Mahmoud Abughazal at the Big 5 Construct Saudi 2025

 Big 5 Construct Saudi 2025 was an incredible opportunity to engage with industry leaders, exchange ideas, and explore the future of architecture and construction in Saudi Arabia. We were proud to have Mahmoud Abughazal, our Corporate Director of Architecture Services, as a featured speaker. He shared his expertise and knowledge with visitors about shaping Saudi…

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Diriyah Company Awards US$113.6 Million Design Contract to Omrania for the Boulevard District

  Riyadh-based Omrania to deliver wide ranging design services in and around Diriyah’s flagship Boulevard District in US $113.6 million (SAR 426.3 million) Omrania’s portfolio spans diverse high-caliber projects in Saudi Arabia, including master planning, hospitality, public spaces and mixed-use developments.   DIRIYAH, Saudi Arabia – January 07 2025: Diriyah Company has awarded a major…

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PIF and ROSHN Empowering Future Architects with Mahmoud Abughazal

Mahmoud Abughazal, Corporate Architectural Director at Omrania, recently participated in a session on “Designing for Local Impact: Integrating Local Materials in Design” as part of the #MUSAHAMADesignCompetition by Public Investment Fund (PIF) and ROSHN. The session highlighted the significance of incorporating local materials to create architecture that reflects Saudi identity and promotes sustainable design practices.…

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Gabriel Gil at the 16th Real Estate Summit 2024

Our team contributed valuable insights at the 16th Real Estate Development Summit Saudi Arabia (REDS) – Luxury Edition, held November 20-21, 2024, at Ritz Carlton Jeddah. Gabriel Gil, Head of Interior Design, participated in the thought-provoking panel “Preservation vs. Modernization – Balancing the Past and the Future: What Should Be Retained? What Should Be Omitted?”…

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KAFD Grand Mosque Wins King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award

  Riyadh, August 13, 2024, SPA — The King Abdullah Financial District Development & Management Company (KAFD DMC) issued a press release today announcing that it has been awarded the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award in the Built Projects category, for its KAFD Grand Mosque. Inspired by the desert rose native to…

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Omrania bids farewell to three remarkable pillars, Mr. Basem Al Shihabi, Mr. Othman Al Washmi, and Mr. Abdulsalam Al Haddad

An extraordinary legacy of commitment and dedication! We bid farewell last week to three remarkable pillars of Omrania Mr. Basem Al Shihabi, Mr. Othman Al Washmi, and Mr. Abdulsalam Al Haddad, whose combined years of service speak volumes about their unwavering loyalty. As we gathered at Omrania HQ to celebrate their remarkable journey, we expressed…

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Omrania’s Architect Joins NEOM Residency for Urban Vision

Sulaiman Al Homran, Lead Architect at Omrania, was selected to participate in the NEOM Young Architects Residency Program in Venice. The program, which was a collaboration between NEOM Urban Planning and the Architecture & Design Commission of the Ministry of Culture, focused on the future of urbanism and livability. The initiative took place in Venice…

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Pioneering Design Mastery at Omrania with PM4DP

In September 2023, Omrania achieved a significant milestone by offering its design professionals a unique training experience – the “Project Management for Design Professionals Course” (PM4DP). This course, led by the experienced Architect and Project Manager Don Ardiel, represents a notable achievement in project management. PM4DP was thoughtfully designed to equip design professionals with the…

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Omrania joins Egis Group

  Today marks a momentous occasion as Omrania officially welcomes the successful completion of its acquisition by Egis Group, a leading global consulting, construction engineering, and operating firm headquartered in France.   This strategic move is set to reshape the landscape of our industry, combining the rich 50 year legacy of Omrania with the global…

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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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The 15-minute City: Balancing Ancient and Modern Mobility

  The idea that city residents should have access to daily necessities within a 15-minute walk recalls ancient cities in the Middle East and beyond. Today, planners are seeking to combine walkable and bike-friendly neighborhoods with high-tech forms of urban mobility. The result could be more sustainable, livable, and contextually appropriate cities.   What if…

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