The Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Saudi Arabia, Abdul-Rahman bin Abdul-Mohsen Al-Fadhli, announced today the establishment of the Water Transmission and Technologies Company (WTTCO). The arrival of WTTCO was enacted by the Council of Ministers and is one outcome of the Privatization Program in the Kingdom’s water sector. WTTCO’s launch marks a major step by The Supervisory Committee for the Privatization of the Environment, Water, and Agriculture Sector towards restructuring the Kingdom’s water sector. WTTCO will manage and maintain water transmission, distribution and storage systems that span over more than 8,400 Km and transmit more than 7 million…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
Their importance gained substantial tractions as countries of the world intensify negotiations to enhance international cooperation to combat climate change following the implementation of the first phase of the Kyoto Protocol (2008-2012) in which developed countries would reduce 5% of their emissions from 1990 levels. The role of forests as both emission sources and carbon reservoirs was acknowledged and addressed, namely with the mechanism known as Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in developing countries (REDD-plus) adopted in 2007 at the 13th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Bali, Indonesia. It…
In Conversation with Mohammad Shihab, Managing Director at Maersk Saudi Arabia Q. Tell us what was Maersk KSA’s 2020 Goals and Objectives? Maersk Saudi Arabia commits to serve the business community in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by connecting and simplifying their supply chains and enabling global trade. We are committed to maintaining competitive and efficient supply routes to the key export markets and key import markets. We are serving our customers with compelling solutions that cover end-to-end logistics across ocean transportation and key landside logistics services through our offerings. This includes warehousing, hub solutions, local transportation, customs brokerage, and…
Sam Alcock, Dubai Director of Tenable Fire Engineering Consultancy, discusses how fire and life safety should remain a priority during every phase of a building’s life cycle Over the past decade, we have seen significant regional developments in fire and life safety, with countries increasingly benchmarking against international standards and codes. The UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice, in particular, is detailed and clearly defined with very little scope for interpretation to ensure the preservation of life and asset protection remain priorities. Similarly, the Saudi Arabia Building Code 2018 also recognises fire and life safety as a fundamental…
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is investing over AED 100 million into the landscaping and further enhancements of Riviera’s phases 1 and 2, to develop lifestyle-enhancing communal spaces. This announcement comes in light of Azizi Developments’ drive to further advance its customer experience through an array of proactive residential beautification schemes and the development of a balanced, healthy residential community that grants residents a dynamic lifestyle. The landscaping additions will encompass several key features, including swimming pools, yoga studios, barbeque facilities, shaded playgrounds for kids and more. In his comments on this announcement, which comes as…
Underlining its commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development, Imdaad, a Dubai-based group of companies that provides integrated, sustainable FM services that enhance operational efficiencies of physical assets, has successfully concluded an internal Driving Safety Initiative. The campaign saw a total of 1,619 team members participate in 149 training sessions over a two-month period. Designed specifically for employees who drive as part of their duties, the annual program aimed to enhance the road safety knowledge and capabilities of staff working across a total of 91 sites. Topics delivered during the training ranged from driving safety basics such as ensuring the…
Etihad today announced a new organisational structure that will position the business to deliver on its mandate in the wake of COVID-19 and meet the challenges of the global downturn in aviation head on. The restructuring sees the airline continuing its transformation into a mid-sized, full-service carrier concentrating on its fleet of widebody aircraft, with a leaner, flatter and scaleable organisational structure that supports organic growth as the world returns to flying. By embedding the new structure, the airline will strengthen its focus on its core offering of safety, security, service; continue developing its industry-leading health and hygiene programme Etihad…
Al Zahia — Sharjah’s premier lifestyle destination — has taken another step towards its scheduled 2023 completion with the launch of the final phase of the Al Yasmeen neighbourhood to interested homebuyers and investors. The launch also marks the final release of properties at Al Zahia overall, and follows enthusiastic demand for the recent first phase launch of homes at Al Yasmeen. Buyers eager to secure a home in the first gated and most prized community in the northern emirates have been encouraged to register their interest soon. Al Zahia features a range of upscale amenities, including a first-of-its-kind clubhouse…
Leading Abu Dhabi real estate developer, Bloom Holding, has announced the appointment of Walid El-Hindi as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 25 years of professional experience in the Real Estate Development Sector, Walid El-Hindi is joining Bloom Holding to take full responsibility for overseeing operations across all Bloom Holding subsidiaries, which include Properties, Education, Hospitality and Services. Prior to joining Bloom Holding, El Hindi held senior positions in big real estate and investments companies. Walid El-Hindi taught Architecture as an Adjunct faculty member at the University of Minnesota, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. Bloom…
H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, directed the relevant authorities to accelerate the pace of work on Phase I of the development of Dibba Fujairah Port, to make it a multi-purpose commercial port by the end of 2022, WAM reports. Phase I of the project valued at AED800 million includes the construction of two 650-metre docks with a 18-metre depth and cranes with a capacity of 4,000 tonnes per hour, while eight berths will be constructed in the later phases to meet the requirements of all maritime commercial activities and increase the…