Dr. Paul CHINIARA
Management Department
General Director
Work Experience
- President of AL-OMRAN Unit and Omran Office for Studies and Engineering Consultations
- Professor of Sustainable Development at the Higher Institute of Regional Planning
- Dean of Architectural Faculty, AIU (2008–2011)
- Dean of Architectural Faculty, European University, Aleppo (2007–2008)
- President of Supervision Committee for the Delivery of the National Theater, Damascus (2000–2002)
- Member of delivery committees for key projects: Institute of Political Science, Al Assad Hospital, Ministry of Higher Education
- Member of reviewing committees for major competitions: 1973 Panorama, Modern Art Museum, Planetarium, etc.
- Head of Design Department, Faculty of Architecture (1985–1988, 1991–2001)
- Head of Architecture Department, Faculty of Engineering (1979–1981)
Project Studies and Supervision
Residential & Touristic Projects
- Residential Project in Jobber (2010–2012)
- Touristic Zone in Palmira (2008–2009)
- Residential Project – Al Sindian District (2007–2008)
- Touristic Hotel in Maaret Seidnaya (Sheraton Hotel), 5-star, 200 beds, 40 suites (1993–1996)
- Touristic Hotel in Latakia for Engineers Syndicate (2007–2008)
- Touristic and urban study – Arouad Island (1986–1991)
- Touristic project in Amrit – 12,000 beds over 600 hectares (1984–1985)
Healthcare & Social Projects
- General Hospital in Jaramana (2002–2004)
- Elderly House in Kassaa District (2000–2002)
- Elderly House in Jaramana – with church and medical center (1994–1997)
- Renovation of Ibn Sina Hospital
Religious Projects
- Assyrian Orthodox Church, Maaret Seidnaya (1999–2001)
- Convent of Mar Elyas, Maaret Seidnaya (1996)
Educational & Administrative Buildings
- Central Library of Damascus University – 2 million books, 28,000m² (1985–1992)
- Faculty of Informatics, Damascus University (2002–2003)
- Transport Ministry Main Building – 18-story tower (2004)
- Ministry of Communications Site in Demas – 18,000m² (2004–2005)
Urban Planning & Industrial Projects
- Urban Study – Homs Housing Zone (12,000 units) (1978–1982)
- Carton Boxes Factory, Negha – 6,800m² (1981–1982)
- Tobacco Factory & Social Buildings – Damascus & Jeeb Hasan (1998–2000)
Scrutiny & Renovation Projects
- Tkiyeh Al Sulaimaniyeh Restoration (2017–2018)
- Renovation of Telecommunication Ministry Building (2003–2004)
- National Imprimery – Damascus (1981–1982)
Education
- Bachelor in Architecture – Damascus University, 1965
- Diploma in Regional Planning – France, 1972
- Doctorate in Architecture – France, 1973
Languages
- Arabic – Mother Tongue
- French – Fluent
- English – Fluent
Memberships
- Member, Syrian Syndicate of Engineers and Architects – Damascus
- Active member in various committees of the Syrian Syndicate of Engineers
