Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia — has opened its largest Carrefour online fulfilment centre. Located in Dubai’s Al Garhoud area, the facility has been set up to ensure the quick and efficient preparation and delivery of products to online shoppers across the emirate. The opening of the fulfilment centre was attended by His Excellency, Omar Al Olama, Minister for State of Digital Economy, Artificial Intelligence and Remote Work Applications; Alain Bejjani, Chief Executive Officer at Majid Al Futtaim — Holding; Hani Weiss, Chief Executive Officer at…
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The Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi has begun development of 15 mosques at a cost of AED 45 million in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra this July, in collaboration with Modon Properties (Modon), a subsidiary of ADQ mandated by the Government of Abu Dhabi to develop integrated tourism destinations and sustainable residential communities. The construction of the 15 mosques come as a wider part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport’s strategic development plan. Overall, 20 mosques will be constructed in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, including seven mosques in Abu Dhabi, five mosques in…
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Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has announced the move to strengthen its bunkering fleet in Dubai waters as part of an advanced step towards the path of organizing, facilitating and enhancing maritime activity. The DMCA has increased the number of licensed vessels to 12 ships, for supplying fuel across the emirate’s territorial waters. The decision was made in conjunction with the move to resume maritime operations in Dubai anchorage areas, including ship repair and maintenance operations and in full compliance with the controls applied to ensure the highest levels of security and safety of ship crew members and visitors. Strengthening…
Property developers in the region have been urged to embrace innovation and adopt new construction technologies that have been scientifically designed to enhance the safety of residential and commercial buildings. Fire incidents that have engulfed several high rise buildings in the region have thrust property developers and contractors in the spotlight with stakeholders and consumers questioning the safety of some of the residential buildings in the region. With such incidents occurring year-on-year, experts are now calling upon property developers and contractors to urgently incorporate readily available products that can significantly minimize the damage caused by fires. According to Al Muqarram…
Majid Al Futtaim Communities has underlined the resilience of the UAE real estate market by holding a ground-breaking ceremony for their recently launched Elan neighbourhood at Tilal Al Ghaf on July 12. The move officially kicks off the construction phase of the development, moving the project one step closer to its planned delivery by December 2022. The milestone follows the sale of 594 total units in phases one and two of Elan, representing a total sales value of AED 900 million. The ground-breaking ceremony demonstrates Majid Al Futtaim’s unwavering commitment to its customers’ investments, the resilience of Dubai’s real estate…
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind one of the world’s most ambitious tourism initiatives, has awarded its largest value contract to date for airside infrastructure works for the destination’s international airport, set to open in 2022. The contract was awarded following a competitive tendering process to a joint venture between leading Saudi contractors Nesma & Partners Contracting Co. Ltd and Almabani General Contractors, both of whom have a strong track record for delivering similar projects in the region. “The Red Sea Development Company is making huge progress in the development of a world leading destination and by…
Chairman of Baytik Industrial Oasis, Osama Al Khaja, has announced the exclusive appointment of Global real estate advisor, Savills. As a result, Savills will take over the exclusive Property & Facilities Management, Marketing and Leasing Services for Baytik Industrial Oasis. Baytik Industrial Oasis, an International Investment Park that has become a hub for businesses looking to locate manufacturing and international services operations in the Middle East. Baytik Industrial Oasis, offers turnkey operations for businesses with all required infrastructure. The facility comprises of 54,072 Sq/M GLA located within the BIIP (Bahrain International Industrial Park), located in the Salman Industrial City. Savills…
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has inaugurated today the Smart Cities Command and Control Centre of Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DEWA. As a Dubai 10X enabler, Moro Hub’s new centre provides services in Intelligent IoT Platforms, Cyber Security and Managed Services to support the Government and Enterprise customers in their digital transformation journey. The UAE Vision 2021 and Dubai 10X initiatives have defined a leading role in the adoption of digital technologies. This has led to the UAE government increasing efforts in boosting its citizen…
Logistics News Middle East caught up with HE Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA), to discuss how the free zone stands out. Tell us about your vision and goals for HFZA Experts agree that free zones play a vital role in supporting the country’s economic development. From strengthening the performance of our national economy to attracting foreign investment, UAE free zones have been turned into incubators of prosperity for local and global companies. Since its inception in 1995, Hamriyah Free Zone is the second largest free zone in the UAE. It is has grown to…