Emirates Literature Foundation and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced today the signing of a new agreement which sees DEWA become the Official Sustainability Partner for the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, the largest and best-loved celebration of the written and spoken word in the Middle East. HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Emirates Literature Foundation, said: “The Emirates Literature Foundation and the Festival keep going from strength to strength, having a proven positive impact on our diverse community. Sustainability is of vital importance to us all, and therefore a crucial…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
About Siadah International Real Estate Development Siadah Development announced the launching the sales of the residential units in Al Mahra Residence Project located in Masdar city, Abu Dhabi. The company organized a meeting with a large number of real estate brokerage companies operating in the country at the headquarters of Siadah Development in Masdar City, in order to introduce the project, its features and the services provided to the buyers and residents. Mr. Chawqui Derradji, founding member and CEO of Siadah Development, said that the project has received a great interest from investors wishing to buy and own properties, either…
A series of key infrastructure improvements to transform the future of transport in Abu Dhabi will be outlined by the Department of Transport – Abu Dhabi (DoT) before a global audience at the World Road Congress Abu Dhabi 2019. Thousands of road transport professionals will be offered an insight into how Abu Dhabi has built a world-class infrastructure as well as preparing for the future when the UAE capital hosts the World Road Congress (WRC) starting tomorrow between October 6 to 10. As part of the Department of Transport’s ambitious plans for 2030, work is underway to reduce emissions, improve…
DHL Express MENA CEO, Nour Suliman, graces the front cover of the October edition of Logistics News ME. Nour discusses how embracing E-Commerce has made DHL a star player both globally and in this region. And, we interview Hala CEO, Clemence Duterte, who tells us how the joint venture between Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) and Careem offers an innovative way to book a Dubai Taxi on the Careem app Finally, we talked to René Kofod-Olsen, CEO of P&O Maritime, on the recent US$1.1 billion acquisition deal with DP World. And so much more right here! http://bit.ly/2oIpEPT
Kasun Illankoon spoke with Michael Shafeek Gerges, Training Manager, and Baher Youssef, HSE Project Manager at ASU who gave an in-depth rundown of how the labour academy works
The first Sustainability Report, issued by Dubai Municipality, has achieved global recognition from Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) for having received the GRI Global Mark of Sustainability Reporting, after successfully passing the organization’s sustainability report evaluation aspects. Dubai Municipality had prepared its first sustainability report based on strict adherence to the GRI standards published in 2018. The organization serves as a global initiative and platform to compare the performance and achievements of public and private institutions in the field of sustainability and social responsibility and their contribution to achieving the global development goals. Sustainability reports include a set of disclosures…
ENOC Group, the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, today unveiled its plans to present one of the most compelling pavilions at the Expo 2020 Dubai, designed to inspire and intrigue visitors over the six-month mega event, which opens on 20 October 2020. Uniquely conceptualised, the pavilion will underline ENOC’s industry leadership through the overarching theme, ‘Reimagine Energy.’ His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group Chief Executive Officer of ENOC, said: “For over 25 years, we have resolutely worked towards fulfilling the nation’s energy requirements and transforming the energy sector through our integrated operations and innovative…
The shortlist is now announced for the Construction Innovation Awards 2019, presented by du and sponsored by ALEC, Savills, CCS, Renault Trucks, and Giti Tire. The event is set to take place on October 15th at Sofitel the Palm, Dubai. Company Awards Contractor of the Year Al Naboodah Construction Group ALEC ASGC China State Construction Engineering Corporation Lootah Real Estate Development Sarooj Construction Consultant of the Year AECOM Compass Project Consulting Cundall KEO International Consultants Khatib & Alami Linesight VX Studio MEP Contractor of the Year ALEMCO ASU China State Construction Engineering Corporation VOLTAS Real Estate Developer of…
Kasun Illankoon spoke to Atif Rahman, Director and Partner of Danube Properties, on the growth of the company, their latest projects, and the importance of maintaining a good relationship with their buyers.
Dubai Land Department (DLD) participated as ‘City Partner’ in the International Real Estate Expo (IREX) 2019 hosted by the Indian capital New Delhi over two days 27 – 28 September 2019. This comes as part of DLD’s keenness to register a distinguished presence in major international events to promote Dubai’s real estate market and highlight the unique opportunities this sector offers investors. HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, said: “India has long been one of the UAE’s leading partners, where the UAE hosts a large Indian community that contributes to the growth of various sectors, especially the…