Author: Kasun Illankoon

This year’s awards saw over 30 winners at the Construction Innovation Awards 2019, presented by du. We reveal to you the full list of winners below: List of winners CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARDED TO ALEC CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR AWARDED TO AECOM MEP CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARDED TO ASU REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR AWARDED TO AZIZI DEVELOPMENTS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARDED TO EFS FACILITIES SERVICES GROUP BEST INNOVATION IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDED TO ASGC PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARDED TO TRANSGUARD GROUP TECHNOLOGY…

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Savills, one of the world’s leading real estate advisors, is expanding its range of services and will, for the first time, be offering Building and Project Consultancy services across its Middle East operations. The global agency has hired an experienced specialist team, which will aim to tap into a growing regional market which sees technology and future-oriented businesses leading the demand for commercial office space.  Over recent months, the regional market has seen significant inbound expansion and investment from businesses including Microsoft, Amazon, Uber, Facebook, Spotify, Snapchat and Oracle. Savills has seven offices in five countries across the region and…

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Gulftainer, the world’s largest privately-owned independent port operator, headquartered in the UAE, has named David Casey its new Group Chief Commercial Officer. The move is an important step in continuing to drive the growth of the company’s business and boosting its global portfolio. In his new capacity, David is responsible for the development and execution of Gulftainer’s short- and long-term commercial and strategic plans to strengthen the company’s industry leadership. Peter Richards, Group Chief Executive Officer of Gulftainer, said: “We are delighted to welcome David Casey, an industry veteran with vast experience across global supply chains, on board at Gulftainer.…

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Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced its electronic connection with Sakani, the residential community management portal of Emaar Properties, to settle service charges through a number of channels, such as Dubai Real Estate Self Transaction (REST), Mollak, and Emaar’s payment channels. Emaar is the first major real estate developer to integrate with Mollak that was developed internally by DLD. HE Marwan bin Ghalita, CEO of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), honoured Ahmed Thani Al Matrooshi, Managing Director of Emaar Properties, for Emaar’s earning of the Real Estate Order of Excellence in this field and in recognition of the significant and…

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As Global Director of DOMOTEX, you took over responsibility for DOMOTEX just over a year ago. What have you been able to accomplish so far? In rapid response to the wishes voiced by our exhibitors and visitors, we have, for example, opted for changes in the fair’s layout. Previously, premium suppliers were located in the immediate vicinity of the special Framing Trends showcase. They will now go back to their traditional market environments, in their respective halls. For visitors, this means shorter distances and easier on-site orientation. We are also addressing our target visitors in an even more differentiated and…

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Provis, one of the UAE’s leading estate management companies delivering market leading and innovative solutions, has won several prestigious contracts to provide its full suite of specialised real-estate services for more than 30 iconic projects in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, following a highly competitive bid process. Provis will offer its property management and leasing services to 12 residential projects by Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s master property developer. The projects include Al Zeina, Al Muneera, Al Bandar, Sun & Sky Towers, Al Oyoun Village, Gate & Arc Towers, and Eastern Mangroves. Provis will also support Aldar through a management and…

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Have you checked out our October issue yet? On cover, we have five talented creative minds who’re shaping the future of the industry in many different ways— Roy Posey from Wilson Associates; Vaida Buchrotaite from Swiss Bureau Interior Design; Michael Lewis from BSBG – Brewer Smith Brewer Group; Catalina Ruiz Urquiola from Super Studio; and Julie Blondeel from Stickman Tribe. Plus, shortlist unveiled for Design Middle East Awards 2019!

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Facilio & Smart IoT sign strategic partnership with Digital X, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, to launch smart living services bringing H.H. Sheikh Mohammed’s Dubai 10X vision to life. New York-based FM-Tech start-up Facilio, with operations in the US, Middle East and India; and Smart IoT, UAE’s leading IoT innovator, have signed an MOU with Digital X, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, to support the implementation of ‘Smart Living as a Service’ to further His Highness Sheikh Mohammed’s Dubai 10X vision. The strategic MOU signing and launch of Smart Living as a Service (SLaaS) was announced during Gitex 2019.…

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