The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), in partnership with Emirates Airlines, has embarked on a three-city roadshow, which is taking place from (June 11, 2019) in Budapest and will run until June 14, 2019 covering other key stops; Warsaw and Prague. The series is aimed towards throwing the spotlight on Sharjah’s main tourist attractions across three key markets in Central Europe for the first time. The exciting three-city event complements the extensive local agendas of government and private sector entities of the emirate—placing full support in the Sharjah Tourism Vision 2021, which aims to attract over 10 million…
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Azizi Developments, one of the leading private developers in the UAE, has recorded a sell-out response to its highly sought-after properties in Al Furjan, Dubai’s high-growth corridor with superb connectivity to the entire city. The developer announced that all residences in 10 of its Al Furjan buildings have been sold out, with only some recently-released unit types still being available in the remaining buildings. This underlines UAE-based and international investors’ high demand for affordable premium homes with excellent connectivity. Farhad Azizi, CEO of Azizi Developments, commented: “Al Furjan is undoubtedly becoming one of the most desirable addresses in the Emirate,…
Arada has announced a partnership with SABIS®, the global education network and schools provider that operates the International School of Choueifat (ISC) institutions in the Middle East, which will see the opening of a new K-12 international school in Sharjah. With a capacity of 4,000 pupils and preparing students for success in both American- and British-based external exams, the school will offer a top-quality education in an Emirate that is already globally renowned for the quality and range of its academic institutions. Based at Arada’s 24 million square foot megaproject, Aljada, the school will be the second SABIS®-operated school in…
Vincitore Realty, a branded boutique real estate developer sets record-breaking feat by selling 108 units in just 21 days since the launch of their third project, Vincitore Benessere, Dubai next iconic residential landmark which is designed with the vision to bring a new era of wellness, happiness, and quality in Dubai real estate market. Launched on May 2, 2019, Vincitore Benessere is Dubai’s first luxurious wellness residential project made affordable by Vincitore Realty. It is the developer’s third such branded project in Dubai, which will change the way people see real estate in the Gulf region. “This is a great…
WATER-FRONT, an S&T Real Estate mixed-used iconic development in Muscat, Oman, has been awarded the LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the foremost program for recognising best-in-class building strategies and practices in green building. WATER-FRONT achieved LEED Gold certification for the Core and Shell Development with a commendable rating of 74 points. Waqas Al Adawi, Vice Chairman of S&T Group said, “We are honoured to receive the LEED Gold certification for the WATER-FRONT project and we really appreciate…
Interview with Adrian Lindon, Managing Director, Design and Engineering at Atkins, MEA, on their latest projects and what makes them stand out from the rest. To read the magazine version of this interview you can do so here. What is the EDPM business focus within the SNC-Lavalin Group and which sectors do you cover in the GCC? Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is one of the world’s most respected engineering, design and project management (EDPM) consultancies. For over 50 years, we have been delivering design and engineering consultancy services for clients in the Middle East region and…
Dubai’s maritime achievements have attracted great interest from the world’s maritime industry leaders at the ‘NOR-SHIPPING 2019’ exhibition, with numerous leading figures from around the globe praising the pivotal role of the global maritime map on the sidelines of Dubai Maritime City Authority’s (DMCA) participation at the event, which was held recently in Oslo and Lillestrøm, Norway. The successful international gathering came with the involvement of several prominent local entities including Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC), Dubai Maritime City (DMC), Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC), Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), DP World and Drydocks World; all of whom provided a…
In support to the UAE’s important role as a ‘vital station along the new Silk Road’ as reflected in the latest agreement between China and the UAE valued at AED 12,486 billion, Dubai FDI, the investment development agency of Dubai Economy (DED), is set to embark on its latest investment mission to major cities in the country as part of its strategic efforts to support the global infrastructure program Belt and Road initiative. Dubai FDI will lead a delegation of government and business leaders to take part in Dubai Advantage Forum and exclusive meetings in Shanghai and Shenzhen from June…
The Italian energy sector looks set to play a key part in European participation at the 24th World Energy Congress, taking place in Abu Dhabi from 9-12 September, following today’s visit to the country by the leadership of the Congress Organising Committee. Earlier today, H.E. Dr. Matar Al Neyadi, Chairman of the 24th World Energy Congress Organising Committee, met senior Italian energy stakeholders in Rome to brief them on progress so far towards September’s Congress, including the Congress programme, side events and many other initiatives taking place across the four days. The meeting included discussions and perspectives towards energy transition…
Etihad Airways (Etihad), the national airline of the UAE, and Swae, an award-winning startup based in Vancouver, have partnered to launch iFikra, an artificial intelligence-powered platform aimed at unlocking the full potential of Etihad’s workforce by enabling every employee to contribute to innovation. Designed to harness the collective creativity of the organisation, the iFikra platform is a pilot aimed at promoting intrapreneurship by allowing employees to propose innovative solutions to address Etihad’s ongoing business challenges and untapped opportunities. Tony Douglas, Group Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Aviation Group, launched the new platform today, reaffirming the importance of innovation within…