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Shapoorji Pallonji AMANA hands

wins $136m Damac Lagoons contract over Al-Futtaim Auto Park in Al Ai

Amana has completed building the 14,000sqm Al- production with seamless architectural integration.
Futtaim Auto Park in Al Ain, which includes the Thus the project opens up new prospects for the
installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system that is deployment of renewable energy. Solar photovoltaic
expected to generate 800MWh of energy. systems are a critical solution to help decarbonise the
The generated energy is equivalent to 5,571 trees construction sector, responsible for more than one
Damac Properties has awarded a construction said Mohammed Tahaineh, the General Manager of grown over 10 years. Amana built the state-of-the-art third of global annual greenhouse gas emissions.”
contract worth over AED500 million ($136 million) to Projects at Damac Properties. Auto Park as a complete showroom and workshop The UAE has ramped up nationwide efforts to increase
Shapoorji Pallonji for the main works at the Santorini Damac Lagoons turns 45 million sq ft into a for servicing motor vehicles, powered by renewable its renewable energy capacity. The UAE’s Energy
Cluster of its latest luxury community development Mediterranean-inspired community with white sandy energy. Its 487.9kWp solar PV plan is expected to Strategy 2050 aims to increase the percentage of
project, Damac Lagoons in Dubailand, close to the beaches, a tropical island vibe and other enchanting offset 334 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide during its clean energy in the country’s energy mix to 50 per
charm of Damac Hills. experiences, while featuring aesthetically-designed first year of operation. cent. The country is diversifying its energy mix, adding
Work is expected to begin in April 2022. The contract villas and townhouses built around a stunning one The project is the first automotive facility to operate solar and nuclear sources to its grid, as it looks to free
includes the construction of 847 villas, which on million square feet of lagoons. all brands under one roof, as well as being the only up crude for export. Abu Dhabi intends to generate
completion will feature white-washed and blue At the Santorini cluster, which will be the “Central multistory automotive facility in Al Ain which can half of its power requirements from clean energy
exteriors, evoking quintessential motifs of the famed Hub” on this “Island Odyssey”, residents will be spoilt hold almost 70 new and used cars on both floors. Its sources by 2050.
Mediterranean island paradise. for choice with its very own “Fitness & Wellness Zone” end-to-end offering includes commercial vehicles, in With almost 500,000sqm of industrial buildings
«With Shapoorji Pallonji, we have chosen a partner equipped with a climbing wall. addition to passenger cars, new and used, for sale, and associated rooftops constructed yearly, Amana
who share our values for quality, safety and on-time They can relax by the nature pond or enjoy a movie leasing, and renting. Contracting and Steel Buildings is a pioneer in building
delivery. We are confident that with their help, Damac under the stars at the floating cinema on the water. Jihad Bsaibes, CEO of Amana Contracting Group, said: rooftop solar power plants. Amana was one of the
Lagoons will take shape as we have envisioned it, Here, townhouses and villas are strung together by “The Al-Futtaim Auto Park in Al Ain has become a signifier first contractors approved by the Dubai Electricity and
a masterpiece of community living that will elevate quaint pathways, bicycle tracks and ornamental foliage of a greener, smarter future for the nation. Building it Water Authority to provide installation and maintenance
urban development in Dubai into new heights,» - all just a walk away from the black sand beach. with a solar PV system, we combined significant energy services for solar energy systems in early 2015.

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