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Only 10% of ME construction industry using BIM
NEWS Around one tenth of the region’s construction professionals are using Building Information Modelling (BIM) software, according to specialist consultant BIMES. Speaking to Middle East

Dr Shams Naga speaks about architecture as a profession
NEWS Dr Shams Naga is the founder, principal and managing director of Naga Architects. He is the holder of three masters degrees and a Phd

Client and architects discuss design and philosophy for Plaza Cristal in KSA
NEWS One of the shortlisted nominations in the Hospitality Category at last Year’s Middle East Architect Awards was the Blu Plaza Cristal Hotel in the

Gated community Al Zahia is a first for Sharjah
NEWS The first gated community in Sharjah is now open for business. Initially a concept by Naga Architects, the initial phase of the work on

Creating Dubai’s design identity
NEWS This year’s DesignMENA Summit explored how the city of Dubai could forge an individual identity in its architecture. A panel discussion featured academic and

In pictures: Principal of the Year shortlist for Middle East Architect Awards
NEWS With Middle East Architect Awards only days away, taking place on Wednesday 19th November, DesignMENA reveals the faces shortlisted to win the Principal of

In pictures: Architect of the Year shortlist announced
NEWS With only a week remaining until the Middle East Architect Awards, DesignMENA reveals the faces shortlisted to win the Architect of the Year category.

In pictures: Hospitality Project of the Year shortlist announced
NEWS Here is a visual list of the shortlisted projects for the Middle East Architect Awards which will take place on the 19th of November.

Engineering and Principal of the Year shortlist announced for Middle East Architect Awards
NEWS | AWARD The fourth shortlist for the Middle East Architect Awards is now available. A total of 214 entries were discussed and debated before

Large Practice, Young Architect and Architect of the Year shortlist announced
NEWS | AWARD The final shortlisted nominations for the Middle East Architect Awards can now be revealed. Nominations came from all across Middle East with

Tech expertise helps firm win architecture award
NEWS Naga Architects’ prowess with Building Information Modelling (BIM) was the reason for its success at the Middle East Architect Awards 2011. The practice picked

Heights of Glory – Urbanisation of Cities | Gulf News
NEWS While buildings must reflect the social and cultural mores of the region, experts feel sustainability is soon becoming a contributor to the UAE architectural