Tafawuq Facilities Management, a subsidiary of Eltizam Asset Management Group and a leading provider of facility management (FM) solutions in the UAE, has achieved a new company record, achieving a combined value of over AED 739 million in contract wins and renewals in the first six months of 2020. The landmark achievement demonstrates significant growth in the company’s business—which reflects an increase of over 120% in the forward order book of the company, compared to the same period in 2019. Mohammed Alsharaf, COO, Eltizam Asset Management Group, said, “The main driver to Tafawuq’s continued success lies in our people–the employees…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
As the health crisis swept across Europe last quarter causing a general lockdown, many men and women were still busy ensuring activities that could not be interrupted. Such was the challenge for equipment providers CGT Edilizia (Genoa branch) and its end-user customer Pavimental S.p.A., backed by a small army of 32 Genie® GS™-series scissor lifts. The mission was to restore the A12 (Genoa-Chiavari section) and A26 (Genoa Voltri-Masone section) motorway flyovers, and complete finishing work at height in the Morandi Tunnel leading to the newly rebuilt Morandi Bridge. In addition to 12 Genie GS-3369 RT rough terrain scissor lifts, CGT…
A consortium consisting of ACWA Power – a leading developer, owner, and operator of power generation and water desalination plants – Gulf Investment Corporation (“GIC”) and Alternative Energy Projects Co. (“AEPC”) achieves a new milestone for the 500MW Ibri 2 solar PV project, which entails the shipment of the first 10 MWp of 24,700 bifacial solar panels manufactured by Jolywood. The panels will generate an output capacity of 405Wp per panel. Mr. Rajit Nanda, Chief Investment Officer of ACWA Power and Board Member of Shams Al-Dhahirah Generating Company – the project company that owns and develops the Ibri 2 project…
Gracing our cover for the July Edition of Construction Business News ME is Transguard Group’s Managing Director Greg Ward. Greg tells CBNME how the organisation’s comprehensive response to COVID-19 is helping to build the future of FM in the health care sector. We also go in-depth on how technology and innovation play a key role in keeping buildings and occupants safe as we weather through the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, we have a review of Scania Touring Coach vehicle that is set to push the boundaries of comfort. And so much more, right here: https://bit.ly/3gAiO4K
Devmark, the UAE-based real-estate consultancy and advisory firm, has formally signed a partnership with ThinkLab, the international leader in the development of virtual technology. The new entity will now provide real estate developers in the MENA region with the unique combination of cutting-edge sales technology and 60-years of real estate expertise. As part of the new partnership, ThinkLab and Devmark will open a dedicated office in Dubai. The specialised marketing company will combine innovative technology, including 3D visuals, virtual reality platforms, 360-degree design views, video, a decade of award-winning real estate centric marketing experience, and a wealth of regional real…
As lockdown restrictions are gradually eased, and people adjust to the new normal, many are asking what the new normal will be for public transport and mobility. Safety and hygiene are at the root of people’s concerns when it comes to travel and mobility in a COVID-19 world, with commuters seeking reassurance that their health and wellbeing will be a top priority. Alstom, a global leader in rail transport and sustainable mobility, has been working to alleviate such concerns, making the most of the lockdown period by investing an extra €1 million into speeding up the development of health and…
SITA, the technology provider for the air transport industry, has reappointed three senior industry executives to the SITA Board at its Annual General Assembly held earlier this month. Dr. Omar Jefri, who has more than 40 years of aviation management experience, was reappointed and confirmed as SITA Board Chair following the Annual General Assembly. Omar’s Board experience includes serving terms on SITA’s Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee and the Governance Committee. He is also a Board Director for the Saudi Ground Services Company (SGS) and has served as a director on the boards of Flynas (formerly NAS Air) and Yemenia (Yemen…
In a recent E-Live webinar hosted by Construction Business News Middle East and in partnership with du, and our knowledge partners Tafawuq Facilities Management, Andrew Law, Technical Services Director at Tafawuq Facilities management, examines how technology and innovation plays a key crucial in keeping occupants and buildings safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Initial steps and measures taken to combat COVID-19 Tafawuq Facilities Management has immediately created a clear response plan as soon as cases of infection have surfaced in the UAE. The directives of the global and local health authorities guided us throughout this process. The plan is also in line with…
A flag-raising ceremony at Masdar City marked the brand launch of Siemens Energy in the region. Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, attended the ceremony hosted by Dietmar Siersdorfer, Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Energy Middle East and UAE. Siemens Energy is a pure-play energy-focused company, committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy possible. The new brand’s regional office will operate from Siemens’ Middle East headquarters at Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban community. “Raising the new Siemens Energy flag at our regional headquarters at Masdar City…
Terminus Technologies, a China-based leader in smart technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics has been named Expo 2020 Dubai’s latest Premier Partner and has signed a long-term lease at District 2020 as part of the innovation ecosystem that will evolve after the event. As Expo 2020 Dubai’s Official Robotics Partner, Terminus will deploy more than 150 programmable robots – including Opti, one of the Expo 2020 mascots – to interact with visitors during the six-month event. Fitted with features such as multi-touch displays, 5G network capability, AI-driven object mapping and object detection, the robots will perform a variety of…