Business & Finance Club - Abu Dhabi: In line with the Memorandum of Understanding between Musanada and Abu Dhabi Education Council, the Facilities Management Department at Musanada along will be carrying out 5 high profile projects this summer. Projects will include major refurbishment programs, AC replacement projects, Maintenance programs, and implementing the 2010 school power and AC project.

This summer 8 schools will undergo major refurbishment works, the schools located in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain will receive a full high specification fit out ranging from newly configured administration areas for teachers and staff, state of the art classrooms and laboratories to high class sports facilities for the students. Schools will also receive a full new energy efficient air conditioning and lighting system improving the learning environment of students. These development projects are launched to transform schools to be in line with ADEC's strategic plan for 2008 – 2019 of world class educational facilities, and to follow the brand identity of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Musanada has selected three successful contractors to carry out the projects, works will commence mid June 2010 and a view to complete early September 2010 ready for the return of students and staff.

Along with the 8 schools above, this summer 200 schools in Abu Dhabi will undergo a full replacement program of their air conditioning systems, the schools located in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Western Region will have all their A/C systems replaced.

In addition to the summer works Musanada will be carrying out maintenance works to 284 schools in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Western Region. Works have been split into two categories major and minor. Minor works will include the general up keeping of the school and aesthetically improving the environment for the students and staff. Major works will consist of the same as minor but with the concentration on areas such as laboratories, libraries, canteens and washrooms. The works are expected for completion early September 2010.

Commenting on the projects, Mr. Mohammad Al Fahed Al Muhairi, CEO of Musanada said: "We have allocated the financial and human resources to carry out these 5 projects and we are committed to finalizing all works on schedule. It is within Musanada's mission to support and assist in the progress of our community, and it is through such projects that efficiency and growth is attained."