Press Release

For immediate release

Kuwait- 13 July 2009

After rigorous studies and an in-depth evaluation of designs submitted by students of the Architecture Department at the College of Engineering and Petroleum, Kuwait University, Al Mazaya has chosen 5 winning designs out of the 23 entries received for its 7 Zones Engineer Initiative. These designs will be used to embellish the intersection facing 7 Zones.

During the ceremony organized by Al Mazaya, the winning students received prize money for their designs, and gave a detailed presentation of their projects and designs. This included a detailed description of each design’s concept and vision, as well as the underlying goals that ties in with that of the 7 Zones Design Center. The winning design is expected to be executed within the next 3 months.

First place went to Hamad Sami Al Hulaibi, while Ahmed Mohammed Al Darwish came in second, Ahmed Naser Al Ghadhban third, Abdullah Abdul Wahab Al Tarket came in fourth and Ahmed Fouad Bu Hamad received fifth place.

The winning design is composed of letters from different languages, which makes the design an international destination for all cultures, and caters to the needs of the 7 Zones project as an international design center.

Eng. Salwa Malhas, Executive Vice president at Al Mazaya Holding, said during the ceremony: “This initiative is one of many organized by 7 Zones to support the Kuwaiti youth and their talents, such as the 7 Zones Design Center and the Kuwaiti Creative Zone. It most certainly won’t be the last, as we will continue cooperating with Kuwait University through various creative initiatives and activities.

“The tasks of any private company are not exclusive to economical ones, but they also include the participation in the social development process for the communities in which these companies operate. Through 7 Zones we aim to be the first to embrace and support the talents of the youth, as we always have been pioneers in setting up new ideas, projects and initiatives that elevate our society to new heights,” added Malhas.

Said Dr. Hussein Al Dushti, Dr. of the Architecture and City Planning Department at the College of Engineering and Petroleum, University of Kuwait, who supervised the design contest: “We thank Al Mazaya for its invaluable initiative that will not only result in the embellishment of the intersection facing the 7 Zones project, but which also inspired our students to compete with each other, to come up with new and innovative ideas, to win, and thus to reach higher ranks.”

The participating students said that they have benefited from this practical experience, and they look forward for more cooperation with Al Mazaya in future projects.

7 Zones Design Center is centered on creating one place providing all types of construction materials. 7 Zones Design Center focuses on international trademarks, and is specifically designed to provide leasing space and offices for companies active in the field of engineering design and construction materials. High quality offices in Al Mezanin are also available for interior designers and contractors to help customers choose the best products best suited to their demands and businesses.