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Riyadh, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s candidate Adel Al-Zahrani has won the post of first deputy president of the Asian Sports Press Association and the membership of the executive board of the International Sports Press Association.
Al-Zahrani won the majority of votes during the elections that were held in Rome in the presence of representatives of more than 100 member states at the Asian and International Sports Press Associations.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
Riyadh, Oct. 5 (BNA): King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) yesterday signed a joint cooperation agreement with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to provide food assistance to flood victims and the most needy families in Afghanistan for the year 2022-2023.
The agreement was signed in Riyadh by KSrelief Assistant Supervisor General for Operations and Programs Ahmed bin Ali Al-Beez and Director General of OIC office in Afghanistan Muhammad Saeed Al-Ayash.
The agreement targets securing and distributing 47,400 food baskets weighing 2,938 tons to flood victims and needy families in 24 Afghan provinces, benefiting 284,400 individuals, where each basket will weigh 62 kilograms and contain basic foodstuffs.
This agreement comes within the framework of the humanitarian projects being implemented by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by KSrelief, to help and support the needy in the affected countries around the world.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Manama, The UNESCO Regional Centre of Quality and Excellence in Education (RCQE) in Saudi Arabia held, in cooperation with Bahrain’s Education Ministry and Saudi National Centre for Professional and Educational Development, a webinar on “Teacher Quality in a Changing World: Transformations, Challenges and Hopes”.
Held on the occasion of the World Teachers’ Day, the webinar was patronised by Education Minister, Dr. Majid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi, and attended by RCQE Director-General, Dr. Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Medaires, and Chairman of the Saudi National Centre for Professional and Educational Development, Dr. Bader bin Shuja Al-Harbi, in addition to experts and specialists from several local, regional and international entities.
Addressing the webinar, Dr. Al-Nuaimi lauded the praise and appreciation of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, while chairing the weekly Cabinet meeting, attended by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, of the major role played by Bahraini teachers, as well as their achievements.
He also hailed Saudi Arabia’s strides in education, thanks to the support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.
The minister highlighted the landmark achievements attained by Bahrain in the field of education thanks to the support of its leadership, citing the King Hamad Schools of the Future Project and the Digital Empowerment, both of which had contributed to ensuring the continuity of the educational process during the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
He also asserted that the development projects implemented by the Ministry of Education have earned the kingdom international acclaim, as proved by international reports.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Riyadh, The Minister of Economy and Planning in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faisal Al-Ibrahim, received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Riyadh, Shaikh Ali bin Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Khalifa.
The Saudi minister welcomed Shaikh Al Khalifa, praising the deep-rooted relations between both countries, wishing him success in his diplomatic duties.
For his part, Shaikh Al Khalifa valued the growing brotherly relations, expressing his appreciation to the Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning for his support in enhancing bilateral cooperation.
The two sides reviewed the close relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and ways to enhance them to meet common interests.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Manama, Oct. 5(BNA): Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa hailed deep-rooted fraternal relations binding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
He praised the keen interest of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in supporting joint ties and bolstering partnerships between the two countries.
The minister made the statement as he received today Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain HRH Prince Sultan bin Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The two sides highlighted strong historic and brotherly relations and steadily-growing cooperation, particularly in the financial and economic fields.
They also reviewed ways of further strengthening joint cooperation and coordination between the two countries, in the financial and economic sectors, in addition to issues of common interest.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
OPEC+ looks set for deep cuts to its oil output targets when it meets on Wednesday, curbing supply in an already tight market despite pressure from the United States and others to pump more.
The potential OPEC+ cut could spur a recovery in oil prices that have dropped to about $90 from $120 three months ago due to fears of a global economic recession, rising U.S. interest rates and a stronger dollar.
OPEC+, which includes Saudi Arabia and Russia, is working on cuts of 1-2 million barrels per day, sources told Reuters, with several sources saying cuts could be closer to 2 million.
The United States is pushing OPEC not to proceed with the cuts arguing that fundamentals don’t support them, a source familiar with the matter said.
Sources said it remained unclear if cuts could include additional voluntary reductions by members such as Saudi Arabia or if cuts could include existing under-production by the group.
OPEC+ fell about 3.6 million bpd short of its output target in August.
Source: National News Agency
In partnership with Oman Air and The British School of Excellence, Muscat Hospitality Academy (MHA) announces a unique opportunity for Omani female students to enroll for Preparatory Cabin Crew Training. The programme duration is for six months and will encompass academic and practical training with world-class experts and coaches who provide students with the necessary credentials to secure a guaranteed job from Oman Air.
The training programme includes specialised courses covering in-flight service, the tools and equipment used on board, industry terms and phrases, and the rules and regulations governing air service operations. Participants will receive world-class training which will incorporate subjects such as Workplace Safety, Grooming, Deportment & Etiquette, Mindset & Emotional Intelligence, Communication Skills, Service Excellence, Food & Beverage Service, Aviation Knowledge, Intermediate and Independent Business English Skills training.
Upon successful graduation, the students will receive official certification from the MHA and The British School of Excellence, that qualifies them to work for Oman Air.
Entry requirements for the programme include a high school certificate and English language proficiency (both spoken and written). Applicants must be aged between 21 and 28 and there is a minimum height requirement of 157 cm. Candidates must have the ability to swim unaided as well.
Muscat Hospitality Academy (MHA), is part of Heart of Hospitality (HOH) which is a subsidiary of Muscat Investment House (MIH). Aligned with Oman Vision 2040, MHA focuses on driving tourism as a key enabler for economic sustainability and development, by placing Omani nationals in the frontline of hospitality, providing skilled labour for investors and operators – thus reducing youth unemployment.
MHA recognises that Omani youth play an important role in implementing policies, initiatives, and commercial aspects of the national airline which has been observed and appreciated by its esteemed customers, in addition to major international assessment companies. As MHA continues to impart the education and training programmes to support the Sultanate’s Omanisation policy, the latest programme for Cabin Crew training comes at a time when aviation is well positioned for a strong recovery.
Hilal Al Siyabi, Senior Vice President of People at Oman Air, added, “At Oman Air we are proud to have the best and brightest Omani talent and are committed to continuing our Omanisation drive, which now stands at 94%, with the exception of our female cabin crew. This is something we are working hard to improve. Being a cabin crew member is a highly respected and sought-after role, offering an unparalleled opportunity to travel the world along with many other benefits. Our cabin crew teams are not only the face of our brand but are our international ambassadors for Oman. Therefore, we strive to ensure that they receive world-class training that reflects our unmatched traditions of hospitality. Meanwhile, we continue to develop a sustainable, highly skilled workforce that can support the future growth of Oman’s aviation sector and strengthen the national economy.”
Mrs. Amina Al Zadjali, the General Manager for Muscat Hospitality Academy states, “As we all know that there is a rising demand for Omani professionals across all sectors, more so in the tourism and related fields, we are persistent to leave no stone unturned to bring the best of the world to nurture the best, here within Oman. We relentlessly work to support Oman’s national imperative in driving tourism as a key enabler for economic sustainability and development. We strive to be the market leader in vocational education and training standards in Oman to unlock our full potential through human capital. We have partnered with The British School of Excellence which is the industry-leading organization in etiquette, manners, life skills and service training. Together, we aim and work to bring out the best in our students, in hard skills as well as soft skills to help them land their dream job in aviation. Nothing enthralls us more than our students achieving tremendous success in their chosen field of career.”
The British School of Excellence was founded in 2013 by Philip Sykes to, a master trainer who is passionate about sharing his unrivalled knowledge of British social and corporate etiquette with a global audience. He firmly follows the adage “it is not what you do but how you do it”. The organisation’s team of experts works passionately to coach and inspire students to be the very best and most polished versions of themselves. Globally, The British School of Excellence has presence in countries such as China, Brazil, Japan, South Africa, and Pakistan to bring high standards of British etiquette training to students all around the world.
For the registration at Preparatory Cabin Crew Training by Muscat Hospitality Academy and The British school of Excellence, prospective students can contact Muscat Hospitality Academy’s Admissions team on 9931 4332 or the MHA Website for the details. For more information, please visit www.mha-om.com
Source: Oman Air
Less than a week after the suicide attack at a Kabul tutoring center, a deadly blast hit on Wednesday 05 October 2022 a mosque in Kabul in the neighborhood of the interior ministry compound.
Several people are feared dead and dozens others have been reportedly injured by the explosion.
The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) vehemently deplores the blast at Kabul’s interior ministry. It expresses its grave concern over the relentless spate of brutal attacks deliberately targeting civilian and official facilities in different parts of Afghanistan.
As the OIC expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, and its genuine wishes to the injured for a full and speedy recovery, it reasserts its persistent calls on the de facto authorities in Kabul to effectively address the pockets of violence that threaten to widen the circle of emerging insecurity unless persuasively managed.
Source: Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese depositors, including a retired police officer, stormed at least four banks in the cash-strapped country Tuesday after banks ended a weeklong closure and partially reopened.
As the tiny Mediterranean nation’s crippling economic crisis continues to worsen, a growing number of Lebanese depositors have opted to break into banks and forcefully withdraw their trapped savings. Lebanon’s cash-strapped banks have imposed informal limits on cash withdrawals. The break-ins reflect growing public anger toward the banks and the authorities who have struggled to reform the country’s corrupt and battered economy.
Three-quarters of the population has plunged into poverty in an economic crisis that the World Bank describes as one of the worst in over a century. Meanwhile, the Lebanese pound has lost 90% of its value against the dollar, making it difficult for millions across the country to cope with skyrocketing prices.
Ali al-Sahli, a retired officer who served in Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces, raided a BLC Bank branch in the eastern town of Chtaura, demanding $24,000 in trapped savings to transfer to his son, who owes rent and tuition fees in Ukraine.
“Count the money, before one of you dies,” al-Sahli said in a video he recorded with one hand while waving a gun in the other.
According to Depositors’ Outcry, a protest group, al-Sahli said he had offered to sell his kidney to fund his son’s expenses after the bank for months blocked him from transferring money. With his son owing months of rent and tuition, the retired officer reached out to the protest group for help.
In the video he filmed on his cellphone, al-Sahli waved a handgun, threatening to shoot, if bank employees didn’t oblige. Employees struggled to calm him down, as protesters from the depositors group and bystanders watched from outside.
Al-Sahli was unable to retrieve any of his money, and security forces arrested him.
Desperate demands
In the southern city of Tyre, Ali Hodroj broke into a Byblos Bank branch, demanding about $40,000 of his trapped savings to pay outstanding loans. He held a handgun and fired a warning shot, as security forces encircled the area. Hodroj retrieved about $9,000 in Lebanese pounds, following negotiations, with the head of a depositors advocacy group mediating.
Hassan Moghnieh, head of the Association of Depositors in Lebanon, told The Associated Press that Hodroj’s family retrieved the money before he turned himself in to police outside the branch.
In Hazmieh near the Lebanese capital, former Lebanese Ambassador to Turkey Georges Siam entered an Intercontinental Bank of Lebanon demanding some of his locked savings. The branch staff shuttered its doors while Siam continued to negotiate with management.
And in the northern city of Tripoli, workers from the Qadisha Electricity Co. broke into a local First National Bank branch protesting banks deducting fees from their delayed salary payments. The Lebanese Army arrived at the site in Tripoli and patrolled the area.
Some depositors’ protest groups, including the Depositors’ Outcry, have supported the break-ins and vowed to continue doing so.
“We’re sending a message to the banks that their security measures won’t stop the depositors, because these depositors are all struggling,” Depositors’ Outcry media coordinator Moussa Agassi told the AP. “We’re trying to tell the bank owners to try to find a solution, and beefing up security measures isn’t going to keep them safe.”
Fake weapon, real withdrawal
The general public has commended the angry depositors, some even hailing them as heroes, most notably Sally Hafez, who stormed a Beirut bank branch with a fake pistol and gasoline canister to take some $13,000 to fund her 23- year-old sister’s cancer treatment. Siam was among those who praised her. “We need more of that,” he said in a tweet last month. “The lady is a hero. God bless her.”
The banks, however, have condemned the heists, and urged the Lebanese government to provide security personnel.
The Association of Banks in Lebanon in a statement Tuesday said the government is primarily responsible for the financial crisis, and that the banks have been unjust targets. The banks in the statement urged the government to swiftly enact reforms and reach an agreement with The International Monetary Fund for a bailout program.
The ABL in late September shuttered for one week after at least seven depositors stormed into branches and forcefully took their trapped savings that month, citing security concerns. The banks last week partially reopened a handful of branches, only welcoming commercial clients with appointments into their premises.
Lebanon meanwhile has been struggling to restructure its financial sector and economy to reach an agreement with The International Monetary Fund for a bailout. The IMF has criticized Lebanese officials for their slow progress.
Source: Voice of America
إن إعادة تسمية تطبيق الجوال يجعل من السهل العثور عليه من قبل المهتمين بالتعرف على الإسلام، مما يسمح للإسلام الإلهي بالوصول إلى جمهور أوسع بكثير من ذي قبل.
أستانا، كازاخستان، 5 أكتوبر 2022 / PRNewswire / — أعلنت شركة Divine ، المشروع المجتمعي الذي يستفيد من تقنيات الفضاء لبث صوت القرآن الكريم من الفضاء، ومبادرة في إطار مؤسسة I AM PART OF من المؤسسة الخيرية العالمية التي أنشأها رجل الأعمال شخرات إبراغيموف، اليوم أنها أعادت تسمية تطبيقها للهاتف المحمول (التطبيق) من “ Divine Live ” إلى “Islam Divine” ، بهدف تسهيل البحث عنها والعثور عليها من قبل المستخدمين على متجر تطبيقات أبل ومتجر جوجل بلاي .
يأتي تغيير الاسم جنبًا إلى جنب مع ميزات وتحديثات وتحسينات جديدة على واجهة المستخدم ( UI ). يوجد الآن تبديل نهاري/ ليلي داخل التطبيق، بالإضافة إلى خلفيات مختلفة يمكن للمستخدمين الاختيار من بينها. كما تم تجديد التصميم العام للتطبيق ودمجه بألوان داكنة وباردة مستوحاة من الفن الإسلامي.
تضمن التحديثات أيضا إمكانية الوصول إليها من قبل المستخدمين الجدد. بالنسبة لأولئك الجدد في الإسلام، أو الحريصين على الوصول إلى مزيد من المعلومات حوله، أضاف المطورون دردشة، حيث يمكن للمستخدمين الحصول على إجابات لأي أسئلة لديهم حول الإسلام. كما تمت إضافة المزيد من المعلومات حول الصلاة – الصلاة المفروضة اليومية – حتى يكون لدى المتحولين الجدد إلى الإسلام المعرفة الكافية قبل أداء الصلاحية.
المستخدمون الذين هم أكثر دراية بالتعاليم الإسلامية لديهم أيضًا الكثير ليكسبوه من تحديثات التطبيق الجديدة. يمكنهم الآن حفظ ونسخ المحتوى من القرآن والدعاء والحديث، المتاح على التطبيق. تتيح ميزة الإشارة المرجعية الجديدة للمستخدمين حفظ مكانهم في النص الديني والمتابعة من حيث توقفوا سابقًا.
تأسست Divine في عام 2021 لتبديد المفاهيم الخاطئة والصور النمطية لتعاليم القرآن وتقديم فهم أفضل لما هو القرآن للمجتمعات المسلمة الشابة والجديدة، والعالم.
من خلال استضافة المعلومات في خوادم أرضية في الفضاء، فإن Divine قادرة على نقل تعاليم القرآن إلى جمهور أوسع بسبب مساحة التغطية الكبيرة التي يوفرها القمر الصناعي. ويتم نقل ملفات القرآن الكريم من الفضاء إلى عدة منصات بُنيت لمشروع Divine ، منها الموقع الرسمي Divine official site وكذلك تطبيق Islam Divine ، المتاح للتنزيل من Apple App Store و Google Play Store .
من خلال منصات Divine ، يمكن للمستخدمين عرض الموقع في الوقت الفعلي للقمر الصناعي الذي يحمل ملفات الوسائط المتعددة القرآنية وتلقي تفاصيل الإرسال مثل المعلومات المدارية للقمر الصناعي الذي يحمل الحمولة. يخلق Divine حدودًا جديدة لإمكانية الوصول من خلال جلب التكنولوجيا إلى ما وراء الإنترنت لتمكين الجميع من الوصول المتزامن إلى تعاليم الإسلام من مصدر واحد.
يتم تشغيل وإدارة Divine من قبل Eurasian Space Ventures (ESV) ، وهي شركة خاصة مسجلة في كازاخستان تهدف إلى العمل كمركز دولي للمشاريع الفضائية والمنظمات ذات الصلة التي تتطلع إلى الاستفادة من البنية التحتية الفضائية الراسخة والنظام البيئي في البلاد.
نبذة عن Divine
Divine هو المشروع الوحيد في العالم الذي ينشر تقنيات الفضاء لنقل القرآن الكريم مباشرة من قمر صناعي يحلق فوقك. إنها منصة متعددة الوظائف وتعليمية توفر فهما كاملا لتعاليم القرآن الكريم، ومجموعة صحيح البخاري الأصيلة من الأحاديث، وبرنامجا تعليميا حول أداء صلاح بالإضافة إلى مجموعة من الدعاء والمواد الأخرى ذات الصلة. يتم إعداد جميع المعلومات على الموقع بلغات مختلفة تحت إشراف مراكز التربية الإسلامية الرسمية في مختلف البلدان.
للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة https://www.divine.live/
نبذة عن I AM PART OF
I AM PART OF مشروع خيري عالمي مسجل لدى اللجنة الخيرية لإنجلترا وويلز. وتتمثل المهمة الرئيسية في العمل من أجل المنفعة العامة وإغاثة ومساعدة المحتاجين عن طريق بناء آبار مياه أوتوماتيكية تعمل بالطاقة الشمسية؛ المزارع والمساجد في المناطق النائية من العالم؛ ومن خلال تقديم الدعم الطبي.
للمزيد من المعلومات قم بزيارة https://www.iampartof.org
GENEVA, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — RealTyme, the trusted all-in-one communication and collaboration platform, has been recognized as a leader in the prestigious report, The Forrester Wave
: Secure Communications, Q3 2022.
RealTyme was recognized in a field of the 12 top providers and evaluated by a rigorous research and data analysis using 26 criteria. Evaluation criteria included Assurance and Control; Metadata Security and Privacy; Performance and Resiliency; Product Vision; and Execution Roadmap.
After months of research and data analysis, the Forrester report recognised RealTyme with the highest possible scores in the User Privacy and Metadata Security and Privacy criteria, as well as in the customization and execution roadmap criteria. The Forrester report, authored by principal analyst Heidi Shey, commented: “RealTyme’s superior execution roadmap supports not just the technology requirements of customers but differentiates through support of customer values such as sustainability through reduced data storage and net zero carbon emissions.”
RealTyme’s CEO, Onur Özen PhD, commented: “In our opinion, Forrester has honoured RealTyme, and we think they have recognized our privacy focused offering and how its evolution has always been customer centric. We believe this recognition is a testament to our vision and the real and sustainable impact we deliver for clients”.
As articulated in the Forrester report, “RealTyme’s superior execution roadmap supports not just the technology requirements of customers but differentiates through support of customer values such as sustainability through reduced data storage and net zero carbon emissions. […] Reference customers are generally positive about the offering, its features, and flexibility.”
Francois Rodriguez, CCO of RealTyme added, “At RealTyme, customer success is embedded in our DNA and is a core part of our strategy. It is a privilege to be recognised – from our perspective, it is down to our dedication to providing clients with the highest level of customer experience and superior execution. We will always endeavour to exceed customer expectations and we are delighted that Forrester has acknowledged our technology and business.”
RealTyme created its platform to allow its customers – whether communities, enterprises through critical public services – to connect and collaborate securely. Its comprehensive suite of communication and video collaboration of tools include zero-trust encryption by default, secure file sharing and storage.
RealTyme’s clients have complete faith in – and total control over – the features they employ, which allows them to collaborate securely whilst retaining their digital sovereignty.
RealTyme is a leader and will continue to lead in the future. Users can experience a demo of the RealTyme platform to discover how the superior secure communications and collaboration platform can help your business.
About RealTyme
Founded in 2020, RealTyme is a Geneva-based secure communications company, which provides users with a fully controlled communication, collaboration and productivity platform.
RealTyme’s technology intelligently combines security, digital sovereignty and sustainability in an easy to use and seamless platform. RealTyme’s unmatched metadata security and privacy protections, as well as its variety of superior functionality make it the preferred platform for government, business, and enterprise clients.
Uniquely, the innovative organisation has placed sustainability at its heart, offering users a purpose-made platform with minimal data storage and processing requirements, aimed at helping to reverse the damaging impact of technology on climate change.
To learn more, visit: www.RealTyme.com
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28-storey Burj Zanzibar would be Africa’s first sustainable high-rise
ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA – EQS Newswire – 4 October 2022 – The Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar is planning the highest green building in the world, a 28-storey apartment tower designed in hybrid timber technology. Named Burj Zanzibar – “burj” meaning tower in Arabic – the spectacular high-rise is designed to reach 96 metres in height. Dubbed “vertical green village”, it would represent an iconic landmark not only for the island but for the whole of Africa and a global environmental milestone, being the first timber structure worldwide of such proportions. The design of the mixed-use apartment and commercial building, in a playful beehive style with breathtaking ocean views, was unveiled to the public in Muscat, Oman on 1 October. Dutch-born architect Leander Moons, responsible for the concept, said: “Burj Zanzibar is not just an outstanding building but a new ecosystem for the future of living”.
The residential tower with 266 residences is to be located in Fumba Town, East Africa’s pioneering eco-town developed by German-led engineering firm CPS. Categorised as a strategic investment and fully supported by the Zanzibar government, the growing city near the capital, where foreigners are allowed to buy, stretches along a 1.5-kilometre seashore on the southwest coast. “Burj Zanzibar will be the highlight and natural continuation of our efforts to provide sustainable housing in Africa, thereby empowering local employment and businesses”, elaborated CPS CEO Sebastian Dietzold in Muscat.
With turquoise seas, white sandy beaches and a UNESCO-protected historic Stone Town, Zanzibar recorded 15% annual growth in tourism in recent years and 6.8% economic growth. Earlier this year, the semi-autonomous archipelago, 35 kilometres off the coast of Tanzania, stretched its wings also into another direction, launching an initiative to attract African tech companies with a total worth of six billion dollars.
Benefits of timber
Timber is the oldest building material in the world. As timber technology, it currently enjoys a renaissance because of its environmental benefits and longevity. New timber products such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam are considered the building material of the future. One cubic metre of wood binds half a ton of carbon dioxide, whereas conventional concrete construction is responsible for 25% of CO2 emissions.
Once realised, Burj Zanzibar would be the highest timber building in the world and Africa’s first high-rise ever in this innovative technology. A few weeks ago the 86.6-metre Ascent Tower in Milwaukee, US, was certified as the world’s tallest timber hybrid building by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Africa’s highest conventional skyscraper is a 385-metre office tower named “Iconic Tower” in Egypt, still under construction.
Tanzania’s top skyscraper is the 157-metre Ports Authority building in Dar es Salaam. The world’s tallest conventional building is Burj Khalifa in Dubai with 828 metres.
Consortium of specialists from New York to Switzerland
Burj Zanzibar is planned as a hybrid timber tower. A steel-reinforced concrete core is designed to meet all required fire and life safety standards. The project is to be executed by a consortium of leading specialists from Switzerland, Austria, Germany, South Africa, Tanzania and the US. Green roof gardens and planted balconies further reduce the carbon footprint of the building. “Burj Zanzibar will be a widely visible new landmark for Zanzibar and beyond, not only because of its appearance but because of its construction method”, said architect Leander Moons during the launch event.
Set to promote locally available wood as a building material, Tanzania and its vast land resources for agroforestry would also benefit from the ambitious green mega tower. A large forest development in central Tanzania near Iringa already covers twice the size of New York; “an enlarged forest industry could create hundreds of thousands of jobs in the East African country”, said CPS Director Dietzold.
Playful, elegant style fitting any culture
The playful architectural style – reminiscent of a beehive with honeycombs – combines modern urban trends with local culture. “Panorama windows, closed-in green loggias and a modular layout will enhance the green nature of the tower and allow for flexible apartment floor plans, tailor-made for any cultural preferences”, explained lead architect Moons. Residents can have their outdoor garden even on the top floor.
Representing a young, vibrant and most of all sustainable lifestyle, the building allocates a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments and deluxe penthouses. The elegant tower stands on a terraced podium with shared and private gardens , shops and a common pool. Sizes of units range from studios starting at $79,900 to a vast penthouse with a private pool on the 26th floor at $950,880. “As a global architectural highlight the Burj Zanzibar will be setting a new benchmark of building in the 21st century”, CPS director Sebastian Dietzold concluded
Credits:
Burj Zanzibar – The Art of Urban Living
DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING
CPS ZANZIBAR LTD
Zanzibar, Tanzania www.cps.africa
CONCEPT
LEANDER MOONS INC
New York, United States www.laud.nl
ARCHITECTURE
OMT architects GmbH
Berlin, Germany www.omt-architects.com
Birk Heilmeyer und Frenzel Architekten GmbH
Stuttgart, Germany www.bhundf.com
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
KNIPPERS HELBIG advanced engineering
Stuttgart, Germany www.knippershelbig.com
BUILDING SERVICES
ZUTARI
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania www.zutari.com
FIRE and LIFE-SAFETY
IGNIS fire design consulting
Zurich, Switzerland www.ignis-consulting.eu
KSI smart brandschutz
Zurich, Switzerland www.ksi-brandschutz.ch
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
WEBB URONU & PARTNERS Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
TIMBER COMPONENTS and ASSEMBLY
BINDERHOLZ
Fügen, Austria www.binderholz.com
VOLKS.HOUSE
Zanzibar Town, Tanzania www.volks.house
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Image 1: https://bit.ly/3RwIiC2 Iconic landmark for the tropics: Burj Zanzibar, designed in climate-friendly cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam technology, acts as a cold and heat insulator, and does not lose its structural strength under fire. Precision technology allows for prefab CLT buildings to be assembled at a speed of one floor per week. (Render by CPS)
Image 2: https://bit.ly/3SNOkPK Green power tower: 96 metre-high, the planned Burj Zanzibar would be a landmark beyond Fumba Town. The growing eco-development on Zanzibar’s southwest coast already harbours more than 1,000 residential units and will eventually be home to 20,000 inhabitants. Sales of Burj Zanzibar units have commenced; construction could begin end 2023/2024 (Render by CPS)
About CPS:
CPS is a Tanzanian-based real estate company with a German background developing vibrant, affordable urban communities. The focus is on sustainability and the empowerment of local businesses. CPS currently implements two large building projects in Zanzibar, with further African projects in planning. Fumba Town is the fastest growing urban development in Tanzania with permaculture landscaping, 94% waste-recycling, health care, educational facilities and a total volume of $400 million to eventually house 20,000 people. The Soul is Zanzibar’s first-ever residential leisure resort along the East Coast of the tropical tourism island with hundreds of holiday apartments. Zanzibar already has a factory for prefabricated cross-laminated timber houses (Volks.house Ltd.) employing 80 workers. CPS founders Sebastian Dietzold, his wife Katrin and his brother Tobias Dietzold hail from Leipzig and have lived in Tanzania for decades.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of CPS Zanzibar Limited.
Press inquiries:
CPS communication
Baraka Strato Mosha
Email: Barakamosha@cps-live.com
