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Omrania Celebrates 50th Anniversary At Corporate Iftar

  This year marks the 50th Anniversary since Omrania was founded. Gathered for a festive and elegant evening, Mr. Basem Al Shihabi – Omrania’s founder – welcomed colleagues to celebrate the company’s legacy.   The Omrania family is 50-years strong and is still passionate. The company hosted its customary annual iftar and dinner party. Held…

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Omrania to join the Egis Group

  Omrania, the Riyadh-based architecture and engineering consultancy with 50 years of experience, will join the Egis Group, a leading global engineering, consulting and operations firm.   The acquisition marks a significant step forward for both firms in creating an opportunity to leverage their joint footprint and client base to reach significant scale in Saudi…

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Omrania Participates in Islamic Arts Biennale

. Marking a watershed moment for art and culture in Saudi Arabia, the first edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale celebrates cultural, intellectual, and artistic achievements that trace their origins to the House of Allah, Awwal Bait (“First House”). Omrania participated in a panel discussion about design innovation on the Biennale’s opening day.   The…

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Omrania Meets Stakeholders at Real Estate Development Summit

. At the Real Estate Development (RED) Summit Saudi Arabia, Omrania joined over 250 top project owners, designers, architects, and contractors who are shaping the future of tourism and development in KSA and the Middle East.   As a leading consultant in planning, architecture, engineering, interior design and landscape, Omrania was invited by global business…

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Omrania attends Future Investment Initiative (FII) with International Leaders and Innovators

. The 6th edition of the event convened hundreds of CEOs, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and young leaders from across the globe to shape the future of international investment and the global economy.   The Future Investment Initiative (FII), powered by the Future Investment Initiative Institute, brings together a global community of influential investors and innovators.…

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Valued Employees Honored at Omrania Corporate Dinner

. At the company’s first official dinner event since the pandemic, Omrania’s management acknowledged the dedication and hard work of long-serving employees. Gathered for a festive and elegant evening, Omrania welcomed nearly 300 colleagues to celebrate shared accomplishments and look to future successes.   The Omrania family is strong. For the first time in three…

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Omrania Speaks at Saudi Building Code Forum

. Invited by the Saudi Council of Engineers to participate in the recent Saudi Building Code Forum, Omrania served as an expert panelist and as an official sponsor. The forum highlighted the importance of applying the Saudi Building Code across various types of construction. More broadly, the event reflected the increasing professionalism of the building…

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Omrania to Participate in Saudi Building Code Forum

. On March 28, 2022, Omrania will participate in the Saudi Building Code Forum organized by the Saudi Council of Engineers. Omrania was pleased to accept an invitation to serve as a panelist at the event. Reflecting Omrania’s support for progress across the building industry, the company will also serve as one of the forum’s…

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Omrania’s Board of Directors Convene Following Corporate Restructuring

. Following Omrania’s restructuring as a limited liability company, the Board of Directors held their first official meeting, laying the foundation for years of continued growth and success. The seven-member Board includes new independent members as well as company partners.   On Thursday, 10 February 2022, Omrania’s new Board of Directors met for the first…

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Award Video Calls KAFD Grand Mosque “an architectural masterpiece”

. Omrania’s design for the Grand Mosque of the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh is featured in a short video that highlights the balance of heritage and innovation.   In December 2021, the KAFD Grand Mosque was selected as a winner of the third cycle of the Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture.…

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Stunning Views of PIF Tower to Close Out 2021

. As we prepare for a new year, we reflect on 2021 with gratitude for our extended community of clients, collaborators, and team members — and the talented photographers who allow our work to be shared across the globe.   A great building is like a friend on the skyline. You see it over and…

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KAFD Grand Mosque Wins Abdullatif Al Fozan Award

. Omrania’s nature-inspired design for the KAFD Grand Mosque honored for its contemporary and contextual urban aspect.   The Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture addresses new ideas for mosque design around the world. Among the innovative projects recognized in the award’s third cycle (2017–2020) is Omrania’s KAFD Grand Mosque, the spiritual heart of…

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