Author: Kasun Illankoon

Bloom Properties has announced significant construction progress across its projects in Jumeirah Village Circle in Dubai. Despite the challenges that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bloom Properties is delivering its projects on schedule, whilst ensuring the safety of all workers as a result of strict adherence to the company’s safety protocols and policies. Bloom Properties reports that its landmark projects in Dubai, Bloom Towers and Bloom Heights, have now achieved a completion percentage of over 90% and 77% respectively. Bloom Properties stated: “We are delighted to have achieved significant progress across our projects despite the many…

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As reported by WAM, Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of experiences, welcomed H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, at Yas Island’s Yas Bay, which is to become Abu Dhabi’s premier waterfront destination. The development will play an important role in the continued growth of Yas Island and positioning it as a top global destination for entertainment, leisure and business. Yas Bay represents an AED4 billion investment, which is an integral part of Miral’s AED12 billion diverse portfolio of leisure and entertainment developments under construction. H.H. Sheikh…

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Global construction technology leader Trimble has recently announced a strategic partnership between Tekla Structures – Trimble’s flagship product and Metal Building Software (MBS), the globally leading software for the Metal Building Industry. Under this alliance, the two companies have built an exclusive link between MBS and Tekla Structures that delivers a full Building Information Modeling (BIM) process for all metal buildings. The exclusive workflow between MBS and Tekla Structures will provide a single complete BIM solution from design & costing through detailing & fabrication for any kind of metal building more accurately, and in lesser time than ever before. Speaking…

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To celebrate its landmark 40th anniversary next year, Emarat, one of the UAE’s leading petroleum companies, has launched a brand refresh campaign designed to promote, enhance and further emphasise its commitment to exceptional service, quality and excellence Launched on 20 September, the ‘Expect the Expected’ campaign explores the rich history of the Emarat brand and its businesses from the time the company was established by the UAE Government in 1981 up to the present day. From well-known retail services such as Cafè Arabicca, FreshPlus and Car Wash, to Emarat’s commerical partnerships in Aviation, Commerical Fuel and Natural Gas, the campaign…

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Arada has awarded a contract to start building the first school at Aljada, the AED24 billion megaproject in the heart of New Sharjah. SABIS® International School – Aljada, which is scheduled to open in September 2021, will be a member of the global SABIS® Network, which also includes the International Schools of Choueifat around the world. The contract to construct the first phase of the school was handed to Al Zamalek General Contracting, an established contractor whose portfolio includes the construction of two other SABIS® Network schools, The International Schools of Choueifat in Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah.…

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Jones Day has acted as legal counsel on the financial closing of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s largest privately-financed sewage treatment plant, the Jeddah Airport 2 ISTP. The project forms part of the Saudi Government’s Vision 2030 and will bring significant benefits to the city of Jeddah. Jones Day acted on all aspects of the Jeddah A2 ISTP for the consortium of sponsors who are investing in the plant, consisting of The Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (Marafiq), AlAmwal AlKhaleejiah AlThaniya and Veolia Middle East. The Firm advised as international legal counsel on the project, and,…

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Alibaba Cloud, the digital technologies and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, unveiled a series of innovative products at its 12th annual Apsara Conference, highlighting the technology pioneer’s commitment in helping people adapt to the more digitized world and accelerate customers’ digital transformation during and after the pandemic. A highlight is Alibaba Cloud’s first cloud computer, a palm-sized personal computer which, despite being just about 60 grams and as light as an egg, offers high-performance computing, thanks to robust back-end cloud resources. By simply connecting the cloud computer with a normal computer screen , a user can access almost unlimited computing…

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For customers operating on the African continent and in the Middle East, where Euro 3 legislation is in force, Renault Trucks has developed the T X-Port . This is a Renault Trucks T Euro 6 model, converted to Euro 3 using strict industrial processes in the company’s specialised Used Trucks Factory workshops, in order to guarantee the highest level of pollution reduction in force in these markets. A Euro 6 used truck driven without the addition of Adblue would be permanently damaged and its emissions would equate to those of a Euro 0 vehicle. A robust Euro 3 vehicle The…

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The Information and e-Government Authority (iGA) issued its foreign trade report of August 2020, encompassing data on the balance of trade, imports, exports (national origin), and re-exports. The value of imports increased by 9%, reaching BD 428 million during August 2020 Compared toBD391 million for the same month of the previous year. The top 10 countries accounted for 74% of the value of imports, with the remaining countries accounting for 26%. According to the report, Switzerland ranked first when it came to imports to Bahrain, with a total of BD84 million,China was second with BD42 million; and Australia was third…

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To celebrate the 28th Anniversary of Zoomlion, the five major product lines of Zoomlion, mobile crane, concrete, earthmoving, AWP, and agriculture will bring 20 best-selling products overseas with the biggest discount to benefit its global customers and dealers, especially in Southeast Asia. Through the global live streaming, the company will showcase five major production bases of Zoomlion with their fabulous anchors to bring you the tough equipment as well as state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. Covered by 5 major product categories; and up to 15% off on 20 hot-selling equipment overseas. This is set to be Zoomlion’s best deal of the year.…

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