Omrania announces the appointment of three corporate principals, marking a significant step in the firm’s ongoing evolution and commitment to architectural excellence. Mahmoud Abughazal takes on the role of Corporate Architectural Principal, Fadi Saroufim is appointed Corporate Operations Principal, and Dr. Rukn Eldeen joins as Special Projects Principal. Each brings extensive expertise and leadership to…
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Omrania at the Desert Architecture Forum 2025 KSA Represented by Anna Rita Petrungaro and Alberto Oto
Omrania joined leading voices in sustainable design at the Desert Architecture Forum KSA 2025, hosted at JW Marriott Riyadh. The forum foregrounded a question: how can the built environment harness the distinct qualities of the desert to cultivate sustainable, site-specific urban identities? Alberto Oto, Director of Urban Planning, contributed to the panel “Integrating Desert Urbanism…
Read MoreArab Hindawi Represented Omrania and Egis at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) UAE Learned Event
Recently, we proudly participated in the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) UAE Learned Event held in Dubai, where Arab Hindawi, Deputy Head of the Infrastructure Department, joined the panel discussion on “Bridging Communities Through Mobility Solutions.” Arab contributed to an engaging dialogue on advancing urban connectivity and sustainable infrastructure, highlighting the importance of collaboration across…
Read MoreAntoine Abou Slaiby at the Building Smart Forum KSA 2025.
Omrania had the privilege to contribute to buildingSMART Saudi Arabia, with our Head of Digital Delivery, Antoine Abou Slaiby, joining the panel discussion “BIM has come a long way” at Building Smart KSA 2025. The session brought together industry leaders, including Mohammad Aldawood, Director of Building Information Modelling at Red Sea Global; Dr Yasser Almutiri,…
Read MoreOmrania at the MEP International Conference in Riyadh
Omrania was proud to take part in the MEP International Conference in Riyadh, where our senior experts contributed to discussions on the future of Saudi Arabia’s built environment. Ahmad Jallad, Associate Director and Head of Electrical Engineering, joined a panel on Smart, Energy-Efficient Lighting Systems and Advanced Electrical Engineering, where conversations centered on zero-carbon lighting,…
Read More2nd Building Envelope Design and Insulation Conference. (BEDIC) 2025 in Riyadh with Imad Elhachache
Omrania had the privilege of contributing to the 2nd Building Envelope Design and Insulation Conference. (BEDIC) 2025 in Riyadh, where our Director and Head of Architecture, Imad Elhachache, delivered a presentation on sustainable building envelope solutions. It was inspiring to connect with peers dedicated to advancing the quality and efficiency of Saudi Arabia’s built environment,…
Read MoreAlia Centofanti, Our Director of Interior Design, joined the panel discussion at the ORGATEC Workspace
Our Director of Interior Design, Alia Centofanti, recently took part in a panel discussion on “The Evolution Of The Cafeteria – Is This The New Corner Office?” during ORGATEC Workspace Saudi Arabia, where industry thought leaders convened to address the rapidly shifting landscape of workplace design. The exchange proved both substantive and thought-provoking, driving forward…
Read MoreOmrania at the WoodShow Global in 2025
Omrania was pleased to contribute to WoodShow Global in 2025; our team engaged in two panel discussions that addressed the evolving role of timber in shaping sustainable, context-driven architecture. Sherif Boules, Design Manager – Interior Design, joined the session on “𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬 – 𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲”, where he explored…
Read MoreOmrania at the INDEX Design Talks at INDEX Saudi 2025 represented by Alia Centofanti
Omrania was proud to take part in the INDEX Design Talks at INDEX Saudi 2025, joining a vibrant platform where international voices and regional leaders explored the dynamics of intuitive and emotionally driven design. The discussions reinforced how the profession is moving beyond formulaic solutions, inviting designers to leverage instinct and sensory experience as core…
Read MoreOmrania Appoints Jon Clokie as Landscape Director, Elevating Value and Impact for Clients Across the Middle East
Omrania, part of 10N – Egis Group’s global architecture collective, has appointed Jon Clokie as Director of Landscape Architecture. This strategic leadership addition reinforces Omrania’s commitment to delivering world-class landscape and public realm projects that generate significant value and long-term impact across the Middle East. The landscape architecture practice at Omrania is a cornerstone of…
Read MoreThe 15-Minute City, Saudi Style: Insights from King Salman Park
by Rukn Eldeen Mohammed, Special Projects Director at Omrania for Design Middle East Introduction Urbanism today is at a turning point. Around the world, cities are rethinking how we live, move, and interact, guided by the rising popularity of the “15-minute city” concept. But how do you translate that ideal into the unique context…
Read MoreOmrania Wins Architizer A+ Awards for Visionary Water Treatment Complex at King Salman Park
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 17, 2025 – Omrania, part of the 10N Collective, has been awarded both the Jury Winner and Public Voting Winner distinctions in the Unbuilt Landscape category at the 2025 13th Annual Architizer A+ Awards. The recognition is for the Water Treatment Complex (WTC)at King Salman Park, a project that reframes essential…
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