Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, has announced the launch and call for applications for the Clean Energy Accelerator 3.0, a fast-paced, non-equity dilutive accelerator designed to facilitate collaborations with mature start-ups developing breakthrough clean energy technologies. Kara Hurst, Amazon’s Vice President of Worldwide Sustainability, made the statement during a session at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. According to the International Energy Agency, 40% of the CO2 reductions necessary to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 rely on technologies that have yet to be commercially adopted substantially. This is important to meet…
Author: Vibha Mehta
Dar Al Arkan, one of Saudi Arabia’s top real estate businesses, and The Trump Organization announced a deal in New York to create a trademark Trump Resort in the beautiful AIDA project, which will include residential villas, a hotel, and a golf course. The 100-meter-high hilltop complex, located in the centre of Muscat, is one of the world’s most significant luxury mixed-use real estate developments, with direct access to the sea. Yousef Al Shelash, Chairman of Dar Al Arkan, says, “The Trump Organization is known for its exclusive, world-class developments. Superior quality, detail, and perfection are the standards that…
AD Ports Group and Transmar International Shipping Company (Transmar) have announced the launch of a new container shipping service connecting Karachi, Pakistan’s busiest port, to the leading maritime economies of the Middle East and East Africa. The new route will help AD Ports Group achieve its strategic goal of enhancing regional and global connections. The new route would connect Karachi Port to AD Ports Group’s flagship Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, as well as Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, Dammam and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Aqaba in Jordan, Sokhna and Adabiya in Egypt, and Port Sudan and Djibouti. Captain Ammar…
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, and World Energy, a producer of carbon-net-zero solutions, signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to form a long-term strategic relationship to decarbonize flights through in-sector reducing emissions. Etihad is the first commercial airline to join World Energy’s freshly developed service for airline and business climate leaders committed to achieving net-zero goals. Gene Gebolys, CEO of World Energy, says, “We are making long-term commitments with leaders to decarbonize transport. Our work with Etihad is strategic and rooted in purpose. It will drive innovation and accountability to scale sustainable fuels…
Abu Dhabi Maritime, the primary trustee of Abu Dhabi’s waterways founded by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and AD Ports Group, has declared the launch of a new Public Water Taxi service within the greater Yas Bay and Raha Beach community, in partnership with Miral, one of Abu Dhabi’s leading creators of immersive destinations and experiences. The Public Water Taxi service will improve the connection between several of Abu Dhabi’s waterfront attractions while providing an alternate mode of public transportation. It will begin operations in high-demand areas such as Yas Bay, Yas Marina, and Al Bandar, with further…
Al Masaood Tyres, Batteries, and Accessories (TBA) Division has launched a new e-commerce platform for its multi-brand automotive products and services, successfully synchronizing the customer’s retail and virtual experiences. The launch will elevate and personalize the purchasing experience for customers. It will also fulfil the growing need for omnichannel purchasing for high-quality automobile solutions and services. Salah Adib, General Manager of Al Masaood TBA Division, says, “The brand-new e-commerce platform adds value to and complements the shopping experience of customers at our retail locations. It is interactive, easy to navigate and contains comprehensive details about our solutions and services. This…
Sanad, a worldwide industrial services company with over 30 years of aeronautical expertise, is wholly owned by Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala). At the UAE Business Forum, which took place on the sidelines of this week’s B20 Summit 2022 in Bali – the pinnacle of the G20 Summit – they inked a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia’s GMF, the country’s most prominent aeroplane maintenance firm. This is the most recent achievement in Sanad’s continuous worldwide growth plan to establish an international network of aeroengine MRO centres. According to the terms of the agreement, Sanad and GMF…
Parallel to the growth of the QUANTRON partner network with the Hydrogen Alliance, the QUANTRON team is also expanding, with the addition of five new management-level professionals who will leverage their knowledge to assist the firm in achieving its worldwide hydrogen ambitions. As Director of Global Communications & Business Development, Jörg Zwilling will oversee QUANTRON’s global communications and public relations efforts. The qualified lawyer has over 20 years of expertise in sales-oriented roles with worldwide responsibility. He was in charge of marketing and communication with companies, including Harley-Davidson, Mercedes-Benz, and Daimler Commercial Vehicles. He obtained significant personal expertise in business…
Oshkosh Corporation, a leading pioneer of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, announced today that it had reached an agreement to obtain Hinowa® S.p.A., a privately held international company and leading manufacturer of track-based aerial work platforms, mini dumpers, lift trucks, and undercarriages. Hinowa will join the Oshkosh Access Equipment sector once completed. “We look forward to welcoming the Hinowa team into the Oshkosh family,” said John Pfeifer, Oshkosh Corporation’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “This acquisition will accelerate our electrification capabilities and provide growth opportunities across core and adjacent markets.” As an early adopter and pioneer in lithium-ion…
AJ Steel, one of the leading UAE steel pipe producers and exporters, has struck a deal with Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group to build and operate a large-scale steel pipe production plant in Abu Dhabi to fulfil rising customer demand. Under the terms of the deal, AJ Steel will extend its present activities in KEZAD by developing a plot encompassing over 96,000 square metres, increasing its total leased acreage under industrial use to 200,000 square metres. Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer – Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, says, “We…