Soil stabilisation, a process widely used throughout the world, is the ideal solution for producing compactable soil with good paving properties from a sub-base with insufficient bearing capacity. In this context, companies need to be able to process a wide variety of soil types, from “highly cohesive” to “interspersed with coarse rock” to “abrasive.” Wirtgen develops special milling tools specifically for these applications. In addition to the point attack cutting tools with conventional carbide tips that have been widely used to date, the company’s range of picks for soil stabilization now includes Wirtgen Compact Carbide (WCC) milling tools. Due to…
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Khidmah, a leading facilities management company, has been awarded four new contracts in Abu Dhabi and Dubai after submitting winning bids to several leading entities across the UAE. In Abu Dhabi, Khidmah’s seasoned professionals will provide several Aldar Properties’ assets with hard and soft facilities management services including the Eastern Mangroves as well as retail spaces within Marsa Al Bateen and Saadiyat Beach Villas communities. Khidmah will also provide its award-winning lifeguard services and swimming trainers for 92 Ministry of Education government schools in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra Region. Moreover, the company will provide services to 8…
Sobha Realty, the leading premium real estate developer, has announced the launch of One Park Avenue, its latest residential tower at the eight-million-square-foot Sobha Hartland development in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City. Set amidst a lush green landscape, One Park Avenue seeks to reimagine new-age living through a sustainable lens. Designed to capture the imagination of the modern home owner, the building will seamlessly blend extravagance with comfort while channelling smart functionality. The G+24-floor tower will include 403 one- to four-bedroom apartments, all with balconies that offer uninterrupted views of Dubai Creek, Downtown Dubai, Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary,…
Worldwide Distribution Center (WDC), which is headquartered in Dubai, has announced its gross revenue figure has increased by 20 per cent between January and April 2019. WDC is one of the largest FMCG retail and wholesale distribution companies in the Middle East, specialising in supplying hair and body care products, perfumeries, soap and baby care items. The company supplies thousands of international, local and multicultural brands to retailers across the Middle East, Africa, East Asia and CIS. The increase in revenue in the first four months of this year can be attributed to the company’s strategic expansion across…
Saadiyat Development and Investment Company (SDIC) board members, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Saeed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.E. Hamad Al Darmaki, and CEO/MD Rashid Al Zaabi have officially announced the appointment of Shapoorji Pallonji Middle East as the main contractor for the multimillion-dirham (AED 1.5375 billion) Qaryat al Hidd development on Saadiyat Island. Sharpoorji Pallonji joins international construction and real estate consultants Drees & Sommer, lead international design consultants B+H Architects Corp., and lead international architectural and engineering multi-disciplinary consultants Khatib & Alami, who have all previously been awarded contracts to provide project management and architecture expertise. The 160,000 sqm…
MaK Middle East LLC, established in Dubai in 2017 as the factory direct parts and service arm of parent Caterpillar Motoren has announced the next level of MaK branded eco-friendly and fuel efficient maritime propulsion system with its industry-leading LNG engines. Relying on Caterpillar’s many years of experience with gas as a fuel for land based power, MaK dual-fuel marine engines have successfully penetrated the maritime market, driving the industry’s adoption of gas technology. Alan Naisby, Managing Director of MaK Middle East and MaK Asia said, “After much deliberation by shipping companies, LNG is now regarded as a bridge technology.…
Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced that its CEO, Jean-Pascal Tricoire, has won a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award honoring the Top CEOs in 2019. Based on anonymous and voluntary employees’ feedback throughout the past year, Tricoire has ranked 54th out of Top 100 CEO’s US Large list with a 94% approval rating from employees. Schneider Electric has been steadily increasing its Glassdoor company rating over the years, especially with strong growth on CEO Approval and Culture & Values. “Great People make Schneider Electric a Great company. I am delighted that our employees recognize…
Union Properties, a leading property developer in the UAE and the master developer of MotorCity and the UAE’s first fully integrated multipurpose motorsport and entertainment facility, Dubai Autodrome, announced the expansion of Dubai Autodrome Business Park project in Dubai MotorCity, recording a total investment of AED25.5 million. The ground-breaking ceremony was held last week, as work commenced on the second phase of Dubai Autodrome Business Park, a purpose-built facility for racing teams and other motorsport related businesses. Scheduled for completion in February 2020, the second phase has already secured 100 percent bookings ahead of construction. Spanning an area of 33,900 square feet, Phase 2 of…
More than 100 of the world’s airlines and airports gathered in Belgium this week as SITA, the air transport IT provider, celebrated its 70th anniversary. The organization, which has been at the heart of the airline industry since 1949, marked the occasion by announcing record revenues of US$1.7 billion in 2018. As SITA recorded a significant turning point in its business, it also showcased its commitment to continuous and collaborative innovation. At the company’s Annual General Assembly, SITA’s CEO, Barbara Dalibard outlined its path of growth noting how SITA has remained a vital part of the industry over the…
Al-Futtaim Engineering and Technologies, a multi-disciplinary engineering organization, has announced it is supplying and installing state-of-the-art Hitachi elevators across several real estate projects in the UAE. The projects will see the Al-Futtaim group company’s Elevator Division supply over 70 Hitachi elevators for major real estate projects including the Deyaar Midtown project at Dubai Production City, Rawda and UNA Apartments by Town Square and DAMAC’s Paramount Tower Hotel & Residences in Dubai. Commenting on the on-going projects, Murali S, Managing Director of Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies, said, “We are delighted to be partners in some of the biggest and…