Author: Kasun Illankoon

Munjz, the Saudi-based prop-tech cloud platform, announced its strategic partnerships with six regional industry giants. The signings took place on the 12 & 13 of September at the Cityscape Global Exhibition, and represents the greater integration of the industry-leading company’s property management services across Saudi Arabian properties. The recent signings include Munjz partnering with three real estate development companies, Osus Real Estate, Innovest Real Estate, and Jawdah Real Estate; two prop-tech companies, Deal App and Aqar App; and one investment company, Nawat Investment. With all companies strongly positioned within the Saudi real estate development and investment market, Munjz strategically…

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The Gulf Electricity Interconnection Expansion Project, led by the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA), involves Gulf and regional cooperation to confront the challenges and the increasing demand for electricity in all Gulf states and the Republic of Iraq. The project would achieve great technical and economical benefits, as it would increase the capacity, efficiency, and reliability of the electrical network of GCCIA-member states, and ensure the sustainability of electrical energy at all times. Moreover, Gulf systems will have the opportunity to benefit commercially from the available surplus in production capacity. The State of Kuwait will be the largest beneficiary…

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Nine Yards, an Abu Dhabi-based real estate development partnership between EIH Ethmar International Holding and Al Nahda International Holding, has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Abu Dhabi Residents Office (ADRO), a part of the Abu Dhabi Economic Development’s (ADDED), to boost the real estate investment sector and support Nine Yards’ clients. This agreement aligns with ADRO’s strategic goals that seek to facilitate the affairs of Abu Dhabi residents, by retaining and integrate into society and developing a number of smart services and benefits that enhance their lifestyle. This partnership will also affirm our efforts to attract top…

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Dubai Municipality has successfully completed the beautification works for four prominent roundabouts in the Emirate of Dubai. The roundabouts, including Al Raqa roundabout, Nad Al Sheba roundabout, Nad Al Hamar roundabout, and Al Khawanej roundabout, have undergone a significant transformation as part of the Emirate-wide Public Roundabout Beauty Project. The Dubai Public Roundabout Beauty Project is a significant initiative aimed at enhancing the composition and visual aesthetics of Dubai and comes in line with the “Art in Public Spaces” strategy, designed to transform the Emirate into an open, universal, and accessible art demonstration, further solidifying its status as a global…

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 OMNIYAT, a leading visionary developer, has announced the acquisition of Marasi Bay Marina from Business Bay LLC. The purchase is the first of its kind for OMNIYAT and will see it translate its architectural mastery and elevated lifestyle curation from single properties to an entire exclusive, ultra-luxury enclave. The dynamic waterfront space is centrally located in the heart of Dubai and is the current location of OMNIYAT’s first masterpiece on the bay, The Lana — a distinctive hotel and residential offering operated by the Dorchester Collection and designed in partnership with Foster + Partners. It is also home to the…

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Amantra FM, a Dubai-based niche facilities management company, today announced a partnership with the US-headquartered AtmosAir, a global leader in solutions for healthier indoor air, and its authorized reseller Circulus, a managed office solutions company. The strategic partnership makes Amantra Middle East’s authorized distributor and promoter of AtmosAir’s bi-polar ionization technology, which boasts a pathogen reduction rate of up to 99% in indoor environments. Amantra FM, known for its bespoke services, has been an ardent proponent of good indoor air quality (IAQ) in the Middle East. Its advocacy draws upon the growing incidence of sick-building syndrome (SBS) and respiratory and…

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Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the world’s leading wellness groups and manufacturers of hygienic paper products, set a new Guinness World Records title for the highest tissue paper production rate within a span of 24 hours. The feat was accomplished in Abu Dhabi, where 2,623,738 metres of top-grade tissue paper were manufactured in a single day, with the machine manufacturing 13.2 grams per square-metre (gsm) at 2,222 metres per minute – setting a new record for the industry. Guinness World Records officials were present at Al Nakheel Paper Mill in the UAE capital to validate the achievement, which represents…

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Decovision, the regional renowned concept interior design firm and a member of Emirates Stallions Group, the global investment, engineering, and construction services business company, is celebrating a monumental 20 years in the industry, marked by the completion of two mega projects, Refurbishment of Guest rooms and Club Lounge  in Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi and the exclusive F&B outlets at Atlantis the Royal Dubai.  The recent completion of the interiors at the iconic Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi and the celebrated luxury hotel Atlantis the Royal Dubai, encompass various dining fit-outs, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) works, interior club…

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