MENA Newsletter Issue 04

News MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

Welcome to our latest issue of our Middle East & Africa Newsletter that aims to keep our clients, associates and well–wishers abreast of the latest developments in our business in the region and globally.

OMAR SHAHZAD Group CEO Meinhardt Group

With this edition we intend to highlight our latest transport infrastructure projects among other wins in the region. It is an exciting and busy time for the transport sector in this region and many more projec ts are likely to be announced in the near future. Given our international experience, we understand the importance of efficient transport infrastructure and the role it plays in facilitating economy and life.

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Our approach is rooted in decades of experience allowing us to provide unparalleled efficiency and value.

Overall, Meinhardt Group is fast expanding into new territories within the region. Our African business is now firmly afoot with our acquisition of a 40 people strong outfit based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Africa is a growing part of our business where we have been working on the tallest tower in Africa as well as several mixed used development s acros s the continent. Our acquisition enables Meinhardt to have local presence in Rwanda and in addition to Nairobi.

WELCOME TO MEINHARDT MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA NEWS

With our regional and global transport infrastructure experience in Aviation, Ports, Railways, Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Meinhardt brings to the table a multi–disciplinary and truly integrated engineering approach turning your vision into reality with strong leadership and the right team. We are involved with clients in the public and private sector, helping them plan, design, manage and deliver transport infrastructure projects.

Meinhardt will be formally inaugurating its new office in Cairo, Egypt, this month where we are working on one of the largest mixed use developments in the country. We are also in the process of setting up an office in Tehran where our Dubai office is again working on several mixed–used developments.

The Middle East and Africa business remains a priority region for Meinhardt and we are committed to mobilize our best resources and people across our Group.

01 Aladdin City Dubai, UAE

02 New Doha International Airport Expansion Doha, Qatar

04 Hamad International Airport Terminal 1 Metro Station Doha, Qatar

03 Qatar Green Line Metro Doha, Qatar

05 Aljazi Garden Cairo, Egypt

06 Didar Complex Tehran, Iran

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01 Aladdin City Dubai Aladdin City will feature three towers, designed to resemble Aladdin’s magic lamp, linked by bridges and walkways. The three towers will reach the height of 33, 24 & 25 storeys, this will include offices & hotels along with parking for 900 cars. Meinhardt is providing full spectrum of Engineering and Architectural services for the total GFA of 150,000m².

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Client: Dubai Municipality Completion: 2019 Services: Lead Consultancy, Project Management, Architectural, Interior Designing, Landscape, Civil, Structural, MEP Engineering, Façade & BMU, Fire Engineering, Geo Technical, Quantity Surveying, Vertical Transportation, Waste Management, Wind Tunneling, Acoustics,

02 New Doha International Airport Expansion Doha, Qatar The new Hamad International Airport’s Passenger Terminal Expansion Project (PTCE) will bring this annual capacity from 24 million to 53 million passengers per year. Meinhardt is providing engineering design services for 3–storey terminal building expansion, concourse D&E, expansion of baggage handling, APM station, substructure for future connection to satellite terminal, underground services tunnel and utilities. Total area of the project is 537,259m².

Owner/Client: NDIA Design Architect: Foster + Partners Completion Date: 2020 Services: Civil (landside and airside), Structural, MEP, Fire Engineering, ESD, Airport Planning and Façade Engineering.

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03 Qatar Green Line Metro Qatar This project spans from Msheireb (Central Station) through to Education City and on to Al Rayyan. This project is essential in the delivery of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and is a key contributor to Qatar’s 2030 vision.

Meinhardt Scope of works incorporate the following major elements: • 2 x 16km twin bore rail tunnel; • 6 underground stations including one interchange station; • 2 switchboxes; • 6 evacuation shafts • 1 trough • 3 energy transfer stations Client: Redco International Completion: 2019 Services: MEP Engineering Services

04 Hamad International Airport Terminal 1 Metro Station Doha, Qatar Station Box: The review of the existing 304m² x 25.1m² station box construction, provide appropriate water proofing, completion of box structure and complete fit–out of the station.

Associated Works: Temporary works, landscape, utility diversion and refurbishments, testing and commissioning.

Client: Redco International Completion: 2020 Services: C&S, MEP and Architectural Consultancy Services

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05 Aljazi Garden

06 Didar Complex

Cairo, Egypt

Tehran, Iran

Al Jazi garden project is a mixed–use project comprising of high–end residential apartments, offices and a shopping mall.

Didar Complex will be built on a plot area of 12,900m² in northern Tehran. This is a mixed used development project comprising of hotel and shopping centre. Meinhardt is providing structural engineering and design services for the retail façade structural glass façade and other building facades.

The total built up area of the project is approximately 350,000m².

Client: Gulf Company For Building & Construction Completion: 2019 Services: Architectural and ID Services

Client: Toseh Omran Ham Amdishan Didar Completion Date: 2020 Services: Façade and BMU

Meinhardt Acquisitions & Expansions

MARCH 2016

Meinhardt EPCM (Malaysia and India) In addition to the existing offices in Malaysia and India, Meinhardt has opened two new offices in Kuala Lumpur and Bengaluru to provide EPCM services.

Through these branches we are providing Engineering and PM/CM services. We currently have over 70 people in these offices.

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June 2016

Meinhardt Acquires Murchie Consulting Meinhardt Acquires Murchie Consulting which specialises in ESD, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Vertical Transportation and Fire Engineering Services for highrise buildings, currently working on some of Melbourne’s most iconic developments including Aurora for UEM Sunrise, Victoria One and Sky One for Golden Age, Avant for Aspial and Myriad for Tong Eng.

Meinhardt BA Africa Ltd. Meinhardt Group International Limited has strategically decided to acquire a firm operating in Kenya which is engaged in the principal activity of offering engineering consultancy services. The entity will be know as Meinhardt BA Africa Ltd. Meinhardt group will be one of the first Singapore firm to acquire and set up a subsidiary in East and Central Africa giving us immediate access to 7 countries in the region.

2016/ 2017

Expansion in Egypt and Iran Meinhardt Group is considering to expand its operations to Egypt and Iran within the next twelve months on the back of significant number of inquiries from its clients and as part of its overall growth plans for the region. The MENA region is one of the fastest growing regions for the Meinhardt Group.

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE - TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

Aviation

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international airports over the last

10 years Meinhardt offers a solid delivery base across the full spectrum of the aviation industry. Over the last 10 years, we have been involved in 20 international airports in Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Philippines, India, Pakistan, Cyprus, Oman, Qatar, UK and Australia.

Changi Airport Terminal 1 Upgrading Singapore Meinhardt were the Structural and MEP Engineer for the Terminal 1 (T1) Upgrading project. Works were carried out to refurbish the terminal’s interior design and finishes, as well as improve passenger flow at key areas such as the Departure Check–in Hall, Departure Transit Mall and Arrival Hall.

Client: Changi Airport Group (CAG) Architect: Woodhead & Architects 61 Completion: 2012 Services: Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical & Façade Consultants: Meinhardt.

HAECO Hangars 1, 2 & 3A Chek Lap Kok, Lantau, Hong Kong Hangar 1 consists of a column free space for the maintenance of wide bodied aircrafts. Hangar 2 includes a three bay hangar for heavy maintenance; doors. Hangar 3 consists of 2 phases. Hangar 3A is a heavy maintenance hangar that can accommodate 3 wide body aircraft and a fully covered nose-in aircraft. Hangar 3B will be built at a later date. Master planning of Hangar 3B is however included in detailed design of Hangar 3A for any common facilities that may apply. Total GFA for Hangar 1,2 and 3A is: 92,038 m².

Client: Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Co Ltd Completion: 1999, 2007, 2010 Services: Project Management, Infrastructure, Airport Planning Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, MEP Engineering.

Muscat International Airport Oman The project comprises $1.8 billion new passenger terminal for the Muscat International Airport. The new terminal will be designed to handle 12 million passengers annually and up to 24 million at later stage.

Client: Bechtel & Bahwan Engineering Completion: 2015 Services: MEP Engineering and Lighting Design

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE - TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

Metro / Rail At Meinhardt, we understand the operational requirements of public transport systems, including rail systems, and how they are supposed to move people safely and reliably. We have been involved in more than 105 railways and mass transit projects, over 130 train stations, both underground and aboveground; in excess of 200km of rail/ metro track length in Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE.

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railways and mass transit projects

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train stations

Manila Metro Rail Transit Line 7 Philippines Meinhardt is providing MEP Engineering Consultancy services for the 14 Above ground MRT Stations spread over the length of 22.8 km.

Client: EEI Corp.

Completion: 2019 Services: MEP Consultancy

Harbourfront Station (Circle Line), Singapore An underground interchange station connecting North East Line and Circle Line with 450 metres of tunnel including the station box.

Client: Land Transport Authority.

Completion: 2012 Services: Lead Consultant, Civil, Structural, Geotechnical and MEP Consultancy Services

Bahrain PO Box 21277, Flat 21 Building No. 5, Block No. 330 Road No. 3001, Bu Qhazal Manama T +973 1715 1888 F +973 1715 1899 E info.bh@meinhardtgroup.com

Qatar PO Box 24431, 12th Floor Amwal Tower Westbay Doha, Qatar T +974 4411 7840 F +974 4411 7845 E info.qa@meinhardtgroup.com

Kuwait PO Box 5094, Salmiya 22061, 11th Floor Al Jawhara Tower, Khaled Ibn Al Waleed Street Sharq, Kuwait City, Kuwait T +965 229 54323 F +965 229 54325 E info.kw@meinhardtgroup.com

Saudi Arabia PO Box 8089, Riyadh 1148, 27th Floor North Tower, Al Khaiyria Building King Fahd Highway, Olaya, Riyadh T +966 1201 1080 F +966 1201 1668 E info.sa@meinhardtgroup.com

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Asia

Meinhardt Group International

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