The Dubai Metro remains a firm favourite for UAE residents, accumulating the majority of online searches for public transport this year, according to a report from SEMrush, an award winning online digital marketing suite. A three-year study into online English search volume trends for UAE public transport options found that ‘metro’, ‘bus’ and ‘taxi’ were the top three most searched terms between June 2016 and June 2019. With the metro claiming the lion’s share of UAE-based searches at 41.4 per cent, bus searches accounted for 27.6 per cent, with taxi third at 22.4 per cent. The remaining two…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), the educational arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD), recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI). The MoU represents an aspect of existing cooperation through government institutions between the two Emirates. The MoU seeks to establish cooperation in areas of common interest and exchange experiences between the two parties. The aim is to promote educational services in the UAE in line with the strategic national vision to empower people, especially in light of the strong knowledge and accumulated experience DREI stands for and its adoption of world-class…
Barari Natural Resources, the leading forest management company in the United Arab Emirates, has taken delivery of three new Renault Trucks K to add to its existing fleet. Barari Natural Resources plays a crucial role in conserving and managing forests and wildlife in the UAE, using state-of-the-art technology to support in promoting the historical, physiological and cultural value of the natural environment. Having purchased its first Renault Trucks – the K440 T6x4 – in 2017, Barari Natural Resources has now upgraded to the latest models, one K460 T6x4 and two K440 P6x6 trucks. Among the reasons that these robust models…
A survey commissioned by leading air conditioning solutions provider, Taqeef, reveals that 65% of respondents consider AC a critical ‘life essential’ in the UAE and rate it more important than Wi-Fi, smart phones or cars. The survey, conducted by Censuswide, asked 1000 respondents across the UAE to analyse their dependency on key products and services. It revealed that AC is closely linked to quality of life, happiness and health in the region and that AC failures are one of the top causes of concern. When asked about what they worried about the most, 20% admitted that AC failing was a…
Ducab, one of the UAE’s largest manufacturing businesses, has officially opened its new employee accommodation – a stunning residential complex covering 2,400 square meters in Jebel Ali. Comprising several low-rise buildings, the development celebrates Ducab’s 40th anniversary by providing a safe and homely environment for the company’s employees to live in, with amenities to provide a high level of comfort for all 296 residents. Speaking on the launch of the new facility, Dr Ahmad Bin Hassan Al Shaikh, Chairman of Ducab, said: “The vision of the UAE’s leadership is to build a multinational community that appreciates and celebrates the value…
Dubai Holding, a diversified global company with a presence in over 10 countries, today announced its operational performance for the first half of 2019. Since its inception 15 years ago, the organisation, which operates in 12 business sectors, has been instrumental in developing Dubai’s economy and supporting the Emirate’s diversification and growth. Dubai Holding’s companies include Jumeirah Group, TECOM Group, Dubai Properties, Dubai Asset Management, Arab Media Group, and Dubai Retail. Commenting on the company’s performance in the first half of 2019, His Excellency Abdulla Al Habbai, Chairman of Dubai Holding, said: “Dubai Holding continues to deliver on the vision of His Highness…
Selex™ UAE, a 25-year-old conglomerate, aims to reduce the carbon footprint in the UAE by expanding its operations in the renewable energy products by 2020. Selex™ provides alternative energy solutions and green technology for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The company plans to introduce its latest range of renewable energy products by the second quarter of next year through its strong dealer network in UAE of over 500. UAE is marching ahead in the fields of renewable energy and its sustainability goals. As per reports, the Supreme Council of Energy has also set a strategy to reduce carbon emissions by…
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, has announced that more than 3,200 members of the team across the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa region, have volunteered more than 11,000 hours since July 2018. These initiatives are part of FedEx Cares, the company’s giving and volunteering platform. In the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait, activities included spending time at centers with children and the elderly, literacy programs, delivering food and clothing to the needy, cleaning beaches and deserts, and blood donation drives, to name a few. “Across the world, FedEx team members volunteer…
With a steady availability of raw materials, a business-friendly environment and strong logistical connectivity to consumer markets, the Middle Eastern case for aluminium manufacturers has never been stronger. Amid all the chatter about the fourth industrial revolution and its potential for new types of business, opportunities in more traditional sectors may perhaps be overlooked. A GCC-wide strategy to localise manufacturing is bearing fruit, thanks to the resourceful combination of innovative industrial policies, attractive investment legislation and cost-efficient business infrastructure. In particular, new manufacturing opportunities have been opened up in the aluminium sector, thanks to capacity increases in countries such as…
The Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities (DPM) has released its first biannual report on real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi for the first half of 2019. The report revealed there were 10.0K real estate transactions in the first half of the year, generating AED 31 billion across Abu Dhabi Emirate. H.E. Falah Al Ahbabi, Chairman of the DPM, said: “These results demonstrate the buoyant real estate market in Abu Dhabi. These figures support our vision to further community happiness through sustainable urban growth and municipal services. We believe that these figures show investors how well the Abu Dhabi real…