JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE:OSK] and a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, celebrates its 25th anniversary with Riwal as its official JLG distributor. The relationship was originally established in 1986, with the first purchase of JLG machines for the rental fleet operated by Riwal. In 1995 the relationship emerged to an official distributorship for the Netherlands. Over the years, Riwal successfully introduced many of JLG’s innovations to the Dutch market, such as JLG’s ultra booms, hybrid machines and most recently the Lithium-battery operated EC Booms and hi-capacity models. The relationship has undergone much…
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Alstom congratulates Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), on the inauguration of the Dubai Route 2020 Metro. This iconic project was ceremonially inaugurated by H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai on 7 July 2020, and was also attended by Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Alstom’s CEO and Chairman of the Board as well as the top management of the ExpoLink Consortium via video conference technology. The new line project, commenced in July 2016 and carried out by the Alstom-led ExpoLink consortium, also composed of…
The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) recently held its 15th meeting virtually, headed by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Free Zones Council, to review the progress on several of its initiatives. During the meeting, the Council examined the development of a comprehensive post-coronavirus action plan for free zones in Dubai, the free zones business portal, the establishment of a gaming-exclusive zone, the requirements for implementing the economic substance regulations (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 31 of 2019), and the existing collaboration between DFZC and the Department of Economic Development in Dubai on the…
The Statistics Centre of Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has releaseD their Construction Cost Index (CCI) report for Q1 2020. According to the report, The CCI remained unchanged in the first quarter of 2020 compared with the first quarter of 2019 with the index at 98.0% in both the first quarter of 2019 and the first quarter of 2020. According to the report, The CCI remained unchanged in the first quarter of 2020 compared with the first quarter of 2019 with the index at 98.0% in both the first quarter of 2019 and the first quarter of 2020. The CCI decreased by…
Swisslog and Mai Dubai join forces to install and implement a new fully-automated and retrieval solution for Mai Dubai (read the full magazine here: (https://bit.ly/2DiIvbv) Global logistics automation specialist Swisslog has revealed the successful installation of a new fully automated storage and retrieval solution of Goods for Mai Dubai, a leading Dubai-based bottled drinking water company. The move is part of Mai Dubai’s ongoing expansion initiative and involves implementing a fully automated and data-driven intralogistics system that is future ready. Swisslog is shaping the future of logistics automation and transforming warehouses and distribution centres to achieve maximum efficiency, flexibility, and…
When it comes to working, renewing, or repairing a roof, an AWP has a clear advantage. The more ambitious the project is, the more appropriate it must be. For replacing the previous lighting with new technology in a large roof structure of a modern and architecturally sophisticated building, special equipment is required: JLG’s new 33-meter crawler boom. A professional solution for a convincing result. An extremely challenging task. The unique construction of the building requires the greatest possible lateral range of a work platform best suited for this. Also, the stowed height had to be below 2.20 m, and the ground…
With the easing of restrictions in Saudi Arabia, and life gradually returning to normal, employees across all sectors have started going back to their workplaces, thus the urge to highlight the needs of effective building and utility systems’ procedures, to ensure that these offices and buildings provide safety and protection from contaminants. Effective building and utility systems, including HVAC Systems, are indispensable in fighting the spread of any pandemic or infection, as they help to eliminate and reduce the impact of ‘micro-virus’ or airborne viruses, thus ensuring the health and safety of employees and visitors inside the building. The outbreak…
DP World, the Dubai-based provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, has completed assembly of the world’s first container High Bay Store system (HBS) at Jebel Ali Port. BoxBay is a joint venture by DP World and German industrial engineering specialist SMS group GmbH. Real life test operations are due to start before September. The technology is set to dramatically change the way containers are handled in ports with smart innovation. The patented High Bay Store is an automated container handling system that stacks containers up to eleven stories high. It delivers more than three times the capacity of…
As reported by the Saudi Press Agency, development work has commenced on the first phase of Diriyah Gate Development Authority’s (DGDA’s) SAR 75bn (USD $20bn) development pipeline, marking the beginning of a bold new era of construction and transformation for Diriyah, a city within Riyadh province, Saudi Arabia. The historic city, just 15 minutes north-west of Riyadh city centre, will be transformed into one of the world’s foremost lifestyle destinations for culture and heritage, hospitality, retail, and education. The destination will attract local and international visitors alike through its historically sensitive reimagining of the area and world-class entertainment and events.…
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has officially inaugurated the Route 2020 Project. Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Mohammed said: “The UAE has exceptional goals and ambitions. Today, we are moving with confidence, determination and a clear vision to attain the highest levels of excellence in various fields. Our objective is to provide people everything that ensures their wellbeing, stability and happiness and establish a prosperous future for the coming generations. “The world is today entering a new phase which brings unprecedented challenges that some may not be prepared to deal with.…