Azizi Developments, a leading private real estate developer in the UAE, has announced the 52 per cent completion of Berton, an exceptionally well-connected residential development in the heart of Dubai’s emerging growth corridor, Al Furjan. In line with its commitment to timely delivery, Azizi Developments aims to complete the 245-unit development, which comprises 190 studio units, 41 one-bedroom and 14 two-bedroom apartments as well 16 luxurious penthouses, by Q2 2021. Currently, Berton’s structure is 100% complete, while the blockwork and internal plastering are at 98 and 90 per cent respectively. Azizi has also recorded a 15 per cent completion of…
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The main construction contract has been awarded to a Qatar based contracting company, Harinsa Contracting, to construct the 3 large structures comprising commercial retail spaces, play area, mosque, hospitality towers of hotel and hotel apartments, and a healthcare facility along with high-end amenities, such as rooftop gardens and pools are provided to redefine the state-of-the-art for a contemporary mixed-use complex. The project featuring a continuous podium that links three main volumes and elegantly combines with the streamlined aesthetics of the buildings’ façades. The latter alternate uninterrupted glazed strips with wrapping string-courses that smoothly fade into an integral curtain wall. The…
Saudia Cargo has announced the signing of a cargo agreement with one of the leading IT and logistics operators, Cainiao Network– the logistic arm of Alibaba Group – to support e-commerce operations between China and Europe by operating five weekly flights from Hong Kong to Liege in Belgium with Riyadh city as a connection point. These flights will form a sky bridge between Asia and Europe to cater to the high demand on e-commerce, which lately became the world’s No.1 shopping preference. Saudia Cargo CEO, Omar Hariri, commented: “We are excited for this strategic agreement which will enhance logistic services…
Bahrain Airport Services, which plays a strategic role in the operations of Bahrain International Airport, announced today a partnership with global technology company SAP to digitally transform Bahrain’s aviation market post-COVID-19. While COVID-19 has made a major impact on passenger travel, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), predicts the Middle East will see a 4.4 percent growth in passenger journeys over the through 2039. Bahrain’s aviation recovery will be driven by the use of innovative technologies. The global Smart Airports market is set to top USD 22.6 billion by 2025, according to the firm Report Linker. In 2019, Bahrain Airport…
National Central Cooling Company PJSC (Tabreed), the leading UAE-based international district cooling developer, has announced the launch of four pilot projects. These projects are part of Tabreed’s R&D funding commitment, which reinforces the company’s unwavering stewardship towards sustainability beyond just environmental benefits. This will also contribute to an improvement in Tabreed’s operational efficiency while enhancing district cooling plant life and reliability, with the funding expected to contribute towards increasing plant energy efficiency by 30% against comparable industry performance benchmarks as well as lowering overall plant lifecycle costs. Commenting on the announcement, Bader Saeed Al Lamki, Tabreed’s Chief Executive Officer, said:…
ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.L.C (ALEC) has completed the top out of One Za’abeel’s Tower B, one of two towers that form part of Ithra Dubai’s iconic luxury development. Centrally Located adjacent to the Dubai World Trade Centre, One Za’abeel is comprised of three key components, namely Towers A & B and ‘The Link’, one of the longest cantilevered structures in the world, which bridges the towers at a height of 100 metres. Having recently completed the installation of ‘The Link’, the top out of Tower B, which includes seven basement levels, ground floor, three podiums, 57-storeys, multiple amenities and…
The nomination deadline has been extended to March 18th. CBNME MEP Awards 2021 is set to take place on April 7th at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. To find out more details on the awards visit our microsite: http://bit.ly/35cYDGP The CBNME MEP Awards 2021 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 are invited to nominate the people, projects, and initiatives of which they are most proud of, across 17 categories. The awards presentation will happen at a gala dinner in a…
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has appointed Witteveen+Bos, a well-known landscape and urban design consultancy, to further enhance the aesthetics and usability of the outdoor area of Mina, Azizi’s luxury development on the east crescent of the iconic Palm Jumeirah. The landscape beautification will encompass both hardscape and softscape elements that will not only add to the unique visual aesthetics of the development, but that will also offer more functionality for its residents. The softscape palette will establish a vast, open green space surrounding the entirety of the development and effectively creating a lush island look…
Ejadah announced the selection of its Customer Experience Department for the finals in the Customer Centricity World Series 2021 awards for 6 categories. Ejadah was chosen from 300 worldwide entries for the categories of Complaint Handling, Customer Insight & Feedback VOC, Customer Centricity in B2B, Customer Experience Team and Contact Centre. Tarek Nizameddin, Senior Executive Director at Ejadah commented: “We live by the rule of turning passion into performance at every stage of a Customer lifecycle. Our transformation from a mere help desk to a fully-fledged customer experience team, within 2 years, speaks volumes. Our goal is to be the…
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has awarded a contract to Gartner for the provision of technology procurement advisory services. Gartner will support TRSDC with sourcing technology partners across three main areas: smart destination development, IT and cybersecurity. The company will provide insights and advice on licensing, technology customization, service scoping and pricing to serve the ambitious needs of TRSDC and The Red Sea Project. “Technical innovation underpins every aspect of our vision for The Red Sea Project. From the seamless, personalized service guests will experience when they arrive at…