JEDDAH, 20 May 2008 — A memorandum of understanding was signed here yesterday between Kinan International for Real Estate and ActiveMania to provide the latest digital technologies to Kinan’s SR2.2 billion multicomplex being built on Al-Andalus Street. The complex, which is said to be the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia, will include residential apartments, a 5-star hotel, high-end retail complexes for world famous brands and hanging gardens.
The project will enhance the living experience with smart technology features such as fully automatic lighting, multimedia, cooling, home entertainment and communications systems and Wi-fi access. The MOU was signed by Abdulmalik Fathaddin, president of Kinan, and Michel Kilzi, CEO of ActiveMania.
Under the MOU, ActiveMania will work on the infrastructure, which will be built by CISCO, and supply all smart systems to create a unique lifestyle experience at Kinan’s mega project located at the intersection of King Abdullah Road and Al-Andalus Street in Jeddah. ActiveMania’s responsibilities include providing the latest smart solutions, assisting Kinan in setting the standards for smart homes, ensuring the comfort and luxury aspects of smart lifestyle applications.
