Construction Magazine April 2018 | Page 21

to new technology and be extremely beneficial for the people of Dubai . A number of projects are already underway and most government services are now based on use of technology , reducing the human interface and contributing to increased productivity and efficiency in governance . The Dubai government has appointed a young , talented and an aspiring Emirati to the post of the Federal Minister for Artifical Intelligence . These steps are reflective of the vision of the UAE leaders who are keen to take bold steps to lead the way in adopting technology in day-to-day life . The next three to five years will be very interesting and beneficial for the UAE and Dubai , as the nation once again demonstrates its ‘ can do ’ attitude .
Which project are you most proud of ? I am immensely proud of all of our projects , but Palm Jumeirah stands out as the one not only recognised the world over , but which has also set new standards in innovative engineering . We are now building on the success of Palm Jumeirah to create Deira Islands , another waterfront city that is set to become Dubai ’ s newest tourism , leisure and entertainment hub .
When it comes to individual projects , our forthcoming PALM 360 is already witnessing keen interest from investors and customers . It is a 260m tall twin tower comprising a Raffles hotel and Raffles branded residences , including penthouses spanning more than 1,100 sqm . Its highlight is the world ’ s largest rooftop infinity
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