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The Iraqi government have approved the commission of Zaha Hadid Architects to design the central bank of Iraq. This approval was decided in the goverment's offical meeting number 29. Mr Ali Dabbagh have announced this commission in addition to other political statement.

The CBK's new and spectacular headquarters building is of

Arcapita Bank Headquarters located in the Kingdom of Bahrain, it will be the first building to be erected in the prestigious Bahrain Bay Development complex.The project provides a significant architectural presence that has an immediate impact and creates positive and exciting associations for Arcapita Bank.

The proposed office tower addresses the west corner of the site.

National Bank of Dubai located in eastern Dubai in Deira, houses the headquarters of the National Bank of Dubai.

The International Bank of Qatar, known as IBQ, has decided to locate its new Headquarters Building in the New District of Doha.

The IBQ tower employs a ‘two-mass’ strategy articulated with a triangulated folding geometry that exemplifies the potential for slender elegance in glass and metal. The faceted triangulation of the articulated surfaces reflects the client-inspired crystalline form soaring to approximately 190 meters at its apex.

In addition to the aesthetic and functional aspects of the IBQ tower, considerable thought has been devoted to the operating and construction costs. Consideration in efficiencies relevant to energy conservation through the reduction of solar gain is evident through the use of fritted glazing and implementation of several sky gardens.

Extensive use of interior glazing of flexible wall systems throughout the general office areas allow for visually spacious and flexible interiors.

Location: Doha, Qatar
Designed by: yamasaki
Height:190 metres
completed by: 2011