The year of a global pandemic, 2020, was one of the most impactful chapters in the global logistics and supply chain sector. From travel shutdowns to issues with material sourcing, there were several setbacks in the supply chain and logistics industries, including various disruptions at all stages. Moreover, while the world was trying to sink in the ripples of the pandemic, it enlightened several other problems within the industry – which was the slowest to adopt technological advancements. As a result, the accelerated issues showcased many vulnerabilities, creating a sense of urgency across the supply chain. However, they all need…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
The two striking residential towers, premium waterfront lofts and a commercial building that comprise Peninsula Four, The Plaza, are the final pieces of the iconic Peninsula master community developed by Select Group. With all previous developments within the project successfully sold out, Peninsula Four marks the last opportunity to secure an investment in this upcoming luxury waterfront community. As the first community-focused waterfront development in Business Bay, Peninsula comprises six premium residential towers, waterfront podiums and commercial units. With an active and social lifestyle at its core, the master development features a variety of lifestyle facilities, from tennis and padel…
Brambles, the global supply chain solutions company operating in approximately 60 countries through the CHEP brand, has released its annual Sustainability Review, which reports on its material Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues and achievements for the financial year ending 30 June 2022. Brambles’ 2025 Sustainability targets and ambition to ‘Pioneer Regenerative Supply Chains’ are based on a ‘Planet Positive, Business Positive and Communities Positive’ strategy. Two years into the programme, Brambles’ Sustainability Review highlights tangible achievements[1], which show great progress towards a regenerative future: Despite global supply chain disruptions and scarcity of lumber supply, Brambles has maintained 100% sourcing…
The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and ENGIE Solutions have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a technical cooperation in generating clean energy projects on MoEI’s assets and exploring other energy-related CSR initiatives, ultimately supporting UAE’s decarbonization goals. The MoU was signed by H.E Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for Energy and Petroleum affairs, and Vincent Montanet, Chief Business Development Officer for ENGIE Solutions GCC, at the RAK Energy Summit. Organized by Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, the summit featured industry-level speakers from the energy sector to discuss the…
The patent-pending tool co-developed by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and Granfors Racing has been adopted by the FIA and is the first solution of its kind to be devised as part of motorsport’s electric transformation. The new racecar recovery tool is a unique solution in the world of motorsport and is the first of its kind to be introduced to the tracks since the FIA began the electric transformation of its World RX race series. Thanks to the use of this patent-pending solution, the now 100% electric rallycross cars are recovered from the racetracks without any manual intervention – meaning no personnel have…
Nakheel Community Management has been awarded the international WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management for 365 buildings by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). The WELL Health-Safety Rating is an evidence-based, third-party verified rating for all new and existing building and space types focusing on operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment now and in the future. Nakheel Community Management is the first management company to be awarded the WELL Health & Safety certification. Designed to empower owners and operators across large and small businesses to take the necessary steps…
The Taqdeer Award, held every two years under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, has announced Dubai Chambers is providing several new business incentives for outstanding companies and workers who are recognised Taqdeer Awards winners. The four incentives provided by Dubai Chambers as a strategic partner for the Award include the following benefits: application for the Dubai Chamber of Commerce CSR Label (workplace category), participation in ENGAGE Dubai corporate volunteering initiatives, publication of company achievements in the CSR Al Youm digital…
By Ahab Qunibi- Commercial Director at Nuummite Consulting While the Gulf Region is heading steadily towards the digitization era by adopting and developing national visions supported by governments to enable both public and private sectors to cope with the digital trends around the world, robotic process automation comes as one of the most state-of-the-art futuristic technologies. Robotic process automation (RPA) is a revolutionary tool that could be defined as software technology that makes it easy to build, deploy, and manage software robots that carry on human actions interacting with digital systems and software. Although bots can’t replace humans, their…
Hybrid working has been widely discussed, but the trend of ‘hybrid living’ – splitting time between a city-base and a second home – is beginning to take off. Flexible work arrangements now allow users to use second homes more throughout the year rather than just a few weeks during peak holiday seasons, creating more than just a holiday home. An increased emphasis on lifestyle has led purchasers to demand greater indoor and outdoor space as well as focus on the wellness credentials and connectivity of their homes, Savills has found in its research on top second homes locations. Each of…
Homegrown real estate developer, ZāZEN Properties is cementing its reputation as one of Dubai’s best sustainable and conscious property developers, with its recent announcement of another eco-friendly project, ZāZEN Gardens. The homegrown brand’s first and flagship development, ZāZEN One, in Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT), sold out only a few months after its on-time January 2022 handover. The company’s effort to provide best-in-class design and sustainability was rewarded as the project secured the Sustainable Real Estate Project of the Year Award at the 2022 Sustainability Innovation Awards and the Best Residential Development Award at the Arabian Property Awards 2022. With…