Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that 76% of construction work on its headquarters extension has been completed, with the new state-of-the-art building on track to be ready by early 2021. The first phase of the project will see the structure completed by the end of September 2020. During the second and final phase, solar panels and wind turbines will be installed, while a pedestrian bridge connecting the extension with the main headquarters building will be built by mid-January 2021. When completed, the five-storey building will span an area of 19,000 square metres and host 4,000 square metres…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
In line with its strategic plan to provide sustainable mobility solutions and environment-friendly means of transportation, Sharjah Roads & Transport Authority (Sharjah RTA) has partnered with the UAE-based sustainable mobility solutions company ION to launch a new on-demand ride-hailing service in Sharjah, with a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) including Tesla Model S and Model 3 by the end of 2020. The service will be available for the emirate of Sharjah and will expand to the rest of the UAE. The announcement coincides with World Electric Vehicle Day, a day marked to recognize the importance of global e-mobility. ION’s selection…
The superstructure of Samana Hills, a G+5 apartment complex, has been completed by Dubai-based Samana Developers ahead of time. Ground was broken on the Dh100 million Samana Hills in September 2019, and construction has since been fast-tracked. The 100 per cent superstructure completion ahead of the schedule comes at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic related lockdown adversely affected Dubai’s real market. Samana Developers remained resilient and committed to continue the construction works. The efficient project management in fact accelerated the construction speed and the developer is now able to complete the project ahead of schedule and eventually prepone the…
OMNIYAT has created the most sought-after residences in the epicentre of luxury, offering unparalleled views of the coast of Dubai. This incredible project will be managed by Dorchester Collection, renowned for their iconic properties from around the globe. Thanks to continuous progress in construction, OMNIYAT are set to deliver One at Palm Jumeirah with over 91% of the work completed already; ready for audiences to immerse themselves in unrivalled living as of December 2020. The interior design of this 910,000sqft architectural masterpiece has been brought to life by two of the world’s most prestigious designers; London’s acclaimed interior design studio,…
As reported by the Oman Observer, the Muscat National Development and Investment Company (ASAAS Oman) on Monday signed a usufruct (land development) agreement with the Office of Minister of State and Governor of Musandam to develop Bassah Beach in the Wilayat of Khasab to the tune of RO9 million (USD$23.4 mn). The agreement provides for the development of an area of 73,000 to set up a number of facilities, including a tourism resort and a public park. The agreement was signed by Sayyid Ibrahim bin Said al Busaidi, Minister of State and Governor of Dhofar, and Abdullah bin Humaid al…
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline operated several additional cargo flights from Kerala this Onam season even as the state celebrated a low-profile Onam this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Emirates SkyCargo operated several additional cargo flights from Kerala, carrying fruits, vegetables and flowers, giving expats a slice of their home as many of them were not able to visit their homes during the festive season due to the travel restrictions placed across the world. Between 20th and 30th of August, the cargo carrier operated nine dedicated cargo flights from Kochi and eight from Thiruvananthapuram to ensure…
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Consulate General of Canada in Dubai held a meeting to discuss opportunities in areas such as digitalization, logistics, e-commerce, life sciences and sustainable technologies, via videoconference, on September 7th, 2020. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Hamad Buamim, President and CEO of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and H.E. Jean-Philippe Linteau, Consul General of Canada in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The two leaders highlighted the fast-growing trade and investment relationships between the UAE and Canada. Recent examples of this include Dnata launching ground handling operations in Vancouver airport and DP…
Muscat’s ground-breaking $3.5 billion The Wave waterfront community has become the first project of its kind in Oman to benefit from innovative digital water solutions developed by world-leading pump specialist, Grundfos. The project brings together high efficiency Grundfos submersible pumps with intelligent controllers and state-of-the-art cloud-enabled Grundfos Remote Management (GRM) to control the pumps bringing water into the creek and lakes that provide the central infrastructure for the new Marina and other leisure activities. The pumping installation was designed by Grundfos specialists, working closely with infrastructure engineers Parsons and Mr. Mohammed Galwash, who led the Al Mouj developers’ team. TM…
The Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) announced the opening of the second phase of the solar power plant project at the Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling Facility in Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi. Aimed at lowering the facility’s carbon footprint, Al Dhafra C&D Waste Recycling Facility, the first of its kind in the world to be 90% solar-powered, is aligned with the country’s ambitious plans to mitigate climate change including the UAE Green Agenda Programs (2015-2030) and the National Climate Change Plan of the UAE (2017–2050), With completion of the second phase, Tadweer, in close coordination with the…
Generators from Yanmar subsidiary HIMOINSA have been used in disinfection activities to combat the coronavirus pandemic. HIMOINSA distributor, Dos Vías Alquiler de Maquinaria located in Asturias, a region in the north of the country, supplied mobile equipment to assist with fumigation of various public facilities to combat the pandemic. Dos Vías Alquiler de Maquinaria worked in cooperation with the ‘Principe de Asturias’ Military Regiment towards disinfection and fumigation of public spaces, civil structures and transport. Disinfection spraying was carried out by the army in an attempt to alleviate the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected Spain since March. Pedro Suárez, manager…