Construction Business News Middle East presents E-Live in partnership with du: Legal Challenges in Construction, which takes place on May 14th at 2pm on Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/2xQrC5E The main theme of the webinar revolves around how contractors are dealing with COVID-19 pandemic from a legal point of view. COVID-19 has disrupted almost every industry and with projects being delayed due to a variety of reasons due to COVID-19, how do current contracts give reprieve to contractors and what may future contracts look like to ensure that contractors are protected in the future. Also we’ll discuss issues such as force…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
DJI, the world leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology has unveiled its most advanced commercial drone platform, the Matrice 300 RTK (M300 RTK), and the Zenmuse H20 Series – a hybrid, multi-sensor camera. DJI engineered this all-in-one, high-tech solution to expand possibilities and exploit areas of work never explored before, for precise aerial inspections and data collection missions. “With the M300 RTK flying platform and the Zenmuse H20 camera series, we are providing a safer and smarter solution to our enterprise customers” said Christina Zhang, Senior Director, Corporate Strategy at DJI. “This solution sets an entirely new standard…
Agility, a leading global logistics provider, has launched Global Response Aid (GRA), a Dubai-based company established to procure certified diagnostic, testing and protective products and offer services such as a contact-tracing app and mobile testing used in the detection, treatment and prevention of COVID-19. GRA works directly with trusted manufacturers around the world to source safe, effective products for governments, health authorities and public institutions; frontline medical facilities such as hospitals and clinics; non-government organizations involved in the COVID-19 fight; and companies looking to safeguard their workers and workplaces. GRA-sourced products include top-quality ventilators, thermal detection equipment, thermometers, masks, goggles,…
The spread of the coronavirus and sweeping policy measures taken by various governments have led many industries into unchartered territories. We’ve seen tourism, airlines, electronics and many other industries hit by the COVID-19 crisis, but there’s been an unprecedented growth spike in the online food and delivery industry. As consumers globally have been either mandated to stay home or have chosen to do so, they have resorted to ordering food, groceries, shopping and other essential needs online. Due to the surge of online shopping many delivery services and solutions companies are thriving during this pandemic. According to KPMG Lower Gulf’s…
JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers, announces the first delivery of 10 460SJ HC3, the all-new Hi-Capacity models, into Germany. If you want to rent work platforms in Munich, Landshut, Regensburg and the surrounding area, Willenbacher is your competent contact. The company is the first to receive ten new 460SJ HC3 heavy-duty telescopic platforms from JLG in Germany. The delivery expands the Willenbacher fleet of approx. 500 units on AWP’s and forklifts. The state-of-the-art machine continues the successful 460SJ and addresses the current market requirements with expanded options:…
ACWA Power, a leading developer, owner, and operator of power generation and water desalination plants recently announced the completion of the transaction to introduce Silk Road Fund as a partner and a 49% shareholder in ACWA Power Renewable Energy Holding Ltd (ACWA Power RenewCo). ACWA Power RenewCo is ACWA Power’s renewable energy platform that currently owns a number of its existing renewable energy projects. The platform capitalises on the rapidly growing potential for renewable energy in emerging markets and currently owns ACWA Power’s concentrated solar power, photovoltaic solar, and wind assets across the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Jordan, Egypt…
Emirates SkyCargo has announced that with effect from 3 May 2020, it has introduced weekly scheduled cargo flights on its Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft to Sao Paulo. This will allow for importers and exporters in the region to stay connected with their trading partners across the world with access to around 40 tonnes of cargo capacity on the lower deck of the Emirates aircraft. In addition to the weekly scheduled flights, the cargo carrier is scheduled to operate multiple charter flights to Sao Paulo to transport medical supplies in the month of May. Emirates SkyCargo was one of the first…
Given the economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses in Dubai have been subjected to a variety of relief measures and stimulus packages from both government and commercial entities in the Emirate and the UAE to help them during this crisis–scroll down this post for more details on each of them. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan releases an AED1.5 billion economic stimulus package At the very outset of the COVID-19 crisis in the UAE in mid-March 2020, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, released a AED1.5 billion economic…
Built in the 18th century in the region of Mayenne, North West France, near the small, historic village of Montenay, Basmaignée Castle requires regular upkeep, notably roof repairs and maintenance. A challenging, meticulous, and at times hazardous task, performed at great height on difficult to access work zones. To complete the work at height on this important landmark, maintenance crews employed a Genie® S ®-85 boom lift that, with a maximum working height of almost 28 m (92 ft), made the perfect match for reaching the highest levels of the castle’s roof with ease. Basmaignée Castle was decreed a national…
Bentley Institute, a leading organization advancing infrastructure professions by empowering practitioners, students, and academic institutions through continuous learning, scholarships, internships, and applied research partnerships, recently announced its Digital Infrastructure Student Idea Challenge 2020. The challenge is continuing Bentley Institute’s undeterred mission of nurturing future professionals, helping them stay active, engaged, and enthusiastic amid the challenging times of school closures and self-isolation. With migration, urbanization, and climate change placing increasing stress on the world’s-built environment, the industry must transform and innovate to deliver resilient infrastructure. Bentley Institute is looking for students from around the world to come up with visionary ideas…