Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has today signed an agreement with the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to design, finance, build and operate a 200-megawatt utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) project. In the presence of Ali Asadov, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the implementation agreement was signed today at a ceremony held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, by Parviz Shahbazov, Minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar. The signing ceremony was also attended by Abdalla Jasim Al Shamsi,…
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Today, Emaar Properties launched Burj Crown, a new, 44-storey luxury residential tower located on the vibrant Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard with direct views of Dubai Opera and Burj Khalifa. Designed by leading Hong-Kong based architecture firm LWK Partners, the 440-unit tower offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments, all with priceless views of Dubai’s most famous landmarks. “Burj Crown will undoubtedly become one of the most desirable addresses in Dubai,” said Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar. “We are delighted with the contribution of LWK Partners, who have designed an exceptional addition to the ever-evolving skyline in the heart of…
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced that 35 per cent of the construction of Creek Views is now complete. The development, which is 100% freehold, is situated on the iconic Dubai Creek in Dubai Healthcare City. Creek Views is scheduled to be completed by the first quarter of 2021, with 72 per cent of its structure and 10.5 per cent of its block work already having been done. The 19-storey development features 634 residences, comprising 396 studios, 218 one- and 20 two-bedroom units, as well as 33,341 sq. ft. of premium retail space. Mohamed Ragheb,…
Khidmah, one of the region’s leading Facilities Management and Maintenance companies, announced the launch of ‘FM Connect’ application to enhance service delivery, optimize staff productivity and increase customer satisfaction. ‘FM Connect’ application is designed to further enhance the company’s service delivery by optimizing task allocation to Khidmah maintenance technicians in real time to leverage on technician specialties and geographical locations to provide timely services to our clients at market leading service delivery standards. Technicians would also need to go through safety checklists to ensure that their performance is in compliance with Khidmah’s stringent health and safety measures. HP Aengaar, CEO…
Savills, the Middle East’s leading real estate services provider, today announced the appointment of Stan Ennor-Glynn as Head of International Residential Sales Middle East in their Dubai Office. With 15 years’ of experience within the Prime Central London, wider UK and European residential property markets, Stan will lead the growing International Residential division at Savills across the MENA region. Steven Morgan, CEO of Savills Middle East said: “Our recent research showed that global investment in residential increased by 9% in the first half of 2019, at a time when investment into all other major asset classes declined. Following a period of…
Miral, Abu Dhabi’s creator of destinations, today finalised a partnership with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, to secure exclusive naming rights of Yas Bay Arena. As part of the agreement, Abu Dhabi’s first-of-its-kind multi-purpose, indoor entertainment venue will officially be named Etihad Arena. With Etihad Airways’ track record for connecting Abu Dhabi to the world and promoting the UAE as a vibrant and growing hub for culture, business and tourism, the airline is the perfect partner to help further raise the profile of this unique venue and Yas Island as a destination. With both…
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship innovative and sustainable urban development, has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest mosaic made from recycled materials. The mosaic, which measures 1,015 square metres – around the size of two basketball courts – took one month to assemble and contains almost 90,500 recycled items, including plastic bottles, cans and cardboard. The local community participated in the project, including Masdar City employees, tenants and local residents, along with members of the wider Abu Dhabi community and schoolchildren. The aim of the mosaic, which was officially unveiled ahead of Abu Dhabi…
thyssenkrupp Elevator’s project for the Riosol Hotel in Gran Canaria has been awarded the first prize in the category “Inclined lifts” by the renowned international magazine ‘Elevator World.’ Each year, the magazine awards the ‘Project of the Year’ prize to different constructions from all over the world. The project consisted of the design, fabrication, supply, installation and commissioning of two inclined lifts at the Riosol Hotel in Mogan, a city on the island of Gran Canaria. These lifts improve the accessibility of the facilities by enabling customers to reach the different levels of the hotel. Both elevators, each with a…
Here is a full company profile of the National Central Cooling Company PJSC, more commonly known as Tabreed. It is the leading UAE-based international provider of efficient and sustainable district cooling solutions. It has grown from commissioning one district cooling plant in Sweihan, Abu Dhabi, in 1998, to amassing a broad portfolio of 78 plants across the GCC. Tabreed now delivers over 1.16 refrigeration tons (RT) annually to key developments in the region, with a focus on the UAE, KSA, Bahrain and Oman. Tabreed was incorporated in 1998 and is a publicly listed district cooling provider with its equity shares listed…
UPS announced the findings of a survey which captures current shipping behaviors and trends among small and medium businesses in the UAE and across the GCC. The results highlight that 82% of participating SMBs export either regularly or intermittently, which reveals that most of them are heavily dependent on trade as the primary channel for revenue generation. “With a rising number of small businesses entering the e-commerce space, there is a continuing need to work with logistics providers who are able to keep pace with the technological requirements and demands of a fast-changing online world,” said Hussein Wehbe, managing director…