Lifestyle Developers, the Saudi-based real estate developer committed to raising the standards of living in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region, announced today first-of-its-kind, The VUE residences in the city of Jeddah with upscale boutique waterfront living overlooking the stunning Obhur Waterfront Creek, offering a unique blend of beachside and cosmopolitan living with interiors inspired by the city’s serene coastal setting and rich heritage. Designed in collaboration with internationally celebrated YOO Studio, and IHCC, the 15-story bespoke residential building presents residents an opportunity to indulge in a seaside haven that features facilities witnessed for the first time in the Kingdom.…
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The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has inaugurated two new development projects in the water and housing sector and laid the foundation stone for a project in the transportation sector in Djibouti, with a total amount of US$ 137 million. During an official visit to the East African nation, Saudi Fund for Development CEO, Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, met with the President of the Republic of Djibouti, H.E. Ismail Omar Guelleh to discuss the projects financed by SFD for economic and social development worth US$ 305 million since 1982. As part of the visit Mr. Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad and…
by Matthew Anthony, Associate – Advisory at AECOM The chances are that you are reading this article on an electronic device rather than in printed form. But which medium produces the least carbon emissions? You may firstly think the electronic device is the least sustainable way to read the article as it requires power to operate, so you may reasonably conclude that the printed matter is responsible for less carbon emissions, however, it is not as simple as that when you consider the embodied carbon. A study by Alma in Finland determined that it takes between 150-190kg of CO2e…
Virtual Human Resources (VHR) is expanding in the region. Jochebed Menon speaks to the team and learns about the new sectors and markets they are foraying into and how ethical recruitment is crucial to their operations Danny Brooks, CEO and Founder of VHR What brought you out to the Middle East? I was contracted to supply staff in the UAE to a client 15 years ago. This then spawned into working with Etihad Airways and several other major aerospace and engineering clients. We grew with those clients and in some cases we became their H.R. department carrying out all of…
The FM Giants Roundtable was hosted at the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel, Ain Dubai, located on Bluewaters, the must-visit island destination. Set against the backdrop of Dubai’s dazzling skyline with breath-taking land and sea views, Ain Dubai, at over 250 meters tall, eclipses anything that has come before it, heralding a new era in the world of entertainment. The 48 double-glazed uber-luxurious cabins boast the capacity to collectively carry up to 1,750 passengers at a time. The custom built, fully air-conditioned cabins offer unrivaled and unforgettable 360-degree views of Dubai in premium comfort. Ain Dubai is the latest…
Check out CBNME’s FM Giants video coverage where leading facilities management companies and executives discuss various topics and issues affecting the industry, such as contractual gaps, worker wellbeing, working closely with real estate developers, breaking into the hospitality industry, and so much more. The event was hosted on Ain Dubai, Ain Dubai by Dubai Holding – largest and tallest observation wheel, Ain Dubai, located on Bluewaters, the must-visit island destination. Speakers included Mohamad Abou Laban, CEO Deyaar Facilities Management ; Satinder Pal Singh, COO at EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS); Mohammed Alsharaf, Divisional CEO at iFM Holdings; and Marc Daly,…
At the FM Giants Roundtable hosted on Ain Dubai, Mohammed Alsharaf, Divisional CEO, iFM Holdings joined an exclusive roundtable discussion to discuss various topics and issues affecting the industry, such as contractual gaps, worker wellbeing, working closely with real estate developers, breaking into the hospitality industry, and so much more. Mohammed Alsharaf is the Divisional CEO of iFM Holdings, the Facilities Management entity of the Group. He is a highly accomplished executive with over 20 years hands-on experience in asset and facilities management. Before joining Eltizam Group, Mr. Alsharaf was managing mega projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Upon joining in 2017,…
wasl properties, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, announced the release of Gardenia Townhomes II, which is part of the wasl gate master development in Jebel Ali. The new phase will be launched based on the complete sell-out of 257 units in 2019, which constituted the first phase of Gardenia Townhomes within hours of launch. Gardenia Townhomes II is located near Ibn Battuta Mall in proximity to Festival Plaza Mall, which includes IKEA and ACE Hardware. The development features 92 townhouses, comprising 66 three-bedroom and 26 four-bedroom townhouses in various plot sizes. Residents can…
At the FM Giants Roundtable hosted on Ain Dubai, Satinder Singh, COO at EFS Facilities Services Group joined an exclusive roundtable discussion to discuss various topics and issues affecting the industry, such as contractual gaps, worker wellbeing, working closely with real estate developers, breaking into the hospitality industry, and so much more. Satinder Singh is the COO of EFS Group. He is a veteran and has been with EFS for the last twenty-one years since its inception. Satinder Singh has extensive experience in electro-mechanical and specialized systems in diverse public & private organizations. In addition, he has over thirty-two years of…
Metropolitan Premium Properties, a full-service real estate agency is offering investors special deals on the purchase of the ultra-luxury Six Senses Residences, located on the West Crescent of Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah. Select Group, a global property developer and its joint venture partner Emirates Strategic Investments Company (ESIC) will be developing the Six Senses The Palm, Dubai, which is scheduled for completion in Q4 2024. The project which will mark the entry of the first Six Senses hotel and branded residences in the UAE, consisting of 60 luxury hotel suites and 162 exquisite residences, located on the doorstep of many of…