Emirates SkyCargo has started utilising its Airbus A380 aircraft on select cargo charter operations to transport urgently required cargo across its network. The first dedicated Emirates A380 ‘mini-freighter’ successfully transported medical supplies between Seoul and Amsterdam via Dubai. Working collaboratively with the Engineering and Flight Operations teams within Emirates, the air cargo carrier has optimised the cargo capacity of the Airbus A380 to safely transport around 50 tonnes of cargo per flight in the bellyhold of the aircraft. Emirates SkyCargo has introduced dedicated cargo operations on the A380 aircraft in response to the surge in the demand for air cargo…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
Switzerland is running an exhibition titled ‘Reflections of Swiss innovation’, at the ongoing Dubai Design Week (Nov 9-14) at Dubai Design District (D3), building 7, plot 10. This exhibition is curated by the Embassy of Switzerland in the UAE & Bahrain, in cooperation with partners FREITAG, HyperAktiv, Pro Helvetia Cairo, and the Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The exhibition highlights Swiss know-how and excellence in cutting-edge and innovative design. The centrepiece of the exhibition is an interactive installation referring to the Swiss Pavilion at the upcoming World Expo and sheds the light on a selection of iconic Swiss design…
Facilio, a leading AI-driven property operations & maintenance platform, today announced that UAE’s niche FM service providers are replacing manual processes and legacy tools with modern software for portfolio operations. Build Well Holdings, a real estate investment company, GGFM, a Data-Driven Smart Facilities Management Solution Provider, and Bright Environment, an integrated facility management service provider, are using the Facilio platform to be agile and drive seamless customer experiences amidst changing conditions. The global pandemic has become a catalyst for long-term change across the real estate and FM services landscape, accelerating trends in occupant health, wellness, sustainability, service delivery, and agile operations. As…
The inaugural d3 Architecture Festival in partnership with the Royal Institute of British Architects Gulf Chapter (RIBA Gulf Chapter), with the support of RIBA, has officially started, raising the curtain on the emirate’s first platform showcasing architecture, urbanism and development. Launched by Dubai Design District (d3) to steer the industry towards a more sustainable future, the multi-day event is held under the theme ‘Identity, Context and Placemaking in the Gulf’ and features a mix of physical and digital events. It celebrates the role architecture has played in shaping Dubai’s iconic skyline and the UAE’s vision for a diversified economy in…
Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the establishment of Bentley iTwin Ventures to invest in promising technology companies addressing the emerging opportunity for infrastructure digital twin solutions for roadways, railways, waterways, bridges, utilities, industrial facilities, and other infrastructure assets. Bentley iTwin Ventures is a $100 million corporate venture capital fund which fosters innovation by co-investing in startups and emerging companies that are strategically relevant to Bentley Systems’ objective of advancing infrastructure through going digital. The fund will target investments in transformational digital twin solutions supporting the design, simulation, construction, and/or operations of physical infrastructure.…
Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) welcomed a senior economic delegation from Israel. The visit aims to discuss the prospects for strategic relations in various fields to encourage and increase foreign investment flows. This initiative will enhance joint action to explore promising opportunities that await DAFZA and the Israeli economic and commercial entities represented in the delegation. His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Al Zarooni, Director General of DAFZA along with senior officials welcomed the delegation, which was led by Uriel Lynn, President of The Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce and President of the Tel-Aviv & Central Israel Chamber of Commerce. The Israeli…
Raysut Cement Company (RCC), Oman’s largest cement manufacturer today held a groundbreaking ceremony triggering the start of the construction of its new US$30 million grinding unit in Duqm in Oman. The development of Duqm plant, a strategic expansion for the Muscat Stock Market (MSM)-listed RCC will complement the company’s leadership in cement manufacturing adding another 1 million tonnes to the overall group output, taking the total to 7.4 million tonnes per annum. “Today’s groundbreaking is a milestone for RCC on two counts. It will contribute significantly to our ambitious capacity expansion targets of 10 million tonnes by 2022 which is…
The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) has announced Secure Parking UAE to have achieved the first international accreditation under its Accredited Parking Organization (APO) program. Secure Parking exceeded all thresholds under both Accreditation and Accreditation with Distinction, the highest accreditation available in the parking, transportation and mobility industry. The Accredited Parking Organization (APO) establishes national and international standards for professionalism, accountability, innovation, responsibility and performance. Secure Parking’s vision, expertise and flexibility of working towards maximising the value and potential of your car park, has helped it earn this global recognition. Commenting on the achievement, Pamela Chikhani, General Manager, Secure…
Bobcat Equipment South Africa has concluded a contract to supply 25 Bobcat skid-steer loaders to a major leader in Southern Africa in the hardware, home improvement, DIY and building materials sectors. The brand new machines were supplied direct from the Bobcat factory, reports National Operations Manager, Brian Rachman. “Our machines will be delivered to the respective stores across the area,” comments Rachman. A five-year maintenance agreement has been included to ensure world-class service and back-up from Bobcat Equipment. Delivering 25 units to one company acts as a huge reference when negotiating similar deals in the future, notes Rachman. “Arranging such…
DP World, and Messe Frankfurt’s Hypermotion have announced a global partnership that will drive innovation and the use of digital technology in logistics and mobility. Hypermotion, as the multimodal innovation platform for smart solutions and future transport systems, brings together innovators, providers and users who set new standards for tomorrow’s logistics and mobility. With this announcement, DP World has become a global partner of Messe Frankfurt’s Hypermotion events. The networking-event fosters the exchange of knowledge, new business models and connection among all modes of transport. Ever since its first edition in 2017, the format is growing and raising more attention,…