Diyar Al Muharraq, Bahrain’s largest real estate developer, has signed a partnership agreement with China National Electric Engineering Company (CNEEC) to evaluate the feasibility of adopting 3D printing technology in the construction and development of real estate projects.

This initiative aims to assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and compatibility of this technology with Bahrain’s real estate market, the developer said. Diyar Al Muharraq seeks to evaluate the sustainability of this innovative technology as a viable solution to enhance the construction quality of its projects, while reducing costs, time, and material waste. 

As part of the study, CNEEC will this year construct a residential unit using 3D printing technology under the supervision of Diyar’s engineering team to evaluate the efficiency.

A ground-breaking ceremony was held at the project site, in the presence of a delegation of senior representatives from both parties. The delegation was led by Ni Ruchi, Ambassador of China to Bahrain; Li Baoan, Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Bahrain; and Ge Jian, Vice President of CNEEC, alongside other officials. On Diyar Al Muharraq’s behalf, the event was attended by Abdulhakeem Yaqoob AlKhayyat, Chairman; Eng Ahmed Ali AlAmmadi, CEO; members of senior management; key engineers of the project; and other representatives.

Ambassador Ruchi emphasised the ongoing urban development in Bahrain, stating: “We would like to commend Diyar Al Muharraq’s strategic directives to elevate its building and construction standards, in addition to promoting the local real estate sector. This vital initiative holds great importance as it aims to strengthen ties between both countries.”

Commenting on the partnership, Jian stated: “We are pleased to partner with Diyar Al Muharraq to execute a model home using 3D printing technology as a trial to assess its effectiveness and potential adoption in future projects. We believe this technology will become a fundamental cornerstone of urban development in the future.”

AlKhayyat said: “We are delighted to collaborate with the esteemed CNEEC, a global organisation that has successfully delivered thousands of diverse projects worldwide. Through this partnership, we aim to study the feasibility and suitability of this technology for the local market and its alignment with the demand for projects using this innovative approach. This step reflects our commitment to integrating modern technologies to enhance Bahrain’s real estate sector.

“We are confident that the initial assessment of this collaboration will enable us to adopt sustainable construction practices that reduce our carbon footprint,” he added.