The ‘World Free Zone Expo (WFZE) Pavilion,’ a first-of-its-kind specialized event to be held in Abu Dhabi, will bring together free zones under one roof to engage with onshore and offshore companies and business start-ups to facilitate future strategic partnerships and collaborations and highlight promising investment opportunities. The Expo forms part of a series of collocated interactive networking events to be held in connection with the 11th edition of ‘International Real Estate and Investment Show (IREIS),’ which will run from October 30, 2019 to November 1, 2019 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Free zones offer many benefits…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
by His Excellency Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General – Dubai Land Department His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, ordered to establish a dedicated committee to work for balancing the supply & demand in the real estate sector. This is a very wise and visionary move to take our real estate market to the next level and to create a sustainable environment for investors and companies in the sector. His Highness’ message includes several proactive solutions that can help us face the challenges at an early stage, overcome…
Dubai Investments Park [DIP], the unique integrated commercial, industrial & residential community in the Middle East, wholly-owned by Dubai Investments PJSC, is spurring up its investments towards the development of various infrastructure facilities and has invested a total of AED 1.5 billion since inception. The enhancement projects are focussed infrastructure investments across DIP and are termed top priority in line with the ongoing community development planning initiatives. DIP currently offers over 140km of internal road network and has successfully completed enhancements of new entrances, road widening and exit points, all set to ease the traffic flow to and from…
Grandweld Shipyards, the UAE-based shipbuilding, ship repair, and engineering solutions specialists, has successfully completed the construction and delivery of 10 boats for one of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation’s (KPC) subsidiaries, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC). As per terms agreed upon in a May 2017 signed contract, Grandweld constructed a grand total of 6 Pilot boats and 4 Crew transport boats for KOC. The completion of this contract marks a significant milestone for Grandweld, as the reputable shipbuilding company was able to construct and deliver the majority of agreed upon deliverables ahead of time. Such collaboration strongly emphasizes existing relations between the UAE…
The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has completed its preparations ahead of hosting the UAE Maritime Week 2019, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, as part of the enhanced efforts to establish the UAE’s leadership as a first-class maritime destination and a strong competitor on the global maritime map. The fifth edition, taking place from September 22-26, will highlight the achievements of the UAE’s maritime sector and emphasize Dubai’s leadership in the Middle East as the emirate ranked first regionally and…
Dubai Land Department (DLD) and BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP (BSA) subscribed to the Real Estate Lawyer (REL) initiative launched to streamline Dubai’s real estate sector processes. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between DLD and BSA was signed to promote foreign and local investment opportunities in Dubai through an innovative framework that will boost transparency and streamline transaction processes for investors in the sector. As part of the REL initiative, DLD is introducing several investment products to lift restrictions in the current real estate laws that will allow for more vigorous real estate investment in Dubai. The new…
Samana Developers, a Dubai-based boutique real estate developer and part of Samana Group of Companies, has broken ground on its second real estate project Samana Hills – reflecting the developer’s strong commitment to Dubai’s real estate market. The Dh100-million ($27.3 million) Samana Hills project – a freehold property – will deliver 205 residential units comprising studio to two-bedroom apartments at Arjan, near the Miracle Gardens. The ground-breaking takes place within one year after the developer started construction of its maiden project, the Dh75 million Samana Greens at Arjan within walking distance of the Miracle Gardens. The ground-breaking ceremony was attended…
Nexans, the worldwide leader in cables and cabling systems, has appointed Arafat Yousef as Managing Director of the LAN Systems Business Unit in Middle East and Africa (MEA). In his new role, Arafat will be responsible for driving Nexans Cabling Solutions’ business growth, strengthening its channel network, and expanding the company’s reach by focusing on newer markets in the MEA region with a renewed focus. Arafat Yousef brings with him over 22 years of experience in the regional IT and structured cabling industry. Prior to joining Nexans, Arafat held a number of senior roles with well-established organizations such as…
The September Edition of Logistics News ME returns once again with a comprehensive list of the top 25 logistics leaders in the region. Also, we have Nathalie Amiel-Ferrault, Vice President Customer Experience and Marketing at FedEx, on how Small Business Logistics will become hyper-personalised – transforming how the region’s entrepreneurs and small businesses grow, connect, and compete globally. Plus, newly Appointed Group CEO of Ecolog International, Ali Vezvaei, speaks to Logistics News ME on the company’s rapid expansion and growth in the logistics sector and much more. Click the image below to get a full view of the magazine
St George, a proud member of the Berkeley Group, unveils Affinity House, the jewel in the crown of Phase 1 at Grand Union, the landmark new waterside development in North West London. Grand Union will see the regeneration of the 22-acre former derelict Northfields Industrial Estate into a vibrant new canal-side mixed-use neighbourhood in Alperton that will provide a new place to live, work and relax and deliver much needed homes and jobs in the London Borough of Brent. Launching on 02nd September 2019, Affinity House comprises a collection of contemporary Manhattan, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with spacious private…