FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, has committed to donate critical medical supplies, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and face masks to healthcare workers and first responders working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic in local communities across the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa (MEISA) region. The donation comes amidst continued high demand for PPE as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. FedEx has joined forces with the United Way of Mumbai in India, a non-profit organization, and donated monthly medical supplies for more than 300 healthcare workers at…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
Dubai Chamber members who are trading with markets in Asia are faring better than expected despite business challenges brought forth by the (Covid-19) pandemic, a new report issued by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed. The report, entitled Asian Markets: Bright Spots amid the COVID-19 Trade Disruptions and issued to Dubai-based exporters and re-exporters who are members of the Chamber, observed signs of resilience in several markets and geographical regions, with trade activity particularly strong in Southeast and East Asian markets. The total value of Dubai Chamber members’ Certificates of Origin (COOs) targeting Southeast Asian markets during the…
Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions owned by DEWA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has launched Moro Connect, a disruptive offering that provides Unified Communications-as-a-Service (UCaaS) and Contact Center-as-a-Service (CCaaS) for businesses across the UAE. Moro Connect is built on technology powered by Avaya, a global leader in business communications software, systems and services. As enterprises race towards business transformation, organizations in the UAE are proactively seeking ways to address the challenges brought on by increased digitization. Businesses today are progressively relying on advanced technologies and trends such as video, mobile, social media and…
Meraas today launched a new contactless pick-up service that will keep customers connected to their favourite local retailers and restaurants across City Walk, La Mer and The Beach in a safe and convenient way. The ‘Curbside Pickup’ service enables customers to collect orders from their favourite stores with a reduced wait time, through a simple, contactless three-step process: Order Place an order with the store of choice via one of their points of purchase (website, phone call, or the brand’s app). A store representative will contact the customer with their order, the time their order will be ready for collection,…
RTA Dubai announced the completion of all works of the bridges and roads project leading to (Dubai Hills Mall), which consists of 13 bridges, with a total length of 3700 meters, a width ranging between 11 and 22 meters, and a capacity of approximately 23500 vehicles per hour. The Authority will open on Saturday 30 May 2020, a major bridge on Umm Suqeim Street, while other bridges will be opened in conjunction with the opening of the mall located at the intersection of Umm Suqeim and Al Khail streets. His Excellency Matar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the…
Eltizam Asset Management Group, a leading physical asset management organization in the Middle East, announced that it found advanced technology to be a boon in its efforts to serve clients efficiently and maintain business continuity in the face of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis. Over the past 12 months, Eltizam has launched several projects as part of its five-year technology roadmap which has brought multiple benefits to the company particularly in light of the present global crisis caused by the pandemic spread of COVID-19. P Some of these technology solutions have hugely reduced face-to-face interaction within the company or with…
This April, Schickling Arbeitsbühnen GmbH, based in Visbek, became one of the first rental companies in Germany to receive the new Genie® 4-m (13- ft) platform. Having acquired this aftermarket accessory for use with its 21.81-m (71 ft) Genie® S ®-65 XC™ boom lift, in just a few weeks Schickling has already seen the benefits that this new option provides in terms of saving operators time on jobs, as well as enabling work to continue while maintaining social distance. “We chose to purchase the Genie 4-m (13-ft) platform because we could see that, used with our Genie S-65 XC booms…
Aquajet, a global leader in manufacturing Hydrodemolition machines, introduces the Ecosilence 3.0 that reduces noise and allows for a more compact jobsite, while enhancing environmental stewardship and lowering overall operating costs. The new Ecosilence features integrated auto start/stop technology that improves fuel consumption, which saves as much as 25 liters (6.6 gallons) of fuel a day for a smaller carbon footprint. The re-engineered Ecosilence is more compact, as well, with the entire self-contained system now fitting in a standard, 20-foot shipping container. It also produces less noise while in operation, making it ideal for use in urban areas with limited…
Facilio Inc., an AI-driven property operations and maintenance platform, today announced the launch of REbuild, a remote operations toolkit that helps real estate owners drive efficiency, boost productivity, and improve operating margin. The program is in line with Facilio’s mission to provide robust tech solutions to address the dynamic challenges faced by commercial real estate owners, operators, and property managers. The REbuild program from Facilio is aimed at revitalizing the CRE industry, empowering it to survive and thrive in the aftermath of the C-19 pandemic. The comprehensive set of new solutions and the virtual knowledge-sharing series provides a powerful launchpad…
Dubai based British architects Godwin Austen Johnson (GAJ) has completed The Arcadia School’s Secondary Campus. This is the second school designed and built by the firm as part of a series of community-based schools for Arcadia Education. The award-winning Arcadia School’s Primary Campus, designed and built by GAJ, was handed over in 2016 Located within Dubai’s Jumeirah Village Triangle close to the primary school the orientation of the new secondary campus and functions within it have been optimised to exploit the view out over the central Jumeirah Village Triangle Park. It covers a total teaching space of 6000 sqm including…