Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, announced today a Harry Potter themed land, a first in the Middle East, will be coming to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, within the world’s largest indoor theme park, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. The creative vision for this newly designed Harry Potter themed land from Miral and Warner Bros. Global Themed Entertainment will invite fans to step inside iconic locations from the wizarding world, seen in an all-new way. HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral expressed his excitement about this project saying:…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
Jens Otterstedt, General Manager of Al Masaood Bergum, highlighted the significance of innovative 3D volumetric modular building solutions, including usage of recyclable materials, to foster sustainable construction practices at the Middle East Manufacturing & Technology Expo. He gave a presentation on the topic ‘Sustainable Construction’ during the Expo that was held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Mr Otterstedt underscored the necessity of following ‘Muda’ as a guideline not only in the manufacturing sector but also for general constructions. Muda is a Japanese word meaning wastefulness and the well-known concept in the context of Lean manufacturing aims at…
LUXHABITAT Sotheby’s International Realty has completed the sale of an AED 145 million custom-built villa on the Palm Jumeirah. Sold by Executive Partner, Honey Deylami, the sale was handled by LUXHABITAT Sotheby’s International Realty end-to-end, with Olga Balashova, Senior Global Property Consultant as the buyer’s agent and Deylami the seller’s agent. The six-bedroom villa was listed among the ten most expensive properties transacted in Q3 2022. Boasting a panoramic skyline view, the villa spans an overall area of 17,000 square feet, with a built-up area of 13,000 square feet, featuring high-end interiors and fixtures from brands such as Minotti, Cassina,…
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced today that it will manage a luxury hotel in Kuwait, projected to open in 2028. The hotel will be located in the heart of the financial district of Kuwait City and will bring a new standard of luxury and elegance to the destination. Mandarin Oriental, Kuwait will be located in an iconic 80-storey tower, designed by the award-winning architects, Foster & Partners. In addition to the hotel, the tower will comprise a podium with a variety of international retail and entertainment centres, as well as premium office space. It will also be the headquarters…
Uniting their rich heritage and iconic architectural and horological codes, power brands Binghatti and Jacob & Co introduce their ultra-luxury Dubai skyscraper. The project, ‘Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences’, aspires to achieve the record for the world’s tallest residential structure. The event celebrating the reveal of Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences will take place on November 16th, 2022, at the largest multipurpose indoor stadium in the Middle East, Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences coins a new term in upper-crust real estate: hypertower. Opening a new era in uber-luxury living, this unparalleled skyscraper…
The Construction Innovation Awards 2022 took place on October 28th at Sofitel Dubai the Palm. The event saw 34 winners crowned for their projects, innovations, initiatives, and individual efforts. Special thank you to our partners: Gold Partner: RAK Ceramics; Qashio; Havelock One Interiors; Bin Dasmal Contracting; Numai Category Partner – Adeeb Group Transportation Partner – Renault Trucks Middle East Here is the video recap from the event:
Oman Cables Industry (OCI), Oman’s leading manufacturer of industrial cables, has reiterated its commitment to the Sultanate’s carbon neutrality vision and 2050 net-zero carbon plan. Setting ambitious carbon reduction targets for its portfolio and operations to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2050, Oman Cables’ roadmap is supported by consistent policies and actionable plans, with numerous projects underway in line with the Sultanate’s national goals including the recent green, hydrogen-based transition. Oman Cables commitment to the Sultanate’s national net-zero by 2050 plan is aligned with how the manufacturer has been incorporating ESG considerations – with a focus on…
Leading UAE-based smart and green FM company Farnek has launched a state-of-the-art online carbon footprint calculation tool, ‘CarbonTek’ which can measure and analyse carbon emissions and identify carbon emission hotspots. The online tool caters to any type of business and has the flexibility to adapt to any operational activity. Responding to market demand and developed by Farnek’s in-house carbon management experts, with support from software developers from sister company HITEK, the digital tool calculates carbon emissions across all three scopes of emissions – Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions in accordance with Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG) – a widely used…
Mohamed Abdulrahman Al-Bahar, the authorized Cat® dealer for the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar, recently completed the commissioning of integrated power solutions for the first of the two new offshore jack-up rigs building projects executed by Lamprell the UAE-based rig builder and leading provider of services to the international energy sector. Al-Bahar is among the leading power solution providers in the region, offering dedicated solutions for the oil and gas segment. It was only natural for Lamprell to turn to Al-Bahar for Cat® generator sets after the company received a letter of intent from the International Maritime Industries (IMI) in December 2018…