Senior Architect

New York, NY and
Abu Dhabi
 

Asymptote Architecture is seeking experienced architects with 8+ years experience to work on medium to large scale projects, including tall buildings, located in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Candidates should have strong experience in all phases of the design process through construction documents and construction administration including coordination of building systems on large or complex building projects. In addition to excellent organizational and communication skills candidates should be able to effectively lead and supervise junior architects, as well as direct and coordinate consultant team. Openings are for our New York office as well as in Abu Dhabi. Preferably available to start within the next month.

Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 - 5 work samples by email to submit@asymptote.net and include "Senior Architect" in the Subject line.

Unemployment is a ticking bomb that could cause 'a revolt' across the Gulf region, a top official said yesterday.

"The challenge of high unemployment rates causes feelings of hopelessness, marginalization, and even revolt, all of which negatively impact social cohesion, stability and growth," Abdul Rahman Bin Hamad Al Attiyah, secretary-general of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC), told delegates at the opening of the 30th Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Rome.

"For the GCC countries, unemployment is an issue of great importance as high rates of employment are prevalent, particularly among young people, and have become one of the most pressing challenges faced by countries in the Near East and North Africa," he said in a statement e-mailed to Gulf News yesterday.

Al Attiyah's comments echoed the latest IMF report on unemployment in the GCC countries.

"They IMF directors stressed that labour policies should be implemented flexibly to avoid undue pressures on private sector salaries, in order to preserve competitiveness. To address employment of nationals, attention should be given to long-term education, training, appropriate wage policies, and labour legislation," the IMF report on the UAE last year said.

The GCC governments are addressing the issues. Last week, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced a strategic plan that will produce 11 per cent annual growth in GDP to Dh396.36 billion ($108 billion) by 2015 by creating 882,000 new jobs and bring the total employment numbers to 1.73 million by 2015.