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EDITORS Samer Khoury

Zuhair Haddad

Nafez Husseini

Damon Morrison

PUBLIC RELATIONS Samir Sabbagh

PRODUCTION Jeannette Arduino

Nick Goulas

Georgia Giannias

Alex Khoury

Samer Elhaj

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ساجي سامر خوري

teta WadadOur Fairytale

عندما وافق والدي أن ألقي كلمتي، طلب مني أن تعبر الكلمة عن جميع األحفاد، ولكن يا تيتا أريد أن أنفرد ، ولو للحظة ، ألقول لك أنك كنت أسطورتي , و كل شيء بالنسبة لي منذ طفولتي.

تيتا، لقد مثلت لي معنى الوجود ، فأنت الحنان، و أنت الخيمة الكبيرة التي نتظلل بها جميعا.

كنت ركنا » صلبا « ترتكز عليه قوانا و تتآلف حوله قلوبنا مهما بعدت المسافات.

وما زلت الرمز لتقاليدنا الخالقة، وبقائها ما هو إال إستمرارية لوجودك بيننا.

أنت روح الميالد و فرحته الدائمة ، وهداياه التي كانت تأتينا من يديك الطاهرتين، يا أغلى هدية ميالدية وهبنا هللا اياها.

تيتا، يا أميرة الذوق الرفيع ، والحيوية النابضة ، قد حفظت تواريخ ميالد كل منا ، وفاجأتينا بأجمل الهدايا ، حتى أكالتنا المفضلة لم تغب عن بالك.

لقد كنت ذاكرتنا حين ننسى ، وسعادتنا حين نيأس ، وفرحتنا حين نلتقي .

تيتا، أنظري إلى أحفادك يصلون لروحك الطاهرة .

تلك الروح التي ربتنا، و علمتنا حب الناس، كل الناس ، فقيرهم و غنيهم، ضعيفهم و قويهم ، محتاجهم و كريمهم.

تعلمنا منك التواضع، وأن المحبة إرتقاء ،ورسختي فينا ثقافة العطاء بال مقابل .

أنت اإلسم على المسمى، فودادك شمل الجميع، حتى أصبح مدرسة في المحبة واإلحسان و اإليمان.

تيتا، يا أم اليتامى، و المساكين، والمحتاجين ،يا عطر الياسمين الساري في نفوسنا ،يا أيقونة تنير دروبنا.

من روحك الطاهرة سنخط طريقنا و معنا عائلتك الكبيرة و عائلة الـ CCC و كل محبيك الذين ال أدري هـل أعزيهم أم يعزوننا.

تيتا، ال أدري كيف ستمر أعياد الميالد والفصح، ورأس السنة وغيرها من المناسبات من دونك ومن دون البراءة التي أضفتيها على كل منها .

كنا أطفاال ال تسعنا الدنيا سعادة ، فوجدناك على مر السنين أنك الطفل البريء في كل منا .

فيا زمالء جيلي وأقاربي، أشكروا هللا الذي أنعم علينا شرف تربيتنا على أخالق تيتا الحميدة التي نتعهد بالمحافظة عليها ونقلها الى األجيال القادمة

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جدو سعيد ،

كن مطمأن النفس ،فروح تيتا، رفيقة دربك، سامية بين مالئكة الرحمة في السماء، راضية مرضية، بما أنجزت على األرض .

تيتا أنت علمتينا من اإلنجيل :

» كل من آمن بي فسيحيا « فسالم لك في حياتك األبدية،

ولك منا عهد محبة ووفاء.

MOROCCOCasablanca

Hassan II Mosque

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Cont

ents2 Wadad Khoury: A Mother To The CCC Family Tawfic S. Khoury

Recent Awards 4

Quality Management 6 Post Contract Review & Contract Change Mounir Soufyan

Feature 10 Morocco: An Overview Source: www.maroc.ma

11 Sheikh Khalifa Specialized Hospital Project Camille Kanaan

12 CSR in Morocco Camille Kanaan

15 CCC MoroccoHSE in Morocco

Camille KanaanJohn Jinks

16 BIM in Morocco Ashraf El-Gabry

20 Optimiza Morocco Denis Leclerc

Health, Safety & Environment 21 Award from the American Society of Safety Engineers Bahjat Moussa

Area News 22 Libya: Oil & Gas Exhibition Elias G. Bachir

23 Qatar: University Civil Engineering Open Day Amer Smadi

24 Palestine: The Bethlehem Development Initiative (BDI) Noor Al Ghafari

Corporate Social Responsibility 28 News Report Tony Awad

30 CCC’s 36 Year Presence In Greece Filippos Sotiropoulos

32 Country Activities Ahmad Abdul Rahman / Ahmed El Nouri /Tony Awad /Mazen Stefanou /Taku Awa /Abdulla Abu Murshid /V. Mamunni

38 Career Days Abdelhamid Abdelhamid /Jubran Bishouti

Sports & Leisure 40 Family Day at MOA Noor Al Ghafari

42 The 2012 Rally Paper Season Alex Khoury

44 Corporate Games, Bucharest Nabil Najjar /Kimon Paraschos /Rashid Ennimer

Mailbag 46 Letters from Readers Kevork Toroyan

Milestones 47 Announcements

48 Teta Wadad: Our Fairytale Saji Khoury

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Wadad KhouryA Mother To The CCC Family

TAwFiC S. KHouRy

Born in 1932 to a deeply religious and tightly-knit family in Safad - Palestine, my mother Wadad Sabbagh Khoury was brought up believing in the values of caring, compassion, charity and modesty. She learned to be mindful of God in her actions and thoughts; she was brought-up to do well to others and to help the needy. She was educated in a nun’s school in Palestine. She attended Beirut College for Women (now LAU) where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education and history.

Wadad Sabbagh married her cousin and childhood friend, Said Khoury in Lebanon in 1954. As a young bride, she lived with him in

Aden. She was by his side during the startup phase of his business, CCC founded by him and her brother, the late Haseeb Sabbagh. She stood by her husband and her brother and persevered through the tough conditions of Aden, at the time. She contributed significantly to the efforts that were being made. She had a good spirit, patience, and forbearance. She made valuable contributions through her fabulous social skills. She was a role-model, in her dedication, modesty and compassion. She acted as mother to all CCC employees and brought them closer to each other through different social functions. My mother’s traits were critical in creating a motivating environment, and a unique corporate culture. CCC’s culture, based on family values, is a pillar of our organization’s success.

In 1957, the family moved from Aden to Kuwait, after being blessed with two children; Salwa and Tawfic. Samer, Wael and Taima were born in Beirut while the family was living in Kuwait.

Wadad dedicated her life to her family and transmitted to her children the values that she

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had acquired in her youth. Based on her own rich experience, she taught her children to accept others, respect their cultures and traditions, and ever be ready to give the needy a helping hand.

Dedication to her family did not distract her from being an inspiration to CCC employees, living away from home. Wadad was the mother, sister and friend they desperately needed. She engulfed them with warmth and care. She shared their joys and tears; she acted in concern for their families whenever needed.

In different countries, especially in Lebanon, Kuwait, and Greece, she helped the family cultivate great and enduring friendships. CCC benefited a great deal from these relationships.

She created gardens around her homes in the CCC camps of Aden and Kuwait. She grew flowers in the desert! She had a love for gardening. My mother appreciated beauty and aesthetics. She was known for her colorful and cheerful social gatherings. She made sure that members of her CCC family

shared with her the celebrations and happy moments.

Wadad brought joy to the hearts of the young and the old. Her heart always smiled for children. My childhood friends often remind me of the happy events that she created for us, as we were growing up. She was full of imagination and creativity.

Character, actions, and attitudes were the cornerstone of what has evolved naturally over the years and has become known as the CCC family culture. The character of CCC is inspired by the personality and spirit of Wadad Khoury.

She will always be a part of our life and her memory will live in our hearts and minds.


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Tank Cleaning, Repair, Fibre Glassing and Painting Works at the Refinery and Gas Liquid Production Facilities of Mina Al-AhmadiKuwait

The project works include but are not limited to: tank preparatory services, assistance to inspection services, tank

cleaning servicer, sludge / debris cleaning, wiping and washing, provision of reasonable access to the tank area, final disposal of waste, weld cleaning, tank repair, fibre glassing and painting, hydrotesting of tanks, external painting of all pipeline with the dyke-wall area of the tanks, and re-calibration of tanks.

The client is Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC).

CCC was awarded this project on 22 January 2012.

The project start was 5 February 2012 and the completion date is 4 August 2017.

Presidential Palace Project, Ancillary Buildings PackageUAE

The project is located in Abu Dhabi. The scope of work is to carry out the civil, architectural, structural and MEP works

for the construction, supply, installation, fixing, testing, commissioning, completion and maintenance of the ceremonial gate, staff accommodation, military accommodation, security gates, VIP entrance gate, entrance plaza, ceremonial court arcade, presidential wing arcade, public entrance gate, boundary wall type 1, substation buildings A and B, and four guard towers and associated works of the Presidential Palace Project (PPP).

The client is the Ministry of Presidential Affairs (MOPA).

The consultant is RW Armstrong.

CCC was awarded this project on 8 April 2012.

It is a joint venture with Ghantoot on a 50/50 basis where CCEP is the JV leader.

The project start date was 8 April 2012 with a duration of 14 months ending on 7 June 2013.

Bausher Wastewater Network Project Contract No. B4 Qurum and IlamOman

The project consists mainly of the construction of approximately 40 km of sewers (200mm to 700mm), 885

manholes, 66km of 150mm lateral sewers, 5600 inspection chambers, 13 lifting or pumping stations with associated rising mains, 10km of TE lines and associated chambers and 166km of telecommunication ducts (25mm and 110mm) with associated chambers. The works will also include all property connections.

The client is Haya Water.

The consultant is Associated Consulting Engineers International (ACE) and Partners LLC.

CCC was awarded this project on 6 May 2012.

The project start date was 16 June 2012 with a duration of 30 months ending on 15 December 2014 plus one year’s maintenance.

Construction of Muscat Airport Interchange on 18 November StreetOman

The project scope is the construction of a grade separated interchange to link the 18 November Street with the new

Muscat International Airport. The works comprise a six- lane flyover bridge structure, ramps, signalized junctions, service roads and two roundabouts in addition to construction of all drainage networks and structures, safety barriers and guard rails, construction and maintenance of interim roads including temporary signage and markings, medians, footpaths, parking, street lightening, and electrical installation.

The client is Muscat Municipality.

The consultant is COWI & Partners LLC.


The project start date was 21 May 2012 with a duration of 19 months ending on 20 December 2013.

Base Facility Requirements, Apache Helicopter Procurement Programme, Kattamia Air Base (Morganti Project)Egypt

The project is to carry out the construction and upgrades in support of the Egyptian Air Force’s (EAF)

procurement of ten Apache AH-64D helicopters and accommodating base expansion and upgrades for enhancing operability, safety, security, maintenance and training requirements for EAF readiness and operational reliability at Kattamia Air Base. The project involves new facility construction and improvement to existing Infrastructure, structures and grounds including aviation operations support facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, storage facilities, administrative buildings, personnel support


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facilities, site improvements, paving, exterior lighting in addition to design and construction of selected infrastructure buildings.

The client is the US Army Corps of Engineers.


The project is a joint venture between Morganti and HAC where TMGI is the JV Leader with a 55%.

The project start date was 15 June 2012 with a duration of approximately two years ending in mid 2014.

Consultancy Services for Providing Benchmarking Bid and Value Engineering Works for the New Doha International Stadium (Morganti Project)Qatar

The project comprises a high end sports facility that includes three basements, one retail mall and seating bowl for up

to 70,000 spectators in addition to a technical building and other infrastructure. The scope of work is to prepare both a benchmarking price based on the current base bid design while in parallel preparing a priced value engineering alternative that will maintain the current essential functions of the project but at a lower capital / life cycle cost.

The client is Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF).

The consultant is Perkins + Will Architects.

CCC was awarded this project on 5 June 2012.

The project start date was 12 June 2012 with a duration of two months ending on 12 August 2012.

Civil Works - 2nd Interconnector ProjectQatar

The project is EPC for new transformer bay adjacent to existing bay, 22 x 25m. The work includes bored piling,

foundations, grating floor with washed stone, fencing and surrounding concrete walls, cable trenches, earthing and lightning protection.

The three significant milestones will be the piling work (milestone 3), trenches completion (milestone 5) and the completion of foundation

ready for transformer installation (milestone 6).

The client is Qatar Aluminum Limited (Qatalum).

CCC was awarded this project on 21 June 2012.

The project start was 21 June 2012 for a duration of about seven months ending in January 2013.

Abu Dhabi International Airport Midfield Terminal BuildingUAE

The project is design (where required), procurement, construction, testing and commissioning of the ADIA Midfield

Terminal Facilities including but not limited to facilities for processing passengers (ticketing, check-in, boarding including passenger boarding bridge, transferring and arriving) systems, security, passport control, customs, retail concessions (shell and core), airside hotel (shell and core), rest rooms, prayer rooms, seating areas, conveyance facilities, internal gardens, airside museum (shell and core), advertising, support for art objects, baggage handling system, hold baggage screening system, plant rooms, communications rooms, storage, staff circulation, back of house offices and workshops and the service roads.

The client is Abu Dhabi Airport Company (ADAC).

The contract was signed on 27 June 2012.

The project start is in September 2012 for a duration of about forty-nine months ending in October 2016.

from left to right: Munif Mahmoud, CCC; Ali Haydar Ozak, H.E. Ali Majed Al-Mansouri; Riad Kamal, Arab Tech.


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IntroductionUpon the award of the contract, the first step is the transfer of contract responsibility to the project team. The project manager then assigns a contract custodian. A detailed review of the contract is carried out by the project team to identify scope of requirements, to ensure that requirements are identified and clear, and that resources are available to do the work.

Post Contract ReviewThe following activities require special attention from the project team:

• The scope of requirements.

• Coordinating post-contract review activities.

• Defining the requirements.

• Project resources.

We need to realize that the specifications used during tender and contract processing may differ from the contract specifications provided upon signing the contract. Customers have the habit of revising contract specifications and in some cases may add additional requirements that were not included at the initial stage. Project Management Team should identify such changes and their impact on project performance.

The Scope of RequirementsCCC projects are of a complex nature and are executed by many organizations. In most cases, we have joint ventures, partners, and subcontractors conducting engineering works, procurement of materials and construction. The division of works between partners, joint venture organizations and subcontractors must be clear at the initial stage of the project.

Coordinating Post Contract ReviewPost-contract review is carried out by the project manager, and contract custodian. Each department manager conducts a contract review for his/her scope of work. At the initial stage of the project CS & QMD assigns a project coordinator, who will coordinate the

process of contract review until the time the project custodian is assigned and the project team is deployed.

Defining RequirementsEach department manager is responsible for ensuring that the requirements related to his/her scope of work is completely defined. It is the responsibility of department manager to obtain clarification, if necessary, through the contract custodian. The department manager ensures that employees within the department are aware of contract requirements related to their scope of work.

Project ResourcesResources required to execute the project are defined at the estimation and proposal stage. The project manager is responsible for reviewing the requirements of resources and updating these requirements if necessary. The project should be provided with adequate resources and infrastructure required to execute the work.

Link with Other Elements of ISO 9001The requirements for post contract review are linked with other elements of ISO 9001: 2008 standard; this relationship is illustrated in Chart 01.

Coordination

Contract Review

Define Requirements

Custody of Contract

Quality PlanningProcess Control

DocumentControl

QualityRecords

QualityAudits

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Quality Management Procedure “QMP-GEN-001”Post Contract Review is carried out in accordance with established procedure described in QMP-GEN-001. Chart 02 represents a graphic presentation of Post Contract Review.

Estimation &Proposal Project Manager PCM / CM / CA CS & QMD

“Coordinator”

Obtain Contractand RelatedDocuments

Assign aCustodian forthe Contract

Review Contract

Distribute Contract &Relevant Documents to

Dept. MGRS

Review Request forClarification

Request Clarification UsingOfficial Communication Line

for the Project

Forward Info to ConcervedManager

ProvideAnswer in

Writing

At the initial stage a coordinator isassigned by VP “CS & QMD” to

coordinate major issues related to thecontract until the project team is

assigned and takes full responsibility

CONDUCT INITIAL POST-CONTRACTREVIEW, COORDINATE WITHPROJECT MGR, CONCERNED

DEPARTMENTS AND CUSTOMER

Department Managers

Review Contract & RelevantDocument.

Request Clarification if Necessary

Provide Input forExecution Plan

Clarification May Be Obtainedfrom Estimation & Proposal,CS & QMD, or the Customer

PCM

ClarificationRequired

Is the InfoAvailable

Forward Requestto PCM / CM / CA

Prepare Execution Plan

PCM: Project Control ManagerCM: Contract ManagerCA: Contract Administrator

Yes

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Yes

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Contract ChangeISO 9001: 2008 standard requires contractors to identify how an amendment to a contract is made, becomes part of the binding contract, and transferred to the concerned functions in the organization. Customer or contractor may request amendment to the contract for reasons that have not been identified at the time of signing the contract. Amendment to the contract, regardless of originator, shall follow the same routine applicable to post-contract review.

The following activities require special attention from the project team (Chart 03):

• Originating the Request.

• Coordinating Review.

• Defining Impact on the Contract.

• Resources Requirements.

Initiation of RequestThe originator is responsible for completion of the change request, for providing justification for change, and for providing applicable documentation related to the change request. He/she forwards the request for change to the Contract Custodian.

Coordinating ReviewThe contract custodian is responsible for studying the request for change and for consulting the project manager for further action. The project manager may decide to reject the request or to instruct the contract custodian to proceed with further review with department heads.

Defining ImpactEach department head is responsible for studying the request for change in order to identify the following:

• Conflict of the request with other activities related to their scope of work.

• Impact of the change on budget and construction schedule.

• Requirements for additional resources.

It is the responsibility of department heads to obtain clarification, if necessary, through the contract custodian. The department heads ensure that employees within their departments are aware of contract amendment when becomes official.

Resources RequirementsThe requirements for human resources,

equipment and infrastructure to accommodate the change must be defined by department heads. The contract custodian is responsible for collating all the information from department heads and this information becomes part of the contract amendment.

Originating the Request

Coordination

Define Impact

Resource Requirements

Quality PlanningProcess Control

DocumentControl

QualityRecords

QualityAudits

DocumentControl

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Quality Management Procedure “QMP-GEN-001”Contract change is carried out in accordance with established procedure described in QMP-GEN-001. Chart 04 represents a graphic presentation of contract change.

Originator Contract Custodian Project Manager Department Managers

Forward toContract

CustodianReview Change Request

Cost Control

Proceed withChange Request

CompleteChange

Request withSupportingDocuments

Consult Project Manager

Inform Originator

Forward the Request toDepartments’ Manager

Review Comments toDetermine Further Impact

on the Contract

Inform Originator

Proceed with Change,Finalize Contract Amendment

When the Change is ApprovedInform Originator and Department

Managers

Inform Originator

Detail a Copy of All DocumentRelated to Contract Change

Forward Original toDocument Controller

Study the Request

Take Action inCase of Cost

Impact

Proceed withChange Request

Review Change Request

Review Impact of the Changeon your Scope of Work

Forward your Commentsto Contract Custodian

Ensure Additional Resourcesare Available at Work Location

Ensure the ChangeRequirements are Incorporated

in Applicable Documentsand Works

Labour, Equipment,Materials, Procedures,Infrastructure ...

Yes

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MoroccoAn overview

SouRCE: www.MARoC.MA

Kingdom GeographyMorocco is located in northwest Africa. It is bordered in the north by the Straits of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean Sea; to the south by Mauritania; to the east by Algeria and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean. The Moroccan coast extends over 3,500km.

Area: 710,850km2.

WeatherThe dominating weather in Morocco is Mediterranean, rendered temperate in the west and the north by the Atlantic Ocean. Inside the country, the weather is more continental with significant differences of temperature. The Atlas area is very humid and it snows frequently. Desert weather prevails in the south.

ClimatologyNestling on the northwestern tip of Africa, Morocco is part of the subtropical zone. It is exposed in the summer to the conditions of the warm dry zone and to fresh, wet and moderate conditions in the winter. The climatology data registered by the meteorological stations in Morocco are collected by the National Meteorology Office. The main information received covers temperature, precipitation and sunlight.

Demographic AspectsThe inhabitants of Morocco, whether they are Arabs or Amazigh, are mainly identified by the language they speak: Arabic or Amazigh. The population density of Morocco reached 39.5/km² in 1997. It varies strongly from one region to another as it gets as high as 60/km² in coastal areas and between 50 and 100 per km² in agricultural areas, whereas it gets as low as 1 per 5 km² in the desert and 10/km² in the east of Morocco and in the Sahara Atlas.

The population structure is as follows:

• Population growth rate: 1.64%, according to 2003 estimates.

• Birth rate: 32.26‰, according to 2003 estimates.

• Death rate: 5.78‰, according to 2003 estimates.

• Migration rate: 1.03‰, according to 2003 estimates.

• Sex ratio: 0.99 male/female, according to 2003 estimates.

RegionsThe sixteen regions of the kingdom are:

Oued-Eddahab-Lagouira, Chaouia-Ouardigha, Marrakesh-Tensift-Al Haouz, the Oriental, Casablanca, Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaër, Doukkala-Abda, Tadla-Azilal, Meknes-Tafilalet, Fez-Boulemane, Taza-Taounate-Al Hoceima, Tangier-Tetouan, Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia Al Hamra, Guelmim - Es Semara, Gharb-Chrarda-Bni Hsen, and Souss Massa-Draâ.

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OujdaFès

MeknèsCasablanca

Marrakech

Agadir

Boujdour

Dakhla

Tendara

ErfoudBoulmane

Ouarzazate

Zagora

Fezzou

Oued-ZemSafi

El-Jadida

Kénitra

Essaouira

Sidi-Ifni

Tan-Tan

Tarfaya

Tafraoute

Midelt

Guercif

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Sheikh Khalifa Specialized Hospital ProjectCAMiLLE KANAAN

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Specialized Hospital in Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco will be a modern medical facility comprising 133 beds (108 single bedrooms and 8 suites in wards, 17 patient bedrooms in ICU and CCU), eight operating theatres with support areas and other specialized departments distributed among basement, ground, first and second floors.

The total built-up area will be roughly 40,000m2 and the plot is located on Boulevard de la Prefecture, Commune de Hay Hassani, Casablanca. The site which covers roughly 51,000m2 will have landscaped finishes providing roughly 165 visitor on-grade parking spaces and roughly 120 employee on-grade parking spaces.

The utility compound comprising major MEP equipment such as chiller plant, water tanks and so on is planned as a separate building located at the north-east corner of the plot connected to the main building through a below-grade service corridor.

The hospital facility covers the following services:

Radiation Therapy; Rehabilitation; ENT; Neonatal; Dialysis; Operating Theater; Delivery Suite; Cardiac Nursing Unit Recovery; Chemotherapy; Dermatology; Operating Theater; Delivery Suite; Intensive Care Unit; Burns Unit; Day Surgery; Emergency; Phlebotomy; Coronary Care Unit.

Mobilization started early September 2011 with a project duration of 24 months including

commissioning and handing over with medical equipment in place (not in CCC’s scope). Early breakdown on foundation construction started end October 2011. CCC took the option to subcontract the structural work.

At a certain stage of the work at the beginning of 2012, the CCC teams took over part of the work in order to maintain the schedule on time and avoid delays. All MEP subcontractors are on board. The low voltage work was awarded to CCC affiliate Optimiza which is on board with its full team. The project represents a challenge as combined norms are applied and safe implementation and coordination are being exerted to the satisfaction of the client.

The complexity of the project demands the proper coordination of all MEP activities knowing that the limited space available above false ceilings limits the sequence of erection and relies on detailed composite drawings developed by the BIM team available on site.

RABAT

TétouanTanger

OujdaFès

MeknèsCasablanca

Marrakech

Agadir

Boujdour

Dakhla

Tendara

ErfoudBoulmane

Ouarzazate

Zagora

Fezzou

Oued-ZemSafi

El-Jadida

Kénitra

Essaouira

Sidi-Ifni

Tan-Tan

Tarfaya

Tafraoute

Midelt

Guercif

Al-Hoceima

Smara

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Corporate Social Responsibility in MoroccoCAMiLLE KANAAN

Construction Seminar The Sheikh Khalifa Specialized Hospital Project management, together with local Education Department drew up an Educational Programme and has organized three seminars covering HSE and QA/QC for local engineering students. These took place over three days (15-17 May 2012) and included classroom presentations and escorted site visits.

Nearly 50 students attended the programme and all students were presented with CCC SKSH safety helmets, Hi Viz jackets and an HSE booklet. The project hopes to repeat this valuable educational programme in the future.

Following the seminars given to the students of the School of Engineering, the Ministry of the Interior requested that the seminar to be given to 22 engineering building inspectors as part of the ministry’s programme. A letter received from the Head of the Inspection Department at the Ministry of the Interior expressed much appreciation in recognition of the information and time spared.

Training Session for Amal Zouhair, New Graduate

Amal writes:

“I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation for the spirit and solidarity shown by the CCC team in H.H Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Specialized Hospital in Casablanca, that team spirit which helped me start my first experience after I graduated as civil sup technician.

This remarkable and rich few months’ experience as a trainee has added a new dimension to my vision of the work. Helped by all CCC team members, I took my place firstly as a site engineer’s assistant and then

with a sense of responsibility, motivation and an excitement in my heart, I signed my contract with CCC working in the Construction Department which put me in charge of: daily construction reports, work Inspection requests and concrete pouring planning with the assistance and help of Mounir Shamas, Moslem Boudhief and all the CCC staff with whom I was glad to work.

Day after day I realized that my experience with CCC changed my life forever. For that, I’m thankful to all who helped me in the accomplishment of these tasks that would not have been easy

without them. I owe a special appreciation to the project management for encouraging me and standing by me throughout my experience on site.”

CCC School Bags Contribution

At the request of His Majesty King Mohamad VI to large Moroccan corporations to support the education sector in Morocco, CCC participated in the donation of school bags for selected schools on the outskirts of Marrakech.

Samir Saade, CCC Commercial Manager and John Younan from SKSH HR presented the bags to the school children and in return the committee in charge presented CCC with a trophy in appreciation of the donation.

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The SKSH has decided that it will aim to assist the local community by raising funds for local orphanages. The leader of this enterprise is Amr Manaa, cost control and planning engineer.

Working in conjunction with Mrs. Barbara Bernard, the wife of one of the consultants, we visited the Maison D’Enfants Lalla Hasnaa Orphanage to ascertain what help would be required in the first instance.

To help start the fundraising we held a confectionery sale and this brought in a grand total of MD 1,700. A fine start and hopefully this will just be the beginning.

Rigger Training Casablanca is a wonderful old city nestled on the Atlantic Ocean with a very mild climate compared to the UAE or KSA. But there is still a job to be done and our project is the SKSH Hospital, funded by the KBZF.

Like all construction sites we need correct and appropriate training to ensure the well-being of the site and the personnel working within. As there are limited training resources, SKSH has had to reach out to CCC Abu Dhabi to provide rigging instructors so that we could hold a rigging course on site.

The team, consisting of Najib Hassan and Suresh Kumar, spent three days instructing 34 students. The students included all levels of staff and labour. The rigging team will now be able to ensure the safe operation and lifting of all equipment and materials throughout the site.

International Federation of Track & FieldCCC’s presence was highlighted on the score board of the main stadium at the diamond league conference of the International Federation of Track & Field during September 2011 at the

Crown Prince Moulay Hassan Conference held in Tangiers in 2011.

The conference took place under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohamed VI, presided by the international and Olympic champion Hisham Garoush. CCC received words of appreciation for its contribution to the sports sector of the city of Tangiers.

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Health, Safety & Environment in Morocco

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The presence of CCC in Morocco dates back to the early 90s when the company began its work there with the Ksar Al Rimal summer resort project in the Mediterranean city of Tetouan. This was followed by the Smir Dam project within the area of Tetouan, the largest of its size in the region.

CCC continued to bid for projects in the kingdom and kept its presence and area office in the capital, Rabat. The total members of CCC staff operating in Morocco are at present 86. The team nationality is a mix of local personnel as well international staff from as far away as the Philippines and India.

With the boom that is taking place in the kingdom, CCC is seeking to bid for projects in various government sectors including renewable energy which is picking up speed and attracting foreign investment.

CCC is seeking to bid with our affiliate from the UK ACWA on various water treatment projects which are high demand due to the availability of foreign funds whether from the Gulf countries, the European Community, the US or Japan.

Multinational companies are pouring into the country as more projects are put on the bid list. High-end projects such as the new Grand Theatre Project on the shores of the river Abi Rikrak in the capital, Rabat are being sought by CCC. This project is the creation of the well-known international architect Zaha Hadeed.

In January this year the SKSH saw Samih Zaben, CCC Managing Director of Operations, North Africa; Azzam Fedda, CCC Project Director and Belal Kayyali, CCC Vice President HSE travel to Casablanca to award site safety awards to a variety of personnel.

Not least in the happy crowd of recipients was our own Imad Bennar, an HSE trainee, who through his actions possibly saved the lives of two of his site colleagues.

The Safety Incentive Scheme is a huge success and urges all site personnel to participate and embrace safety procedures. The site does try to stress that the best incentive for safety is a long and healthy life.


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Building Information ModelingAshrAf El-GAbry

While the emergence of building information modeling (BIM) is no doubt providing huge advantages in cost and time savings on all types of projects, perhaps no other building type stands to benefit more from BIM than healthcare facilities, where cost and schedule are crucial and where quality control can literally be a matter of life and death.

BIM is a perfect fit for healthcare because of the complex nature of these buildings, the repetitiveness of the activity within the building, and the need to really nail process as applied in Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Specialised Hospital (SKBZH) Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco.

A prestigious project which is a benevolent gift from the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation on behalf of the people of the United Arab Emirates to the people of the City of Casablanca in Morocco, where the vision is to be the best-in-the-class by providing a 132 bed, 5 star healthcare facility that can deliver advanced healthcare consultancy services and provide prompt, appropriate, cost and time-effective high standards of healthcare.

The facility will include A&E, Diagnostic and Treatment inclusive of Oncology and Cardiac Care, 8 Theatres, Special Burn Unit and Women’s and Children’s inclusive of Pediatrics and Maternity. SKBZH has a total gross internal floor area of approximately 37,300m2 containing basement, ground and 2 floors within a 65,000m2 total plot area.

Having a fully integrated BIM model allows CCE&P to simulate process and material

distribution, patient and staff flow, and MEP activities-and how all that interrelates.

By modeling healthcare projects, MOA BIM pioneers are seeing reduced project costs, shortened schedules, and increased project quality. The biggest gains are the result of improved coordination of ultra-complex building systems and the ability for real-time visualization with Building Team members including client, medical equipment specialist and hospital operator.

An office building may have four moving parts, whereas a hospital will have 50 or 100 moving parts; there, BIM, the architectural team collaborated with the structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers at engineering department to create an integrated BIM model to map out the complex building systems design.

The process not only shortened the engineering schedules, but also reduced interferences between MEP and structural systems, all but eliminating costly change orders and reducing the construction schedule. The design team had just a few RFIs upon launching BIM, compared to hundreds using traditional 2-D coordination when the project was started.

The BIM approach is being employed by CCE&P Construction, Casablanca, for 132 beds hospital, that is currently under construction in the heart of the busy city, where TRI-FORMA/ Bentley to integrate disparate 2-D and 3-D design models from the HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical subcontractor in addition to civil defense S/C.


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CCE&P had a few requests for information and changes having to do with the MEP systems overhead, where normally on a project of this size we’d have thousands of RFIs. The four major subs are co-located on the job site with engineering and BIM departments, where they can work through design, engineering and construction issues in real time using the integrated BIM model.

The Engineering Department reinforced by BIM on site is getting all the problems resolved before the field crews go out there to execute the work. The team is expecting more than 20% reduction in MEP and fire-protection packages costs as a result of fewer incidents of interference, clashes and the ability to prefabricate many of the building systems. So convinced is it of the benefits of this type of real-time BIM collaboration on the job site that it is starting to plan to install large flat-screen monitors in construction site trailers so site crew can more easily collaborate on BIM models created.

The strategic client SKBZF is so confident and lately decided to put BIM as a contractual obligation in all upcoming tenders of healthcare projects rather than using 2-D drawings.

CCE&P coordinating construction and working on conflict management in real time on the site taking advantage of the BIM model, even though the BIM team members working in the field office, while full support with other BIM stations who either working on the phone or online at MOA, Egypt and Palestine, issues become apparent

very quickly when everyone is working together in one integrated model.

Of course, the benefits of real-time 3-D coordination and visualization go well beyond working out design, engineering and construction issues within the Building Team. Using the power of BIM to more effectively communicate a project’s programme requirements and design intent with client and end user, BIM allows design/engineering teams to create interactive 3-D walkthroughs, virtual prototypes, spatial planning diagrams, and even play out multiple “what if” scenarios for clients.

The biggest differentiator of BIM is the ability to manipulate a room in front of a user group; on SKBZH, for instance, hospital site/staff members were presented with a BIM model walkthrough of the project’s rooms to test for clearances and mobility of permanent MEP& medical equipment. BIM were able to quickly tweak clearances of the medical equipment and the location of services interfaces with either architectural significant medical equipment ASME or others, at room/room 3D model right on the spot, where BIM is very effective.

BIM created 3-D prototypes of typical patient room various models options to help work through issues related to the bathrooms inboard versus disable requirements. There were a host of competing concerns of the room size that challenged the project team in how the patient maneuver and nursing staff support, the impact on natural light and space in the room for family, and potential impact on the exterior


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design. Multiple renderings were produced to demonstrate the spatial relationships of the different configurations, helping the client to understand the impact of their decisions on the room, corridor, and exterior.

To help clients appreciate the impact of design decisions related to major medical equipment, such as MRI machines’ geographical location in relation to high voltage/transformers’ room and the bunker’s accelerators; the interactive 3-D prototypes simulate the complex machines down to the finest construction details-even the movement of the ME-allowing all project partners to visualize the impact of machine positioning on the overall construction details and functionality of the major rooms.

The huge potential of BIM with regard to medical equipment planning at SKBZH hospital project, where we may go through two or three upgrade cycles on medical equipment between IFC packages and shop drawings for construction. As a result, design/engineering teams are constantly revising shop drawings to accommodate the latest specification data on equipment. Upgrading equipment specs is a big, frustrating issue in healthcare design upon selecting the main vendor.

To address this issue, CCE&P is using BIM to set up a flexible infrastructure that allows the team to defer such decisions till the last possible moment, as opposed to re-specifying equipment multiple times. For example, the consultant might be forced to use BIM to model permanent structural framework for the attachment of overhead medical equipment in the ceiling space above each operating room.

Rather than “tuning” this framework to a specific piece of equipment, it is modeled to anticipate a wide range of conditions; this makes it possible to defer decisions on equipment without having to alter the permanent structure by adding other structural elements.

The electrical, mechanical, and data systems are sized to support a range of anticipated loads for the building, and the routing of these services is coordinated with the permanent, flexible structural equipment framework. It is much easier and cheaper to route these systems to the medical equipment than it is to modify the structure that supports the medical equipment.

Parametric modeling can also provide a clearer vision of construction phasing for both the project team and the client. This is especially crucial for healthcare projects that involve frequent changes, modifications and additions to the facilities during construction and campuses


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early handover, tested and commissioned.

By adding a fourth dimension -time-to the BIM model using C3D, site teams can better plan for construction sequencing, materials, equipment staging, and temporary egress to the existing facilities.

With parametric modeling, MIB team could literally screenplay the entire construction project before you even dig a hole. Four-D modeling is not only about constructability in terms of making sure the contractor can phase things properly, it is also about conveying to the client that they will stay operational through construction.

Conflicts between construction and operations can be easily pinpointed up to soft clashes and maintenance, which is paid off big on a hospital project.

The engineering and BIM teams showed the client a sequencing model of the entire construction progress, from the concrete floor slabs going up, the steel being set, and the cranes moving around. Based on that feedback, CCE&P developed the process a bit and the range problems up to the medical equipment erection were foreseen and solved with no impact to the cost or schedule.

Those types of tangible issues are hard to see with a pile of 2-D drawings. Looking ahead, the BIM team in Morocco envisions its application in the facility management side of healthcare, helping the client and hospital operator to with space management, planned equipment upgrades, future additions, and tracking building systems.

The difference between the BIM model and the finished building is like the difference between traditional design drawings and as-built: no one who has gone back and attempted to revise their BIM model based on what was built. It would be a complicated, time-consuming task.

Four ways BIM can boost the healthcare project coordinating distribution of MEP, structural, and medical-related equipment and systems, providing real-time visualization of design and programme concepts enabling just-in-time coordination for medical equipment and systems Improving planning of construction sequencing, equipment/materials staging, and engineering.


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A series of firsts marks the presence of Optimiza in Morocco. Invited to bid on the low current application portion of the HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation Medical facility currently under construction on Casablanca Morocco, Optimiza successfully secured its place as a low current and Information Technology implementation expert.

Optimiza Morocco is proud to be part of this unique, ground-breaking initiative in the region. The hospital will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology and its systems will be fully integrated producing a unique fully integrated facility. The multiple areas of expertise such as the fire alarm systems, closed circuit television security, audio visual systems and many other areas will be managed centrally through a centralized building management system. The entire solution will be fully deployed using local contractors who will work in close collaboration with Optimiza’s specialized systems solution engineers.

Optimiza is a leading regional systems’ integrator specialized in offering reliable business solutions and services in areas of management consulting, information technology, outsourcing, training and serving clients from the government and private sectors through its network of offices in the Middle East. Optimiza is a proud subsidiary of Consolidated Contracting Engineering &

Procurement S.A.L. and is committed to the same core values.

With over 29 years’ experience and hundreds of projects delivered, Optimiza’s intellectual capital spans diverse industries, enabling more than 400 professionals across the Middle East to integrate and deliver successful, innovative consulting and technology solutions, with a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. The Optimiza network offers its diverse project skills and best practices expertise across the region, while ensuring required local support and services for sustaining successful implementations. The management team, leaders from relevant

industry backgrounds, work closely with Optimiza professionals to offer clients in-depth insight and practical real-world solutions that meet client expectations.

Optimiza’s team Morocco is a young, dynamic, multi-cultural group of individuals with the right background, attitude and dedication to ensure we achieve the many goals of the endeavor and, as a team realize the impact of this initiative on the community and region and are highly honoured to be proud of the community that it will serve in the near future.


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Award from the American Society of Safety EngineersbAhjAt MouussA

The Kuwait chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers held its HSE Excellence Award ceremony on 24 May 2012 at the Kuwait Crown Plaza Hotel.

Awards were given to honour private sector companies for their leadership, excellence and exceptional performance in the field of Health, Safety and Environment in the Gulf Region.

It is with great pleasure that we can announce that CCC Kuwait was honoured with the silver award in the Engineering and Construction category.

from left to right: Engineer Bader Al-Khashti, Managing Director of Research & Development & HSE, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, Kuwait; Subba Rao Palagummi, HSE Consultant of Kuwait Oil Company and President of ASSE (Kuwait Chapter); Bahjat Moussa, Area Managing Director of Consolidated Contractors Company, Kuwait Operations; Fadhel Al-Ali, Chairman of ASSE, Kuwait Chapter; Sultan Alghanim, Assistant to the Managing Director, CCC Kuwait.

from left to right: Jino George, HSE Engineer; Nabil Hariz, Projects Director; Bahjat Moussa, Area Managing Director; Makram Khoury, VP Corporate Risk Audit, Asset Controls.


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Sicon Oil & Gas S.p.A. recently participated in Oil & Gas Libya 2012 - the International Exhibition for the regeneration of Libya’s oil, gas and petrochemicals sector that took place from 23-26 April 2012 at Tripoli’s International Fairground.

The focus of the Oil & Gas Libya 2012 Exhibition was on petroleum industry technology, reflecting the importance of this vital sector to Libya’s economy. The exhibition brought together oil exploration, production, service and supply companies from the world’s leading oil technology export nations including the UK, USA, France, Canada, Japan, Netherlands and Turkey and many other nations.

The exhibition’s role was to play a vital part in bringing expertise and technology to help in the up-grading of Libya’s strategically important oil and gas industry. The conference allowed the Libyan authorities to set out their priorities and requirements for the country’s energy sector and suppliers of technology and services to recommend solutions.

During the exhibition, Sicon took the opportunity to expand its name by meeting with various NOC’s, EPC contractors and suppliers from all over the world that are currently active or are seeking business opportunities in Libya.

We were visited by more than 350 different companies and we promoted Sicon’s expertise

and substantial know-how by offering engineering solutions mainly for onshore upstream and midstream sectors of the oil and gas industry including some fields of the downstream sector, power generation plants extending to offshore projects.

Several media channels were present and our Engineering/Proposal Manager and Libyan Branch Office Manager Claudio Zocca held an interview which was aired on Al-Arabiya. The interview centered on the potential growth of the oil and gas domain within Libya; highlighting Sicon’s capabilities and will to further expand the industry infrastructure including nurturing local talent.

From left to right: Elias Bachir, Mahmoud Al Farjani (Al-Arabiya), Claudio Zocca


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In line with our Corporate Social Responsibility commitments, Consolidated Contractors International Company participated in the 3rd annual Civil Engineering Open Day organized by the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Qatar University, Ibn Khaldoon Hall. The Open Day event was held on Monday, 14 May 2012.

Our participation in this event reflects our ongoing support for Qatar’s national universities and underlines our confidence in the quality and capability of Qatar University’s graduates.

The Qatar University Open Day activities featured student projects from the College of Engineering, allowing the department’s students to display their models and present project work to the university’s other departments.

The event was designed to familiarize students with the civil engineering field and its role in society building as well as to showcase the knowledge and capabilities of the university’s

civil engineering students to participating companies, to provide students with a glimpse of the current job market and potential future careers in the field which covered a range of opportunities for future employment in civil engineering.

CCC was among the event’s distinguished corporate participants: other national and international engineering and construction companies operating in Qatar attended the event including Qatar Diar, Bechtel, Hochteif, Qatar Building, Parsons and others.

From left to right: Khaled Alzohbi, Amer Smadi, Dr. Saleh Mubarak, QU; Adel Abdul Al, Mohannad Abu Hassan, Wehbe Sayyadi


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Palestine

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How does one adapt an optimistic and progressive perspective to change when dealing with a land as unusually beautiful as Palestine? A space whose borders change as often as the sea tide and whose land is embellished with layers of complicated pasts, presents and unforeseeable futures? A distinctive place whereby all actions face a counter reaction and due to its occupied state, remains a space sovereigned by the multiple levels of control through restrictions on freedom, mobility, and preservation of the physical and that which cannot be seen. One simple answer; we continue to believe…

It is often depicted that Jerusalem, being the centre of monotheism, marks the eye of the Middle East. However, Bethlehem is a city of equal importance for Christians and Muslims alike. Among other cities of its kind, it is biblical in its character and rich in its elements. Combining components of creativity, determination, passion and innovation, a project of noteworthy importance is awakened. The Bethlehem Development Initiative (BDI) seeks to regenerate and revitalize the city and

governorate of Bethlehem. Although this idea may seem rather utopic, it is projects such as this one, driven by unique revelations and pure motives that are needed in a place as significant as Palestine.

Why Bethlehem?On his last visit to Bethlehem, and more specifically after visiting the Church of the Nativity, Chairman Said Khoury was pained to see the birthplace of Jesus Christ (Issa Bin Maryam), progressively worsen. Towards that, and with full authority given by HE President Mahmoud Abbas, Mr. Khoury and a group of Palestinian philanthropists have established

“We have in this land that which makes life

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the Bethlehem Development Foundation (BDF). The aim of this foundation is to launch the BDI, which seeks to rehabilitate the old city to make it more accommodating to the needs of its current residents, pilgrims and tourists.

To understand the unique case of Palestine and to identify the appropriate strategies to tackle the web of complex issues, two global firms, Arup of London and Khatib and Alami of Beirut, conducted an extensive urban analysis for the governorate of Bethlehem. Over the past year, the team gathered information first and second hand in order to investigate the socio-economic,

environmental, and cultural issues relevant to this undertaking. The methodology used consists of a number of site visits, interviews, meetings and two stakeholders’ workshops, from which the team derived its strategies and proposals for the development plan.

The Development PlanWhen we talk about urban design in the context of Palestine, we are not elaborating on an aesthetic practice, but rather we speak of a study that encompasses the hidden realities found within the political, cultural, societal and economical spheres. Overcoming the challenges of today, we surpass the limitations of the present unfolding into the forthcoming, while simultaneously holding on to the worthy elements of the past.

Although this project was sparked by Mr. Khoury’s visit to the Church of the Nativity, the BDI goes beyond the walls of the church into the ancient historic land. Starting with the centre of Bethlehem and springing out to the neighboring towns of Beit Jala and Beit Suhour. By providing


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an infrastructure, which will promote a sustainable economy and improve the quality of life for its residents, we aim to transform the city into a vibrant international, spiritual and touristic destination.

As we are nearing the end of the second phase of the study, the preliminary master plan is undergoing its final amendments. When dealing with such a complex situation and territory, there is a need to adapt an inventive approach to design rather than using the common solutions of the west. This master plan aims to strategically address the different areas of the development, touching upon elements of economics, environment, heritage and society, infrastructure and the built environment.

Economic DevelopmentThe presented plan aims to tackle the numerous divisions of economic development. Firstly, enhancing human capital by creating diversified economic and job opportunities for local communities. This is then broken down into the different trades, such as agricultural, commercial, craftsmanship, industrial and tourism. One of the central endeavors of this project is to increase tourism in Bethlehem and to develop the adequate infrastructure for Bethlehem to attract tourists to stay for a longer period of time. The current situation reflects a poor number of long term visitors. If we were to increase this percentage, it could potentially have a positive impact on the economy in more than one domain.

InfrastructureOften when we build a new city we make the common mistake of starting with the built environment and then addressing the infrastructure. However, among the list of priorities, the improvement and expansion of the current infrastructure networks will be primarily addressed. This does not only entail the over ground infrastructure, such as alleviating congestion by rehabilitating the street and transportation networks, but also goes below the ground tackling the electricity, water and waste networks. The BDI aims to develop a sustainable infrastructure in order to improve the facilities within Bethlehem and improve the overall quality of life.

EnvironmentAddressing sustainability in this project is necessary when taking into account the future environmental impacts of our current developments. Within the development framework a list of efforts are being carried out

to insure that this issue is in fact addressed. Among these efforts is collaborating with external institutions, such as L’Agence Française de Développement, the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WSSA) and the municipalities to integrate a sustainable water and waste water management system. Further to that, addressing also solid waste, through the implementation of recycling programs and vocational training. Other plans also include using solar street lights powered by photovoltaic panels and the potential implementation of a green bus network in the future stages.

HeritageWhen working on the development plan for heritage four elements are taken into consideration.

1. Built heritage, which also includes the historic cores of Bethlehem, Beit Jala and Beit Suhour.

2. The historic monuments and sites on the outskirts of the historic cores.


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3. Natural heritage such as the Artas Valley, Cremisan Terraces and Wadi El Makhrour.

4. Finally, intangible heritage whose wide spectrum ranges from local-know how, craftsmanship, festivals, processional routes to history, identity and culture.

The aim of the heritage component is to reinforce the national and religious identity of the governorate, its economic development, and in effect improve the experience and daily life of its local residents. The preservation of heritage will be implemented through strategic framework which includes strict zoning regulations and heritage laws and an effective institutional framework to maintain the work.

Spatial DevelopmentAfter laying out different scenarios a spatial concept and strategy was adopted. This entails elements surrounding rehabilitation, preservation, land use and zoning schemes, open space and the public realm. This further involves:

• The protection of the historical, religious and cultural heritage within the wider aim of promoting the Palestinian identity to visitors and citizens.

‣ Maintaining the character of the historical urban fabric and heritage site by implementing new planning principles. This includes applying zoning regulations which will in effect create specified zones for industrial work and the quality of life and public realm within the districts.

• Expanding the pedestrian realm, especially within the three main historical cores of Bethlehem, Beit Jala and Beit Suhour, while also maintaining the historical routes which connect the three.

• Increasing and improving the public and open space overall. This includes creating gateways to the public plazas found within the three districts. Furthermore, the creation of district park in Solomon’s pools and children’s playgrounds through the governorate.

• Addressing the existing green corridors and green terraces to protect the agricultural land, woods, and groves.

The BeginningThere are countless challenges that await the implementation of this initiative. However, with the inspirational drive from Mr. Khoury and the team of creative experts, mastering a solution to these challenges will only bring us one step closer to achieving overall regional development, learning from our past mistakes and using Bethlehem as a stepping stone to fuel change and prepare the country to plan the cities of the past, the present and the future.


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CSR News ReportContribution to CSR initiative

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CCC Staff are encouraged to come up with ideas and activities related to CCC’s CSR initiatives including Going Green and community involvement events. Please send your ideas, initiatives and achievements to CSR-CCC email address [email protected]

GreeceHow to Improve Your Personal SecurityThe MOA CSR Committee organized 2-hourly presentation sessions that focused on awareness and advice related to improving personal security. The presentations were conducted by a retired security expert who served in the Greek Police Force for 30 years including Police Chief positions in different Greek Municipalities. The sessions were interactive, personal security cases were presented and discussed followed by advice and awareness tips on “How to Improve Your Personal Security” by minimizing the risks towards house burglaries, car thefts, armed robberies, bag snatching, ATM transactions, and exposure during holidays. Six successful sessions were held and based on the interest of the participants, more sessions are planned for next September.

Greek and Arabic Language ClassesContinuing the MOA CSR Committee’s efforts to promote inter-cultural relations between the communities, Greek and Arabic language classes were organized for CCC employees and members of their families. Due to the overwhelming interest in participating, four

Greek Classes (two beginners and two intermediates: a total of 60 participants), and three Arabic Classes (two beginners and one intermediate: a total of 30 participants), were organized. The duration of each class was 48 hours and based on the success of these sessions, participants are asking for the continuation of the programme in addition to many new requests from interested participants. New classes are planned for next September.

3R’s Garbage Recycling BinsA second activity handled by CSR - “3R’s Sub-Committee” targeted the recycling of garbage. Blue Garbage Recycling Bins were distributed

to all MOA kitchenettes for depositing plastics, metal and glass disposable material.

TurkmenistanOn the occasion of the Turkmenistan President’s birthday on 29 June, CCC’s Turkmenistan Branch sponsored the annual Greco-Roman and Freestyle Wrestling Competitions.CCC presented the competitors with their prizes consisting of 16 TV sets, 28 DVD players and 14 vacuum cleaners. There

were ninety participants who represented the six provinces of Mary, Balkanabat, Lebap, Dashoguz, Ahal and Ashgabat. At the end of the competition the company was presented with letters of acknowledgment for our assistance and support.


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KazakhstanParyz 2011

A ceremony was held on 4 May at Atyrau Akimat to congratulate KMG, Chevron, CCC & ESS for their participation in the President’s contest “Paryz 2011” for the best CSR programme. The event was covered by the media.

An appreciation certificate signed by the Kazakhstan Minister of Labour and Social Protection was awarded.

LebanonAUB Corporate Social Responsibility ConferenceThe Suliman S. Olayan School of Business at the American University of Beirut hosted its first CSR Practitioners Conference on 4-5 May 2012.Over two days, six panels, 35 international and regional speakers from top performing CSR institutions presented and engaged in debates to emphasize the practical applications and implications of CSR for business practice in the MENA region. Attendees consisted of an audience of business executives and CSR professionals, who shared their experiences and provided opportunities to exchange best practices. CCC Lebanon was a contributor to the activity and was represented by members of the Beirut Office Staff.


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CCC’s 36 Year Presence in GreeceFiLippoS SoTiRopouLoS

CCC was born 60 years ago - a vision which originated amidst the violence and turbulence which pervaded the founders’ homeland - Palestine. Fuelled by a desire for peace, tranquility and independence, a budding empire took root and grew, firmly established on hard work, dedication and vision. The company in due time found itself in Lebanon, where it flourished and grew rapidly, having as its main projectory the love, devotion and hard work of its employees. The last 36 years of its triumphant history has been written in Athens, Greece.

With the outbreak of the civil war in Lebanon, CCC moved the Coordination Office of one of its corporate entities to Athens where it has stayed to the present day. CCC was classified under the legal framework of Law N.89/67, which regulated the tax status of offshore companies not operating in the domestic market. Later on, this legal framework was amended and took on its present form as Law N. 3427/2005.

CCC business activities are spread out over five continents and are coordinated by Athens. By focusing on its employees as a human factor, not considering race, sex, origin or religious persuasion, and in promoting loyalty, hard work and a family spirit, CCC continues its ascending story into the future. It currently employs 140,000 people worldwide and is considered one of the 20 largest construction companies in the world. Without a doubt it is endowed with expertise and specializes in a wide range of construction projects including refineries, petroleum plants, natural gas, oil and marine installations, major infrastructure and network projects. Also power plants, desalination units, wastewater treatment plants, airports, ports, roads etc - the list is never-ending.

In Athens the number of employees is approaching 800; about 350 of them are expatriates and live here with their families. With the passing years, they have adapted to the Greek way of life and have been successfully integrated into Greek society and actively participate in the social and economic life of this country. The rest of the “CCC family employees” are Greeks which proves that the main concern and manpower philosophies of the company are to honour the host country, and what better way to do this than by offering employment to Greek individuals. For many Greeks this becomes a lifetime

career odyssey, with many being sent to work on projects abroad.

An interesting fact is that over the years several proposals have been made to the company by other countries regarding the setting up of their coordination office in those countries, with very attractive benefits being offered, such as additional tax benefits. This is not surprising, as which country would not want to host such a global business giant like CCC - the benefits are mutual. CCC however has rejected every proposal, remaining true to its original choice, precepts and ethics, which have deeply embedded roots in the ‘CCC DNA’.

CCC’s connection with Greece can be traced to an ancient belief that some Greek Philistines who came from Crete, went and settled in Palestine. This connection with the past in this


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rapidly changing world, economically, socially and culturally, represents admirable principles and values that the founders and owners of this company considered, and held dear, in their choice of a ‘new home’.

After 36 years of living in Greece, it has become a second homeland for the families. They enjoy a normal way of life here with all what entails while being a part of the Greek culture and way of life. They have made CCC a living and breathing entity, sharing experiences, anxieties, thoughts and concerns together. They are indeed ‘one of us’ (flesh from our flesh) and it is no exaggeration that they offer a lot more than they receive.

CCC works tirelessly both here and abroad. The company gives employment to locals, thus offering tax revenues and encouraging consumption. The management personally

mediates in the Arab world to open up investment pathways for Greece. They promote and advertise Greece to their contacts and business associates all over the world and we are talking here about at least 1,500,000 entrepreneurs worldwide, contributing to the positive image of the country and in strengthening relations between Greece and the markets they operate in. They try to drum-up interest in investment in Greece either personally or by attracting international company executives, who frequently participate in meetings and events that they organize towards this end.

The technology and expertise practiced by CCC, along with its long enduring experience, means that it is often called upon for advice and guidance, by individuals, companies, entities. There have been quite a few times when the

company has responded with great effort to requests for its assistance in various matters.

From its first inception into Greek life, CCC has been supportive of the Greek economy, without benefiting from the Greek market, and that is why the company gained the trust of Greek society almost immediately. They came to Greece not looking for opportunities, but rather by offering opportunities.

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), CCC has managed to accomplish several things. By undertaking this task with humility, discretion and respect toward people, and being governed by the principle ‘we received from society thus we should return to society’, the leadership of CCC has been involved deeply with socially associated matters, pertaining to the Greek society. To name but a few - CCC has made many donations to causes, needy institutions have received sponsorships, help has been given in building projects such as a nursery school for instance, and their presence has been felt in responding to needs associated with natural disasters, as well as with issues connected with environmental protection.

CCC is indeed a treasure house of great value. Its primary driving force is the human factor. The company is a close knit family, which radiates compassion, brotherhood, loyalty, sensitivity and possesses and gives charity. Its closely guarded secret is a secret no more - CCC has a soul.


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CSR Country Activities

EgyptCancer Awareness CampaignThe health and welfare of employees is one of the main objectives of CSR. Nowadays, almost every one of us has been affected by cancer whether directly or indirectly through family or friends. Accordingly, the CSR Egypt Team started a new campaign to promote cancer awareness among employees. In collaboration with CANSURVIVE, an Egyptian association for cancer patients and survivors, several presentations will take place throughout the year.

“Change Your Life Style” was the name of the first presentation which took place in May, 2012. The presentation showed good habits to avoid colon cancer as well as the recommended checkups and their frequencies. The session was attended by 20 employees from CCC- Egypt Area office. The attendees acknowledged the beneficial information they received from the presentation and valued the understandable language it was presented in. The presentation materials and handouts were then distributed to all CCC Egypt employees.

Being a widely spread issue in Egypt, the coming session will be about breast cancer awareness. The CSR Team will plan with CANSURVIVE to conduct those sessions on the project sites in addition to the main office

and to tailor the presentations to be easily understood by the work force. Soft copies of the materials will also be distributed among CCC employees in Egypt projects. This material can also be made available to other CCC areas

should they be requested by the respective CSR teams in those areas.

Ahmad Abdul Rahman / Ahmed El Nouri

CSR Team - EgyptReduce Reuse Recycle

Further to a corporate request to all CSR teams, to highlight one of CSR objectives towards the environment, the CSR Egypt team launched initiative No. 36 “Reduce-Reuse-Recycle (3Rs)” in the Area Office. The initiative aimed to promote environmental best practices among employees in an office environment.

For the Reduce-Reuse, we have posted flyers across the building with simple tips for energy, materials and water savings. For example, we have posted a flyer inside the toilet rooms to remind users to push the half flush button instead of the full flush button according to the use.

This simply will save on average 45,000 gallons of water per year!

For Recycling, we have distributed three different coloured trash boxes in each department to segregate three types of waste materials: aluminum, foam and plastics. The types of waste to recycle we chose based on the observation of the main types of waste generated from the building. In addition, we applied the personal folder recycle box idea


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which was posted earlier on Fanous in each work station to encourage paper recycling.

It may look simple, but our main objective is to encourage employees to get used to the culture of thinking towards the environment which in time could be applied later in their homes and could really have greater impact on our society.

Ahmed El Nouri

GreeceHumanitarian ActivitiesIn continuation of CCC’s CSR commitment towards the support of the local communities in Greece especially during the prevailing economic crisis, MOA CSR Committee along with staff volunteers have been dedicating time and effort during the past few months towards the achievement of this humanitarian cause. The following list brings you up-to-date with the donation and contribution activities made by CSR during this period:

‣ Medecins Du Monde / Doctors of the World provide emergency medical aid to victims of natural disasters, wars and conflicts. In Greece they have Open Polyclinics, Refugee Shelters and many others. Donation: hematology analyzer.

‣ SOS Children’s Village in Vari houses and helps children who are in need of care because they lost their parents or are homeless for other reasons. Donation: various items of clothing for 50 boys and girls.

‣ Estia Constantinoupoleos Old Age Home in Palea Fokea houses Constantinopolitans and other seniors from Asia Minor who had been left isolated and socio-economically deprived. Donation: medicine and dry foodstuffs.

‣ Chatzikiriakio Childcare Institution in Piraeus takes care of orphaned and homeless girls from the age of six coming from families with serious social and financial problems. Donation: summer shoes, beach sandals and swimsuits for 80 girls.

‣ Amimoni Organization in Vouliagmeni houses and takes care of children with visual and multiple disabilities. Donation: sanitary appliances.

‣ O.K.DI.A.A.P. NGO for helping poor families suffering from unemployment and economic problems. Donation: Dry foodstuffs for families in Corinth.

‣ PC Donations: 30 PC’s were donated to 12 needy organizations including schools, institutes, orphanages and others.

I would like to thank members of the MOA CSR Committee, who are all VOLUNTEERS, and the other staff volunteers who participated with us during this period, for their dedication and hard work in achieving the above initiatives.

Tony Awad

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the most beautiful beaches on the eastern coast of Athens. On 10 June over 30 members of all ages worked together on a Sunday morning to clean the beach of Schinias ridding it of the litter polluting its grounds. Among those present, were members of the Marathonas Municipality, who were extremely touched by our corporate social responsibility. When we were asked why we were cleaning the beach, we simply answered that we feel it is our duty to care for the community and the environment. We send out a big thank you to all the volunteers for helping us make this initiative a success and we hope to see you all again next year.

Mazen Stefanou / Noor Al Ghafari

Papua New GuineaWorld Environment DayAs part of its social corporate responsibility, MCJV commemorated the World Environment Day (WED) in a socially inclusive approach with St. Paul’s Primary School in Komo. The decision to celebrate with children was deliberate as they represent the future generation and should be groomed to take over management of the environment.

MCJV is constructing an airport in the very remote and culturally challenging village of Komo in the Southern Highlands of PNG and was committed from inception to mitigating its environmental impact by putting in place an environmental department. Despite the enormous difficulties, progress has been very systematic and cooperation with the local communities has grown from strength to strength and this is not only beneficial to permit ongoing construction activities but also paramount for future operations of the PNG LNG project. On the occasion of this 40th WED, MCJV demonstrated one such commitment as the project director accompanied by a host of other project dignitaries and of course the environmental team alongside the Company (EHL) Environmental Advisor took time from their very busy schedule to celebrate this day with the pupils of St. Paul’s Primary School in Komo.

The occasion commenced at 9.30 am with the arrival of the MCJV project team that was warmly welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd of school children who decorated each of the guests with a bouquet of flowers worn around our necks. Without any further waste of time the project delegates under the leadership of the project director Samer Haddad engaged in a tree planting exercise during which he personally planted the first tree. This was a remarkable show of commitment from the lead of MCJV demonstrating that it does not only endeavour to reduce the project’s footprint but also to increase its handprint. The project director came out himself not only to plant a


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tree but also to teach these young pupils how and why it is important to plant trees. This commendable gesture was highly appreciated by the school management and the community at large.

The celebration proceeded with a series of short speeches from each of the project delegates with interludes of music, ballet dances and sketches by the school children. The speakers highlighted the theme of the 2012 World Environment Day as “Green Economy: Does it include you” and went ahead to elucidate this to the children, encouraging them to preserve their pristine habitat with its pure air and fresh water that is so cherished by but lacking in most industrialized nations of the world today. The short speeches were all aimed to empower the children as future ambassadors to champion the environmental course as they represent the future generation. In return, the children’s sketches and songs were pregnant with meaning carrying messages on the effects of climate change, impacts of industrialization and sound environmental practices at ecosystem, habitat and species levels. Besides the valuable and scholarly environmental information sharing the songs and sketches were profoundly entertaining.

The occasion was crowned by another cooperate gesture from the project director on behalf of MCJV and Exxon, this time the handing over of a plan for the construction of a church with support from Exxon. The atmosphere was again filled with excitement upon the reception of this good news which again demonstrated the project’s social responsibility towards the local community. Everyone then came together for a family picture before moving on to the final phase of the celebration, the sharing of cupcakes and drinks donated by the project.

The ceremony rounded up at 12.30 pm with total satisfaction on the faces of every pupil and the teachers alike. The MCJV team was equally very satisfied for the quality time well spent with the children. And so that is how MCJV is committed to ensuring sustainable development and equitable growth in Komo both in the present through the efforts of its environmental team and in the future by investing in the school pupils. The excellent and admirable relations with the local community as experienced on World Environment Day will go a long way to guaranteeing the smooth functioning of the PNG LNG project during the operations phase.

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TanzaniaSoccer TournamentWe arranged a soccer tournament at TIRP Tanzania with the participation of our engineers and consultant. It was a nice gesture on the part of the TIRP Management to motivate the people and keep in touch with them. We had an enjoyable time and our

employees appreciated the efforts that went into organising this activity which boosted morale on the site.

Playground EquipmentThe project donated children’s playground equipment to the local school (see pictures).

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United Arab EmiratesSupport To Autism - Children with Special NeedsLending a helping hand to those who aspire to change the lives of Children with Special Needs is a duty and social responsibility on the society. As part of our CSR outreach programme dedicated to the cause of community development and philanthropy, CCC UAE Area was fortunate to be associated with Future Centre for Special Needs (FCSN) an Abu Dhabi based nonprofit driven organization, specializing in the education and rehabilitation of children with special needs.

FCSN approached the RMD, UAE & Palestine, to sponsor a gala dinner event organized by them and thereby contribute towards the maintenance and operation of their Centre for Children with Special Needs. Acceding to the need of the hour and significance of the event, RMD was benign to extend his support under UAE Area CSR activities and gracefully accepted to become the Platinum sponsor of the event. The event was jointly substantiated by Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development and National Media Council. The British Embassy in UAE also extended their support by offering their premises to conduct the event.

His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak, the Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research and many other prominent personalities

attended the function. The event generated appreciable interest among various segments of the society which was visible from the large number of people who attended the function. As a special gesture from the part of the organizers, we were allowed to occupy four tables in the Gala Dinner function. However, we occupied only one table and released the other three tables to occupy contributing participants of the event, thus further emphasizing our support and contribution to the noble cause.

The monetary contributions from the gala dinner exceeded the expectations of the organizers. Ramzi Tarabishi, the Commercial Manager of CCC, UAE, and the British Ambassador to UAE were

present at the cheque handing over ceremony held at FCSN premises.

Institutions like FCSN, dedicated to education and rehabilitation of children with special needs deserve wholehearted support.The glorious initiative of RMD in this regard is laudable and it is reflective of UAE Area Management’s solicitude to integrate socially responsible investments. We are proud of our endeavour and feel proud to be part of this noble cause.

V. Mamunni, Lead CSR Coordinator, UAE


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CSR Career DaysAbdElhAMid AbdElhAMid / jubrAN bishouti

GreeceCCC-HR participated in a Career Day which was held at the University of Indianapolis, Athens on the 4 May 2012 and which was highly attended.

The event targeted fresh graduates as well as alumni of the University who would like to join CCC. There were over 30 participants from different countries such as Greece, UK, USA, Russia, Palestine, Albania and Venezuela.

This activity comes in line with the CCC CSR principles where the company aims to improve the welfare of the community by opening up opportunities for its members.

Saudi ArabiaIn line with its CSR commitments and Saudization plan to employ fresh Saudi national graduates, CCC-KSA participated in the Career Days at the following universities and colleges during the first quarter of the year 2012:

• Jubail Industrial College, 18 March 2012.

• SciTech, for employing Special Needs persons (Handicapped 4 April 2012.

• King Saud University (Riyadh) 14 April 2012. (HRH Prince Abdelrahman Bin Talal attended the event and received the participation certificate on behalf of CCC.

• King Abdelaziz University (Jeddah) 24 April 2012.

• King Fahd University for Petroleum and Minerals (Dhahran) 6 May 2012.

• Technical and Vocational Training Centre (Khobar) 20 May 2012.

During the events CV’s were collected and a number of students interviewed by CCC team members. A number of graduates have been employed and a number of students will have their summer training at CCC offices and projects in KSA.

Carrier Day at Indianapolis University - Athens 2012


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CSR Career Days

Prince Abdelrahman Bin Talal (right) and Bader Al Mandeel, CCC Administration & Government Relations Manager


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Noor Al GhAfAri

Off the coast of Lagonissi, overlooking the deep blue sea, the 19th annual CCC MOA Family Day took place. The historic venue which welcomed over 450 people was once a family home, which made it ideal for this occasion. From the music, to the food, to the activities, the day went by quicker than announcements for this year’s competitions. The activities differed from last year; however there was plenty for everyone to do! The fun ranged from hair braiding and face painting, to ping-pong, air hockey and backgammon, to basketball and swimming, to the jumping castle for the little ones.

A big thank you goes out to the team and volunteers which made this event what it was and kept our little guests smiling all day long.


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ALEx KHouRy

The Rally Paper season for the year 2012 has come to an end as the MOA Rally Paper has just finished leaving all of us wonderful memories to keep in our minds. Once again it was an oasis in our routine and troublesome life. It was an experience that fulfilled our needs for excitement and adventure and gave us a break from our daily stress and tensions. One of the participants told me that it was an “Indiana Jones adventure” that took him through a living history from one civilization to another discovering local amazing facts and unusual stories. A few of the most interesting facts according to most participants were as follows:

a. The city of Amman used to be called Philadelphia which surprisingly only a few people knew.

b. The fact that SOS has no meaning such “save our ship” or “save our souls” and it

was picked only for the reason that it was easy to write and to remember.

c. Cashmere is made from the wool produced by goats and not from worms as some had answered.

d. Finland is the country known as “the land of the thousand lakes” and not Canada.

e. Flamingos are white and they get their pink color from beta carotene which is found in their diet such as shrimps.

f. The fact that Alexander the Great didn’t allow his troops to eat bananas during his campaign in Asia in order to avoid diarrhea and digestion problems.

g. The shocking story of the Galapagos Island where certain rare species of the local birds actually feed on ..… other animals’ blood.

h. The bizarre reason that had reduced the death rate up to 35% in Colombia was ..… that the doctors went on strike, and other facts related from early Sumerian and Egyptian civilizations including great realms such as the Greek and Roman empires till the mighty Aztec and the incredible Maya. Ancient and new worlds that reveal astonishing stories and local legends. Not to mention the scientific questions that puzzled most of the participants.

For the record, the winners by area were as follow:

AthensIn MOA the winners were Ghassan Chehade and Anthi Manola and in second place were Ayman Khatib and Abeer Stefanou and in third place were Tasos Konstantellos and Andreas Karamanos.

It is amazing to notice that each year we have new winners in the MOA Rally Paper and the good thing about this activity is that nobody can actually dominate the game (except in Oman) due to its structure. So it is confirmed that anybody can win.

OmanIn Oman the winners were Mohammad Kiswani and Naser Hzain; in second place were Abdulhamid Fatafta and Wafa Fatafta and in third place were Ismail Qeshta and Bashar Al Hassan.

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The 2012 Rally Paper Season

George Dabbas who has the record of most

wins in the Omani Rally Paper has been certified as the “King

of Rally Paper” even though he lost the 2012 one. It seems

Oman has got serious competitors recently.

Abu DhabiIn UAE the winners were Mohamad Mustapha and Rouba Zebian; in second place were Tariq Naser and Tariq Jaber. Third

place was taken by Ahmed Abdelgani and Ahmed

El-Shazly. I must point out here that UAE Rally

Paper holds currently the record of most

participants in all areas (43 cars), a record that Oman had

held for a long time.

I must assure all participants who have sent me their reviews on Rally Paper that their proposals are considered and taken seriously; however on some occasions it is a bit difficult to implement all ideas due to the variety and contradiction of suggestions by the participants.

I really wish that Rally Paper may take place in other areas

in the following years so that other members of the CCC family can have

the opportunity to take part and enjoy this unique experience of exploration, fun and adventure.

Multi thanks to Maria Vassilopoulou and Vangelis Magiras and all those volunteers who helped and facilitated in organizing the Rally Paper in all areas. I would like to take this opportunity also to thank Walid Shuhaiber, George Dabbas and Ghassan Raya for their contribution. Last but not least, I cannot stop expressing my gratitude to Samir Sabbagh for

his endless support and sponsoring Rally Paper.

See you all in Rally Paper 2013

Mohamad Mustapha

I would like to thank CCC for all the company events that go along with our company core family values. It was a great pleasure being part of the events since 2005 up-to-date. The rally paper is a great activity bringing the CCC Family together in a day full of knowledge and excitement and is considered one of the most awaited events of the year! It’s this time of the year when all the employees whether they are seniors or juniors play a fair game depending on knowledge and even learn from the new knowledge you gain from researching!

I would like to thank the CCC owners, management and Samir Sabbagh; the efforts of Alex Khoury, Maria Vassilopoulou and Vangelis Magiras along with the Area Services support through Walid Shuhaiber and his team for making this event possible and successful.

I had been a regular attendee for the famous Rally paper since 2005 and was always looking forward to it year after year. This year I was the winner of the rally paper for the Barcelona trip.

The trip to Barcelona was an experience that I will never forget and will always be in my memory.


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NAbil NAjjAr / KiMoN PArAschos / rAshid ENNiMEr

BOWLING

Men’s open Singles Men’s open Singles

Yannis Yannoulis Antoine N. Haddad

Men’s +40 Singles women’s open Singles

Damon Morrison Olga Bisbikis

Men’s open Doubles Men’s open Doubles

Yannis Yannoulis & Abed Yousef

Antoine N Haddad & Damon Morrison

open Mixed Doubles women’s open Doubles

Olga Bisbikis & Nikos Tzanakakis

Eva & Angeliki Maltezos

Teams

Antoine N. HaddadYannis YannoulisDamon Morrison

Abed Yousef

BASKETBALL Kostas Koumandarakis, Panayotis Avgerinos, Kostas Tsekos, Kimon Paraschos, Hatem Abukonies, Mohammed Kawash, Tasos Dimitriou, Vassilis Tsatlogiannis, Koutroulias ApostolisCoach: Alexandros Karatzas

VOLLEYBALL Nabil Najjar, Bassel Hilal, Stamatis Koutsouflakis, Haris Ksenos, Giannis Lorandos, Nabil Hage, Elie Sawwan, Nikos SpyridantonakisCoach: Giannis Paganelis

KARTING

Team - CCC1George Papadakis, Elias Najem,Bashar Abu Shahla, Vangelis Vouderis

TABLE TENNIS Men’s +40 Singles

Robert Srouji & Omar Afifi

Bowling Men’s +40 Singles: Gold Medal Winner Damon Morrison

CCC Basketball Team (Gold Medal Winners)

CCC Volleyball Team (Gold Medal Winners)


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Nabil Najjar

On 26-27 May 2012, the CCC volleyball team participated in the European Corporate Games that were held in Bucharest, Romania. Each game lasted 20 minutes and the team with the most points at the end won.

On the first day of the tournament, we won all three games we played and we qualified for the finals. We played in the finals the next day against HP Company, and although they had much more cheering than we had, CCC spectators proved that it is all about quality over quantity. The first half of the game was a draw, but we managed to change our tactics and we won the game with a good margin.

We received our gold medals in a small ceremony after the game and we had to rush to the airport in order not to miss our plane back to Athens.

Overall, it was a thrilling experience for all of us. On behalf of the volleyball team, I would like to thank Samir Sabbagh and the CCC management for supporting this event.

Kimon Paraschos

The year 2012 will be difficult to erase from my memory. Not so much about the fact that the CCC basketball team, which I’m honoured to be an active member of, won a couple of gold medals but due to the fact that I have been regenerated body and soul via this team.

The Corporate Games in Bucharest, in May 2012, was a wonderful and unique experience. There was great support from the management and the organization on our side was top class. We had a chance to get to know more about our colleagues plus to represent CCC at a high level of sportsmanship. The moment which will always be engraved on my mind and makes justice to the glory and splendour of sports was when our captain was awarding the medals to the second and third place teams.

Rashid Ennimer

This year was the first year I attended the European Corporate Games outside of Greece. I always believed in the success stories that such events entail. European Corporate Games 2012 which took place in Bucharest (May 2012) was no exception to this rule.

It allowed colleagues to get closer to one another and feel they are contributing to CCC whether they were part of the organizing crew or the sporting teams. It also develops and contributes positively towards team building. Most importantly this event allows us to get away from our daily activities regardless of how boring or interesting, repetitive or unique they are.

This year’s results of the games were very good compared to previous ones. Seven gold, five silver and one bronze medals can only be considered a success. This is a success resulting from the continuous and unconditional personal support of Samir Sabbagh whose initiative and encouragement overwhelmed all contestants and of course company management whose understanding helped increase the number of participants.


Retirement from CCC does not bring an end to facing

challenges, like trying to read the music while marching, as well

as pumping enough air to blow at a tenor saxophone.

Kevork Toroyan”

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Baby Girls

Alex Ferizis (Managing Office, Athens) and his wife Evelyn were so excited and occupied with the birth of their daughter Natalia Erica last December in Athens that they let seven months go by before they told us!

Emad Kassab (FMWP Project, Qatar) and his wife Salwa Adass are pleased to announce the birth of their first baby, a girl named Amar. She was born on 11 April 2012 in Lebanon and all the family are very happy with the new arrival.

Ali Ayyad (EU3 Project, UAE) and his wife Sawsan Arrabi announce the birth of their new little one Salma Ayyad. She arrived on 13 June 2012.

Faizal Rahumathullah (QFIS Project, Qatar) announces to his colleagues that his wife Aneesa gave birth on 21 July 2012. It’s a girl and her name is Haya. She was born in Alappuzha, Kerala, India.

Baby Boys

Joji James (KAIA Project, Saudi Arabia) and his wife Julie Joji are very happy to announce the birth of their first child, a boy named Johan. He was born on 21 March 2012 in Kerala, India.

Doaa Fawzy (Egypt Area Office) and her husband Sherif El Telbany are pleased to announce the birth of their first baby, a boy named Adham on 26 March 2012 in Egypt.

Jayesh Vijayan (SAS-PMV-UAE) and his wife Sreerekha are delighted to announce the birth of their first child, a boy named Abhinand. He was born on 14 April 2012 in Payyanur, Kerala, India and the entire family is very happy with the new arrival.

Baby boy Almar is the new son of Omar Sawalha (QFD) and his wife Lina Khalid Haddadin. He arrived on 12 June 2012 in Amman, Jordan.

Saleh K. Akkila (GSF Project, Qatar) and his wife Aya are very pleased to announce the birth of their baby boy Khader on 27 June 2012 in Doha.

Engagements and Marriages

Waseem Ahmad Ghouri (MPAC Project, Qatar) is pleased to announce his wedding to Rukshar Begum on 18 March 2012 in his home town of Roorkee Haridwar, Uttranchal, India.

Shahbaz Abdul Hamid (DMIA Project, Oman) is delighted to announce his marriage to Shabana. The ceremony took place at Murud Janjira, Maharashtra, India on 29 April 2012.

Ismael Ryyan (SAS Project, UAE) and Nada Badran are glad to announce that they got engaged to be married on 30 April 2012 in Abu Dhabi.

Bilal Moh’d Khalaf (MTL Project, Oman) got married to Nouran Magableh on 8 June 2012 at Jarash, Jordan.

Mahmoud W. Halabi (KPIZ, UAE) is happy to announce his engagement to be married. The bride-to-be is Lama Homeidan and the ceremony took place in Lebanon on 21 July 2012 in the presence of family and friends.

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In Loving MemorySAJi SAMER KHouRy

TetaWadad:OurFairytale

When I asked permission to be the one to commemorate the memory of my Teta, my father emphasized that I should speak on behalf of all the grandchildren and not to only focus on me. But before I start, I have to be selfish for a few seconds, and tell you, Teta, that while growing up you were my everything.

Teta Wadad was full of life, full of faith and full of love. She gave everything and asked for nothing in return. She loved endlessly and endured the hardship of life without ever complaining. She held our family together in good and in bad.

She was not only our grandmother, she was the mother of the whole Sabbagh Khoury family and treated everyone as her own. Many lost their parents at a young age: she was their mother, she was their father and she was their guardian angel.

Teta Wadad was a school by herself.

She injected us with humility, compassion, generosity, giving and loyalty not by preaching but by leading by example.

She loved elegance and made sure everyone around her appreciated it.

You were our fairytale: you built us a fairyland. Children usually count on Santa Claus, tooth-fairies and Easter bunnies to make them dream but you did not only make us dream, you also made all our dreams come true. You used to be more excited than all the children put together during these festivities. You could never see her happier then when she watched children open their presents.

She is the pillar of our family, and by family I do not mean her children and grandchildren but all our relatives, CCC family, and friends. She is the one that made sure our traditions live on. We all owe to her our sense of belonging and identity.

In order for her to be happy, she had to make sure that everyone around her was happy.

She knew by heart everyone’s birthday and favorite dish. She made us all follow her way and do what pleased her, not out of fear but out of love and wanting to please her and trying to be like her, because we always knew that her way was the right way.

She was the guardian angel, the benefactor of so many people. Many will now be orphaned by her absence. For her, the sick, the underprivileged, the homeless were her priority in life, without asking for any recognition.

Teta, I owe you every birthday, every Christmas, Easter and New Year’s.

Teta, thank you for all the memories that made our childhood unique.

To all the grandchildren who had the honour and privilege, like myself, of having her around while growing up I tell you, cherish your memories with Teta, for these are irreplaceable. For the younger ones, who were not as lucky, I promise you that we will keep sharing with you our stories of Teta to make you feel as if you were with us.

She taught us to believe in God, and to accept his judgment.

Finally, I just want to wrap up by saying that heaven earned another angel.

Mrs. Wadad Khoury passed away on 16 July and was laid to rest in Beirut on 20 July 2012.The Bulletin reproduces the text of the family eulogy that was delivered at the funeral mass in Beirut by Saji, the eldest ofher grandchildren on behalf of all his cousins and peers.The Arabic version was inspired by an English farewell prose piece written by Saji to his grandmother.May she rest in peace and God bless her soul.

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ساجي سامر خوري

teta WadadOur Fairytale

عندما وافق والدي أن ألقي كلمتي، طلب مني أن تعبر الكلمة عن جميع األحفاد، ولكن يا تيتا أريد أن أنفرد ، ولو للحظة ، ألقول لك أنك كنت أسطورتي , و كل شيء بالنسبة لي منذ طفولتي.

تيتا، لقد مثلت لي معنى الوجود ، فأنت الحنان، و أنت الخيمة الكبيرة التي نتظلل بها جميعا.

كنت ركنا » صلبا « ترتكز عليه قوانا و تتآلف حوله قلوبنا مهما بعدت المسافات.

وما زلت الرمز لتقاليدنا الخالقة، وبقائها ما هو إال إستمرارية لوجودك بيننا.

أنت روح الميالد و فرحته الدائمة ، وهداياه التي كانت تأتينا من يديك الطاهرتين، يا أغلى هدية ميالدية وهبنا هللا اياها.

تيتا، يا أميرة الذوق الرفيع ، والحيوية النابضة ، قد حفظت تواريخ ميالد كل منا ، وفاجأتينا بأجمل الهدايا ، حتى أكالتنا المفضلة لم تغب عن بالك.

لقد كنت ذاكرتنا حين ننسى ، وسعادتنا حين نيأس ، وفرحتنا حين نلتقي .

تيتا، أنظري إلى أحفادك يصلون لروحك الطاهرة .

تلك الروح التي ربتنا، و علمتنا حب الناس، كل الناس ، فقيرهم و غنيهم، ضعيفهم و قويهم ، محتاجهم و كريمهم.

تعلمنا منك التواضع، وأن المحبة إرتقاء ،ورسختي فينا ثقافة العطاء بال مقابل .

أنت اإلسم على المسمى، فودادك شمل الجميع، حتى أصبح مدرسة في المحبة واإلحسان و اإليمان.

تيتا، يا أم اليتامى، و المساكين، والمحتاجين ،يا عطر الياسمين الساري في نفوسنا ،يا أيقونة تنير دروبنا.

من روحك الطاهرة سنخط طريقنا و معنا عائلتك الكبيرة و عائلة الـ CCC و كل محبيك الذين ال أدري هـل أعزيهم أم يعزوننا.

تيتا، ال أدري كيف ستمر أعياد الميالد والفصح، ورأس السنة وغيرها من المناسبات من دونك ومن دون البراءة التي أضفتيها على كل منها .

كنا أطفاال ال تسعنا الدنيا سعادة ، فوجدناك على مر السنين أنك الطفل البريء في كل منا .

فيا زمالء جيلي وأقاربي، أشكروا هللا الذي أنعم علينا شرف تربيتنا على أخالق تيتا الحميدة التي نتعهد بالمحافظة عليها ونقلها الى األجيال القادمة

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جدو سعيد ،

كن مطمأن النفس ،فروح تيتا، رفيقة دربك، سامية بين مالئكة الرحمة في السماء، راضية مرضية، بما أنجزت على األرض .

تيتا أنت علمتينا من اإلنجيل :

» كل من آمن بي فسيحيا « فسالم لك في حياتك األبدية،

ولك منا عهد محبة ووفاء.

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EDITORS Samer Khoury

Zuhair Haddad

Nafez Husseini

Damon Morrison

PUBLIC RELATIONS Samir Sabbagh

PRODUCTION Jeannette Arduino

Nick Goulas

Georgia Giannias

Alex Khoury

Samer Elhaj

Issue 102July 2012