contents 02// the unsymmetrical precast pre-tensioned beams for the apm bridge at pnu by Essam Ayoub, Senior Bridge Engineer; Gamal Helmy, Bridge Department Head; Charles Malek, Director of Structures Department 07// the challenges of equipment procurement in industrial projects by Lara Al Amm, Senior Project Engineer 10// staying the course: dubai remarkable comeback 12// dar al handasah at dia: two new concourses 28// the pointe 32// dragon mart 34// pearl jumairah an impressive mix 36// joined up execution 38// an interview with sari gedeon the ondjiva paradox by Joelle Makhoul, Environmental Engineer 36// 40// 45// solutions to complexities: Managing the design process for the king abdullah financial district 1