Hill International receives two-year extension of its contract to manage construction of Shams Abu Dhabi

The contract is to provide project management services during construction of the Shams Abu Dhabi development.

The two-year contract extension has a total value to the joint venture of Dhs69.9m ($19.0m). Hill is a 50% participant in the joint venture.

Shams Abu Dhabi on Al Reem Island is a landmark development within Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Close to the city yet offering a self-contained community, Shams Abu Dhabi will offer 55,000 residents a lush green island setting.

Located a few hundred meters northeast of Abu Dhabi, Shams Abu Dhabi offers spectacular views of the Arabian Gulf and Abu Dhabi city, with a mangrove forest to the west and expanses of beautiful turquoise water to the east.

Shams Abu Dhabi's coastal paths offer spectacular walks while the pedestrian walkways of the city's canal network access extensive retail and social facilities.

They also enable the intriguing architecture of different communities to be enjoyed at close quarters. One of the first projects expected to be completed is The Sky Tower, a 74-story residential and commercial skyscraper which will be the tallest building in Abu Dhabi.

"We very much appreciate Sourouh's continued trust and confidence in Hill and our project team," said Raouf S. Ghali, President of Hill's Project Management Group (International).

"Shams Abu Dhabi will truly be a world-class development and we are honored to be managing its construction," Ghali added.