Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, The Red Sea and Amaala, and Zain KSA, leading telecom and digital services provider in the Kingdom, have unveiled the world’s first zero-carbon 5G network at the Six Senses Southern Dunes resort at The Red Sea. The zero-carbon 5G network, designed exclusively for The Red Sea, is the latest technological innovation at the resort. Designed with both people and planet in mind, the revolutionary 5G network will bring guests the highest speeds for 5G connectivity in the region and be powered by 100% renewable…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
Innovation Drive For Future Proof Construction, by Mansour Faried (Chief Engineer, HQ Engineering Department) The CSCEC ME Technical conference since it has been launched for the first time in 2017, has witnessed an evident progressive success year after year, proven by the growth of number and categories of attendees, as well as the expansion in the event scope and target audience, to the extent that it became part of the company branding and a long-awaited annual event internally and externally. Since the fourth round happened last year, we have swapped into the virtual event basis in respect to local…
Parsons Corporation announced today that the company was awarded a 5-year contract by the King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) for project and construction management services in Saudi Arabia’s prime business and lifestyle destination, the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). The contract supports the expansion of KAFD in new, undeveloped land. Located in the heart of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, KAFD features 1.6 million square meters of state-of-the-art office space, world-class facilities, and iconic luxury residences designed to transform how urban communities live, work, and play. It is the first vertical city solution in…
Embracing a new, digital era for construction, by Hilal Assfour, Principal Consultant, Turner & Townsend Middle East Construction activity demonstrated remarkable growth exceeding $200 billion in 2022, with projections estimating a further 4% growth for the industry in both KSA and the UAE. (GlobalData 2023). Considering the ongoing expansion of in-region real estate and infrastructure projects, the construction market is now thriving at unprecedented levels. This has brought about emerging challenges relating to cost, time, and quality, all of which can be managed through the successful utilisation of technology and digital tools. Addressing the challenges Technology, when adopted and implemented…
AI: The Architect of Construction Transformation by Asmaa Abouleish, BIM Manager, EGIS Saudi Arabia As we delve into the world of AI in construction, let’s begin by demystifying this transformative technology. AI, short for Artificial Intelligence, represents the simulation of human intelligence by machines. AI has mainly three types: Supervised Learning, where AI models learn from labeled data; Unsupervised Learning, where AI models find patterns in unlabeled data; and Reinforcement Learning, where AI models learn through trial and error. These types enable AI systems to acquire knowledge and make decisions. Supervised learning Supervised learning in construction can be leveraged to…
North 51 Consulting, a leading name in project management and fit-outs, is delighted to announce the successful completion of an iconic project that adds vibrancy and innovation to the culinary landscape of Abu Dhabi. EL&N Yas Bay Abu Dhabi, a stunning café that seamlessly blends art, gastronomy and design, has been brought to life under the expert guidance of Natasha Abbas, Project Director at North 51 Consulting. Natasha Abbas, with over 18 years of experience in front-end construction and project management, helped bring EL&N Yas Bay to life. Throughout the project, her unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and bridging gaps…
Samana Developers, one of the fastest growing real estate companies in Dubai, today launched a Dh300 million (US$ 82 million) ‘Samana Golf Views’ residential project in Dubai Sports City, a popular freehold community. The new project is the first project in the neighbourhood which has built-in private pools with its apartments and overlooks lush green The Els Club Golf Course, one of the finest golfing destinations in the Middle East. The G+P+14-Floor Samana Golf Views is part of multiple project launches which are planned during 2023. The project, spanning over 298935.90 sq ft, is Samana Developers’ first project in the prime…
Indian Ambassador to the UAE H.E. Sunjay Sudhir on Tuesday released Tariq Chauhan’s inaugural business book cum corporate advisory entitled “Getting to Resilient Mode” in front of an august gathering at the Mohammed bin Rashid library in Dubai. The launch coincided with India’s 76th Independence Day celebrations. The author, who spearheads a company of 25000 employees as CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group and featured in the Forbes Top 100 CEOs list for the Middle East, shares not only the ups and downs in his own life but offers an inspiring insight into how one can even harness…
ACWA Power, a Saudi-listed company and a leader in the energy transition, the Water and Electricity Holding Company (Badeel), wholly owned by Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Saudi Aramco Power Company (SAPCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Aramco, are pleased to announce the successful financial close of Al Shuaibah 1 and Al Shuaibah 2 solar PV projects which will generate an aggregate capacity over 2.6GW of clean electricity for Saudi Arabia. The financial close for the Projects is a key achievement in the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) which is led and supervised by the Ministry of Energy and is…
Leading UAE-based total facilities management (FM) service provider Emrill has enhanced its command centre with virtual reality (VR) technology capabilities to advance business functions across its projects and operations. The command centre, located at Emrill’s headquarters in Dubai, utilises new-generation technology to provide employees and clients with access to video and visual information across projects with advanced VR headsets. The introduction of these innovative technological solutions bolsters Emrill’s command centre, which centralises multiple systems into one integrated digital hub to increase visibility, makes real-time information more accessible, and tracks and analyses data across the FM provider’s contracts. The addition of…