Bobcat has expanded the company’s market-leading line-up of attachments with the launch of a new Heavy Duty Box Blade, aimed at both 2D and 3D grading applications. The new attachment offers a Plug & Play integrated solution, that can be installed on Bobcat loaders within a minute. Suitable for use with most of the models in the Bobcat skid-steer and compact track loader ranges, the new HD Box Blade attachment saves time and money while producing a more accurate and higher precision finish grade, even on tough jobsites. The fingertip controls and user-friendly display on the Bobcat loaders also guarantee…
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Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, has achieved a new milestone in the development of the National Rail Network, with the arrival of first batches of the company’s new and advanced rolling stock fleet. The locomotives and wagons, which reached the UAE via Zayed and Al Musaffah Ports, will operate across the whole network upon its completion. The achievement was announced during an event, which was organised by Etihad Rail at Al Mirfa city in the Al Dhafrah region in Abu Dhabi, to unveil the new fleet of locomotives and wagons. The event was…
Ducab Group marked another milestone in its international operations after successfully supplying 140km of medium voltage (MV) cables for the Lucknow Metro project in Utter Pradesh state. A project of Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (UPMRCL), Lucknow was the first metro project in the northern Indian state. Mohammad Almutawa, CEO of Ducab Group, said: “Our legacy in India dates back to 1988 with our first customer, the Nhava Sheva Port (Mumbai Port). Since then, we have collaborated with our global partners on projects that impact the daily lives of millions. We will continue to pursue such projects that…
Emirates has kick-started its plans to upgrade the entire interior cabins of 120 Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft – two of the largest commercial aircraft types in service today. This ambitious project, representing a multi-billion dollar investment to ensure Emirates’ customers “fly better” for the coming years, officially commences in November and is managed entirely by Emirates’ Engineering team. The target is to completely retrofit four Emirates aircraft from start to finish every month, continuously for over 2 years. Once the 67 earmarked A380s are refreshed and back in service, 53 777s will undergo their facelift. This will see…
Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) signed a consultancy agreement with KEO International Consultants to conduct a feasibility study for developing a project on extracting greenhouse gases from Al Dhafra landfill and converting them into environmentally-friendly energy. This aligns with the Center’s plan to achieve an efficient waste management system and use the best methods for processing and handling waste. Under the agreement, KEO International Consultants will provide consulting services and a feasibility study that covers the technical, financial, and environmental aspects for the development and operation of the project to extract and convert gas into environmentally-friendly energy sources. This…
RoyalJet, the world’s leading premium private aviation company affiliated with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, has announced the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Husain Ahmed as the new CEO. Mohammed brings with him a considerable experience in the aviation industry with more than 25 years of experience across both the government and the private sectors in the UAE. A committed leader with strong, proven management and organizational skills fostered in a military and civilian environment, he is an accomplished aviation expert with a solid history of achievement in the industry. “We are delighted to have Mohammed join RoyalJet as CEO. RoyalJet’s…
Bridgestone’s Potenza Sport has achieved one of its most prestigious award wins to date, after winning the Auto Express Summer Tyre Test for 2022. Steve Fowler, Auto Express Editor in Chief said: “Topping the tables in all four of our wet and dry braking and handling tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport is our top summer tyre in 2022. It felt direct and secure in the wet and had a clear braking advantage, too. And with a sporty edge that can take punishment at speed, it’s clear that Bridgestone has a tyre to beat the best.” The ultra-high performance…
Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator and manager of the emirate’s five airports, has recently signed an agreement with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), to boost service quality and enhance passenger experience. The agreement stems from Abu Dhabi Airports and ICP’s keenness to adopt best practices in areas of security, safety and air transport. This partnership aims to achieve the highest levels of service excellence at all terminals and facilities of Abu Dhabi Airports. The service agreement was signed by of HE Major General Saeed Salem Balhas Al Shamsi, Executive Director of the General Directorate…
LUXHABITAT Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that it has successfully closed the single biggest residential land sale in Jumeira Bay Island for AED 180 million (US$50 million). The land which is comprised of LV21 & LV22 plots, spans across a massive 46,222 sq.ft of prime beachfront location. A location of choice for Dubai’s billionaires and beginning to resemble Monaco’s Larvotto district, Jumeira Bay offers prime beachfront real estate for ultra-high net worth individuals to build their dream homes. Jumeira Bay has the highest density of billionaires on a single stretch in the UAE; exceeding Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, Dubai Hills…
GAC Bahrain will be installing photovoltaic solar panels on the rooftop of its warehouse in Bahrain Investment Wharf in Al Hidd as part of the wider GAC Group’s commitment to environmental protection and reduce its carbon footprint. For the project, shipping and forwarding agency GAC Bahrain partnered with local renewable energy construction company Al Mannai Projects to install 552 solar panels that will generate approximately 300 KW of power to the meet the facility’s electricity needs. The development is the latest part of the wider GAC’s Group’s commitment to promoting sustainability and accelerating decarbonisation across the wider maritime and logistics industries.…