Swiss-based Schindler Group, a leading global provider of elevators, escalators and related services, has been announced as Diamond Sponsor of the upcoming Smart Skyscrapers Summit in Dubai, UAE.

Produced by global conference organisers, Expotrade, the summit will be held at Sofitel The Palm Resort and Spa on May 11 and 12.

It will focus on the challenges in sustainable skyscraper development and the best practices employed, in terms of passenger safety and convenience, robust engineering, energy efficiency and more.

Wassim Aboushaar, executive managing director - Schindler Middle East, will be speaking at the summit on ‘Intelligent Transit in Modern High Rise Buildings’.

“Schindler is deeply committed to the Middle East market for partnering in the success of high-rise development by pioneering entities in the field of high-rise design and construction,” he said.

“Clearly the next wave of high-rise development shall be led by players who not only offer technically compliant solutions, but those that push the envelope in terms of 'smart' innovation, intuitive building design and development and radically new ways to execute plans from drawing boards to reality.

“Schindler is fully geared to be a class-leading, innovative urban mobility solutions provider that not only sets new industry benchmarks but also brings tangible value back to all those involved in the decision-making process for tall buildings especially the investor-developer community,” Aboushaar added.

Brad Hariharan, regional director, Expotrade Middle East, organisers of the conference, said: “The Smart Skyscrapers Summit, featuring the world’s most innovative building technologies, designs and solutions, viewed against the backdrop of sustainability, is an ideal platform for Schindler to present their solutions to the audience. We welcome the partnership with Schindler and look forward to a long and meaningful association with them.” – TradeArabia News Service