As two companies with extensive experience in the Middle East, particularly in Dubai, where both have been operating for well over twenty years, it was only a matter of time before Doka Gulf and ALEC E&C’s paths would cross and discover some of the time, cost and safety benefits each organisation’s respective investments in technology have yielded. As one of the region’s largest and most respected main contractors, ALEC is a company whose track record speaks for itself. In 2017, the two companies began a closer working relationship. During that time, Doka began sharing several of its time and…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
The winners for the Construction Innovation Awards were announce on October 24th at Sofitel Dubai the Palm. The event was organised by Construction Business News Middle East and BNC Publishing. Construction Innovation Awards 2023 is one of the leading events applauding the achievements of the region’s construction professionals. The awards strive to recognise individual excellence, corporate strengths, and project success. Companies were invited to nominate the people, projects, and initiatives of which they are most proud of categories. This year, as in the previous years, will focus on the whole Construction ecosystem, however in the newly added categories companies…
KaarTech’s first collaboration with QNCC began 6 years ago. This collaboration evolved into a defining Digital Transformation project in 2020, catalyzing QNCC’s shift from SAP ECC to Rise with SAP S/4HANA—a monumental leap toward global tech integration and operational excellence. This project represents not only the evolution of technology but also the embodiment of QNCC’s commitment to growth and innovation. KaarTech boasts over 16 years of expertise in Digital Transformation, with 2000+ employees and several notable projects to their name. Soon, KaarTech aims to be a listed company, going beyond SAP with their IPs and Digital Portfolio. With multi-million-dollar…
NMDC Group has announced the official launch of its new brand identity and architecture, unifying the visual essence across its subsidiaries with the unveiling of a new corporate image during a special event held on October 30, 2023, at the Rixos Marina Ballroom in Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by top-tier industry leaders and influential decision-makers in the construction, supply, marine dredging, and energy sectors, with a reach spanning from local to global spheres. The new ‘NMDC Group’ brand will be applied to the all of the Group’s subsidiaries, which include NMDC Dredging & Marine, NMDC Energy (formerly NPCC),…
Meydan Group, the world-leading real estate master developer, has appointed a contractor for the construction of Opal Gardens, located within District 11, Mohammed Bin Rashid al Maktoum City, a luxurious gated community in the heart of Dubai, launched by Meydan. The construction contract has been awarded to Parkway International Contracting (L.L.C). Parkway International Contracting are a specialised architectural and interior fit out contractor with extensive expertise in high end residential projects across the Gulf and wider Middle East and North Africa region. Parkway International Contracting will be responsible for the construction of 435 villas and townhouses, as well as a…
Emrill Energy, a division of leading integrated facilities management company Emrill, hosted an energy efficiency workshop for industry stakeholders and owners association management companies focusing on implementation strategies for the Energy Efficiency Policy recently released by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). The policy aims to reduce energy consumption within the built environment through energy-efficient practices. The workshop attracted over 80 attendees, including building management professionals, property developers, and RERA officials. During the workshop, Emrill presented and discussed reporting strategies that will enable community management companies to fulfil RERA’s requirement for monthly building energy consumption reports. RERA’s new energy efficiency…
Taraf, the real estate division of UAE-headquartered investment holding group Yas Holding and internationally renowned fashion house KARL LAGERFELD have signed a partnership agreement to collaborate on luxury branded villas in Dubai. The project, set to launch in the coming months, will be KARL LAGERFELD’S third branded residential property in the world and the first in the Middle East. In 2021, the fashion house launched luxury residences in Marbella, Spain and this year, it announced a hotel tower with branded residences in Malaysia. Karl Lagerfeld, an iconic figure in the fashion industry, was the creative force behind fashion houses such…
Bloom Holding, one of the UAE’s foremost real estate development companies, has announced the launch of ‘Granada’, its first premium community living apartments located within the fully integrated and all-inclusive community Bloom Living in Abu Dhabi. Inspired by the aesthetic of traditional Mediterranean homes and elevated by the comfort of modern living, Granada will feature superior low-rise apartment buildings centered around community living. The first phase of Granada encompasses a variety of residential apartment units across eight luxury four-story buildings. Granada will comprise units from spacious studios, to upscale one, two-, and three bedroom- apartments, each with generous living space,…
ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, leader in energy transition and first mover into green hydrogen, has signed several agreements that are in aggregate worth US$746 million on the sidelines of the Future Investment Initiative (FII7) in Riyadh. In a US$500 million Heads of Terms agreement with EIG, a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, ACWA Power and EIG have agreed to cooperate in power generation, water desalination, green hydrogen, and green ammonia projects, with a specific focus on investing in projects in Gulf countries and Uzbekistan. “This is a landmark agreement with…
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced a new partnership with one of the world’s leading French water and waste management specialists Suez to support the provision of essential municipal and environmental services for AlUla’s expanding community of residents, businesses, and visitors. The agreement, signed on the side-lines of this year’s Future Investment Initiative (FII) event held in Riyadh, will further enable RCU’s transition into a mature and advanced municipality and empower AlUla’s development into city that is prepared to overcome any challenges it may face as part of its ongoing growth. With more than 160 years’ experience in…