Sustainability has become a pressing global issue, and as responsible industry leaders, it is essential for us to address the environmental, social, and economic aspects of our projects. By adopting sustainable practices, we can create lasting positive impacts on the environment, enhance the well-being of communities, and drive long term profitability. In this special feature, we focus on sustainability in the construction industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. UNIMAC By Muhiba Uwaydat, Head of Environmental and Sustainability Services at UNIMAC Introduction With the buildings and construction sector reported accounting for around 37% of energy and process-related CO2 emissions…
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Arada has reported a record-breaking sales performance during the first half of the year, as buyer demand for its lifestyle communities in Sharjah and Dubai continues to gather pace. The master developer posted a 186% increase in sales in the first six months of 2023 compared to the same period in the previous year, with the total value of property sold reaching AED4.26 billion. In total, Arada sold 1,616 homes at its communities during the first half, a 23% increase on the same period in 2022. HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, Vice Chairman of Arada, said: “We have…
Global multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, Cundall has announced significant promotions within its MENA leadership team, signalling a strong commitment to regional growth. Lee French, formerly Partner & Operations Director, will assume the role of Partner & Managing Director MENA. With a 22-year tenure at Cundall, Lee has been instrumental in driving the regional business forward and securing a series of notable victories. He is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Chartered Construction Manager and has been recognised as one of the key leaders of the Middle Eastern business for the company. Lee sits on the International Management Board for Europe & MENA…
Sustainability has become a pressing global issue, and as responsible industry leaders, it is essential for us to address the environmental, social, and economic aspects of our projects. By adopting sustainable practices, we can create lasting positive impacts on the environment, enhance the well-being of communities, and drive long term profitability. In this special feature, we focus on sustainability in the construction industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Larsen & Toubro Sustainable infrastructure development driven by Larsen & Toubro Larsen & Toubro (L&T), the Indian engineering conglomerate, is making impressive strides in sustainability participation across Saudi Arabia,…
Sustainability has become a pressing global issue, and as responsible industry leaders, it is essential for us to address the environmental, social, and economic aspects of our projects. By adopting sustainable practices, we can create lasting positive impacts on the environment, enhance the well-being of communities, and drive long term profitability. In this special feature, we focus on sustainability in the construction industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. KEO International Consultants Capitalizing on Sustainability: The Rise of ESG Principles in Saudi Giga-Projects By Loubna Haddad, Regional Manager ESG Solutions at KEO International Consultants With Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030…
Sustainability has become a pressing global issue, and as responsible industry leaders, it is essential for us to address the environmental, social, and economic aspects of our projects. By adopting sustainable practices, we can create lasting positive impacts on the environment, enhance the well-being of communities, and drive long term profitability. In this special feature, we focus on sustainability in the construction industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Turner & Townsend Shining the Greenlight: Promoting Sustainable Construction Practices in Saudi Arabia by Lindsey Malcolm, Associate Director and Sustainability Lead, Middle East, Turner & Townsend Although sustainable development is…
Makani Real Estate announces an exciting new addition to the retail scene through their latest development, the Makani Khalidiya Garden Community Center which is set to be completed in Q4 of 2023. This will be the latest addition to Makani’s growing development portfolio, contributing to their existing retail offering, which includes notable Community Centers and Regional Malls such as Makani Al Shamkha, Makani Zakher, Makani Khalifa City SE13 , Makani Mohammed Bin Zayed Z7, and the recently acquired Makani Al Ain Mall. Strategically located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, overlooking Khalidiya Garden and Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, the…
A leader in Swiss property development, Fortimo is primed to make a significant expansion into Dubai. With more than 80 real estate developments across Switzerland and Austria, Fortimo is renowned for constructing, holding and operating exceptional hospitality and residential properties. Founded in 2000 by twin brothers Remo and Philipp Benz, Fortimo is a leading asset holding company in Switzerland, with more than 450 employees and a combined portfolio of close to 1.5 billion Swiss Francs (AED 6 billion). Grounded in Swiss precision, expertise, design and high-level execution, Fortimo now brings the Swiss legacy of excellence to Dubai, as it…
The nominations for the Sustainability Innovation Awards is now open for nominations and the event is set to take place on August 31st at the prestigious Sofitel Dubai the Palm. This event celebrates the groundbreaking achievements of companies from various industries, including Construction, Real Estate, Architects, Designers, Logistics, Transport, Energy, Hospitality, and F&B companies, and many more, who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to sustainability. The Sustainability Innovation Awards serve as a platform to recognize and honor the remarkable efforts of companies that are leading the way in sustainable practices. By showcasing their innovative solutions and initiatives, these companies inspire others…
RAK Ceramics, one of the world’s leading ceramics brands, introduces one-of-a-kind invisible induction cooktop, ‘CookingRAK’, designed to create a multifunctional kitchen space ideal for daily use. By integrating CookingRAK into countertops, users can prepare, cook and dine in the same space ideal for day-to-day and entertaining by combining both high-performance RAK Ceramics porcelain slabs with an innovative induction system that operates through a magnetic field. With its versatile features, CookingRAK will transform any kitchen into a space where the best experiences are lived. Exclusively developed to be used only with RAK Ceramics porcelain slabs in 14.5mm thickness and 135.5 x…