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CONTENTS P05
INTRODUCTION
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HISTORY IN THE MAKING
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CONSTRUCTION BEGINS
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EXTERIOR
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MAIN MAJLIS HALL
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HH PRESIDENTIAL WING
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HH CROWN PRINCE WING
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HH VICE PRESIDENT WING
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MINISTERIAL WING
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SUPREME COUNCIL WING
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INTERIOR
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LANDSCAPING
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REGIONAL DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
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W E LC O M E
s a responsible and progressive company, CCC has the greatest respect for its clients, employees, suppliers and society, and this has been a foundation of our success over the past 60 years. According to the direction of our late Chairman & President, Mr. Said Khoury, CCC has always focused on ensuring that all its areas and projects are managed by the most competent and highest calibre professionals who are entrusted to deliver all projects at the highest quality and to the utmost satisfaction of our Clients. This legacy lives on through CCC’s current leadership namely Wael, Tawfic & Samer Khoury. We take great pride in being one of the world’s most respected contracting and engineering firms, having achieved
extraordinary growth since we first opened our doors for business in 1952. Today, we employ over 110,000 people in 50 countries, with the key to our success revolving around the dedicated, hard-working personnel who execute our business on a daily basis. Our entire workforce is unequalled in its effort to meet our clients’ needs. In turn, we are committed to providing our employees with a healthy, safe and thriving work environment. This is an exciting time to be part of CCC, which is guided by a commitment to the principles of a High Performance Culture, especially our core values of Integrity, Teamwork and Performance. We are fully committed to staying true to our vision and values, both in meeting our clients’ ever-evolving needs. We look forward to working with you.
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Mr. Walid Salman Regional Managing Director Operations – UAE & Palestine
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INTRODUCTION The new Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi is a landmark project that underlines the Emirate’s role as a leader within both the UAE and the GCC. The Palace will house the offices of His Highness Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, Emir of Abu Dhabi and the commander of the Union Defence Force, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Emir of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and the various Government Ministers. The location of the Presidential Palace will be on Ras Al Akhdar peninsula, adjacent to the
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Emirates Palace Hotel.
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HISTORY IN THE MAKING The new Presidential Palace is set to become an
architecturally
breathtaking
national
symbol for the UAE in general and Abu Dhabi in particular. Allowing traditional and modern design to exist in harmony will allow the Presidential Palace to be a source of pride for
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all people of the United Arab Emirates.
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EXTERIOR The site layout, the building form, its spatial organisation and the facade treatments respond fully to the complex functions and conceptual requirements off the Presidential Palace. The outcome is a unique image that enhances the projects identity as a symbol of Abu Dhabi and as a House of the Nation for the United
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Arab Emirates.
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MAIN BUILDING & MAJLIS HALL The Main Hall acts as a focal point for all activities within the Palace Complex, interconnecting various functional units. A highlight of the hall is its ornately crafted dome, which elevates the volume of the structure to evoke a feeling of rich, relaxed elegance. The Majlis due to its sheer size and majestic conception, incorporates richly crafted Islamic
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traditional design.
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HH PRESIDENTIAL WING The Presidential Wing is situated on the northern tip of the vertical axis, emphasising its significance and importance. Featuring
maticulous
workmanship
and
unsurpassed artistry, the Presidential Wing is adorned by magnificent sculpted Islamic and traditional architecture. With the first floor housing the Grand Office of H.H. The President, The Administrative Officer, along with his support staff, is located on the other side of
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the wing.
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HH CROWN PRINCE WING The Crown Prince Wing, has been specifically designed for H.H. the Crown Prince to carry out affairs of state. Access via an exclusive lift and staircase connects the first floor where the H.H. the Crown Prince holds the throne as the Chief Officer of the wing. This part of the wing enjoys an extraordinary view across the shimmering
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waters of the Arabian Gulf.
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HH VICE PRESIDENT WING The Vice-President wing serves as an office for H.H. the Vice President and all of his respective support staff and team of officials. This wing is located on the eastern side of the Presidential Wing and enjoys a striking elevated exposure to the beautiful surrounding environment,
incorporating
a
unique
architectural approach that balances formal
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and informal spaces and landscaping.
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MINISTERIAL WING The Ministerial Wing is situated in the right wing of the main building and consist of Minister’s office, meeting room Majlis, and secretary area. An
architecturally
magnificent
crafted
dome above the hall draws attention to the opulent feel of the internal environment. The meticulously thought out placement of each individual component towards the splendour of the exterior underlines its environmentally-
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friendly credentials.
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SUPREME COUNCIL WING The left wing of the main building houses the Supreme Council, and has the flexibility to be able to host GCC, Arabic and Islamic summits. The chamber is extremely striking, featuring intricate Islamic decoration that culminates in a beautifully crafted central dome that gives the whole wing a sense of substance and
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meaning.
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INTERIOR The interior of the Presidential Palace has to be aesthetically pleasing and practical at the same time, and this has been achieved through the creative use of Islamic and traditional design alongside the very latest technology. All the accoutrements of life at its best have been incorporated, resulting in luxury without limits. Unparalleled sophistication, sleek lines and rich furnishings will make this one of the
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finest palaces the world has ever seen.
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LANDSCAPING Vibrant and beautiful landscaping increases the aesthetic value of the Presidential Palace, enriched through the use of Islamic patterns and the undulating landscaped approach along its length. The location of the Presidential Palace allows the extensive landscaping to enjoy interplay with the sea. The abundant seascape in tandem with the skilful creation of a landscaping masterplan has resulted in a
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fine and unique environmental achievement.
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