Nanyang Institute of Management is still within Top 10 Preferred Private Education Institutions for 2011 according to the Jobs Central Learning Survey, Singapore.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Singapore has one of the highest employment rates worldwide
Singapore has one of the highest employment rates worldwide
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| SINGAPORE - The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) today announced that Singapore has one of the highest employment rates internationally. According to a report released by the Manpower Research and Statistics Department and the Singapore Department of Statistics, nearly eight in ten (77 per cent) Singaporeans aged 25 to 64 were employed in 2010. The unemployment rate among citizens declined to pre-recessionary levels of 3.1 per cent in June 2011, down from a high of 4.5 per cent in 2009.
 This surpasses economies such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Although employment rate reached new highs for women in the prime-working age of 25 to 54 and older citizens aged between 55 and 64, employment rate older citizens still fell behind Japan, South Korea and the United States and for women of that age sector remained lower than in many economies. According to the figures, more Singaporeans are better qualified and holding higher skilled jobs today.
Attributing this to the "continued emphasis and investment in education, MOM said "Nearly one in four (23 per cent) citizens employed in 2010 were degree holders, up from 14 per cent in 2001. Including those with diploma and professional qualifications, the share was 41 per cent compared with 28 per cent in 2001. Close to one in two (49 per cent) citizens employed in 2010 were in professionals, managerial, executive & technical (PMET) jobs, up from 42 per cent in 2001. The incomes of Singaporean citizens are up over the decade, but not across all income groups. The 20th percentile or the bottom fifth of Singapore citizens have seen their incomes stagnate after taking inflation into account.
While citizens' nominal incomes rose by 17 per cent from $1,200 in 2001 to $1,400 in 2010, real incomes rose only 0.3 per cent over the decade. However, real median incomes - those of Singaporeans in the middle - have risen 10.9 per cent over the decade. Sources: http://business.asiaone.com/Business/News/Story/A1Story20111011-304467.html | ||
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Hotels turn to casual workers in a time of acute labour shortage
by Tan Qiuyi
04:46 AM Jul 26, 2011
SINGAPORE - Facing an "acute manpower shortage", the Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) said the industry is increasingly looking to casual and part-time workers to fill the gaps.
To overcome this, the association has worked with the Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) to set up an online registry to link hotels with job-seekers interested in casual work. This may also mean training opportunities for casual workers, as e2i would contact those in the registry and offer them relevant Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) courses.
Mr Ang Hin Kee, chief executive of e2i, said the training courses offered could range from literacy to customer service. The aim is to create a database of casual but skilled labour that can respond to the industry's cyclical needs, he added.
Mr Ang said: "You will see casual labour of a whole multitude, ranging from those just starting - could be a student on school holidays - to those with lots of experience, familiar with six or seven hotels, and able to be deployed to any of these hotels at a moment's notice and hit the ground running."
The hotel industry's manpower shortage is especially acute in the housekeeping and food and beverages sectors.
Its executive director, Ms Margaret Heng, said the ratio was between 0.7 and 0.8 three years ago. A low room-to-staff ratio could have a negative impact on service standards, the SHA added.
Tan Qiuyi
Sources: http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC110726-0000091/Hotels-turn-to-casual-workers-in-a-time-of-acute-labour-shortage
Monday, July 25, 2011
S’pore cannot do without foreign talent: Ex—MM Lee
Updated: 22/07/2011
Former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew (R) at the South Asian Diaspora convention in Singapore.
SINGAPORE: Former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew said Singapore would not be able to punch above its own weight if it were to depend on talent from its own population.
He was speaking at a dialogue to wrap up the two—day South Asian Diaspora convention in Singapore on Friday.
DBS Bank’s CEO Piyush Gupta posted a question to Mr Lee, asking just how big the issue of attracting foreign talent in Singapore is, having noted that it was a hot topic during the recent General Election.
Mr Lee felt it was an issue among Singaporeans even before the election.
Mr Lee said: "For some time, the Singaporean has felt the competition from talented foreigners. But these are people who have come here to become our citizens and I am a firm believer that the more talent that you have in a society, the better the society will grow.
"If Singapore depends on the talent it can produce out of three million people, it’s not going to punch above its weight.
"It’s because we have been drawing talent from across the globe — South Asia, Northeast Asia, China, India and beyond that — you have a vibrant economy which is way beyond what three million Singaporeans with the talent they can produce can do.
"So you’ve got to accept the discomfort, which the local citizens fear that they are competing unequally for jobs. (It) cannot be helped.
"But without them, the jobs will not be there to begin with. So welcome talent and we’ll continue to welcome talent."
When asked how the political problem associated with the foreign talent issue could be managed, Mr Lee said: "You just have to assuage it.
"What is the choice — slow growth with no input of talent or faster growth with input of talent and the feeling that some of the top jobs are going to the foreigners? You may get no jobs at all if there were no growth."
Several participants at the convention also took the opportunity to tap Mr Lee’s views on the importance of governance and meritocracy for the success of a country. One common question raised during the dialogue was how Mr Lee would have governed India, if the country was handed to him.
Mr Lee replied: "First, what sort of Indian would I be? A northern Indian? A southern Indian? That identifies you with the interest of a particular group.
"Or a Bombay Indian, which is the most cosmopolitan of all. But it may well be that a Bombay Indian doesn’t represent Indians at all, so it’s a problem India has to face.
"It is important whoever leads India should find acceptance with the widest group of Indians possible. But I think it is very difficult for any Indian leader to find more than 40 per cent of Indians believing he represents them."
Mr Lee also noted that Indians speak nearly 300 different languages, but in China, 90 per cent of the people speak the same language and that makes it a much easier country to lead than India.
— CNA/ck
Friday, July 22, 2011
Testimonial of Shah Jaykumar
Shah Jaykumar
Captain
S-Pass
Chin Hwat Live Seafood
July 2011
Hello everyone,
Here I am going to share my best experience with the school & the staff.
I think Nanyang is the best school in Singapore for hospitality & tourism management course. I am one of the students from this school.
I have done my studies here. I got not only very good knowledge regarding to my studies but also practical training during my studies. I was very happy during my studying time in Nanyang because all the staffs are very helpful and all lecturers are very good at teaching. I really appreciate my all Nanyang lecturers to give me lots of knowledge and support for the studies and encourage me to do the good studies hard work and at all. I really want to recommend all the prospective students that Nanyang is very good and helpful to students because all the lecturers have impressive teaching style and they always give enough time to students to practice their lessons.
This is my experience what I got from Nanyang during my study period. It’s totally outstanding totally professional. Thank you very much Nanyang and all lovely staff for supporting me.
Yours faithfully,
JAY R. SHAH...
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Another NIM Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management student got Full Time Job with Employment Pass!
Thida Khin
Reservations Manager
Yadanar Travel Pte. Ltd
Employment Pass
My name is Thida Khin. I am from Myanmar. Before I came to Singapore, I have worked in Qatar Hotel. But from that time, I was interested in Singapore Tourism & Hospitality Management Industry. When I went back Myanmar from Qatar, it made me want to study about Tourism and Hospitality Management in Singapore. That’s why I chose Nanyang Institute of Management Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Programme which can give me better future and opportunities in Singapore.
I am more and more interested and keen to work in Singapore Tourism and Hospitality Industry when I was studying in NIM. NIM trained me not only in theory, but also attachment for 6 months in Yadanar Travel Pte.Ltd.
Now I have graduated Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management and my attachment company offered me as a Reservations Manager with Employment Pass.
I would like to say thank you to NIM for giving me a very good future in Singapore.
I will recommend NIM to all the prospective students who really want to study Tourism and Hospitality Management because the knowledge that NIM gives it to us is really helpful in our career life.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Congratulations to Htaik Ohnmar Myint!
Htaik Ohnmar Myint
Supervisor, Concierge, The Central Shopping Mall
My name is Htaik Ohnmar Myint and I am from Myanmar. I have graduated Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management from Nanyang Institute of Management, Singapore in 2008. After I graduated, I was offered Full Time job with Skill Pass in Singapore Retail Industry. I was fully used my knowledge where I gained from NIM, that’s why I was invited to be a Supervisor at Concierge of The Central Shopping Mall by Manager in 2011. Now I am holding Skill Pass and my company offered me S$1800 for my salary.
I believe I got all these good opportunities because of NIM. I have gained a lot of knowledge concerning about Singapore Tourism & Hospitality Industry during my study period in NIM.
In future also if somebody asks me I will recommend Nanyang, where all teachers are initiative, helpful, and motivate the students for bright future.
I am not going empty handed from Nanyang Institute of Management but carrying treasury of knowledge which will be helpful in my work place. I am very satisfied with my school which trained me to possess all good opportunities in my future. Thank you very much.
Monday, May 23, 2011
NIM student getting S-pass ~~ Congratulations to Tarlochan!
Another of our Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality student getting S Pass (Skill Pass). He's now working in a Korean Company as a Marketing Representative!
Well done Tarlochan!
Well done Tarlochan!
His Testimonial:
Hi I am Tarlochan Singh Cheema from Patiala, Punjab!
Choosing to come to Nanyang Institute of Management was one of the best decision I have ever made in my life. It is real good size classroom atmosphere, so you get a lot of individual attention from the teachers and you get to work with other students. You will not be ignored by your teachers.
Teachers helped me greatly because they have experience in the field. They bring real life examples and real life scenarios to the classes and to our conversations. They help us prepare for situations that we could possibly go through in future.
This is the beginning of my professional life.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Strengths of NIM's Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Strengths of NIM's Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
It provides industrial relevant curriculum taught by industry specialists. And it has advanced suite of training facilities.
This Programme focuses on a broad framework in providing students with fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge of the tourism and hospitality industry.
Modules are
- Introduction To Tourism & Hospitality
- Service Quality Management
- Hr Recruitment & Performance
- Tourism Operations Management
- Global Distribution System (Amadeus)
- Hotel Operations Management Applications (Opera)
- Hospitality Operations Management l
- Food & Beverage Management l
- Industrial Attachment*
Among all these modules, Nanyang is the only school which provides Amadeus & Opera System in Diploma Level.
Because of these two modules, our students are much easier to get industrial attachment than the other students.
Our Lecturers are well-experienced in these two systems and train very well to our students so that the students can work skillfully once they start step into their attachment.
That’s the one of our student effectiveness to our industrial partner and it become popular among our competitors.
What is OPERA?
OPERA Reservation features are integrated with other functionality such as profiles, cashiering, and deposits. This property management software module offers a complete set of features for making and updating individual, group, and business block reservations, including deposit handling, cancellations, confirmations, wait listing, room blocking, and sharing.
Therefore, all of the 4 stars to 6 starts hotels are using this system in order to serve their customers faster and better. So, these hotels hire the people who only know how to use efficiently OPERA software. That is the reason why Nanyang students are getting higher chances to get the full time job in Hotel Industry.
What is Amadeus?
Amadeus is a leading transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, providing transaction processing power and technology solutions to both travel providers (including full service carriers and low-cost airlines, hotels, rail operators, cruise and ferry operators, car rental companies and tour operators) and travel agencies (both online and offline).
The Amadeus system processed more than 670 million billable travel transactions in 2009.
Most of Travel Agencies use this system, and students can get a better opportunity if they know how to use this system and it is really helpful to Nanyang Students to get the full time tourism industrial jobs.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
S'pore needs foreign talent to stay competitive
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| By Kenny Chee Closing Singapore's doors to highly skilled foreigners will cause the country to lose its edge to other cities globally, said Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam yesterday. "We will lose our edge not just to obvious competitors l ike London, Hong Kong, New York and San Francisco, but also to new competitors like Shanghai," said Mr Tharman.
Cities like Shanghai are attracting "significant numbers of talented Asians and Westerners", he added at a post-Budget dialogue with about 200 union leaders at the NTUC Auditorium. Mr Tharman was replying to a question by Mr Wilfred Thiang, a corporate-communications manager of the Singapore Maritime Officers' Union, on why the foreign-worker levy hike was not imposed on highly skilled foreigners working here as well.
Mr Thiang said such foreign talent would compete for jobs with tertiary-educated Singaporean professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs), and he asked if more could be done to help Singaporeans. Following last Friday's Budget statement, the Manpower Ministry said on Monday that the hikes would affect lower- to medium-skilled foreign workers holding S Passes or Work Permits. The levy does not apply to higher-skilled foreigners, such as Employment Pass holders, who draw a fixed monthly salary of more than $2,500. Mr Tharman said Singapore has to be a global city, which does not just drive economic growth but also creates good-quality jobs for Singaporeans, including PMETs. The Budget has tried to help PMETs by significantly increasing subsidies to help them upgrade, he said, adding that the subsidies are for all forms of training, such as short Workforce Skills Qualifications courses, as well as diplomas and degrees.
The high subsidies would also be the same for PMETs at any point in their careers, Mr Tharman said, adding that this is "a shift in policy". Subsidies have also been increased for younger Singaporeans in the lower- and middle-income groups, to help them further their education, he said. an issue Singaporean PMETs would have is whether there can be a right balance and mix in the highly skilled foreigners working here, such that Singaporeans can still be employed and yet benefit from the knowledge the foreigners bring to the country. Sources: http://www.asiaone.com/News | |||||
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
S’pore Jobless Rate Lowest in Three Years
Updated: 29/04/2011
SINGAPORE: Singapore's total employment grew by 23,700 in the first quarter of this year, thanks to the healthy economic expansion. This is according to preliminary estimates released by the Manpower Ministry on Friday.
Still, the increase is lower than the seasonal high of 33,900 in the fourth quarter last year and the 36,500 gains in the first quarter last year.
Last year's strong showing was supported by the strong hirings arising from the integrated resorts and the recovery from the 2009 recession.
The bulk of the employment gains in the first quarter or 22800 Jobs came from the services sector. Construction added 1,100 workers, while manufacturing employment declined by 500, lower than the contraction of 1,200 in the preceding quarter.
In the same period, some 2,600 workers were retrenched and 400 had their contracts terminated prematurely, resulting in a total of 3,000 workers made redundant. This is compared to 3,190 redundancies in the preceding quarter.
The manufacturing sector reported the largest number of redundancies affecting 1,600 workers. Services laid off 1,000 and construction displaced 400 workers.
The overall unemployment rate fell to 1.9 per cent in March 2011 from a seasonally adjusted 2.2 per cent in December 2010, reflecting the tight labour market here.
"The three-year dip in unemployment signals the tight labour market shows no signs of abating. Companies will need to ensure they have robust, planned people strategies to help deal with the strengthening market, which is proving to be the biggest human capital challenge currently facing Singapore's economy," said Ms Karin Clarke, Randstad Regional Director for Singapore & Malaysia.
Analysts said the services sector has benefited from Singapore's strong reputation as a regional centre for multinational companies - with the financial services, oil & gas and healthcare sectors pushing hiring demand.
"There will be continued competition for talent as companies seek to employ the best people to drive their business forward in 2011," said Ms Clarke.
Among the resident labour force, the unemployment rate declined to 2.7 per cent from a seasonally adjusted 3.1 per cent in the same period.
Both the overall and resident unemployment rates are the lowest in three years. An estimated 57,100 residents were unemployed in March 2011 on a seasonally adjusted basis.
-CNA/ac/cc
SINGAPORE: Singapore's total employment grew by 23,700 in the first quarter of this year, thanks to the healthy economic expansion. This is according to preliminary estimates released by the Manpower Ministry on Friday.
Still, the increase is lower than the seasonal high of 33,900 in the fourth quarter last year and the 36,500 gains in the first quarter last year.
Last year's strong showing was supported by the strong hirings arising from the integrated resorts and the recovery from the 2009 recession.
The bulk of the employment gains in the first quarter or 22800 Jobs came from the services sector. Construction added 1,100 workers, while manufacturing employment declined by 500, lower than the contraction of 1,200 in the preceding quarter.
In the same period, some 2,600 workers were retrenched and 400 had their contracts terminated prematurely, resulting in a total of 3,000 workers made redundant. This is compared to 3,190 redundancies in the preceding quarter.
The manufacturing sector reported the largest number of redundancies affecting 1,600 workers. Services laid off 1,000 and construction displaced 400 workers.
The overall unemployment rate fell to 1.9 per cent in March 2011 from a seasonally adjusted 2.2 per cent in December 2010, reflecting the tight labour market here.
"The three-year dip in unemployment signals the tight labour market shows no signs of abating. Companies will need to ensure they have robust, planned people strategies to help deal with the strengthening market, which is proving to be the biggest human capital challenge currently facing Singapore's economy," said Ms Karin Clarke, Randstad Regional Director for Singapore & Malaysia.
Analysts said the services sector has benefited from Singapore's strong reputation as a regional centre for multinational companies - with the financial services, oil & gas and healthcare sectors pushing hiring demand.
"There will be continued competition for talent as companies seek to employ the best people to drive their business forward in 2011," said Ms Clarke.
Among the resident labour force, the unemployment rate declined to 2.7 per cent from a seasonally adjusted 3.1 per cent in the same period.
Both the overall and resident unemployment rates are the lowest in three years. An estimated 57,100 residents were unemployed in March 2011 on a seasonally adjusted basis.
-CNA/ac/cc
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
New programme ~~~~ Diploma in Construction Engineering
Great News!
Nanyang Institute of Management is going to conduct New Programme Diploma in Construction Engineering.
Students who study Diploma in Construction Engineering will learn methods to build projects (in both Construction and Design) by effectively controlling the project cost and duration, while meeting safety, quality, environmental and other criteria. Established methods are taught in variety of courses while graduate students have the opportunity to assists in evolving new ones.
Course Objective
The Diploma in construction Engineering is a 24mths full-time programme that aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to:
• Keep abreast with the current reinforced concrete construction technologies in the industry.
• Perform and supervise effectively the various types of reinforced concrete works on site.
• Plan and schedule reinforced concrete works effectively to achieve high productivity and minimize delay.
• Perform simple designs relating to reinforced concrete construction.
• Manage the safety aspects of reinforced concrete construction
• Apply the management and financial know-how for business.
Entry Requirement
12 years Formal Education / Matriculation
(A good pass in Mathematics)
IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
(or)
3 GCE ‘O’ Level
English Language (EL 1) - Grade 1 to 7
Mathematics - Grade 1 to 6
Any relevant subject - Grade 1 to 6
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Future Developments in Singapore & Prospect Career of Construction Industry
Future Developments in Singapore
This article shows the main future developments in the city of Singapore. Most developments are found in the New Downtown, the Marina Bay.
View of Marina Centre at night
Model of the future Marina Bay at URA Gallery.
Commercial developments
Ocean Financial Centre
The Ocean Financial Centre will be located at the Raffles Place MRT Station and will primarily house financial companies. It is 43 storeys high and it is expected to be completed in mid 2011.
One Raffles Place (Tower 2)
One Raffles Place (Tower 2) will be constructed on the site of the previous OUB Centre, and once completed (alongside the existing OUB Centre), the entire complex will be renamed One Raffles Place. The new tower will be 38 storeys tall with a height of 205m. The design is dominated by a triangular pattern on the façade that give it a prism-like effect, tricking the eye into thinking it is a less regularly shaped building. This is emphasised by the way the outer façade touches the ground at an acute point and the way the top section of the skyscraper leans towards the OUB Center. The tower was designed by Tange Associates and SAA Architects and completion of One Raffles Place (Tower 2) is expected in Q2 2011.
Marina Bay Financial Centre
The Marina Bay Financial Centre, is a multi-phase development located along Marina Boulevard at Marina Bay, Singapore. It will be the largest office development to date in the city in terms of gross floor area when fully completed. Tower 1, 2 and Marina Bay Residences was completed in 2010 while Tower 3 and Marina Bay Suites is expectted to be complete in 2013.
Asia Square
Asia Square, located in Marina Bay, is a twin-tower mixed-use development that comprises 2,000,000 square feet (190,000 m2) of grade A office space, a 280-room five-star hotel, 60,000 square feet (5,600 m2) of retail space and 'The Cube', a 100,000-square-foot (9,300 m2) open public space used for networking or relaxing with a regular programme of exhibitions and performances. Tower 1 will be completed by 2011 while Tower 2 will be completed by 2013.
South Beach
South Beach is a planned commercial and residential complex to be located on Beach Road in the Downtown Core of Singapore. The new development will comprise offices, two hotels, shops and residences. The complex is scheduled for completion in 2016.
Leisure and entertainment
Changi Motorsports Hub
The Changi Motorsports Hub houses the Singapore's first permanent racing track. It is situated next to the Changi Exhibition Centre. The site features a 20,000 spectators grandstand, a 4 km grade 2 race track, a 1.2 km karting track and lifestyle attractions like food and beverage outlets, a beach front and a museum. It is expected to be ready in end-2011. However, construction is on hold due to the outstanding fees not paid to the construction company.
Sports Hub
The Singapore Sports Hub at Kallang will replace the National Stadium of Singapore. The expected year of completion was 2011 but later delayed till 2014. On 19 January 2008, it was announced that the Singapore Sports Hub consortium would develop the Sports Hub.
Jurong Lake District
The Urban Redevelopment Authority announced on 4 April 2008 the blueprint for Jurong Lake District. The vision for Jurong Lake District is to transform it into a 360 hectare unique lakeside destination for business and leisure in the next 10 to 15 years. It will be the largest commercial hub outside the city.
River Safari
Asia's first river-themed park, River Safari, is situated beside the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, in Mandai. The park will feature more than 300 plant species and 500 animal species. River Safari will also be home to the Giant Pandas from China when they arrive by the third quarter of 2011 as part of a joint collaboration with the China Wildlife Conservation Association. The park is expected to be ready by first half of 2012.
Transport
Circle MRT Line (CCL)
The Circle MRT Line, which is already under construction, will be Singapore's fourth Mass Rapid Transit line. It will open in five phases and is set to be fully operational in 2012. The third phase (CC12 to CC16) has commenced operations on 28th May 2009. It is expected to reduce travel time for those not going to the city center and to reduce congestion by allowing passengers to bypass the crowded central area stations. The first and second phases (CC1 to CC11) are now also in operation, while the fourth and fifth phases (CC17 to CC29) are to open in the fourth quarter of 2011. The extension from Promenade station to Bayfront and Marina Bay stations is expected to open in 2012.
Originally projected to cost $6.7 billion, the budget has been increased a number of times due to increases in the price of sand, gravel, and concrete. The line will be 33.3 km in length and service 29 stations. It will start from the Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station and end at the HarbourFront MRT Station, interchanging at Paya Lebar MRT Station, Serangoon MRT Station, Bishan MRT Station and Buona Vista MRT Station.
Downtown MRT Line (DTL)
The Downtown MRT Line is a future 33-station Mass Rapid Transit line, with 11 stations linked to the existing MRT network. It is estimated to cost $1.4 billion, and is slated for construction once the Circle Line is complete. It is expected to be fully completed by 2017. It will connect the north-west and east of the island to the central business district and Marina Bay. Its schematic profile, station names as well as alpha-numeric and end-destination codes are subject to confirmation.
Most of the stations will be underground to optimise land use and minimise land acquisition. When completed, the DTL will add 40 km to the current network's 109 km of track as well as the upcoming Circle Line's 37 km. The Land Transport Authority claims the DTL will enhance accessibility to the new downtown, cut travel time and improve connectivity on the existing MRT network.
The first stage will feature 6 stations, connecting Bugis MRT Station to Chinatown MRT Station via Marina South, interchanging at Promenade MRT Station. It will mainly serve people who are going to the Marina Bay Financial Centre and Marina Bay Sands.
The second stage will feature 12 stations, connecting Bukit Panjang to the Downtown area via Bukit Timah, interchanging at Little India MRT Station, Newton MRT Station and Botanic Gardens MRT Station. It will mainly serve people going Downtown from the western part of Singapore. It will also reduce traffic jams along Bukit Timah Road.
The third stage will feature 15 stations, connecting eastern areas of Singapore such as Tampines, Bedok Reservoir and MacPherson to the Downtown area, interchanging at MacPherson MRT Station, Tampines MRT Station and Expo MRT Station. The complete line should be completed by late 2017.
Gali Batu Depot
Gali Batu Depot is a 21 hectare MRT depot located in the Kwong Hou Sua Teochew Cemetery off Woodlands Road. Therefore, many graves in the cemetery have to be exhumed. Exhumation of graves started in December 2008 and construction will start in the first quarter of 2009. It is slated for completion by 2015 to serve the Downtown MRT Line.
Eastern Region Line (ERL)
On 27 April 2007, plans for the Eastern Region MRT Line were revived, this time consisting only of the southern half of what was a continuous loop involving Stage 3 of the Downtown Line. The new 21-kilometre route will have 12 stations, commencing from Marina South and onwards to Marina East, Tanjong Rhu, Siglap, Marine Parade and Bedok South, terminating further north at Changi.[10] The underground line is expected to be completed by 2020. This will increase accessibility to the East Coast areas, where there is currently no direct MRT link.
Thomson Line (TSL)
Also announced was the new Thomson MRT Line which will extend from the western end of the Eastern Region MRT Line and link it to the northern part of Singapore. En-route, the 27-kilometre line will connect from Marina South through the Central Business District and up through Ang Mo Kio all the way to Woodlands connecting estates such as Sin Ming, Kebun Baru, Thomson and Kim Seng which do not now have a direct MRT link. Completion of the 18-station line, also fully underground, is expected in 2018.
Tuas Extension (East West Line)
On 25 January 2008, the government announced a further 14-kilometre extension beyond Joo Koon Station into Tuas, involving the building of another five stations. The latest extension is slated for completion by 2016, with provisions made for a future branch line into Tuas South.
The Tuas Extension will be fully elevated.
Marina Bay Extension (North South Line)
It is announced that North South MRT Line will be extended by a kilometre southwards beyond Marina Bay MRT Station to serve the Marina Bay area, such as the new International Cruise Terminal which is currently under construction. The extension will involve one new station planned for completion by 2014.
The Marina Bay Extension will be fully underground.
Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE)
The 5 km Marina Coastal Expressway will be built along the coastal lines of the new downtown, and will link the area to the eastern and western parts of Singapore. It is stated for completion by end 2013. It will connect Kallang–Paya Lebar Expressway and Ayer Rajah Expressway, passing through Marina South and Marina East.
North–South Expressway (NSE)
The 21 km North–South Expressway will stretch from Woodlands and Sembawang to the western end of the East Coast Parkway, relieving traffic on the congested Central Expressway. It is slated for completion by 2020.
Changi Airport Terminal Four
There have been plans to build a new passenger terminal, Terminal Four, at Singapore Changi Airport. The details for the construction is that it might have to be extended out onto Changi East where there is now a big empty plot of land. There may be also plans to build another runway.
International Cruise Terminal
The International Cruise Terminal, Singapore will be constructed in the Marina South area, near the existing Marina South Pier. Following complaints from international cruise line companies about poor facilities at the Singapore Cruise Centre, the new terminal will be large enough to accommodate the largest cruise ships in the world and is believed to help position Singapore as the homeport for many Asian cruise companies. It will double the present number of cruise berths. Work is scheduled to begin in June 2008 and is slated for completion by 2010.
On 18th March 2009, authorities have revealed the International Cruise Terminal's design. The roof of the terminal will depict a modern interpretation of low rolling waves. This will provide a welcoming sight to passengers as they arrive in Singapore by cruise. This will also add to the distinctive Downtown skyline that includes the Marina Bay Sands, the Singapore Flyer and more. Groundbreaking is expected to take place in the second quarter, and the whole terminal is slated for completion by end 2011.
Other developments
Serangoon and Punggol Reservoirs
Serangoon Reservoir and Punggol Reservoir will be the 16th and 17th reservoir in Singapore. The Serangoon Reservoir is formed by damming up the estuary of Sungei Serangoon, and the Punggol Reservoir is formed by damming up the estuary of the Sungei Punggol. Both projects are slated for completion by 2011.
Punggol 21
Punggol 21 is a development initiative that plans to develop the mostly undeveloped town of Punggol into a residential new town. Currently, the southern parts of Punggol are developed, mostly with HDB flats. There are ongoing projects to build a town centre, supposedly with an air-conditioned bus interchange. There is going to be a man-made canal dug through Punggol, connecting the future Serangoon Reservoir and Punggol Reservoir. Many developments are proposed to be built along the canal, such as shopping centers and many more HDB flats. There will be recreation clubs, community centers, sports clubs, polyclinics and many others, attracting many people to live and visit Punggol. There are plans to develop Punggol Point, which currently only has a beach. It will propose to have a seafood restaurant and maybe more HDB flats in the near vicinity. More parking lots are under construction, and this will attract many people to the presently remote beach. The northwest of Punggol will be developed and the West Loop of the Punggol LRT Line will be in operation, serving the area.
Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay is an ongoing project that includes the building of three major parks at Marina Centre, Marina South and Marina East, mostly on the coastal areas of Marina Bay. Groundbreaking started in November 2007, and the first phase of the Marina South Gardens is slated for completion by end 2010. It surrounds the coasts of Marina Bay, and they are linked by bridges built over the bay and rivers, such as the Marina Barrage and The Helix Bridge mentioned above. It will take up 94 hectares of land altogether, with 54 hectares in Marina South, 30 hectares at Marina East and 10 hectares at Marina Centre.
Gardens by the Bay at Marina South
The Gardens by the Bay at Marina South is designed by UK-based design firm Grant Associates. It will be the future permanent home of the Singapore Garden Festival. It is linked to the Gardens at Marina Centre by The Helix Bridge and the Gardens at Marina East by the Marina Barrage. There are a few main attractions at the Marina Bay Gardens:
Firstly, there are the SuperTrees. They are tree-like structures which height range from 25 to 50 metres. They are vertical gardens and will provide shade and shelter, which is especially important for a tropical country like Singapore. They will also be embedded with sustainable energy and water technologies, like collecting rainwater on the roof, which are integral to the cooling of the Cool Conservatories. At night, these SuperTrees will come alive with lighting and projected media. People might even be able to eat and drink on the roof of the SuperTrees.
Secondly, the Cool Conservatories is an architectural icon that houses many varieties of plants and trees. It showcases sustainable energy technology too. Since it is located in an enclosed space, visitors do not have to worry about the weather. It will provide an “edutainment” space within the Gardens, a combination of education and entertainment, where people can rest and relax and also learn more about plant biology. It will consist of a “Cool Moist” Conservatory taking up 0.9 hectares and a “Cool Dry” Conservatory taking up 1.4 hectares of space, and will display plants and flowers from the Tropical Montane and Mediterranean environments.
Thirdly, the Horticultural Show Gardens, taking up 2.6 hectares of land, will showcase the best of tropical horticulture and garden artistry. It will be made up of 'Lion Grove', consisting of a cluster of SuperTrees, 'The Orchidetum', a luxurious garden showcasing orchids, 'Pride of Singapore', a cluster of beautiful gardens and flower displays representing the very best of Singaporean horticulture and 'Global Garden Display', a mix of both permanent and temporary themed gardens in and around the entrance plaza to the main buildings that represents global awareness of horticulture and plant conservation.
Fourthly, the Plant Edutainment Gardens, taking up 2.5 hectares, is a combination of education and entertainment, and will focus on the theme of “Plant use by Man”. They will provide an interactive display of the 'economic plants' that have contributed to the development of Singapore and Southeast Asia for education.
Also, there will be a Flower Market, taking up 2.8 hectares of land, which will eventually be the main entry precinct into the Gardens. It will consist of an indoor events space, retail and various food and beverage outlets.
Lastly, the Main Events Space will be a 2 hectare event lawn with a stage. It can host up to 7,000 people during international and national events.
Gardens by the Bay at Marina East
The Gardens by the Bay at Marina East is designed by UK-based design firm Gustafson Porter. It will be a waterfront park that is connected to East Coast Park. This watersports themed park will allow for activities such as canoeing, water skiing, sculling and dragon boat races to be conducted along the Channel. It will also feature a number of artificial waterfalls and a wading pool. It is linked to the Gardens at Marina South by the Marina Barrage.
Gardens by the Bay at Marina Centre
The Gardens by the Bay at Marina Centre will have a waterfront promenade called Marina Promenade stretching 2.8 km. It houses the Singapore Flyer, The Float at Marina Bay and Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay. It is linked to the Gardens at Marina by the Double Helix Bridge.
Others
Other developments include the Reflections at Keppel Bay, Seafront living at Woodlands, Youth Olympic Games Village, Jurong General Hospital, Nex, Jurong Entertainment Centre and Singapore University of Technology and Design.
This article shows the main future developments in the city of Singapore. Most developments are found in the New Downtown, the Marina Bay.
View of Marina Centre at night
Model of the future Marina Bay at URA Gallery.
Commercial developments
Ocean Financial Centre
The Ocean Financial Centre will be located at the Raffles Place MRT Station and will primarily house financial companies. It is 43 storeys high and it is expected to be completed in mid 2011.
One Raffles Place (Tower 2)
One Raffles Place (Tower 2) will be constructed on the site of the previous OUB Centre, and once completed (alongside the existing OUB Centre), the entire complex will be renamed One Raffles Place. The new tower will be 38 storeys tall with a height of 205m. The design is dominated by a triangular pattern on the façade that give it a prism-like effect, tricking the eye into thinking it is a less regularly shaped building. This is emphasised by the way the outer façade touches the ground at an acute point and the way the top section of the skyscraper leans towards the OUB Center. The tower was designed by Tange Associates and SAA Architects and completion of One Raffles Place (Tower 2) is expected in Q2 2011.
Marina Bay Financial Centre
The Marina Bay Financial Centre, is a multi-phase development located along Marina Boulevard at Marina Bay, Singapore. It will be the largest office development to date in the city in terms of gross floor area when fully completed. Tower 1, 2 and Marina Bay Residences was completed in 2010 while Tower 3 and Marina Bay Suites is expectted to be complete in 2013.
Asia Square
Asia Square, located in Marina Bay, is a twin-tower mixed-use development that comprises 2,000,000 square feet (190,000 m2) of grade A office space, a 280-room five-star hotel, 60,000 square feet (5,600 m2) of retail space and 'The Cube', a 100,000-square-foot (9,300 m2) open public space used for networking or relaxing with a regular programme of exhibitions and performances. Tower 1 will be completed by 2011 while Tower 2 will be completed by 2013.
South Beach
South Beach is a planned commercial and residential complex to be located on Beach Road in the Downtown Core of Singapore. The new development will comprise offices, two hotels, shops and residences. The complex is scheduled for completion in 2016.
Leisure and entertainment
Changi Motorsports Hub
The Changi Motorsports Hub houses the Singapore's first permanent racing track. It is situated next to the Changi Exhibition Centre. The site features a 20,000 spectators grandstand, a 4 km grade 2 race track, a 1.2 km karting track and lifestyle attractions like food and beverage outlets, a beach front and a museum. It is expected to be ready in end-2011. However, construction is on hold due to the outstanding fees not paid to the construction company.
Sports Hub
The Singapore Sports Hub at Kallang will replace the National Stadium of Singapore. The expected year of completion was 2011 but later delayed till 2014. On 19 January 2008, it was announced that the Singapore Sports Hub consortium would develop the Sports Hub.
Jurong Lake District
The Urban Redevelopment Authority announced on 4 April 2008 the blueprint for Jurong Lake District. The vision for Jurong Lake District is to transform it into a 360 hectare unique lakeside destination for business and leisure in the next 10 to 15 years. It will be the largest commercial hub outside the city.
River Safari
Asia's first river-themed park, River Safari, is situated beside the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, in Mandai. The park will feature more than 300 plant species and 500 animal species. River Safari will also be home to the Giant Pandas from China when they arrive by the third quarter of 2011 as part of a joint collaboration with the China Wildlife Conservation Association. The park is expected to be ready by first half of 2012.
Transport
Circle MRT Line (CCL)
The Circle MRT Line, which is already under construction, will be Singapore's fourth Mass Rapid Transit line. It will open in five phases and is set to be fully operational in 2012. The third phase (CC12 to CC16) has commenced operations on 28th May 2009. It is expected to reduce travel time for those not going to the city center and to reduce congestion by allowing passengers to bypass the crowded central area stations. The first and second phases (CC1 to CC11) are now also in operation, while the fourth and fifth phases (CC17 to CC29) are to open in the fourth quarter of 2011. The extension from Promenade station to Bayfront and Marina Bay stations is expected to open in 2012.
Originally projected to cost $6.7 billion, the budget has been increased a number of times due to increases in the price of sand, gravel, and concrete. The line will be 33.3 km in length and service 29 stations. It will start from the Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station and end at the HarbourFront MRT Station, interchanging at Paya Lebar MRT Station, Serangoon MRT Station, Bishan MRT Station and Buona Vista MRT Station.
Downtown MRT Line (DTL)
The Downtown MRT Line is a future 33-station Mass Rapid Transit line, with 11 stations linked to the existing MRT network. It is estimated to cost $1.4 billion, and is slated for construction once the Circle Line is complete. It is expected to be fully completed by 2017. It will connect the north-west and east of the island to the central business district and Marina Bay. Its schematic profile, station names as well as alpha-numeric and end-destination codes are subject to confirmation.
Most of the stations will be underground to optimise land use and minimise land acquisition. When completed, the DTL will add 40 km to the current network's 109 km of track as well as the upcoming Circle Line's 37 km. The Land Transport Authority claims the DTL will enhance accessibility to the new downtown, cut travel time and improve connectivity on the existing MRT network.
The first stage will feature 6 stations, connecting Bugis MRT Station to Chinatown MRT Station via Marina South, interchanging at Promenade MRT Station. It will mainly serve people who are going to the Marina Bay Financial Centre and Marina Bay Sands.
The second stage will feature 12 stations, connecting Bukit Panjang to the Downtown area via Bukit Timah, interchanging at Little India MRT Station, Newton MRT Station and Botanic Gardens MRT Station. It will mainly serve people going Downtown from the western part of Singapore. It will also reduce traffic jams along Bukit Timah Road.
The third stage will feature 15 stations, connecting eastern areas of Singapore such as Tampines, Bedok Reservoir and MacPherson to the Downtown area, interchanging at MacPherson MRT Station, Tampines MRT Station and Expo MRT Station. The complete line should be completed by late 2017.
Gali Batu Depot
Gali Batu Depot is a 21 hectare MRT depot located in the Kwong Hou Sua Teochew Cemetery off Woodlands Road. Therefore, many graves in the cemetery have to be exhumed. Exhumation of graves started in December 2008 and construction will start in the first quarter of 2009. It is slated for completion by 2015 to serve the Downtown MRT Line.
Eastern Region Line (ERL)
On 27 April 2007, plans for the Eastern Region MRT Line were revived, this time consisting only of the southern half of what was a continuous loop involving Stage 3 of the Downtown Line. The new 21-kilometre route will have 12 stations, commencing from Marina South and onwards to Marina East, Tanjong Rhu, Siglap, Marine Parade and Bedok South, terminating further north at Changi.[10] The underground line is expected to be completed by 2020. This will increase accessibility to the East Coast areas, where there is currently no direct MRT link.
Thomson Line (TSL)
Also announced was the new Thomson MRT Line which will extend from the western end of the Eastern Region MRT Line and link it to the northern part of Singapore. En-route, the 27-kilometre line will connect from Marina South through the Central Business District and up through Ang Mo Kio all the way to Woodlands connecting estates such as Sin Ming, Kebun Baru, Thomson and Kim Seng which do not now have a direct MRT link. Completion of the 18-station line, also fully underground, is expected in 2018.
Tuas Extension (East West Line)
On 25 January 2008, the government announced a further 14-kilometre extension beyond Joo Koon Station into Tuas, involving the building of another five stations. The latest extension is slated for completion by 2016, with provisions made for a future branch line into Tuas South.
The Tuas Extension will be fully elevated.
Marina Bay Extension (North South Line)
It is announced that North South MRT Line will be extended by a kilometre southwards beyond Marina Bay MRT Station to serve the Marina Bay area, such as the new International Cruise Terminal which is currently under construction. The extension will involve one new station planned for completion by 2014.
The Marina Bay Extension will be fully underground.
Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE)
The 5 km Marina Coastal Expressway will be built along the coastal lines of the new downtown, and will link the area to the eastern and western parts of Singapore. It is stated for completion by end 2013. It will connect Kallang–Paya Lebar Expressway and Ayer Rajah Expressway, passing through Marina South and Marina East.
North–South Expressway (NSE)
The 21 km North–South Expressway will stretch from Woodlands and Sembawang to the western end of the East Coast Parkway, relieving traffic on the congested Central Expressway. It is slated for completion by 2020.
Changi Airport Terminal Four
There have been plans to build a new passenger terminal, Terminal Four, at Singapore Changi Airport. The details for the construction is that it might have to be extended out onto Changi East where there is now a big empty plot of land. There may be also plans to build another runway.
International Cruise Terminal
The International Cruise Terminal, Singapore will be constructed in the Marina South area, near the existing Marina South Pier. Following complaints from international cruise line companies about poor facilities at the Singapore Cruise Centre, the new terminal will be large enough to accommodate the largest cruise ships in the world and is believed to help position Singapore as the homeport for many Asian cruise companies. It will double the present number of cruise berths. Work is scheduled to begin in June 2008 and is slated for completion by 2010.
On 18th March 2009, authorities have revealed the International Cruise Terminal's design. The roof of the terminal will depict a modern interpretation of low rolling waves. This will provide a welcoming sight to passengers as they arrive in Singapore by cruise. This will also add to the distinctive Downtown skyline that includes the Marina Bay Sands, the Singapore Flyer and more. Groundbreaking is expected to take place in the second quarter, and the whole terminal is slated for completion by end 2011.
Other developments
Serangoon and Punggol Reservoirs
Serangoon Reservoir and Punggol Reservoir will be the 16th and 17th reservoir in Singapore. The Serangoon Reservoir is formed by damming up the estuary of Sungei Serangoon, and the Punggol Reservoir is formed by damming up the estuary of the Sungei Punggol. Both projects are slated for completion by 2011.
Punggol 21
Punggol 21 is a development initiative that plans to develop the mostly undeveloped town of Punggol into a residential new town. Currently, the southern parts of Punggol are developed, mostly with HDB flats. There are ongoing projects to build a town centre, supposedly with an air-conditioned bus interchange. There is going to be a man-made canal dug through Punggol, connecting the future Serangoon Reservoir and Punggol Reservoir. Many developments are proposed to be built along the canal, such as shopping centers and many more HDB flats. There will be recreation clubs, community centers, sports clubs, polyclinics and many others, attracting many people to live and visit Punggol. There are plans to develop Punggol Point, which currently only has a beach. It will propose to have a seafood restaurant and maybe more HDB flats in the near vicinity. More parking lots are under construction, and this will attract many people to the presently remote beach. The northwest of Punggol will be developed and the West Loop of the Punggol LRT Line will be in operation, serving the area.
Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay is an ongoing project that includes the building of three major parks at Marina Centre, Marina South and Marina East, mostly on the coastal areas of Marina Bay. Groundbreaking started in November 2007, and the first phase of the Marina South Gardens is slated for completion by end 2010. It surrounds the coasts of Marina Bay, and they are linked by bridges built over the bay and rivers, such as the Marina Barrage and The Helix Bridge mentioned above. It will take up 94 hectares of land altogether, with 54 hectares in Marina South, 30 hectares at Marina East and 10 hectares at Marina Centre.
Gardens by the Bay at Marina South
The Gardens by the Bay at Marina South is designed by UK-based design firm Grant Associates. It will be the future permanent home of the Singapore Garden Festival. It is linked to the Gardens at Marina Centre by The Helix Bridge and the Gardens at Marina East by the Marina Barrage. There are a few main attractions at the Marina Bay Gardens:
Firstly, there are the SuperTrees. They are tree-like structures which height range from 25 to 50 metres. They are vertical gardens and will provide shade and shelter, which is especially important for a tropical country like Singapore. They will also be embedded with sustainable energy and water technologies, like collecting rainwater on the roof, which are integral to the cooling of the Cool Conservatories. At night, these SuperTrees will come alive with lighting and projected media. People might even be able to eat and drink on the roof of the SuperTrees.
Secondly, the Cool Conservatories is an architectural icon that houses many varieties of plants and trees. It showcases sustainable energy technology too. Since it is located in an enclosed space, visitors do not have to worry about the weather. It will provide an “edutainment” space within the Gardens, a combination of education and entertainment, where people can rest and relax and also learn more about plant biology. It will consist of a “Cool Moist” Conservatory taking up 0.9 hectares and a “Cool Dry” Conservatory taking up 1.4 hectares of space, and will display plants and flowers from the Tropical Montane and Mediterranean environments.
Thirdly, the Horticultural Show Gardens, taking up 2.6 hectares of land, will showcase the best of tropical horticulture and garden artistry. It will be made up of 'Lion Grove', consisting of a cluster of SuperTrees, 'The Orchidetum', a luxurious garden showcasing orchids, 'Pride of Singapore', a cluster of beautiful gardens and flower displays representing the very best of Singaporean horticulture and 'Global Garden Display', a mix of both permanent and temporary themed gardens in and around the entrance plaza to the main buildings that represents global awareness of horticulture and plant conservation.
Fourthly, the Plant Edutainment Gardens, taking up 2.5 hectares, is a combination of education and entertainment, and will focus on the theme of “Plant use by Man”. They will provide an interactive display of the 'economic plants' that have contributed to the development of Singapore and Southeast Asia for education.
Also, there will be a Flower Market, taking up 2.8 hectares of land, which will eventually be the main entry precinct into the Gardens. It will consist of an indoor events space, retail and various food and beverage outlets.
Lastly, the Main Events Space will be a 2 hectare event lawn with a stage. It can host up to 7,000 people during international and national events.
Gardens by the Bay at Marina East
The Gardens by the Bay at Marina East is designed by UK-based design firm Gustafson Porter. It will be a waterfront park that is connected to East Coast Park. This watersports themed park will allow for activities such as canoeing, water skiing, sculling and dragon boat races to be conducted along the Channel. It will also feature a number of artificial waterfalls and a wading pool. It is linked to the Gardens at Marina South by the Marina Barrage.
Gardens by the Bay at Marina Centre
The Gardens by the Bay at Marina Centre will have a waterfront promenade called Marina Promenade stretching 2.8 km. It houses the Singapore Flyer, The Float at Marina Bay and Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay. It is linked to the Gardens at Marina by the Double Helix Bridge.
Others
Other developments include the Reflections at Keppel Bay, Seafront living at Woodlands, Youth Olympic Games Village, Jurong General Hospital, Nex, Jurong Entertainment Centre and Singapore University of Technology and Design.
Prospect Career of Construction Industry in Dubai & Saudi Arabia
Mile-high business hub: Saudi Royal family plans £12billion building so tall it will take 12 MINUTES to reach top by lift
The Saudi Royal family today unveiled plans to construct the world's tallest building - which will be an incredible one MILE high.
Kingdom Tower in Saudi Arabia will be 1.6km tall (one mile) when it is completed and consist of hotels, offices, luxury apartments and a shopping centre.
The structure will be twice the height of the world's current tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and FIVE times as tall as Britain's highest building, The Shard.
The one-mile-high Kingdom Tower will eclipse the rest of the skyline. The record-breaking building will consist of hotels, offices, luxury apartments and a shopping centre
It will take a staggering 12 minutes to reach the top of the £12 billion building in the elevator.
The megastructure will boast a staggering 12 million cubic square feet of interior space - 12 times more than Number One Canada Water in London's Canary Wharf.
The future in Dubai
Dubai architecture: new buildings in the United Arab Emirates
The future of Dubai's waterfront
Dubai city is located on the northern tip of the united Arab Emeritus on the Persian Gulf, it has been ruled by the Al Maktoum dynasty since 1833 and has existed in its modern state since 1971. The current ruler is Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the prime minister and vice president of the United Arab Emirates.The rather small city has a population of 1.6 million people and a 37 billion USD economy based largely on trade, manufacturing and financial services. Contrary to popular belief petrol and natural gas only make up a small
percentage of revenues.
The city has gained world-wide attention in the past few years because of its booming economy and ambitious architectural projects. With a focus on business and tourism, the city is ramping up construction on an unprecedented level. In fact, Dubai is said to be home to 15% to 25% of the world's 125,000 construction cranes. Don't think that the architectural expansion is over, because a slew of new project are on the table and in the works as we speak.
Here is only a small portion of the buildings that are being proposed, constructed or developed in Dubai and its surrounding region.
The Saudi Royal family today unveiled plans to construct the world's tallest building - which will be an incredible one MILE high.
Kingdom Tower in Saudi Arabia will be 1.6km tall (one mile) when it is completed and consist of hotels, offices, luxury apartments and a shopping centre.
The structure will be twice the height of the world's current tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and FIVE times as tall as Britain's highest building, The Shard.
The one-mile-high Kingdom Tower will eclipse the rest of the skyline. The record-breaking building will consist of hotels, offices, luxury apartments and a shopping centre
It will take a staggering 12 minutes to reach the top of the £12 billion building in the elevator.
The megastructure will boast a staggering 12 million cubic square feet of interior space - 12 times more than Number One Canada Water in London's Canary Wharf.
The future in Dubai
Dubai architecture: new buildings in the United Arab Emirates
The future of Dubai's waterfront
Dubai city is located on the northern tip of the united Arab Emeritus on the Persian Gulf, it has been ruled by the Al Maktoum dynasty since 1833 and has existed in its modern state since 1971. The current ruler is Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the prime minister and vice president of the United Arab Emirates.The rather small city has a population of 1.6 million people and a 37 billion USD economy based largely on trade, manufacturing and financial services. Contrary to popular belief petrol and natural gas only make up a small
percentage of revenues.
The city has gained world-wide attention in the past few years because of its booming economy and ambitious architectural projects. With a focus on business and tourism, the city is ramping up construction on an unprecedented level. In fact, Dubai is said to be home to 15% to 25% of the world's 125,000 construction cranes. Don't think that the architectural expansion is over, because a slew of new project are on the table and in the works as we speak.
Here is only a small portion of the buildings that are being proposed, constructed or developed in Dubai and its surrounding region.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Tourism Sector Performance For January 2011
FACT SHEET
TOURISM SECTOR PERFORMANCE FOR JANUARY 2011
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
· International visitor arrivals (IVA) to Singapore registered 16.2% growth to reach 1,055,000 in January 2011. This is the highest ever recorded IVA for the month of January.
· Gazetted hotel room revenue was estimated at S$176 million in January 2011, up by 25.8% against January 2010.
TOURISM SECTOR PERFORMANCE FOR JANUARY 2011
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
· International visitor arrivals (IVA) to Singapore registered 16.2% growth to reach 1,055,000 in January 2011. This is the highest ever recorded IVA for the month of January.
· Gazetted hotel room revenue was estimated at S$176 million in January 2011, up by 25.8% against January 2010.
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