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15 COMMERCIAL maltatoday | SUNDAY • 8 JULY 2018 Third edition of the Malta Architect Awards launched IMNG Ltd, with the support of the Planning Author- ity, launched the third edi- tion of the Malta Architect Awards, which recognise finished high-quality pro- jects designed by local ar- chitects. Over the past years the Malta Architect Awards has helped raise a positive awareness about the value of architecture in our Island and the culture of excel- lence that certain architects achieve with their projects. No matter the limits of size and scope, projects are eval- uated for their form, func- tion, innovation, quality and energy efficiency . The awards will be an- nounced in October 2018 by a jury composed of both lo- cal and foreign profession- als within the field. The jury will also be supported by an expert member in their own fields in accordance with the categories' topics. Planning Authority Ex- ecutive Chairman, Johann Buttigieg, said that the main goal of these awards was to reward those architects who were contributing to a posi- tive leap in the quality of de- sign in the urban context. "This is the third year we are promoting these awards because we believe that they also serve to instil within the local architects' profession a positive determination and competitiveness," he said. "The authority is aware of the challenges it faces as a regulator in the develop- ment sector and the use of land. The authority remains committed to not only speak about the necessary leap in quality, but to be at the forefront itself, striving to be a reference point with regard to the quality design and service." Interested periti and inte- rior designers may submit their projects until 31 July. Registration and payment can be done at www.archi- tectawards.com.mt, where there is also further infor- mation as well as all regula- tions for this competition. Award categories: Award for Rehabilitation & Conservation Award for Urban Design Award for Public Open Spaces Awards for Commercial Buildings Award for Interior Design Projects Award for Hospitality, Tourism Accommodation & Leisure Projects Award for Sustainable Development Emerging Architect Award Emirates partners with Dubai Parks and Resorts for an exclusive pass EMIRATES has partnered with Dubai Parks and Resorts to offer its customers special privileges to Dubai's exciting theme parks. Emirates customers can enjoy a special bundle offer with added value at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park des- tination in the region, when they purchase a two-day en- try pass which gives them access to all four parks in- cluding Motiongate™ Dubai, Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, Legoland® Dubai and Lego- land® Water Park. Custom- ers with an existing Emirates booking can simply go the 'Manage your booking' tab on emirates.com to book the two-day entry to Dubai Parks and Resorts. Thierry Antinori, Ex- ecutive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for Emirates, said: "We have partnered with Dubai Parks and Resorts to offer our pas- sengers travelling to and through Dubai a chance to take advantage of exclusive experiences at the largest theme park destination in the Middle East. This offer will enable us to promote Dubai to even more custom- ers travelling this summer from our network of over 150 destinations and to provide them with even more com- pelling reasons to visit the various park attractions. We will continue to actively sup- port the fantastic proposition that Dubai offers, including world-class shopping, finest restaurants, iconic buildings and much more." "The largest airline in the Middle East has teamed up with the largest theme park destination in the Middle East and we are truly ex- cited. Our aim is to offer all our guests an amazing ex- perience and we have joined forces with Emirates to now create an unmatched travel and entertainment option for Dubai residents and visitors," said Mohamed Almulla CEO and Managing Director, DXB Entertainments, PJSC, owner of Dubai Parks and Resorts. "This partnership perfectly ties in with our aim to reach a wider global audience," he added. Customers can choose to visit any of the four parks over two days for AED495 for adults and AED435 for chil- dren. The destination offers over 100 rides and attractions, as well as retail, dining and entertainment options. The exclusive pass from Emirates and Dubai Parks and Resorts comes with a special RFID (Radio-frequency identifica- tion) wristband giving cus- tomers extra privileges such as: • AED 250 worth of credits to use over the two days on F&B restaurants within the parks including the food carts and digital picture booths • 10% off on all merchandise at the retail outlets inside the parks • Three Q-Fast passes per day to jump the queues at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai or LEGOLAND® Dubai. Each Q-Fast pass to be used once only for each ride. • 15% off all food and bever- age outlets at Lapita Hotel & Resort, a Polynesian themed resort located within the premises For more information on Emirates, including how to book flights, visit www.emir- ates.com. Bonnici Bros Ltd to mark 40th anniversary of establishment with commemorative project THIS week Bonnici Bros Ltd. announced a project they will be undertaking to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their establishment, focusing on corporate social responsibility activity through civic solidar- ity. Founded in 1978, Bonnici Bros Ltd has gone from a small family-run business to a successful group of companies servicing multiple industries in Malta. The group's vision has been set to be the leading products and services provid- er in the Maltese Islands in the civil engineering and related sectors through being a pre- mium employer that provides sustainable services which ex- ceed client expectations. Since the purchase of their first truck and wheel shovel, Bonnici Bros Ltd has grown from a small company en- gaged in the construction industry to a medium-sized company executing ma- jor road and infrastructural projects on the island. As part of the 40th anniver- sary projects, the organization plans to focus on CSR activity through giving back to soci- ety. Monday 18 June marked the start of restoration works on the facades and bound- ary walls of Dar Sant' Anna housing the Caritas' Prison Inmates Programme located at Triq il-Wirt Naturali, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq. The programme provides the opportunity for male prisoners with a drug de- pendence to follow a residen- tial rehabilitation therapeutic programme. "Looking forward, we are dedicated to building on our established reputation in the market and continuing to be innovative in our approach to both the business and the products that we offer, whilst keeping close to the civic com- munity through our CSR pro- gramme. Our 40th Anniver- sary project is a case in point," the group's spokesperson said.