MIDDLE EAST
Suri and his team are always thinking five or 10 years in the future . With the commercial aspects of the project in place , they are currently focused on the residential segment of the business , building parks , restaurants , gyms , coffee shops , and retail areas for families to enjoy . The site doesn ’ t contain any educational or medical facilities , but these necessities are available just minutes away . Bahrain Bay Development is intended to be a place that people enjoy , not simply live and work within , and everything that can be integrated has been or will be integrated .
“ The infrastructure really is top notch ,” Suri explains . “ We were thinking long-term from the beginning . We had district water cooling set up from the beginning , and conduits for all telecommunications whereby three different operators can put in their lines . The sewage treatment goes to Paragon Utilities to get treated , and that water comes back into the development as irrigation water . We work hard to conserve energy and make sure all that technology can be easily upgraded .”
While keeping the technology of this smart city up to date is not much of a challenge for a team so prepared , handling a constantlyflowing and evolving supply chain certainly can be . Suri and his team have to monitor acquisitions all the time and be careful with their choice of partners , to ensure nothing is wasted and everything is made the most of .
“ It goes from the tiniest details to the biggest ; from LED light bulbs to irrigation water . There ’ s no easy , quick , short answer to this question . We have it in our minds constantly to ensure that we always partner with the right people who have the same outlook .”
Despite any trials involved , Bahrain Bay Development ’ s readiness is never in question , especially for Suri . The development stands as a jewel in the nation ’ s crown . “ We are the suppliers of full infrastructure land which supports what Bahrain developers want ,” says Suri , and as such the project is set to pour immeasurable money and prestige into the country now that it ’ s firmly back on course .
“ Bahrain wants to bring in foreign investors , foreign banks , consulting
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