The Department of Transport-Abu Dhabi (DoT) and the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) have announced the launch of the registration process in the Abu Dhabi Toll System for individual vehicle owners via the DoT website or any Abu Dhabi Government Services Centers (Tamm) during working hours. The Abu Dhabi Toll System will be activated on 15th October 2019. This step comes in line with the Surface Transport Master Plan (STMP) for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi following installation of four toll gates on major bridges, in a move set to reduce traffic congestion and raise the efficiency of the local transport…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
Four Wirtgen slipform pavers are playing an important part in the construction of the apron area for the new Chinese airport. The airport is scheduled to start operations on September 30, 2019, Beijing New International Airport and is predicted to be the world’s largest airport on its completion. Beijing’s mega-airport Beijing is the main passenger hub in Asia. The new airport is located 67 km from the capital city along the border to Hebei province. It will relieve pressure on the existing airport northeast of Beijing, currently the world’s second-largest in terms of passenger volume. The new airport will…
One of the major factors contributing to the decline in real estate rents and prices in Dubai over the past few years has been the excess levels of new supply to the market. This week a higher committee for Dubai’s real estate planning was launched by the government to enable a healthier balance between supply and demand. The higher committee, headed by Deputy Ruler Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed and senior property developers, has been tasked with introducing measures to improve the balance between supply and demand and ensure that semi-government real estate companies do not compete so directly with private…
Global warehouse automation specialist, Swisslog, today announced at Materials Handling Middle East (MHME), the region’s dedicated trade show for warehousing, intralogistics and supply chain solutions, that it has completed a major project for the Middle East’s leading telecom distributor for handsets and accessories, Axiom Telecom (Axiom), for the design and implementation of a new Dubai-based automated warehouse facility with AutoStore. Known as the region’s largest retailer and distributor, Axiom has more than 5,000 points of sale and 2,000 employees across the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. It is the retailer and distributor of many of the world’s leading technology…
Emaar, a Dubai-based global property developer and provider of premium lifestyles, today announced the launch of Ease by Emaar – a streamlined short-term rental concept that provides global travellers exceptional stays in elegant homes handpicked by Emaar in their integrated communities. During the launch event, the developer also unveiled ‘South Beach’, a premium residential beachfront development in Emaar Beachfront offering a unique blend of cosmopolitan living and serene seaside lifestyles. Comprising of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments with exquisite furnishings, this will be the first waterfront development to be listed on Ease by Emaar for visitors to experience the…
The Sustainable City, the Middle East’s first fully-operational sustainable community, has signed a strategic partnership with the Arab International Investor Forum, set to take place on 17th and 18th September, which aims to promote efforts of individuals and companies in supporting a greener future to elevate Arab competitiveness to a global level. The event will be held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris in the presence of celebrated mentor, Professor Farouk Al Baz, President of the Board of Trustees of the Forum and President of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Investor Award. The Forum is the…
The Government of Egypt has appointed a consortium to design and build the $4.5 billion Cairo Monorail following an extensive tender process supported by Khatib & Alami (K&A). As lead government transaction advisors on the construction, financing and operations of the megaproject, K&A and its partners Getinsa, TEGC and Sarie Eldin & Partners, worked closely with the Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Housing to secure the best financing structure for the project. This included the development of early feasibility studies across financial, technical and legal disciplines, through to successfully supporting the Ministries to run a complex end-to-end tender…
The deadline for the Construction Innovation Awards 2019 has been extended to September 19th The nominations for the Construction Innovation Awards 2019, presented by du, are now open. The event applauds the achievements of the region’s construction professionals. The awards strive to recognise individual excellence, corporate strengths, and project success. Companies are invited to nominate the people, projects, and initiatives of which they are most proud of, across 29 categories. Entries will be judged by an eminent jury of industry experts. In order to nominate, visit our official website for the awards here and don’t miss out on being a part of…
Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, has recorded a construction completion of 92 per cent for Farishta, its new residential tower in Al Furjan, an up-and-coming strategic location with excellent connectivity. Farishta, comprising 284 elegantly designed residences in a mix of 137 studios, 124 one-bedroom, 15 two-bedroom apartments and eight spacious penthouses, is on-schedule for delivery and expected to be handed over in Q4 2019. Part of Azizi Developments’ impressive line-up of over 20 projects in Al Furjan, Farishta’s external works are now more than 70 per cent complete. Nearly 100 per cent of the…
IQ Robotics, an Artificial Intelligence-driven fully robotic business that’s spearheading the digital transformation of the logistics sector, has been launched in Dubai. The brainchild of Fadi Amoudi, IQ Robotics, marked its official launch at the Materials Handling Middle East exhibition today. Fadi Amoudi, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of IQ Robotics, said: “IQ Robotics addresses a vital market requirement, especially as the region focuses on digital transformation. We are bringing world-class automated and robotic technologies that will enable businesses to scale up their growth. The UAE’s focus on strengthening its digital infrastructure offered us the perfect platform to launch…