Bahrain-based Nomas Enterprises has appointed Atkins as the architectural designer and engineering consultant for its first real estate project.

The signing ceremony took place at the Nomas Enterprises office in Sheraton Complex yesterday (June 8).

The development occupies an area of over 35,000 sq m. The four-tower project is located in Juffair and will be a mixed-use development. The property will be a premium site with an expansive waterfront and has an expected completion date around 2012, said a statement.

Sheikh Rashid Bin Abdulla Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, chairman of Nomas Enterprises and Rashid Al Rumaihi, managing director – Nomas Enterprises were present at the signing ceremony.  Rob Ruse, resident director and Nicholas Bailey, director - Design Studio represented Atkins on the occasion.

Sheikh Rashid said: “Atkins is our partner of choice as they have the knowledge and expertise on a local, regional and international level.  Our aim is to have on offer, a development which is innovative, sophisticated, inspirational and engaging and this is exactly what Atkins is famous for worldwide.  I am sure this partnership will yield great results.”

Rob Ruse emphasised on the importance of the development saying: "The project is a hugely significant project for Bahrain as a mixed-use hub where people can live, work and spend leisure time and as a catalyst for public life at the Al Fateh waterfront (Juffair). – TradeArabia News Service