Abu Dhabi Investing Heavily in State-of-the-Art Tunnel Projects

DUBAI, U.A.E, April 12, 2010 - Abu Dhabi is leading the way in Middle Eastern infrastructure
development. There are currently a number of mega infrastructure projects
planned as part of the municipality's strategic aim to meet the requirements
of a developing city, as well as responding to the needs of the growing
population.

The municipality's efforts are directed towards securing an advanced
network of infrastructure and transportation facilities to achieve the
highest level of road, rail and utility efficiency in Abu Dhabi.

One of the most notable projects for Abu Dhabi is the Al Salam Street
Tunnel. The project is a result of the coordination between the Municipality
of Abu Dhabi City, Urban Planning Council, Department of Transport and
General Command of Abu Dhabi Police.

In an exclusive keynote presentation at Tunnels and Underground
Construction Middle East, Abdullah S. Al Shamsi, Acting Executive Director of
Municipal Infrastructure and Assets Sector, Abu Dhabi Municipality will
provide an insight into current trends and rationale for the boom in
underground construction across the Middle East. He will be joined by other
Municipality experts including Eng. Haris Margaritidis, Head of Construction
Section, Eng. Khaled Al Sokhny, Environmental Expert and Eng. Mazen Jabr.

During the conference from 23-26 May 2010, Abu Dhabi Municipality will
provide exclusive information regarding the design and construction
considerations, effective environmental solutions and tunnel and traffic
management systems.

Held under the patronage of Abu Dhabi Municipality, Tunnels
and Underground Construction Middle East will provide a platform to the
region's most ambitious underground construction projects.

The conference will be sponsored by the following companies: BASF
Construction Chemicals, Zublin Ground & Civil Enginering, Sika Services,
Ramboll ME, Mapei, Logfret Middle East, Trelleborg and Ridderkerk BV. At the
main conference, there will be an exhibition area where attendees can network
and learn more about the latest innovative solutions available.

For more information, visit www.tunnelconstructionme.com

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For more information, please contact Eileen Espelita, Marketing Manager, IQPC Middle East, T: +971-4-364-2975, F: +971-4-363-1938, enquiry at iqpc.ae