November 2009
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sunday 22 November to Wednesday 25 November 2009
Experts from Halcrow’s transportation business are set to attend Bridges Middle East – a four-day conference focusing on the design, build and maintenance of the next generation of bridges.
Delegates from around the world will engage in a variety of discussions on the latest innovations, developments and specifications in regional bridge projects. The event sets the stage for municipalities, public works authorities and developers to announce upcoming tenders and project case studies.
An exclusive element of the event is the launch of the Qatar-Bahrain Causeway. An idea of extraordinary vision and collaboration, the Qatar-Bahrain Causeway represents a new era in travel, trade and tourism. Qatar and Bahrain are embracing the next phase of the region’s economic development. Their vision, to create the world’s longest sea-crossing and the first link in a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-wide rail network, is a testament to the commitment made by these two diverse and complementary countries and economies. An icon of design and ingenuity, the four-lane, 40km road and rail crossing will rise from the sea. Using reclaimed land, natural islands, low level structures and signature long-span bridges, the causeway will link the two nations. KBR, in association with Halcrow is project managing this iconic mega project.
At the main conference on 23 and 24 November 2009, delegates will take part in two days of presentations and case studies from senior local and international speakers - as well as interactive discussions on crucial issues. Key topics will include: designing, planning and integrating bridge projects, bridge maintenance strategies, building sustainable bridges and exploring future developments in bridge technologies.