Dubai, DMCC Awards Project Management Contract to Turner for ‘Burj 2020 District’

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC, hosts signing ceremony with Ali Odeh, Chairman & CEO, Turner International Middle East to mark the occasion Dubai based ‘Burj 2020’ District’ to feature the world’s tallest commercial tower, the ‘Burj 2020’, as its centrepiece Dubai, UAE; 24 September 2014: DMCC, the Government of Dubai Authority with a mandate to enhance Dubai’s position as the global gateway for commodities trade and enterprise, announced today that Turner, has been appointed to project manage the ‘Burj 2020 District’ Development. Turner won the tender that saw several global project management firms pitch for the management of the commercial district set to be the next world destination for large corporates. Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC, said: “By appointing experienced project managers such as Turner we are laying strong foundations for delivering the ‘Burj 2020 District’ which will further drive sustainable growth for Dubai. “Turner has a strong track-record in managing and delivering large complex projects while at the same time embracing innovative ideas and new technologies. Together we will create the optimal environment for trade and enterprise with a world-class commercial district that brings together retail, residential, business and lifestyle services.” Turner comes with a wealth of experience having delivered the current three tallest towers in the world including the Burj Khalifa. Ali Odeh, Chairman & CEO, Turner International Middle East, said: “Opportunities to work on world-class developments of this scale do not present themselves often and we are honoured to be a part of DMCC’s ‘Burj 2020 District’ project. We are committed and ready to take the project to the next level by offering our Project Management Services to the Development of what will no doubt be a world class commercial district of the future.”