AtkinsRéalis is a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices worldwide, has announced key leadership appointments to support its advisory, planning and design services business growth in the Middle East. The new charges are set to strengthen the company’s regional footprint while meeting clients’ and projects’ evolving needs to achieve sustainable growth. To help bring clients’ visions to life, AtkinsRéalis is investing in its design capabilities by establishing an architecture studio that brings together top-notch talent and embeds AI tools and purposeful design practices to create livable, sustainable, and adaptable places fit for the future. This sees…
Author: Vibha Mehta
Dubai Trade, the leading trade facilitation hub in the UAE, has crossed 300 million transactions since the platform was established in 2003, eliminating approximately 617 million printed documents and saving 25,400 metric tons of CO2 emissions. The achievement comes from a record-setting year in 2023, with Dubai Trade registering 32.6 million transactions compared to 26 million the year before, representing a 25% increase. Of these, 48% of the transactions were related to clearance and border controls, with 44% falling under cargo handling and logistics. Dubai Trade, the digital arm of DP World in the GCC region, has consistently demonstrated robust…
Agility, a global leader in supply chain services, infrastructure and innovation, announced a partnership with Education for Employment (EFE) to offer training in artificial intelligence to 3,500 young people in Egypt. The training is intended to familiarize young men and women from underserved populations in Egypt with artificial intelligence concepts, tools and ethical considerations. It is designed to give them a competitive edge in the job market by teaching them to harness the power of transformative AI technology. Underemployment or lack of entrepreneurial opportunities inhibits economic and social development. EFE’s skills development programs allow young people to gain employment or…
ORLA, Dorchester Collection, Dubai by OMNIYAT is seeing a speedy commencement of its main works since the plot’s ground-breaking in April 2023. The project is set to be delivered on its originally projected completion date in Q2, 2026, reaffirming the visionary curator’s dedication and commitment to delivering ultra-luxury spaces on time. Main works have again been awarded to Innovo Build LLC for this project, as was the case with OMNIYAT’s AVA at Palm Jumeirah, Dorchester Collection, Dubai, in September 2023. A contemporary beachfront structure that will sit at the apex of the Palm’s crescent, ORLA combines uninterrupted 270-degree views with…
As part of its commitment to sustainability and innovation, ACCIONA has launched the MINERALS project titled “Selective extraction of high-value elements from seawater brine” in partnership with the LEITAT Technology Centre. The European Commission has classified certain minerals such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, lithium, rubidium or boron as critical raw materials. This is due to limited terrestrial reserves and the growing demand for population growth and industrialisation. As a result, obtaining these minerals from seawater becomes a feasible option and a sustainable alternative to the problem of shortages of certain elements. The MINERALS project will address the development and validation, at a…
Dorchester Collection’s hotly anticipated new opening, The Lana, Dubai, has welcomed its first dining and overnight guests. An architectural statement designed by Foster + Partners, the hotel represents the ultimate expression of trusted hospitality and elevated living, offering 225 rooms and suites and eight new dining concepts, including four created with three of the world’s most celebrated chefs. The hotel’s sophisticated interiors have been designed and executed by the famed Parisian duo Gilles & Boissier and incorporate a carefully curated section of more than 50 art pieces commissioned by local and global artists. The Lana will also be home to…
Emirates Post Group Company (EPG) has unveiled its new brand identity – 7X – during an exclusive event at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. The unveiling marks a strategic leap for the Group, positioning it as a front-runner in the ever-evolving global trade, transport, and logistics landscape. The name 7X is symbolic, representing the connectivity of the seven emirates to the seven continents and across the seven seas, marking a commitment to enabling a world in motion. This strategic shift aligns seamlessly with the Group’s ambitious five-year strategy – which prioritises operational excellence, digital transformation, customer-centricity, cultivation of strategic partnerships, and promotion…
Taraf, the real estate division of UAE-headquartered investment holding group Yas Holding, has today revealed CELLO, a set of premium residences in the heart of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) that will usher in a new era of refined living to one of Dubai’s most vibrant and well-established areas. CELLO residences feature distinctive architecture and serene interiors, seamlessly integrating work, living, and leisure. From open studios to spacious one-to-three-bedroom apartments and four-bedroom penthouses, they epitomise contemporary living. Taraf’s signature attention to detail and comfort ensures that each property perfectly balances functionality and ambience, with sizes ranging from 430 to 5,000+ sq…
Global multidisciplinary engineering company KPM Engineering (KPM) strengthened its leadership team and appointed Colin Scott as MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) director. Scott will elevate the organisation’s MEP service delivery in the Middle East by enhancing and streamlining KPM’s innovative mechanical, electrical and plumbing service capabilities, developing and executing strategies to improve efficiencies while maintaining world-class quality standards. In his new role, Scott will maintain KPM’s strong client focus and strengthen its value partnerships as the primary contact for MEP projects across key regional sectors. Scott is a chartered building design engineer with over 23 years of experience in engineering…
Teraciel Properties, a distinguished couture property developer, is redefining extravagant living through its design-centric philosophy and unwavering commitment to real estate excellence. As an integral part of the Teraciel Group, founded in 1985, this rapidly growing real estate development company stands out as a UAE industry leader, transcending current market offerings. In less than five years since its inception, Teraciel Properties has meticulously crafted each property, reflecting its core values. The recent project, The Imperial in Dubai Hills, secured the highest price per square foot record for a non-golf view residence last December. The company’s experienced team, guided by the…