Scenes from the Day
After a smooth bus ride to Abu Dhabi, delegates complete the registration process at the Jumeirah Hotel at Etihad Towers before heading off to participate in a series of presentations and a panel discussion exploring the UAE capital as a polycentric city.
Delegates relax on the coach to Abu Dhabi for Day 5 of the 2018 Middle East Conference.
Delegates partake in a delicious lunch, kindly sponsored by Permasteelisa Group, after registration for Day 5 of the 2018 Middle East Conference.
The Abu Dhabi Program Guide provided detailed information for delegates about the diverse programming, prominent speakers, and exclusive off-sites featured over the two-day program.
Attendees of the Abu Dhabi Program discuss the day’s upcoming sessions during lunch and registration.
Delegates gathered at the Jumeirah Hotel at Etihad Towers for the first session of the Abu Dhabi Program, entitled “Abu Dhabi Urbanism: An Overview.” Here, the audience listens as Maan Al Awlaqi, Executive Director, Aldar Properties, delivers his presentation.
CTBUH Chairman Steve Watts, Partner, alinea Consulting, speaks with Abdulla Balalaa, Director of Asset Management and Design, Masdar, before the opening session of the Abu Dhabi Program.
CTBUH Chief Executive Officer Antony Wood chairs the session “Abu Dhabi Urbanism: An Overview.”
Maan Al Awlaqi, Executive Director, Aldar Properties, delivers the presentation “Island Urbanism: Creating Destinations.”
Abdulla Balalaa, Director of Real Estate Investment & Design, Masdar, provides an update on Masdar City’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality.
Kevin Ryan, COO, Gulf Related, describes how his firm has delivered urbanism and sustainability at Al Maryah Island.
Nasser Turk, Regional Manager, Middle East & Africa, WATG, shares his thoughts on “Abu Dhabi & Urban Polycentricity.”
CTBUH Chairman Steve Watts, Partner, alinea Consulting, chairs the panel discussion “Abu Dhabi & Urban Polycentricity.”
Maan Al Awlaqi, Executive Director, Aldar Properties, weighs in on the debate from the standpoint of Abu Dhabi’s largest developer.
Kevin Ryan, COO, Gulf Related, participates in the panel discussion.
Karl Fender, Director, Fender Katsalidis Architects, shares his insight during the panel discussion “Abu Dhabi & Urban Polycentricity.”
The expert panelists assembled to discuss “Abu Dhabi & Urban Polycentricity.” From left to right: Maan Al Awlaqi, Executive Director, Aldar Properties; Kevin Ryan, COO, Gulf Related; Nasser Turk, Regional Manager, Middle East & Africa, WATG; Karl Fender, Director, Fender Katsalidis Architects.
A delegate joins the discussion during the panel “Abu Dhabi & Urban Polycentricty.”
Delegates enjoyed an evening of socializing and entertainment at the Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid, site of the Abu Dhabi Networking Reception, hosted by Aldar and sponsored by Dar Group.
As Networking Reception attendees entered the venue, they were greeted with attractive lantern centerpieces.
The 90th floor of the Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid, the tallest building in Abu Dhabi, was an ideal venue to take in the scope of the city’s polycentric development.
Reception attendees admired the unique architectural details inside of the Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid during the Abu Dhabi Networking Reception.
Isabel Cristina Arango, Healthcare Operations Lead, Dar Group, welcomes attendees to the Abu Dhabi Networking Reception.
Delegates listen intently as the speakers address the crowd at the Abu Dhabi Networking Reception.
Mohammed Al Sarah, Real Estate Marketing Manager, Aldar Properties, addresses the attendees of the Abu Dhabi Networking Reception.
Attendees maximize their opportunities for catching up and forging new business ties at the Abu Dhabi Networking Reception.
Delegates converse and recap Day 5 of the 2018 Middle East Conference at the Networking Reception in Abu Dhabi, located at the Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid.
Surrounded by swirling mist and served in decorative glasses, the cocktails at the Abu Dhabi Networking Reception were as fun to look at as they were to sip.
Delegates had the opportunity to enjoy an informative display at the Abu Dhabi Networking reception. CTBUH Skyscraper Center Editorial Board Member Marshall Gerometta; Roger Heeringa, President/COO, Seattle, DCI Engineers; William Maibusch, Project Executive, The Walsh Group; Mohammed Al Sarah, Real Estate Marketing Manager, Aldar Properties; and Kevin Peddie, Regional Manager, RWDI are seen viewing the display.
Delegates at the Abu Dhabi Networking Reception were treated to a wide selection of canapés and desserts.
Fawaz Alharbi, Senior Head of Master Planning, Jeddah Economic Company, listens to a colleague at the Abu Dhabi Networking Reception at the Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid.