The document outlines the achievements and contributions of Glasgow Caledonian University, highlighting its commitment to quality education and community service. It also focuses on Khalid Mohammed A. Rahim, a notable alumnus and CEO of the Kar Group, detailing his company's significant projects, including the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. The report emphasizes alumni impact and educational excellence, showcasing the university's global outreach and partnership initiatives.

1. Abu Dhabi Alumni Reception

2. Professor Pamela Gillies Principal & Vice-Chancellor

3. Bonnie Scotland

4. In the heart of the City of Glasgow

5. Our UniversityFor the Professions

6. Committed to the Common Good

7. Research-led teaching

8. 17,000 students in Glasgow 2,000 students in Oman 200 students in China A global niche playerOur UniversityAward-winningcampus

9. Highest quality teaching and learning Quality Assurance Agency Santander Universities Network

10. Top in the UK for our student experience

11. Top in the UK for lifelong learning

12. World leading research excellence: UK RAE 2008 In top 10 in UK for Health In top 20 in UK for Built Environment

13. For the Common Good: our local communities

14. For the Common Good: reaching out in partnership to contribute to health capacity building Kosovo

15. TajikistanGlasgow Caledonian University and King’s College London – for Palestine and the West Bank

16. For the Common Good: Grameen Bank in Glasgow

17. Abu Dhabi Alumni ReceptionKhalid Abdulrahim

18. Khalid M. A.Rahim Founder and Chairman of Cebarco and the KAR Group of Companies

19. Kings Medal for services to the people of Bahrain

20. MSc Glasgow Caledonian University

21. Fellow of the CIOB

22. Member of the Association of Cost Engineres

23. Holder of several Industry related awardsOur Alumni shaping the worldKhalid Mohammed A. Rahim was born and raised in the Kingdom of Bahrain. He is the Founder, Chairman and C.E.O. of the KAR Group of Companies. KAR Group is a well diversified group of companies, with several divisions offering a complimentary range of products and services, including:

24. KAR Group of CompaniesCebarco BahrainSponsorship and ParticipationKartecCobrainMarmaraCeramicsCebarco Abu DhabiTiles and StyleCebarco WCTCebarcoAsphalt

25. Cebarco BahrainCebarco Bahrain is the flagship division of the group was established in 1992.Since formation the company has experienced tremendous growth and has been involved in many iconic projects including:

26. Some of our ProjectsBahrain International CircuitBahrain Chamber of CommerceBahrain City CentreYAS Marina Circuit & Yatch ClubCITI Bank HQ, BahrainSheikh Isa Bin Salman Cultural

27. Cebarco Bahrain – Human StrengthGroup Strength approaching 8000Over 500 technical and managerial staffCommitment to training – Crown Princes Summer Programme – course for employees include degree level.Committed to training local workers.Web based HR management for group function control.In house training and skills development.Group strength approaching 8000 people

28. Cebarco Bahrain – Financial Strength

29. YAS ISLANDIn 2006 due to the reputation built up on the Bahrain Circuit the company was approached by Aldar to help develop and then construct the Yas Island Marina Circuit. Yas Island Development; a lavish natural Island that occupies a total land area of 2,500 hectares (around 6,200 acres). Construction work Commenced in July 2007.

30. YAS ISLANDThe changing scope:-Permanent Circuit 3.2km Street Circuit 2.3km3 grandstands2 level pit buildingDragster track Media Centre and Team BuildingsOther associated work

31. Original Scope of Works

32. The Two Circuits

33. The Final Scope of Works April 08

34. The Final ScopeThe scope of the contract included:Permanent 5.5km circuit with 6 “Short Cuts” 5 full grandstands3 level pit buildingSupport pit buildingDragster TrackAdministration and Operation FacilitiesDriving SchoolFerrari Driving School plus dynamic areaShams VVIP towerState of the art media centre and Team BuildingsPit lane out tunnelYacht Club

35. Main Grandstand7,850 total seating capacity360 linear meters in length34 commentary boothsFour storey buildingVIP viewing and cafeterias

36. Pit Building3,300 total seating capacity360 linear meters in length36 car baysThree storey buildingVIP viewing and cafeterias

37. Sun TowerEight storey building (incl.basement)58m high (excl. mast)

38. Dragster Grandstands and Dragster Race ControlDragster Grandstands:5,600 seating capacityDragster Race Control:Four storey building

39. North Grandstand9,600 total seating capacity550 linear meters in lengthFour storey buildingVIP viewing and cafeterias

40. Administration BuildingSeven storey building43m high (excl. mast)

41. West Grandstand6,900 seating capacity550 linear meters in lengthFour storey buildingVIP viewing and cafeteriasUnique run-off extend beneath grandstands

42. Support Pit Building6,200 seating capacity250 linear meters in length30 car baysThree storey building

43. Support Pit Building9,000 seating capacity240 linear meters in lengthThree storey building

44. Yacht ClubEight storey building47m high (excl. mast)

45. MaterialsExternalsAsphalt – 720,000 m²Earth works – 1,670,000 m³Road base - 450,000 tonsSub base – 260,000 tonsKerbs - 35,000 mBuildingsStructural steel - 11,000 tonsMembrane roof – 103,000 m²Same Area as Greenwich domeGlass handrails – 3,000 mCurtain wall – 15,000 m²ConcreteIn – Situ – 300,000 m³Pre-cast – 9,000 piecesSeating – 49,000Boundary wall – 8.6 km

46. Manpower & Machinery (at peak periods)Working at HeightTower cranes – 35 nrMobile cranes - 60 nrMobile platforms – 132 nrPlant & MachineryHeavy machinery – 250 unitsLight machinery – 800 unitsPower tools – 1750 unitsManpowerWorkers – 14,000 per dayManagement, Technical, Support staff – 377 pplOver 35 Million man hours

47. January 2009

48. February 2009

49. Project Completion

50. Project CompletionThe track was officially handed over to the client in October of 2009, ahead of schedule, ready for millions of spectators to enjoy the inaugural ETIHAD Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

51. Alumni Achievement Award