Author: Jochebed Menon

Lyve Global is a B2B logistics SaaS platform, recently acquired a majority stake in Jeebly, a UAE-based last mile delivery and logistics company. Lyve’s acquisition of a majority stake in Jeebly marks a significant step as part of the company’s new investment strategy, which aims to expand its offerings and market reach. Lyve has flourished since its inception in 2016, evolving into an end-to-end solutions provider. The company now uses cloud-based platforms and services to help facilitate hundreds of millions of orders every month on behalf of leading brands across the eCommerce, food and beverage, grocery, and healthcare industries. By…

Michelin announced the introduction of two more range of products for the Middle East and North African markets. MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 and MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV will cater to a wide range of automotive and super car enthusiasts. Naser Shashaa, Vice President – Michelin Middle East & North Africa said: “At Michelin we never stop innovating to enable people to move around more freely, safely and to live a better life in motion. This best-in-class Pilot Series range of tires launched today will cater to a wide spectrum of car enthusiasts- from electric sports car owners to sports car…

Stepping up its sustainability initiatives and in support of climate actions in the country, Ajman Free Zone, in partnership with the Municipality and Planning Department of Ajman, has installed an ambient air quality monitoring system in Gate 2 of its industrial area. Gate 2 is the free zone’s chemical cluster dedicated to companies which operate chemical, tobacco, and oil and gas businesses. The project saw the free zone deploying the high-tech airSense technology to measure and assess the pollution levels of the industrial area based on existing international standards. The state-of-the-art tool can detect typical air pollutants such as O3,…

Dubai Land Department has partnered with Emirates NBD on landmark initiatives aimed at boosting and strengthening the UAE’s real estate proposition. To support the rental market, rental cheque payments will soon be automated and digitised through enabling of rent collection using the Central Bank of the UAE’s Direct Debit System (UAEDDS). Aligned with the Dubai Government’s vision for paperless payment ecosystems as well as with the Dubai 10X initiative, this collaboration will benefit landlords and property management companies by eliminating the administrative activities required to manage post-dated cheques manually. It will also offer a seamless digital alternative to tenants for…

In a press conference, along with its partners, Miral, Abu Dhabi’s creator of immersive destinations and experiences, has announced a stellar calendar of events running from July 2022 until February 2023 on Yas Island. Promising memorable moments at each event for every guest, the unmissable line-up features everything from global sports championships and family-friendly excitement to top-artist concerts and exhilarating adventures. An extensive line-up of events awaits with the return of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week featuring Ultimate Fighting Championship event UFC 281, National Basketball Association (NBA) pre-season games at Etihad Arena, and a stellar performance by Academy Award-winning composer AR…

Bridgestone Corporation has released its latest report—Bridgestone 3.0 Journey 2022 Integrated Report—and made this information available on its corporate website. This report provides with comprehensive and better understanding of its approach and initiatives aimed at enhancing corporate value over the medium- to long-term. Topics Global CEO Commitment Bridgestone E8 Commitment Global Leaders Roundtable on the Bridgestone E8 Commitment Value creation process Realization of Mid–Long Term Business Strategy with Sustainability as its Core Build Trust to Propagate Value Co–creation Management Fundamentals for Value Creation, Corporate Governance Financial Data and Non-financial Data Guided by its unchanging mission, “Serving Society with Superior Quality,”…

Commvault, an enterprise leader in intelligent data services across on-premises, cloud, and SaaS environments, has expanded its strategic partnership with Oracle to include Metallic DMaaS on Oracle Cloud. As part of Commvault’s multi-cloud strategy, Metallic’s industry-leading services will be offered on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and available in all commercial OCI regions globally. Metallic and OCI will deliver superior price-performance, built-in enhanced security, and simplified recovery and management for enterprise customers looking to accelerate their OCI transition. Leveraging OCI Storage for advanced air-gapped ransomware protection, Oracle customers can now protect critical data assets in the cloud or on-premises by maintaining…

Al Seer Marine (ASM), a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), has launched a new product range by developing high-speed ferries in collaboration with French design and innovation company SEAir. The new high-speed ferries under development will utilise SEAir’s extensive expertise in creating innovative maritime technologies, including hydrofoils that reduce fuel consumption, and patented technologies that support stability and shock mitigation. As a result, the vessels will be more cost-effective and safer with the ability to reach the fastest top speeds in the MENA region. This cooperation will enable Al Seer Marine to develop vessels for public maritime transportation that…

Milwaukee Tool introduces the M18 FUEL Dual Battery Self-Propelled Lawn Mower 53 cm that delivers best-in- class cut quality and more max torque than 200 cc petrol competitors, meeting the performance needs of the landscape maintenance professional. Harnessing the power of Milwaukee’s POWERSTATE™ brushless motor, the M18 FUEL™ Dual Battery Self- Propelled Lawn Mower 53 cm delivers best in class power levels and more max torque than a 200-cc petrol engine to meet the needs of the professional landscaper. The REDLINK PLUS intelligence allows the mower to achieve an instantaneous throttle response for blade and drive motors, increasing control and…

Dubai South, a single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate, announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding with International Humanitarian City (IHC), the largest humanitarian hub in the world. The agreement entails the implementation of Masary, an e-gate pass system, at IHC to track and trace shipments within a secure network and ensure efficient management of cargo movement. The agreement was signed by Giuseppe Saba, CEO of IHC, and Abdul Basit AlMarzouqi, Director of the Logistics District at Dubai South, in the presence of senior members from both entities. Giuseppe Saba praised the agreement with Dubai…