Projects Gossip: Proposals for the UAE - Page 4

Trances · August 29th, 2004, 12:46 PM

yep more diverst indursty is always good
VW not so sure never owned one
take your word for it

juiced · August 29th, 2004, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BulldozerGirl

I got a bit bored reading about all the entertainment projects in the UAE such as golf courses etc.. it's great seeing something about manufacturing in the list.

Agreed!

***AltinD*** · August 29th, 2004, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Trances

...VW not so sure never owned one
take your word for it

A midsize VW Passat 2.0 fully loaded, might cost more then a full size Chevrolet (Holden) Caprice (Stateman).

Krazy · August 29th, 2004, 11:51 PM

Golf GTI is my dream car

***AltinD*** · August 30th, 2004, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Krazy

Golf GTI is my dream car

The new one will be presented on the Paria Autoshow next month.

As for VW assembling cars in AD, I came to know that they assemble in Bosnia & Herzegovina; if they do there they might do it as well.

Krazy · September 7th, 2004, 10:12 PM

Abu Dhabi, Volkswagen in initial deal for spares unit

By Gulf News

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi and Europe's largest carmaker, Volkswagen, reached an initial agreement yesterday to set up a holding company for investing in an automobiles spares plant in Abu Dhabi, with an eventual investment target of Dh5 billion.

The first phase envisages investment of Dh2 billion.

After lengthy talks in Abu Dhabi, the two sides agreed to create a joint investment company that will establish a major car parts manufacturing plant in the emirate's burgeoning free industrial zone in Musaffah, just outside Abu Dhabi city.

Initial investment plans involve Dh2 billion ($545 million) in car and related industries early next year, to rise to Dh5 billion ($1.36 billion) later.

"The new venture will be created soon and an official announcement will be made after all procedures for its establishment are completed," said Shaikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economy (DoE).

"This venture will set up a plant involving car assembly and manufacture of components involved in the auto industry... you can say this venture is a nucleus for the Abu Dhabi industrial zone which will also receive other carmakers. We are currently conducting negotiations with some other car manufacturers to attract their investment."

Speaking after talks with Andreas Deumeland, Volkswagen's corporate secretary and head of group planning, Shaikh Hamed said the agreement yesterday followed the April visit to Germany by Shaikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister, during which he met Volkswagen's chairman and discussed cooperation.

But he did not say whether Abu Dhabi is still interested in acquiring a share in the German auto giant.

The new venture will be jointly owned by Volkswagen, the UAE Offset Co for Development, and the General Joint Stock Co, which is fully owned by Abu Dhabi Government and is affiliated to the General Industry Corp.

Sources close to the negotiations said the new venture would be officially announced in the next few weeks, including its capital, headquarters and statute.

They said such an agreement could lead to other deals between Abu Dhabi and Volkswagen in future and tempt more global carmakers to invest in the emirate.

"The raw materials which will be be used in the planned car plant in Musaffah are available in the region and the project will involve energy dependent type of industry," Shaikh Hamed said.

Abu Dhabi, which controls nearly 10 per cent of the world's oil wealth, has been locked in a drive to attract industrial capital within a long-term economic diversification programme.

The DoE expects at least Dh35 billion ($9.5 billion) in foreign investment to be pumped into its planned five industrial zones in the next 10 years.

tod24 · September 7th, 2004, 11:07 PM

whereas saudi arabia and iraq have high unemployment levels and need employers for their unskilled workers, i find it odd that abu dhabi is building these plants when the only ones to benefit from this are foreign labours.

dubai has found it's place to be a market hub in tourism and banking, while abudhabi doesn't seem to have a clue of what its doing.

Krazy · September 8th, 2004, 02:18 AM

Its sad but I agree with you.

***AltinD*** · September 8th, 2004, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tod24

whereas saudi arabia and iraq have high unemployment levels and need employers for their unskilled workers, i find it odd that abu dhabi is building these plants when the only ones to benefit from this are foreign labours.

dubai has found it's place to be a market hub in tourism and banking, while abudhabi doesn't seem to have a clue of what its doing.

Yeah, and I'm sure Western Companies would be happy to see their investment going in flames and turned to dust, and if their specialists send there, would ever survive.

Foreign investments are not reward for unemployment!

Help me, to helping you ... they say and the countries you mentioned are not capable to do that.

Michiel · September 9th, 2004, 10:08 PM

Does anyone know the story behind these proposals?

Architect: Kohn Pederson Fox Associates
Project: The Dubai Tower
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Owner / Client: Dubai Palm Developers
More here

Architect : Brennan Beer Gorman/Architects
Project: 1 Marina Place
Location: Dubai, UAE
Owner / Client: (not specified)
More here

Dubai-Lover · September 9th, 2004, 10:21 PM

no, never heard of them, but they really look great. thanks for these great renderings!!!

Krazy · September 14th, 2004, 10:01 PM

Zayed tours development projects in Abu Dhabi

President H.H Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan yesterday toured a number of development projects in Abu Dhabi. During the tour, Sheikh Zayed viewed the progress of work at the Emirates Conferences Palace. Work at the palace is nearing completion and the facility will be inaugurated soon for the 25fth Summit of the GCC leaders which will be held in Abu Dhabi in December. Other projects toured by Sheikh Zayed included the new Sheikh Zayed mosque, the Zayed Port and the Fishermen Association. The tour is part of Sheikh Zayed's keenness to get a first-hand view of the progress of various development projects. (The Emirates News Agency, WAM)

smussuw · September 14th, 2004, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Krazy

Zayed tours development projects in Abu Dhabi

I LOVE THIS GUY. :love:

Krazy · September 14th, 2004, 10:19 PM

He really is the father of the nation isnt he

ahmedr · September 14th, 2004, 10:32 PM

Nobody can ever hold anything against Sheikh Zayed, if it weren't for him and the stability he's brought to the country, people like Mohamed bin Rashid would have never been so bold in dreaming up and realizing all these outrageous dreams. He is by far the most humble Arab leader and one of the most in the world. I've always loved him too.

September 26th, 2004, 10:27 PM

I think the curve tower will be located at one of palms

ahmedr · September 27th, 2004, 09:28 AM

Wow, this is the first time I see these renderings, if only these get built!!

September 27th, 2004, 01:32 PM

The beauty of a building is from its looks and from somthing special inside such as the facilities and the internal decoration, the rest is as usual.

Trances · September 27th, 2004, 03:00 PM

Nice looking towers not heard of them
But its 2003 and the site seem little dated

ahmedr · September 27th, 2004, 05:56 PM

I'm quite confident that Emaar will build a supertall in Dubai Marina, and I'm guessing it's gonna be 1 Marina Place because I've seen other renderings of it and I think Krazy posted one or two recently.

August 29th, 2004, 12:46 PM	#61
Trances , , and , Fade to Black. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Living in London Posts: 7,896 Likes (Received): 4	yep more diverst indursty is always good VW not so sure never owned one take your word for it __________________ "Are we ready to go farther or have we already gone to far?" “He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.”

September 7th, 2004, 10:12 PM	#66
Krazy Kool Kat Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,625 Likes (Received): 0	Abu Dhabi, Volkswagen in initial deal for spares unit By Gulf News Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi and Europe's largest carmaker, Volkswagen, reached an initial agreement yesterday to set up a holding company for investing in an automobiles spares plant in Abu Dhabi, with an eventual investment target of Dh5 billion. The first phase envisages investment of Dh2 billion. After lengthy talks in Abu Dhabi, the two sides agreed to create a joint investment company that will establish a major car parts manufacturing plant in the emirate's burgeoning free industrial zone in Musaffah, just outside Abu Dhabi city. Initial investment plans involve Dh2 billion ($545 million) in car and related industries early next year, to rise to Dh5 billion ($1.36 billion) later. "The new venture will be created soon and an official announcement will be made after all procedures for its establishment are completed," said Shaikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economy (DoE). "This venture will set up a plant involving car assembly and manufacture of components involved in the auto industry... you can say this venture is a nucleus for the Abu Dhabi industrial zone which will also receive other carmakers. We are currently conducting negotiations with some other car manufacturers to attract their investment." Speaking after talks with Andreas Deumeland, Volkswagen's corporate secretary and head of group planning, Shaikh Hamed said the agreement yesterday followed the April visit to Germany by Shaikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister, during which he met Volkswagen's chairman and discussed cooperation. But he did not say whether Abu Dhabi is still interested in acquiring a share in the German auto giant. The new venture will be jointly owned by Volkswagen, the UAE Offset Co for Development, and the General Joint Stock Co, which is fully owned by Abu Dhabi Government and is affiliated to the General Industry Corp. Sources close to the negotiations said the new venture would be officially announced in the next few weeks, including its capital, headquarters and statute. They said such an agreement could lead to other deals between Abu Dhabi and Volkswagen in future and tempt more global carmakers to invest in the emirate. "The raw materials which will be be used in the planned car plant in Musaffah are available in the region and the project will involve energy dependent type of industry," Shaikh Hamed said. Abu Dhabi, which controls nearly 10 per cent of the world's oil wealth, has been locked in a drive to attract industrial capital within a long-term economic diversification programme. The DoE expects at least Dh35 billion ($9.5 billion) in foreign investment to be pumped into its planned five industrial zones in the next 10 years. __________________ Save Dubai's Workers! Click here and sign the petition!

September 8th, 2004, 02:18 AM	#68
Krazy Kool Kat Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,625 Likes (Received): 0	Its sad but I agree with you. __________________ Save Dubai's Workers! Click here and sign the petition!

September 9th, 2004, 10:21 PM	#71
Dubai-Lover Construction Paradise Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dubai (UAE) \| Oehringen (GER) \| Bad Honnef (GER) Posts: 12,678 Likes (Received): 0	no, never heard of them, but they really look great. thanks for these great renderings!!! __________________ Updates - Dubai on Emporis

September 14th, 2004, 10:01 PM	#72
Krazy Kool Kat Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,625 Likes (Received): 0	Zayed tours development projects in Abu Dhabi President H.H Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan yesterday toured a number of development projects in Abu Dhabi. During the tour, Sheikh Zayed viewed the progress of work at the Emirates Conferences Palace. Work at the palace is nearing completion and the facility will be inaugurated soon for the 25fth Summit of the GCC leaders which will be held in Abu Dhabi in December. Other projects toured by Sheikh Zayed included the new Sheikh Zayed mosque, the Zayed Port and the Fishermen Association. The tour is part of Sheikh Zayed's keenness to get a first-hand view of the progress of various development projects. (The Emirates News Agency, WAM) __________________ Save Dubai's Workers! Click here and sign the petition!

August 29th, 2004, 11:51 PM	#64
Krazy Kool Kat Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,625 Likes (Received): 0	Golf GTI is my dream car

September 7th, 2004, 11:07 PM	#67
tod24 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 157 Likes (Received): 0	whereas saudi arabia and iraq have high unemployment levels and need employers for their unskilled workers, i find it odd that abu dhabi is building these plants when the only ones to benefit from this are foreign labours. dubai has found it's place to be a market hub in tourism and banking, while abudhabi doesn't seem to have a clue of what its doing.

September 9th, 2004, 10:08 PM	#70
Michiel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,921 Likes (Received): 150	Does anyone know the story behind these proposals? Architect: Kohn Pederson Fox Associates Project: The Dubai Tower Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Owner / Client: Dubai Palm Developers More here Architect : Brennan Beer Gorman/Architects Project: 1 Marina Place Location: Dubai, UAE Owner / Client: (not specified) More here

September 14th, 2004, 10:19 PM	#74
Krazy Kool Kat Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 13,625 Likes (Received): 0	He really is the father of the nation isnt he __________________ Save Dubai's Workers! Click here and sign the petition!

September 14th, 2004, 10:32 PM	#75
ahmedr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cairo Posts: 919 Likes (Received): 0	Nobody can ever hold anything against Sheikh Zayed, if it weren't for him and the stability he's brought to the country, people like Mohamed bin Rashid would have never been so bold in dreaming up and realizing all these outrageous dreams. He is by far the most humble Arab leader and one of the most in the world. I've always loved him too.

September 26th, 2004, 10:27 PM	#76
Shaheen Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	I think the curve tower will be located at one of palms

September 27th, 2004, 09:28 AM	#77
ahmedr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cairo Posts: 919 Likes (Received): 0	Wow, this is the first time I see these renderings, if only these get built!!

September 27th, 2004, 01:32 PM	#78
Shaheen Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	The beauty of a building is from its looks and from somthing special inside such as the facilities and the internal decoration, the rest is as usual.

September 27th, 2004, 03:00 PM	#79
Trances , , and , Fade to Black. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Living in London Posts: 7,896 Likes (Received): 4	Nice looking towers not heard of them But its 2003 and the site seem little dated __________________ "Are we ready to go farther or have we already gone to far?" “He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.”

September 27th, 2004, 05:56 PM	#80
ahmedr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cairo Posts: 919 Likes (Received): 0	I'm quite confident that Emaar will build a supertall in Dubai Marina, and I'm guessing it's gonna be 1 Marina Place because I've seen other renderings of it and I think Krazy posted one or two recently.

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