionalism in all that we do...

KEO taking part in Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2010

 
   
April 2010
KEO are proud to once again take part in Cityscape Abu Dhabi. We have had a busy year and will have a lot of projects to display, from our new master planning projects to new services and divisions ...

Ground Breaking for the Regent Hotel, Doha

 
   
April 2010
The groundbreaking event, for the latest hotel project to be launched in Doha, was held on 4 Apr 2010 with officials attending a ceremony to mark the beginnings of the Regent Hotel, set to open in 2012. ...

Modern Mashrabiya

 
   
March 2010
KEO's latest project in Doha is the cornerstone of the city's newest district ...

Modern Mashrabiya

 
   
March 2010
Taking full advantage of a professional relationship that goes back decades and transcends geographic boundaries, Diyar Al Kuwait (DAK) commissioned KEO International in 2008 to design the pioneer project for the Lusail District in Doha ...

Queen Rania inaugurates Arab Open University facility

 
   
March 2010
Her Majesty Queen Rania and Saudi Prince Talal Ben Abdul Aziz inaugurated on Wednesday the new premises of the Arab Open University (AOU) in Tareq ...

Six of the best: Projects to keep an eye on

 
   
February 2010
South Shamkha is an AED 10 billion ‘new town' that will contain around 10,000 villas for nationals as well as parks, retail & entertainment facilities and public services ...

Work could begin soon at South Shamkha

 
   
January 2010
Construction work on the Dh10 billion Development could start soon as the Municipality and Town Planning Dept. invite contractors to tender for infrastructure development ...

Haiti aid efforts mount in Kuwait

 
   
January 2010
KEO International Consultants revealed its employees have pulled their resources together and collected over $64,000 for the victims of the earthquake which struck Haiti recently ...

KEO Engineer is ‘Technician of the Year 2009’

 
   
December 2009
Individual achievement shone brightly at the evening of the ITP MEP Awards 2009 with a range of professionals honored for a diversity of achievements ...

QNB to discuss the tallest tower deal with bidders in 2010

 
   
December 2009
Qatar National Bank is to hold meetings in January with groups competing to build its 101 floor, 510 meter high headquarters ...

Abdullah Al-Othman Charity Complex in Hawally

 
   
November 2009
The Public Authority for Minors Affairs Signed a KD 25 Million Contract to Build Abdullah Al-Othman Charity Complex in Hawally ...

Top French firm named Barwa project contractor

 
   
November 2009
The main contractor for the construction of QR4.75bn Barwa Financial District in Doha downtown was yesterday announced by Barwa. The company appointed French construction behemoth, Bouygues Construction ...

The Wings granted the CNBC Arabian Property Awards 2009

 
   
November 2009
"The Wings" have been granted the prestigious CNBC Arabian Property Awards 2009, The Awards are to be presented to KEO International Consultants at a black tie Gala Dinner on the 25th of October at The Medinat Jumeira in Dubai. ...

Tipping Point: The Middle East "Drowning in Waste"

 
   
October 2009
According to a recent report by the Arab Foundation for Environment and Development (AFED), the Arab world produces approximately 250,000 tons of solid waste every day, most of it dumped untreated in makeshift landfills, if it is collected at all ...

Barwa Financial District project design ready

 
   
October 2009
KEO International Consultants has come out with the design of Barwa Real Estate Company’s prestigious Financial District project. KEO principal designer Raj Patel described the design as “two nautilus forms spiralling in opposing directions which create dynamic flow of mass and space ...

Mega-project set for Qatar

 
   
October 2009
KEO International Consultants have released their monumental designs for BARWA’s prestigious Financial District Project in Doha, Qatar. The comprehensive designs for the mixed use complex will create a new business community within Doha and a new landmark for the city ...

Jordan's $10bn Marsa Zayed development to be overseen by KEO International Consultants

 
   
July 2009
KEO International Consultants has announced that it has won a six month Program Management contract from Al Maabar, the Abu Dhabi based International real estate development investment company, to work on Aqaba's $10bn Marsa Zayed development ...

KEO gets nod from Al Maabar for Aqaba contract

 
   
July 2009
Real estate development firm Al Maabar, based in Abu Dhabi, has awarded a six-month project management contract to KEO International Consultants to work on the US $10 billion Marsa Zayed development in the Jordanian port city of Aqaba ...

Al Maabar Awards ‘Program Management’ Contract to KEO International Consultants for 2009

 
   
June 2009
Jordan’s $10 billion Marsa Zayed, Jordan development to be overseen by KEO International Consultants
KEO International Consultants has announced that it has won a six month Program Management contract from Al Maabar ...

NPC and the Nation Tower

 
   
June 2009
National Projects and Construction LLC,in association with Arabtec Construction LLC,will undertake for the construction of the prestigiops Nation Towers ...

Emirates Palace going green

 
   
June 2009
Year 2009 heralds a first for Abu Dhabi as Emirates Palace aims to fulfill its goal of providing the first luxury five star hotel the Environmental Management System and obtain the ISO 14001:2004 certification ...

Arabtec and NPC win US $436mn Abu Dhabi contract

 
   
May 2009
A joint venture between Dubai-based Arabtec Construction and Abu Dhabi-based National Projects and Construction (NPC) has been awarded the US $436 million (AED1.6 billion) main construction contract for the Nation Towers project on the Abu Dhabi corniche ...

Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2009 Update

 
   
April 2009
General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, opened the four-day event last week. Shaikh Mohammad went around the exhibition and was briefed by exhibitors about their developments. More than 400 companies participated, including KEO.

Design for Residential Towers Finalised

 
   
April 2009
The design of the residential towers in Mohammad Bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi which will accommodate about 85,000 residents on completion has been finalised, an official told Gulf News at Cityscape on Sunday....

MEED’s Conference Focusing OnThe Design And Construction Challenges Involved With Super Tall Towers

 
   
April 2009
Dubai has been synonymous with the design and construction of iconic tall buildings. Now in its third year MEED Events’ Building Tall 2009. Bill Jolly (KEO) is to speak at the event....

A Model of Sustainability

 
   
April 2009
With a focus on sensible design and planning, the development of the UAE Capital City is an example for other Governments in the region...
Article by Adal Mirza.

The Wings Dazzles Visitors at Cityscape Abu Dhabi

 
   
April 2009
Major Newspapers Run Images of KEO Project Being Visited by VIPs...

KEO Offers Workable Model For Sustainable Development

 
   
March 2009
The Mohammed Bin Zayed City Towers designed by KEO as part of Mohammed Bin Zayed City is an example of working sustainability in the region. This is according to Uwe Nienstedt...

Emirate pushes forward with Plan Abu Dhabi 2030

 
   
March 2009
In a move that has some of the industry’s developers scratching their collective heads, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council has given..

Emiratis promised 50,000 new homes

 
   
March 2009
More than 50,000 homes will be built for Emiratis over the next 20 years, the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) said Yesterday.Tens of thousands of Emiratis have applied for government housing..

KEO Takes Part in Seminar About Empowering Project-Driven Businesses

 
   
March 2009
Collaboration, Management and Control Solutions (CMCS) recently organized a seminar aimed at improving the usage of portfolio and project management (PPM) tools by Arabian Gulf companies..

Forbes Magazine Features Kuwait Investments

 
   
February 2009
KEO’s design for Dar Al Dhabi features as a backdrop to Forbes magazine feature on Regions Investments..

Mohammed Bin Zayed City Towers sets example for sustainable communities

 
   
February 2009
Mohammed Bin Zayed City Towers will pioneer a new model for development, as the many owners and developers will uphold the sustainability and quality standards ...

Green goals for arid Al Gharbia region

 
   
January 2009
The Western Region Municipality plans to make Al Gharbia the greenest region in the emirate by giving all six cities at least three parks each...

Grandstanding the Brand

 
   
January 2009
The importance of brand positioning at major exhibitions has become an increasingly big ticket budget item for the regional development industry during the recent boom years.  Claire Malcolm takes a look behind the scenes at the rationale and interviews Brad Batcheller on why firms like KEO find it so important for publicity...

ARCHITECT chats to KERRY GALBRAITH, head of KEO structural department

 
   
December 2008
Concept designs are a studied solution to a clients brief, but for designs to become actual buildings, collaboration between client, architect, developer and engineer is crucial ...

Tall ambitions despite the gloom

 
   
December 2008
Kuwait is set to embark upon an ambitious five-year plan – its first in over a decade – which includes construction projects worth KD35 billion ($128 billion), as it bids to become a regional commercial centre ...

NREC announces Egyptian real estate venture with leading engineering firms

 
   
December 2008
National Real Estate Company (NREC) announced the signing of a multi-million dollar agreement with ...

Kuwait twisting business

 
   
November 2008
Construction has commenced of the new US$108-million Kuwait Business Town Towers designed by KEO International Consultants ...

Dubai Palm opens with star-studded party

 
   
November 2008
A huge man-made island shaped like a date palm tree opened Thursday off the coast of Dubai with a celebrity-studded gala and a three-day party...

Architect Awards 2008 Coverage and GUST Feature

 
   
November 2008
The November issue of ITP Middle East Architect Magazine shows the event photos and covers the various category winners.  KEO also featured on the cover and in the later pages with an in depth feature on the GUST project...

Minister details ‘key projects’ being launched in the country

 
   
November 2008
Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Municipality Affairs Dr Fadhil Safar said on Thursday his government outlined plans for major development projects...

Boldly Traditional

 
   
October 2008
KEO International Consultants was recently announced as the winner of the International competition for the design of the headquarters for the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) ...

Raj Patel: Interview with iQ Magazine

 
   
October 2008
Senior principal designer at KEO International Consultants Raj Patel tells iQ why the Middle
East is an architect’s playground...

Donna Sultan: "We are re-launching KEO in Abu Dhabi"

 
   
October 2008
KEO entire operation in Abu Dhabi will be consolidated and housed in very large specially designed high tech offices. ma spoke to Donna Sultan, CEO of KEO...

W Hotels exclusive apartments designed by architect KEO International Consultants

 
   
October 2008
Building surges as Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate develop further residential, retail, commercial and hospitality projects at prime Creekside location...

New Iconic Abu Dhabi Towers to be Unveiled at Cityscape Dubai

 
   
October 2008
The spectacular Carina Views, an iconic luxury property situated at the gateway into Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, will be unveiled at CityScape, Dubai...

Wings project to take flight at Reem Island

 
   
October 2008
Dar Al-Dhabi Real Estate, a Kuwait-based property developer, is planning to build two 300-metre towers on Reem Island designed by Raj Patel of Keo International Consultants...

Materialising a classic

 
   
September 2008
KEO use classic design and innovative materials to create two residential towers of distinction on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi...

GUST Project Featured in Concept Magazine, September 2008

 
   
September 2008
Concept Magazine, Asia’s prominent publisher of the world’s greatest architecture, featured a 6 page spread on GUST University in Kuwait.  Published in the September Issue, the design feature displays this KEO project in exquisite detail.

Qatari contractor to build School of Foreign Services

 
   
August 2008
The local Midmac Contracting has been awarded an the $165m contract to build the School of Foreign Services, at Education City in Qatar...

“For theses causes, experts migrate to the Gulf from Kuwait”, said Eng. Dashti

 
   
August 2008
The return of stability to Kuwait and the region, and high oil revenues strut the market revival of engineering consultant firms.

Iconic bridge takes shape

 
   
August 2008
The massive bridge connecting Abu Dhabi city to the highways leading to Dubai and the northern emirates will enter final stages of construction next week.

Qatar National Bank set to build high-rise head office on Doha Corniche

 
   
August 2008
Qatar National Bank (QNB) plans to build its new headquarters to a height of 510 metres on Doha Corniche, making it one of the world's tallest towers and the latest in a series of skyscraper projects in the city...

Sustainability Can be Kept Simple

 
   
August 2008
As the world focuses on sustainability, environmentally balanced design should be the mantra for the new generation of buildings, says “KERRY GALBRAITH”, KEO International Consultants...

Abu Dhabi moves forward on sustainability

 
   
July 2008
Commenting on the new guidelines, which aim to encourage more sustainable design of residential and commercial buildings, Uwe Nienstedt, project manager at international design firm KEO, said: "Estidama is long overdue...

Making an entrance

 
   
July 2008
Working a 10-lane highway and a residential site into a narrow stretch of land produced no end of challenges, says KEO. James Boley investigates...

Abu Dhabi moves forward on sustainability

 
   
July 2008
Master planned by KEO, Emerald Gateway was created to provide a dramatic, green entrance to Abu Dhabi...

The Sketchbook, Al Sharq Tower 1 & 2

 
   
July 2008
"A Series of copper panels screen the bodies of these residential towers in order to hide the balconies. As a result shade, decoration, privacy and warmth are provided". Raj Patel: Architect, KEO International Consultants.

Abu Dhabi moves forward on sustainability

 
   
July 2008
Industry experts have welcomed the Estidama sustainable design guidelines released last month by Abu Dhabi's Urban Planning Council (UPC), saying such measures are 'long overdue'...

Kuwait Business Town Towers move ahead

 
   
June 2008
Kuwait Business Town Towers, designed by KEO International Consultants, is set to become one of the most recognizable landmarks on the Kuwait Skyline...

Kuwait Business Town Moves Ahead

 
   
June 2008
Building continues at Kuwait’s newest landmark...

Donna Sultan: Expansion continoues

 
   
May 2008
Kuwait-based international consultancy KEO will open new offices in Egypt and India. Ma spoke with the CEO about future plans, green buildings and sustainability...

Donna Sultan: Expansion Continuous

 
   
May 2008
Kuwait-based International Consultancy KEO will open new offices in Egypt and India. Ma spoke with the CEO about future plans, green buildings and sustainability...

Four firms line up for Oman hotel project

 
   
May 2008
Four firms have so far purchased tender documents for the contract to build a new hotel development in Duqm in Oman...

KEO design is pre-certified for LEED Gold status

 
   
May 2008
KEO International Consultants has been notified by the U.S. Green Building Council that the 1.2 million sq ft project, Sabah Al Ahmad International Financial Center...

Sabah Al Ahmad International Financial Center sets new benchmark for sustainability in the region

 
   
May 2008
KEO International Consultants has been notified by the U.S. Green Building Council that the 1.2 million sq. ft project, Sabah Al Ahmad International Financial Center has been officially registered with the U.S. Green Building Council...

KEO Achieves First LEED Certified Design in Kuwait

 
   
May 2008
Sabah Al Ahmad International Financial Center sets new benchmark for Sustainability in the region...

First Kuwait project wins 'green' stamp

 
   
May 2008
Kuwait's Sabah Al Ahmad International Financial Center will be the country's first LEED certified structure, according to KEO International Consultants....

KEO Achieves First LEED(R) Certified Design in Kuwait

 
   
May 2008
Sabah Al Ahmad International Financial Center sets new benchmark for Sustainability in the region...

UPC issues design regulations for commercial towers in Mohammed City

 
   
May 2008
The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council, the agency responsible for the urban planning of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has announced an enhancement of design regulations for commercial towers in Mohammed Bin Zayed City...

The Education City project ... set to host the world’s leading universities

 
   
May 2008
KEO’s scope of works on the development includes programme management, design review, construction supervision, quality control and cost and schedule management...

KEO wins ‘crown jewel’ award in Cannes

 
   
May 2008
KEO International Consultants claimed the “Commended” award in the regeneration and master planning category at the 2008 MIPIM Architectural review Future Project Awards in Cannes, France...

KEO Make Donation to New Swimming Pool

 
   
May 2008
A donation of BD500 was presented by KEO International Consultants to BMI, following the golf tournament...

KEO unveils masterplan for Khalifa City

 
   
May 2008
Abu Dhabi Municipality has unveiled its plans to transform Khalifa A City in Abu Dhabi into one of the city’s most green and walkable areas...

Culture, success, HQ opening celebrated

 
   
April 2008
Unique artistry and professionalism flooded the Kuwait Free Trade Zone as KEO International Consultants celebrated culture, success and the opening of their new headquarters...

Tall buildings reach for green sustainability

 
   
April 2008
Sustainability experts headed to Dubai last month for the council on tall Buildings & Urban Habitat’s world congress...

KEO completes two projects in Al Ain

 
   
April 2008
KEO International Consultants has completed two major projects in Al Ain, UAE with a combined value of AED 257 Million...

Tenders issued for Nation towers in Abu Dhabi

 
   
March 2008
Contractors have been invited to bid by 27 April for the main contract works for the Nation towers project on Abu Dhabi corniche ...

Topping ceremony marks rise of reef tower

 
   
March 2008
With the final steel beam in place, Reef Real Estate Investment LLC, held a “Roof Topping Ceremony” today to celebrate the progress of Reef Tower ...

KEO International Consultants Accepts MIPIM AR Award at Ceremony Held in Cannes, France

 
   
March 2008
South of Shamkha Master Plan Receives Commended Award in the ‘Regeneration and Master Planning’ Category at the 2008 MIPIM AR Future Project Awards ...

Abu Dhabi Municipality Unveils DH 5.7 Billion New “Abu Dhabi” Capital Development

 
   
March 2008
Abu Dhabi Municipality recently unveiled the new development plan for Khalifa City (A), the new capital of the Abu Dhabi, located at 25km from the centre of Abu Dhabi ...

The master planner

 
   
February 2008
KEO is one of the Middle East's best-known full service consultancy practices, ranking number 39 in a recent UK survey of the world's 100 largest architectural practices and number six in the landscape design category ...

Omran seeks interest in Duqm hotel contract

 
   
February 2008
The Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) is inviting selected contractors to express interest in building a hotel at Duqm ...
IT College has dramatic impact in Al Ain
 
   
January 2008
KEO’s progressive design accentuates modern architecture in the Emirates ...

Reading the landscape

 
   
January 2008
With a new year beckoning, it is only natural to pause and reflect on what has gone and to ponder what may be. In this spirit, COD contacted a number of industry professionals to ask them to give their take on future trends ...
Downtown lead manager named
 
   
January 2008
Gulf Holding Company (GHC) yesterday appointed KEO International as the lead project manager, construction manager and supervising engineer for the $550 million Downtown Al Areen project ...
Spanish-US group wins $2bn contract to build Sidra hospital
 
   
January 2008
The joint venture of Spain's OHL and US-based Contrack International has been awarded the QR8.6bn ($2.3bn) contract to build the Sidra Medical & Research Centre in Qatar ...
The 12 most influential Gulf businesswomen
 
   
January 2008
Biographies of Lubna Olayan, Sheikha Hanadi Nasser bin Khaled al-Thani, Sheikha al-Bahar, Donna Sultan,Fatima al-Jaber, Maryam Sharaf ...
Property demand drives Kuwait real estate prices sky-high
 
   
December 2007
Property demand drives Kuwait real estate prices sky-high ...
Rezidor to open its first UAE luxury apartments
 
   
December 2007
The 20 floor residence has been designed by award-winning architects KEO International ...
Futuristic outlook : The KIA Building
 
   
November 2007
The Big Project Magazine (Issue 11), Features an interview with Raj Patel Principal Designer , about the KIA Building ...
Donna Sultan: The Engine of KEO
 
   
November 2007
Men and Architecture Magazine (3rd Quarter Issue) Features an in-depth interview with KEO’s CEO, Donna Sultan, about business, projects and the incredible growth of KEO ...
Kuwait Investment Authority awards HQ design to KEO International Consultants
 
   
October 2007
KEO International Consultants design for the prestigious headquarters for the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) has been given the go ahead. KEO’s winning design created a 220 meter iconic tower ...
KEO wins award for KIA headquarters building
 
   
September 2007
KEO International Consultants were officially notified that their design entry has lead to being awarded the prestigious headquarters for the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) ...
KEO set to develop First Bahrain’s $450m project
 
   
September 2007
First Bahrain Real Estate Development Company (First Bahrain) announced the appointment of KEO International Consultants (KEO) to spearhead the master plan and design of its signature $450 million development ...
Al Duqm Breathtaking Development
 
   
August 2007
Al Duqm is hardly a destination for the average tourist or leisure-traveller, leave alone industrialists. But come 2010, Oman's most comprehensively planned town will blip on the global industrial radar like no other Omani city ...
Abu Dhabi Municipality approves Master Plan conducted by KEO for Emerald Gateway
 
   
August 2007
Abu Dhabi Municipality has announced that it is developing in partnership with the private sector, the unique Dhs 7 Billion Emerald Gateway project. The development includes 88 Towers on both sides of a 3.5 kilometer segment ...
Abu Dhabi Municipality announces the prestigious and unique Emerald Gateway project designed by KEO
 
   
August 2007
Abu Dhabi Municipality has announced that it is developing in partnership with the private sector, the unique Dhs 7 Billion Emerald Gateway project. The development includes 88 Towers on both sides of a 3.5 kilometer segment ...
Gulf Construction Online - Feature on MBZ Towers, UAE
 
   
July 2007
Having launched its largest project initiative, Abu Dhabi Municipality has appointed KEO International Consultants as program and construction manager for this mega project ...
Style Supervisor - KEO Dubai featured in "Commercial Interior Design" Magazine
 
   
June 2007
Design manger of KEO interiors, Fergus Duncan, explains why Dubai is the perfect canvas ...
KEO International Consultants appointed as Program Managers for MBZ
 
   
May 2007
KEO International Consultants appointed as Program Managers for Dh26 billion ($ 7.1 billion) Mohammed bin Zayed City Commercial Towers Project, Abu Dhabi, UAE ...
KEO-Infrastructure Achieves ABS Accreditation
 
   
April 2007
KEO-Infrastructure has been developing / implementing a single Quality Management System (QMS) in the four largest KEO-Infrastructure offices (Kuwait, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Dubai) since early 2006.  As of 12th April, 2007...
Sidra to be an architectural marvel
 
   
March 2007
Qatar foundation's Sidra Medical and Research Centre promises to be a world-class academic and research centre in the region and an architectural marvel combining cutting edge technology with an incandescent design ...
AMAR Magazine Showcases KEO Projects
 
   
March 2007
(Published in AMAR Magazine) featured two Kuwait’s most interesting design projects, ‘Kuwait Business Town’ and ‘Al Othman Complex ...
Hub For Learning - Gulf Construction Online
 
   
March 2007
A drive to develop what Qatar identifies as its greatest resource – the potential of its people – will see the establishment of the region’s first educational hub in the state in a little over three years ...
KEO Is Project & Construction Manager for Sidra Medical & Research Center in Qatar
 
   
March 2007
Doha, Qatar (March 7, 2007) - Qatar foundation's Sidra Medical and Research Center today revealed architectural plans that combine cutting edge technology with an incandescent design that both reflects and celebrates the sky ...
Expanding Horizons
 
   
February 2007
(Published in MEED Magazine)Stymied by the political impasse and increasing bureaucracy, many local design consultants are now looking overseas for work ...
Dubai featured in latest National Geographic
 
   
January 2007
National Geographic January 2007 issue features the incredible story of Dubai with cover of the famous Palm Project, where KEO is very active as Design and Supervising Consultant for all the Villas ...
KEO Kuwait has relocated to the Kuwait Free Trade Zone
 
   
2nd December 2006
KEO International Consultants has relocated to its new headquarters in the Kuwait Free Trade Zone ...
Construction begins for Hircon International’s 23 Marina - 90 storey marvel coming up at Dubai Marina
 
   
October 2006
(Published in MENA Report) Hircon International LLC, a joint venture between the leading Hiranandani group and ETA Star properties, have announced the commencement of construction work on 23 Marina ...
Palm Water wins Nakheel deal
 
   
October 2006
Dubai Palm Water LLC, an Istithmar subsidiary, yesterday said it had been awarded a Dhl.68 billion ($400 million) contract by Nakheel to design, build, own and operate (DBOO) a sewage treatment plant ...
GHC unveils major real estate project in Bahrain
 
   
Sept 2006
(Published in Kuwait Times) GHC officially announced the appointment of KEO International Consultants as the project & construction manager for its flagship project, Villamar at the Harbour ...
Saxon in line for White Nile
 
   
August 2006
(Published in MEED Magazine) UAE-based Saxon Energy has been awarded the design and build contract to relocate a high-tension line across the White Nile. The contract is part of phase 1 of the Al-Mogran real estate project ...
KEO gets Al-Bustan
 
   
August 2006
(Published in MEED Magazine) KEO International Consultants has been awarded the project management services contract on the renovation of the Al-Bustan Palace hotel ...
Shadidiyah Campus Design Work Let
 
   
July 2006
Kuwait University has selected design consultants for two more colleges on its planned $3,500 million new campus in shadidiyah.Design proposals have also been submitted for two other faculties (MEED 11:8:06) A US/local team ...
Bids due for Al-Mogran - Sudan
 
   
July 2006
Prequalified companies have until 15 August to submit bids for the infrastructure package on phase 1 of the Al-Mogran real estate project. A total of 14 local and international companies have been prequalified to bid for the main services ...
New University Campus Moves Ahead - Kuwait
 
   
July 2006
The Canadian/local team of Webb Zerafa Menkes Housden (WZMH) and SSH International has been awarded the one-year infrastructure design consultancy contract on the esti¬mated $3,500 million new Kuwait University campus ...
Villamar at the Harbour - Bahrain
 
   
July 2006
KEO lands PM for 'Villamar at the Harbour' at the Bahrain Financial Harbour ...
Education City Tender Out - Qatar
 
   
June 2006
Qatar Petroleum, on behalf of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science & Community Development (QF), has issued Tenders for another major package on the Education City project ...
KBT Tower, Design Approved - Kuwait
 
   
June 2006
KEO-Design presented the design philosophy and explained the evolution of the unique form of the KBT tower during a meeting held on June 4th, 2006 ...
Baytur wins convention centre design completion - Qatar
 
   
May 2006
The long-running contest to build the landmark convention centre at Education City has come to an end, after Turkey’s Baytur Construction & Contracting Company received a letter of award for the landmark project ...
Dh2b complex for UAE University - Abu Dhabi, UAE
 
   
April 2006
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Chaired the Cabinet's weekly meeting ...
Rakan Tower featured in Amar Magazine - Kuwait
 
   
February 2006
The Most Interesting and Fascinating Phenomena which we are Witnessing in the Middle East is the Emergence of the High rise Building as a Predominant building type within the Existing Urban Fabric ...
New Abu Dhabi icon rising 'Between the Bridges' - Abu Dhabi, UAE
 
   
January 2006
The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and the Al Jaber Establishment today officially announced that their iconic joint venture project, Between the Bridges (BTB) - a complex comprising a Five Star hotel, luxury villas, executive ...
Nusif Diwaniya featured in Amar Magazine - Kuwait
 
   
Decemeber 2005
The Project scope was to expand the existing single story Nisf Diwaniya both horizintally and vertically by adding two diwaniya halls on the ground floor along with their services ...
SMEC, KEO in Mega Project Management in Kuwait City - Kuwait
 
   
21 December 2005
An Australian / local group of Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation (SMEC) and KEO International Consultants has been selected for the project management (PM) contract covering the development of Kuwait University new ...
KEO Appointed for MBZ Infrastructure design - Abu Dhabi, UAE
 
   
11 November 2005
The local office of KEO International Consultants has been appointed as the infrastructure design consultant for three parcels of land at Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed City (MBZ), being developed by Abu Dhabi's Department of ...
Tall Buildings - Dubai, UAE
 
   
31 September 2005
Record number of highrises are under construction and proposed, says the keeper of the lists.There are more tall buildings under construction than ever, reports the Council on Tall Buildings & Urban habitat ...
KEO as Program Manager, major development in Khartoum - Sudan
 
   
24 September 2005
Construction packages on a US $4 billion business and residential development in Sudan will soon be up for grabs. Local developer Alsunut Development Company plans to develop the new commercial facility in the centre ...
In the spectacular Jumeirah Lakes, emerges Liwa Heights, a luxury, stylish residential apartment - Dubai, UAE
 
   
5 September 2005
Designed by internationally renowned architects KEO International and managed by Northcroft Middle East, this development has been engineered to provide high quality, stylish and durable, generously proportioned 1 and 2 ...
Dar Al Awadi Complex - Gulf Construction Magazine Feature Article - Kuwait
 
   
July 2005
Kuwait’s upmarket Al Sharq area now boasts a new architectural marvel which claims the distinction of being the capital city’s tallest building. Gulf Construction takes a closer look at the striking landmark ...
Metito stresses commitment to environment, completes Dh18m contract at Delma Island - Abu Dhabi, UAE
 
   
12 July 2005
Metito also provided a SCADA system to control and monitor the Sewage Treatment Plant and Sewage Lift Stations. The project consultants were KEO International Consultants in joint venture with USA's Metcalf & Eddy ...
Kharafi Office Tower featured in Amar Magazine - Kuwait
 
   
June 2005
KEO designed a thirteen storey gleaming glass and metal tower placed over a raised podium, which will be a spectacular addition to Kuwait’s skyline ...
Al Watan Magazine - KEO Leads by Example - Kuwait
 
   
25 June 2005
Al Watan Magazine conducted an interview with Dr. Abdul Aziz Sultan about recent projects through-out the Gulf Region and the success of its design, construction and infrastructure solutions. Article is in Arabic only ...
The Pearl-Qatar's tower interiors unveiled Interiors reflect Mediterranean lifestyles - Qatar
 
   
14 Juner 2005
The Mediterranean-style interiors of the first 10 towers to be built around Porto Arabia, the main marina of The Pearl- Qatar, the island being reclaimed off the coast of the Qatari capital, Doha, have been unveiled ...
QREIC signs deal with KEO International Consultants - Qatar
 
   
May 2005
The Qatar Real Estate Investment Company (QREIC) has signed an agreement with KEO for Project and Construction Management, Design Management and Marketing Consultancy Services of the residential and commercial ...
QNB appoints KEO as Project Manager for its new headquarters - Qatar