Author: Jochebed Menon

A new 400/132 kV substation named ‘Shams’ at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBR) Solar Park has been commissioned by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). It has a conversion capacity of 2020 megavolt-amperes (MVA) with 223km of 400kV overhead lines to connect with DEWA’s network. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO, DEWA, said: “We aim to provide an advanced and integrated infrastructure for electricity and water according to the highest standards of availability, reliability, efficiency, and safety. “This meets the growing demand and keeps pace with the sustainable development needs of Dubai. Inaugurating the 400/132 kV…

Etihad Rail entered a partnership with the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) by signing a strategic agreement establishing a framework for the exchange of services, training, and knowledge transfer. The agreement focuses on four key areas of cooperation including locomotives and wagons lease arrangements, spare parts purchase, special volunteer groups and shared services initiatives. Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, said: “This strategic agreement is of strategic importance, due to the close ties between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, under the wise and visionary leadership within both countries. Further expanding the close relationship between Etihad Rail and SAR through continuous cooperation,…

Jeddah-based LogiPoint was declared the winner of the ‘Supply Chain Hub of the Year Award’ at an esteemed awards ceremony at the JW Marriott Marquis held by a Dubai-based publishing house. LogiPoint leverages its multi-faceted logistics infrastructure to offer an elaborate suite of high-end Value-Added Services (VAS) through its team of highly qualified logistics professionals. The company acts as a specialised import and export hub for traders, manufacturers and global MNCs operating in Saudi Arabia, while the LogiPoint facilities are also used as distribution areas and fulfilment centers by these clients. The LogiPoint teams are supported by robust policies and…

While Azizi had already introduced the compact home concept to its developments in Dubai Healthcare City and beyond in October 2020, the developer is now adding vertical flexible furniture to its developments across Dubai. Designed for a modern and agile lifestyle, Azizi’s multifunctional furniture turns smaller sized spaces into efficient, practical units, thereby eliminating the hassle of searching for suitable furniture that owners may otherwise face. The integration of smarter, more flexible pieces furniture comes considering Azizi’s customer centricity efforts – investors now stand to benefit from efficient, well-though-out and innovative properties that combine the best of style, comfort, and…

Dubai-based vehicle rental startup Urent has entered a partnership with Shift Car Rental and its parent company, AW Rostamani Group. The new collaboration will enable both parties to collaborate in offering the industry a fully digitalised rental experience. Omar Al Ashi, Founder and CEO at Urent, said: “We are excited to be partnering with Shift Car Rental and the AW Rostamani Group. Their incredible history and innovative approach are well-known, and we are looking forward to being able to help them expand their reach and unlock more customers through our unique app.” Launched in 2019, Urent gives commercial rental companies…

DP World Berbera welcomed the arrival of three new ship-to-shore (STS) gantry cranes, as part of its current project to expand and further develop the Port of Berbera. The three cranes were brought to the port by the vessel Zhen-Hua 29, and were safely off-loaded in a meticulously planned exercise carried out by DP World Berbera’s management and engineering team, said the company in a statement. The cranes, at 51m high, each has a capacity of 65 tonnes with an outer reach of 24 rows of containers and will be able to serve some of the largest container ships afloat…

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) stressed its commitment to implementing the concept of sustainability across all its activities and facilities in an effective manner that yields savings in the use of power and water. Such a drive will bring back multiple benefits in terms of saving expenditure and consuming resources. To make optimal use of its resources, RTA implements sophisticated green buildings technologies. RTA has made significant achievements following the implementation of green building strategies at metro and tram stations. “Amongst the technologies we applied is the Adiabatic Evaporative System. The system involved the installation of cooling pads on…

Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) has assigned Galadari Trucks & Heavy Equipment (GTHE) — a subsidiary of Galadari Brothers — as its new distributor for Genie telescopic and articulating boom lifts as well as scissor lifts in the UAE. Due to a large, planned stock of Genie machines, this new agreement offers customers easier and faster access to Genie equipment, backed by the support of a strong sales and service partner with an excellent reputation in the UAE market. Mohamed Yahya Kazi Meeran, Director and Group CEO, Galadari Brothers, says: “GTHE and Genie share more than their strength of presence…

eCommerce retailer LetsTango.com and Aramex partnered to fuel cross-border ecommerce in the region. As per the partnership, LetsTango.com will add to its brand roster an array of product brands from Thailand. Aramex will provide its logistics solutions effectively to reach more businesses and consumers regionally in the UAE and Middle East. Commenting on the partnership, LetsTango.com CEO Alex Tchablakian said, “Our partnership with Aramex is the first ever of this kind and is in line with our sustainable growth vision for Thai sellers. As the offerings are tremendous, we are looking forward to connecting Thai vendors to our loyal database.…

The Dubai-based airline’s cargo division marked a year of operating cargo only flights in passenger aircraft today. Monday, 16 March 2020 was the first time in the history of its operations that Emirates operated such a flight. Coming just four days after COVID-19 had been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the flight was the first of more than 27,800 cargo flights to be operated by Emirates SkyCargo in the year. Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo said: “It has been exactly one year since what was considered impossible in the air cargo industry became…