Andrew Jones, the Director of International Sales at One Wall Street, gives an exclusive to CBNME on the demand for high-end luxury properties in New York such as One Wall Street 1. Tell us about Macklowe Properties, how has it performed in 2021, and what are the plans in 2022? Macklowe Properties has been an active and profitable developer, owner and manager of real estate investments for over 60 years, with a portfolio that totals over 14 million square feet, with commercial and residential developments in nearly every submarket of Manhattan, and includes 432 Park Avenue, Metropolitan Tower, 737…
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Reliable performance at a lower cost are the hallmarks of the new Cat ® 320 GX and 323 GX Hydraulic Excavators. The new excavators feature classic Cat D Series quality coupled with modern upgrades, such as a high-performance hydraulic system and modern controls. Along with the enhanced 320 and 323 and standard 320 GC and 323 GC models, the new GX excavators give contractors even more choices to meet their needs. Designed to meet a range of customer needs from maximum productivity to low cost-per-ton operation, the new GX models offer lower fuel consumption, reduced maintenance costs, and a low…
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), a leading cultural think tank in the region, is releasing a comprehensive study mapping the cultural and creative landscape in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East and North Africa. The Center commissioned three reports to better understand the evolution of the cultural and creative industry in the Saudi, regional and global context. The research takes the pulse of the public on their creative and cultural experiences at a time when the sector is undergoing a radical transformation and is slowly recovering from the effects of COVID-19. It consolidates…
Japan Pavilion has held an opening ceremony to celebrate its grand opening at Expo 2020, taking place from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. INOUE Manabu, Deputy Director-General for World Expo 2025, Commerce and Service Industry Policy Group, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry made a greeting speech representing the organizing ministry and NAKAMURA Tomiyasu, Commissioner General of the Japanese Section, Expo 2020 Dubai, declared the opening of the pavilion. “The coming economic relationship with Japan and the UAE has a great potential as a testbed for new business, in addition to the existing sectors such as energy and…
The official opening of the Sri Lanka Pavilion was inaugurated at Expo 2020 Dubai on the 1st of October 2021. Designed by an award winning team from University of Moratuwa in Colombo, the ceremony featured a welcome procession with Magul Bera song and a Traditional Kandyan Dance performance which was enveloped by the Sri Lankan traditional dance costumes in its glory followed by Sri Lanka’s national anthem and lighting of the oil lamp. The keynote address was delivered by the Hon. Consul General of Sri Lanka to Dubai & Northern Emirates and the Deputy Commissioner General for Expo for Sri…
MYCRANE has appointed four new franchisees, expanding the footprint of the world’s first digital platform for the search and selection of cranes. The appointments, confirmed during The Big 5 construction trade show held in Dubai this week, mark the launch of MYCRANE operations in the key markets of the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and the opening of MYCRANE offices in Dubai, Muscat, Nur-Sultan and Tashkent. The global business-to-business (B2B) platform – accessed at www.my-crane.com – simplifies the process of crane rental procurement, allowing users to submit details of their lifting requirements in order to receive personalised quotes from a…
Twenty one French companies will be present in Dubai from 12 to 15 September 2021 for THE BIG 5 SHOW, the sector’s flagship trade show in the Middle East. At a time when the building sector is in the middle of a major digital, energy and environmental transformation. During four days, the French companies will address these major issues by offering solutions such as access control, water consumption management and leak prevention, Facility Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling), green and connected structures in urban areas, new energy production techniques and photoluminescent road marking. The health crisis has had little impact on the dynamism of the construction sector in the region, and the investments announced, such…
Dubai Science Park, the region’s first science-focused business district, has seen the number of startups and SMEs in its community reach 40 per cent as an entrepreneurship drive strengthens the UAE’s position as an innovation hub. More than four in 10 companies in the region’s biotech capital – which is home to global pharmaceutical and medical giants such as GE Healthcare, Pfizer and Bayer – are small or medium enterprises working on everything from telemedicine to circular economy initiatives. With its ample office and laboratory space, world-class infrastructure and vibrant community, the integrated ecosystem is conducive to creativity and innovation.…
Sanad Village is pleased to announce a nationwide open day, welcoming guests and visitors for guided tours of the facility. Sanad Village is the region’s largest centre dedicated to understanding autism and other related disorders. The 30,000 square metre facility includes a variety of amenities to build life skills within a safe space. There are simulated real life scenarios as well as creative spaces and areas dedicated to exercise and play. The open day – set to take place on August 21 – will allow guests to explore the facility and meet the staff. Inside the village, visitors will see…
Expo 2020 Dubai has joined forces with Dulsco, ADNH, Emrill, EFS, Farnek, Enova, and Dubai Municipality, to carry out sanitisation activities on-site. They will be using Dubai Health Authority’s approved anti-viral disinfectants for its operations. The health and safety of everyone involved in #Expo2020 is our top priority. Watch to learn more about our part in the UAE National Disinfection Programme. pic.twitter.com/rsjjdRQl5N — Expo 2020 Dubai (@expo2020dubai) March 28, 2020 This comes after the UAE announced their National Disinfection Programme to combat the COVID-19 virus. The operations cover key areas across the site such as Expo Village, Expedition Park, Expo…