#PROJECT: DUBAI SILICON OASIS

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Benaa launches Dh300m project in Silicon Oasis

Dubai: Benaa Development yesterday launched a Dh300 million project, Arabian Heights Residences, at the Dubai Silicon Oasis.

The project is part of the residential cluster of the Dubai Silicon Oasis, which is set to become the centre of the region's semiconductor business.

Construction of the 440-apartment complex is set to begin during the last quarter of this year.

The project, currently under final stage of designing, will be completed by the fourth quarter of 2007.

All apartments will be offered on a freehold basis, officials said. Arch Group has been assigned the design of the project.

Dr. Mohammad Al Zarooni, Chief Executive of Dubai Silicon Oasis, said: "To truly develop into an advanced integrated technology park, Dubai Silicon Oasis has to offer a full service proposition to its community.

"The Arabian Heights development will thus play an important role in achieving our goal of making Dubai Silicon Oasis one of the world's leading centres of advanced electronic innovation, design and development."

As the first residential development announced for Dubai Silicon Oasis, officials said, Arabian Heights promises to be in high demand. Prices for studios to two-bedroom apartments will range from Dh330,000 to Dh1.2 million, including parking.

Sultan Hareb, Director of Benaa Development, said, "The architecture provides a fusion of Arabic and Islamic design elements resulting in a unique development that truly harmonises with the culture and history of the region."

Tender document for the civil engineering works will be out next month, Hareb said.

The 15-storeyed Arabian Heights features 440 stylish apartments, each with a balcony or courtyard and facilities of a five-star resort.

Benaa is in talks with a number of banks to facilitate mortgage financing for the project.

"We are negotiating with a number of banks to provide 70 per cent mortgage finance for our buyers. We hope to make a deal soon," Hareb said.

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Dubai Silicon Oasis, AMA sign deal

DUBAI Silicon Oasis (DSO), the industrial technology park for the microelectronics and semiconductor industry, signed an agreement with AMA Group Holdings Corporation (AMACU) of the Philippines to provide hi-tech education to specialise in technology sectors.

DSO Vice-Chairman and Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (Dafza) Director-General Mohammed Al Zarouni and AMACU Chairman Amable Aguiluz signed the 15-year renewable contract at Dafza recently.

"The key objective of partnering with AMACU is to ensure that we have adequate number of professionals to meet the future needs of the hi-tech companies to exist in DSO," Zarouni said.

"It is our duty to facilitate the progress of the companies operating out of Silicon Oasis by means of preparing the ground for new graduates in the field of hi-tech," he said.

Zarouni said it was essential to create a strong academic platform to produce the right candidates specialised in microelectronics, semiconductors, optoelectronics and mechanical electronics to take up the responsibilities of running and operating the hi-tech operations.

"We are aware of the urgent needs for professionals in the technical fields, therefore we shall spare no effort to assist building the favourite infrastructure to train those professionals who we think would pilot the entire technical operations in the DSO's companies," Zarouni stated.

He said DSO is ready to put things in place for the new institution to commence their operation by 2007.

One of the main goals of Silicon Oasis is to link up industrial technology and academic circles to achieve the long term goal of serving DSO target customers across the electronics value chain.

For a major project of this kind, it is always prudent to interact with hi-tech academic institutions to assure continuous supply with the right and required professionals. This will bring tremendous value to our client companies who are in search for professionals, Zarouni said.

Aguiluz said AMACU can play a key role in the creation of infrastructure for IT education in a number of countries in Asia and Arab world.

Our plans to move to Dubai Silicon Oasis is to provide hi-tech education for future professionals will yield immeasurable output of great value to us and to the entire region, he said.

The IT University premises will be located at the DSO Headquarters at Nad Al Sheba area, said Aguiluz.

We are going to offer various educational programmes, including electrical, electronic and computer Engineering, microelectronics, mechatronics, business administration and business law, he said.

Eesa Bastaki, DSO's technology and development director, said: We are moving in the right direction by developing education infrastructure for the new generation and future business leaders. He said AMACU education system provides high electronic and computer technology education specialised in areas of future need.

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it's looking very good!!!

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Silicon Oasis joins hands with UAE University

Dubai :
Dubai Silicon Oasis and Al Ain-based UAE University yesterday sign-ed a partnership agreement to provide the latter with the latest educational software program in designing and verification of integrated microchips.

The agreement was signed by Dr Mohammad Al Zarouni, director-general of Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Dr Hadef Al Daheri, vice-chancellor of UAE University.

Dr Al Zarouni said that the agreement is in line with the UAE Government's policy to develop a knowledge-based society by introducing advanced technological programmes in college curricula.

"The key objective of partnering with UAE University is to ensure that we have an adequate number of hi-tech professionals specialised in Integrated Chip (IC) technology to meet the growing needs of the companies that will exist in Dubai Silicon Oasis," he said.

Tech-savvy workforce

"The agreement is part of the plan to create and develop an efficient workforce enabling technology transfer and providing proper technology infrastructure to companies planning to establish themselves in the Microelectronic Innovation Centre."

Dr Al Daheri, said, "We have a profound understanding of the need to develop high-tech industry in the UAE and the entire region.

"We are privileged to be associated with Dubai Silicon Oasis and we shall spare no effort to attain the common goals."

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Ahmad inspects Dubai Silicon Oasis site

The new headquarters of Dubai Silicon Oasis in Nad Al Sheba will be ready to host technology companies, especially those specialising in microelectronics, by the end of next year, a senior official of the high-tech park said yesterday.

Companies operating from the temporary site of the Oasis will also relocate to the new premises. Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of the Oasis, visited the construction site yesterday.

"Our key objective is to set up a favourable business environment for technology firms seeking opportunities in Dubai," he said.

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DSO's new headquarter to be ready by ’06-end

6 July 2005

DUBAI — The new headquarter of Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) at Nad Al Sheba area will be ready by the end of 2006, to host new technology-manufacturers and firms specialised in microelectronics. This was disclosed yesterday by a senior official of DSO.

The firms currently operating at the temporary site of DSO will also shift to the new headquarters.

Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman, DSO, visited the site of the new (DSO) headquarter and said: “The excavation works to construct the main icon and side towers of the project started three weeks ago with the next stage in progress. Our key objective is to set up favourable business environment for the technology-firms seeking opportunities in Dubai. The completion of the new DSO development will put Dubai in the map of the major technology-industry nations with a number of hi-tech firms operating here. ’’

He added: “It wouldn't be wise to invite high-tech firms without preparing the suitable infrastructure that help them run their business smoothly . With this major achievement, Dubai can play as the technology incubator of the future in the Middle East. Such unique projects meant to maintain robust growth in the emirate of Dubai and increase its overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP). To that end we shall not hesitate to support magnitude development that replicate on the revenues. Dr Mohammed Al Zarouni, director-general, DSO said, “This project is highly sophisticated and needs a lot of technical specification, therefore we have been very selective in assigning the contractors to execute the job. The new headquarter is expected to attract a large number of international companies in addition to the ones already existing here.’’

The project will include the headquarter, staff residence, industrial and educational areas and The 560-villas project is expected to be completed by early February 2006, concluded Al Zarouni.

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Dubai Silicon Oasis granted independence


Dubai: The Dubai Silicon Oasis will operate as an independent authority according to a Decree issued yesterday by His Highness Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Decree No (16) 2005 stipulates the establishment of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA).

Simultaneously, Law No (30) has been issued appointing Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum as chairman of the new body, and Dr Mohammad Ahmad Al Zarouni as vice-chairman with immediate effect, according to a press statement yesterday.

Until now Dubai Silicon Oasis, launched in 2002, was operating under the Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (Dafza). The DSOA will now enjoy a judicial status and financial and administrative independence.

The objectives of DSOA include facilitating and promoting modern industries in the emirate, and establishing an international centre that specialises in the development, design, and production of modern technology.

It will seek to develop, design and produce bio-technology; formulate and apply strategic policies and plans targeted to attract capital, and large international corporations specialising in modern technology to operate in the DSOA.

It will also contribute to the success of the government's general plan for the economic development of the emirate in all fields, through the development and training of nationals specialised in modern technology.

The new authority will seek to provide appropriate circumstances, environment and infrastructure for institutions and corporations operating in the DSOA and help them perform their licensing operations within the zone.

It will coordinate and cooperate with all government authorities and specialised local and international institutions and organisations with the purpose of fostering modern technological industries and widen the knowledge about intellectual property and patents, in co-operation with government departments, authorities and agencies in the emirate.

The complex will also aim to provide support and protection for research work and studies, in the development of modern technical applications, inventions, intellectual and industrial property rights of the DSOA partners.

It will also provide a global source of information for technology and to participate in international research programmes and conferences.

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US-based Ethercom ties up with Dubai Silicon Oasis

California-based EtherCom Corporation signed a deal with Dubai Silicon Oasis to open a design and manufacturing center for network connectivity solutions in the latter's Micro- and Optoelectronics-focused Technology Park, announced Dr Salim Abuzeid, Chief Marketing Officer, DSO.


Headquarters


Nafis Ahmad, Founder & President of EtherCom Corporation said: 'Currently, focused on developing networking solutions for SOHO, industrial, corporate and government agencies as well as prime US government contractors, EtherCom has specifically targeted the Middle East as one of the world's fastest-growing networking markets.

'The primary reasons for selecting DSO lies in the proximity large and potential markets, excellent infrastructure and logistics, the ability to meet increasing customer demands and access to readily available workforce in a very competitive tax free operating environment,' added Ahmad.

'Even the quality of life afforded in Dubai makes DSO the right location for our operation.' The opening of Intercom's design hub will facilitate the sharing of advanced design methodology, design tools and end-to-end design.'
There is a substantial demand for these products with the global networking market rose more than 90 per cent in 2004.Worldwide Metro Ethernet equipment revenue hit $ 3.8 billion in 2004 and is projected to double to $ 7.6 billion by 2008, according to Infonetics Research's latest report.

Dr Salem Abuzeid, said: 'Intercom's move to establish a design center at the Dubai Silicon Oasis reaffirms the strategy that is being developed and implemented to attract and retain global companies operating in electronics supply chain including integrated circuit design. The presence of EnterCom's design center marks another important step in the development of Dubai Silicon Oasis, he said. EtherCom is a key partner in DSO's collaborative approach to developing one of the world's leading microelectronics-based technology parks for advanced electronic innovation, design, development and manufacturing.

'EtherCom plans to tap into a rapidly growing fiber optic Ethernet and industrial Ethernet market in the Gulf and North Africa region.DSO site will enable the firm to foster stronger relations with regional customers as well as their design center in Bangladesh.

'Our objective is to attract some of the world's best known high technology firms to enable the region's transition into knowledge-economy, said Abuzeid.This partnership deal with EtherCom proves that DSO provides a viable alternative and a suitable environment for international companies to operate effectively, he added. The continuous support of the Government of Dubai has been instrumental in DSO's ability to execute this strategy.' concluded Abuzeid.

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From www.ameinfo.com
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DSO launches Le Solarium

Credo has launched the Le Solarium office building at the Dubai Silicon Oasis, and is open for bookings now. This 71,000 sqft landscaped mid-rise building has parking for 600 cars, modern security systems and a variety of office sizes. Visit, www.credouae.com.

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A new contract of 7.4 billions for building a silicon factory or something like that.

[dubaiflo]

this project is bigger than i thought
and 7.4 B that's huge man!!

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Dubai Silicon Oasis has signed a deal with France-based CMP that will see the company fabricate and package chip designs out of the technology park for research laboratories and educational facilities. CMP focuses on brokering integrated circuits and micro electro-mechanical systems.

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Dr. Eesa Bastaki, Director of Technology and Development at DSO

Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) today announced that LSI Logic Corporation (NYSE: LSI) is establishing a semiconductor design and engineering development center focused on the design of high performance consumer electronics solutions.

The LSI Logic development center will be located at the DSO Microelectronics Innovation Center.

LSI Logic is a technology leader that provides silicon to systems capabilities for the consumer electronics, storage and custom solutions markets. DSO is a strategic initiative of the government of Dubai to build a global microelectronics technology park providing turnkey design and development facilities for the electronics industry.

The agreement between DSO and LSI Logic was signed by Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority and Wilfred J. Corrigan, chairman of the LSI Logic Board of Directors during a special signing ceremony at the Gulf IT Expo (GITEX) 2005 opening at the World Trade Center in Dubai.

Praising the initiative of establishing a design center in Dubai, Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of DSO said, 'DSO has been created to attract the world's renowned high technology firms. LSI Logic's initiative further enables the region's transition into a thriving knowledge economy. The LSI Logic agreement solidifies our ability to provide the right environment for companies to operate here, making Dubai a world class location for multi-national high technology firms to establish cost-effective R&D and manufacturing operations'.

DSO has been created to attract the world's leading high technology companies that are looking to maintain technological leadership position in their markets. Establishing an integrated circuit (IC) design facility near a large pool of engineering talent provides companies with a key ingredient for continued technological innovation that is required to deliver increasingly sophisticated products that can meet consumer demand at competitive prices. Dubai is the ideal location for companies looking to attract diverse engineering talent for their research and development activities.

'This agreement with LSI Logic establishes the presence of the first multi-billion dollar leading semiconductor company that will be conducting design activity in the region for the very first time,' said Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al Zarouni, Vice Chairman of DSO. 'This confirms the successful strategy that is being implemented to attract and retain companies that play an integral part in the global electronics supply chain.'

'Approximately, 60 percent of LSI Logic's second quarter semiconductor revenues came from overseas customers with Asia being the company's largest foreign market,' said Corrigan. 'We have always strived to develop a global workforce and position our engineering talent in close proximity with our worldwide customers.'

"DSO is delighted to establish this strong partnership with LSI Logic. We fully understand their requirements for superior quality and performance from design onward,' said Dr. Jürgen Knorr, CEO of DSO. 'Our key objective is to create a platform equipped with the entire infrastructure and facilities required by global technology firms that are looking to expand offshore for their IC design, IP development and advanced manufacturing/system assembly.'

'We are establishing a development capability in Dubai for our Consumer Products Group,' said Saeid Moshkelani, LSI Logic vice president of Engineering Consumer Products. 'We are expanding our development capacity in order to take advantage of the high growth opportunities in the consumer electronics marketplace.'

The agreement enables LSI Logic to cost effectively develop consumer electronics products solutions by tapping into the regional pool of engineering design talent and deliver the products to the market in a timely fashion. Dubai's strict stance and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) protection, close proximity to the regional growth markets combined with efficient transport and distribution facilities, corporate tax incentives and exemptions are prime encouragement factors for private sector development. The establishment of 'free zones' such as DSO, has led Dubai to be a business hub for multi-national companies looking for state-of-the-art infrastructure and liberal regulatory framework, which are conducive to quickly and efficiently establishing their hi-tech operations.

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From al-Khaleej

2005-09-28

واحة دبي للسليكون تعتزم زيادة استثماراتها إلى 4 مليارات دولار

قال الدكتور محمد الزرعوني نائب رئيس واحة دبي للسليكون ان الواحة تجري مباحثات مع عدة شركات عالمية بهدف التوصل الى اتفاق لانشاء مصنع كبير متخصص في صناعة رقائق الكمبيوتر بقيمة ملياري دولار، تضاف الى ملياري دولار اخرى تمثلها 14 شركة حاليا داخل الواحة.

وقال الزرعوني ل “رويترز”: “ينتظر ان ينتج المصنع الدوائر الالكترونية لخدمة احتياجات دول المنطقة”.

وأحدث الشركات التي انضمت الى الواحة هي شركة ( ال.اس.اي ) الامريكية التي وقعت اتفاقا مع الواحة لتصميم مركز لتصميم وتطوير الرقائق الالكترونية واشباه الموصلات في الواحة. رويترز

DSO increases investments to USD 4 billion

Dr. Mohammed al-Zarooni, Assistant Director of DSO, stated that they are in talks with several international companies in order to set up a semiconductor development and manufacturing base worth USD 2 billion. 14 other companies in the freezone currently have a total investment of USD 2 billion. The latest addition was American LSI.

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AMA to open Dubai campus

AMA Education System (AMAES) is setting up a campus in Dubai as part of the IT school’s foreign expansion.

The AMA University will be set up within a five-hectare property at the sprawling Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) IT facility.

AMAES Chair Amable Aguiluz recently entered into a partnership with DSO General Manager and Dubai Crown Prince Shiekh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. However, Aguiluz did not disclose the amount of investments made to the Dubai campus.

Aguiluz said the facility will provide University-level courses, such as computer science and engineering to the growing Filipino community in Dubai as well as for other nationalities. He added that graduates of the Dubai school would feed Dubai’s demand for skilled IT workers.

The school will start building on February next year and is expected to be operational by the start of Dubai’s school year in September 2006.

“Due to the enormity of the project, it will be divided into phases so we could monitor precisely the developments,” Aguiluz stated.

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Pegasus picks up commercial property at DSO

Dubai: Dubai-based Pegasus Realty paid out Dh30 million for a parcel of prime commercial property at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the purpose-built technology park, with future plans to provide international clients with commercial real estate solutions, as well as attract multi-national companies by promoting the DSO.

DSO is a science and technology-based industrial park located in Nad Al Sheba, the southeastern part of Dubai City. Currently, the site consists of 700 hectares dedicated to leading edge semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing industries.

"With this strategic deal we have strengthened our portfolio of real estate offerings in high value commercial property in UAE," said Imtiaz Panjwani, managing director of Pegasus Realty.

"DSO adds significant value and variety to our wide portfolio of real estate. Going ahead we intend to invest an additional Dh100 million in this project and attract global technology companies to set up base in Dubai parallel to the objectives of DSO."

With its focus on next-generation technology and wireless electronics innovation, investments in DSO are expected to exceed $10 billion over a period of 20 years.

[smussuw]

Al Zarouni have said that they expect this project to contribute about 15 to 20% of Dubai's GDP.

[dubaiflo]

well it is huge but .. can you believe it?

lol i can hear the americans, ahhh dubai can only build this because of DSO ..

[smussuw]

imagine in 10 years Dubai's GDP will be around (AED 275) $70 billions hopefully, which means the DSO will give us around (AED 38.5) $10.5 billions.

wow

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Originally Posted by smussuw

imagine in 10 years Dubai's GDP will be around (AED 275) $70 billions hopefully, which means the DSO will give us around (AED 38.5) $10.5 billions.

wow

This some thing Sinagapoura did in the past with a lot of succes, the same can be said about taiwan.