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Entaj Industrial Valley: Silicon Valley Of The Gulf!
15 February, 2008

Watch out Silicon Valley....the Gulf is coming after you with the spectacular Entaj Industrial Valley! Located in Saudi Arabia, and part of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), Entaj is the Middle East's answer to Silicon Valley, USA.

Entaj, being developed by Emaar, will focus on 7 different types of industries:

1.) General Industry. Manufacturing units that are engaged in industrial production using raw materials such as steel, wood, paper, and plastics for the purpose of producing components for large scale, final assembly plants,

2.) High Tech Industry. Capital-intensive commercial enterprises, such as computer chip manufacturers, with a requirement for clean environment capabilities,

3.) Logistics. Industrial establishments involved in warehousing, storage, packaging, and distribution of goods,

4.) Light Industrial Units. Small-scale, expandable industrial units consisting of a minimum of 500 sq m will function as incubators or start up units for specialist or SMEs,

5.) Research and Development. Organizations providing R&D services that can be accommodated in industrial or corporate office type buildings, depending upon the type of industry being researched,

6.) Showrooms and Retail Outlets. Manufacturers and retailers of furniture, kitchen and bathroom equipment, garden goods, cars, and leisure products. These establishments will not only provide valuable retail services to KAEC, but will also play a key role in the development of the City,

7.) Construction. Companies specializing in engineering and construction can take advantage of facilities that offer storage space for equipment and materials that are used to support the variety of services they provide.

Being part of the gigantic King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), the largest Mega Project in the world, businesses locating in Entaj will also be able to take advantage of the integrated facilities located at KAEC including:

- A City Center,

- A Civic Center,

- A Grand Mosque,

- Villas and other residential offerings,

- Golf Course,

- A variety of educational institutions including a university.

Entaj Industrial Valley will put the Gulf on par or better with any other industrial and/or technological "valley" in the world. Entaj will be a powerhouse for the Middle East!

Here is the Entaj website link:

 http://www.entaj.com/home.php

For more information on the UAE/Gulf Mega Projects go to:

http://uaemegaprojects.blogspot.com

 

 

 

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Prince Alwaleed's New Private Jet = $496,000,000
12 February, 2008

Now this is MEGA!! Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, Richest Arab in the World, and 13th Richest Man on Earth, is spending an incredible $496,000,000 on his new private Airbus 380 "Flying Palace." That's right, HALF A BILLION DOLLARS on his own PRIVATE jet!! WOW!

The Prince spent $320,000,000 for the jet and he is spending another $176,000,000 to customize the jet. This jet itself certainly can be called a Mega Project! Prince Alwaleed sure knows how to live the good life! 

The inside of the jet, when finished, will be a combination Arabian/Super Futuristic theme. The jet will contain a movie theatre, a gym, a sauna and whirlpool bath and even a MISSILE SYSTEM in case someone decides to attack The Prince. Incredible!

I must say I admire The Prince. He truly thinks BIG! He is one of the greatest businessmen in world history. He is truly a great example of what can be accomplished. God Bless Him!

Here is the full story from ArabianBusiness.com:

http://www.arabianbusiness.com/510931-alwaleed-plans-176mn-airbus-refit

For more information on the UAE Mega Projects go to:

http://uaemegaprojects.blogspot.com

 

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Dubiotech: Mega Biotechnology Project, Dubai
09 February, 2008

The UAE is doing far more than building super luxury Mega Project resorts and business centers. Science and technology are two areas the UAE also wants to become a top player in. Dubiotech, which stands for Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park, will be a leader in UAE Biotechnology and other life sciences.

Dubiotech is being developed in phases and by September 2008 the Nucleotide Complex will be operational. This 4-storey structure will offer laboratory space for life science research.

The Executive Director of Dubiotech,  Dr. Abdulqader Alkhayat, had this to say:

"The Nucleotide Complex demonstrates Dubiotech's serious commitment to developing sustainable buildings that accommodate leading clinical research institutions. In conformity with TECOM's overall strategy, the complex is already classified as a LEED certified 'green' building, reflecting our social and environmental responsibility objectives."

The Nucleotide complex will allow biotech and other life science companies wanting to open up in the Emirates to do so without having to build their own facilities. They simply rent space at Dubiotech. Many companies have already signed on with Dubiotech. They are in the following fields of science:

- Biotechnology

- Pharmaceuticals

- Medical

- Agricultural

- Nanotech

- Medical Devices

- Bioinformatics

Dubiotech represents a big step for the UAE in the huge life science sector. If what the UAE has already accomplished is any indicator, Dubiotech and the future of science in the UAE looks very good indeed!

Here is the link to the Dubiotech website:

http://www.dubiotech.com/home.asp

For more information on the UAE Mega Projects go to:

http://uaemegaprojects.blogspot.com

 

 

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