The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and Dibba Al Fujairah Municipality launched a joint initiative to plant 2,500 mangrove seedlings at Al Badiya area in Fujairah, situated along the east coast of the UAE. The drive aims to rehabilitate coastal and marine habitats, increase green cover, and safeguard local biodiversity. His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said: “Mangroves have always been an important part of our natural heritage. They offer a wealth of benefits that range from water filtration and sanitation to enhancing climate change resilience through carbon sequestration and…
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With 2019 going by so fast we at Construction Business News wanted to bring you up to speed on the latest updates on projects that are taking place in the region. Arabian Ranches III by Emaar Emaar Development today marked the ground-breaking ceremony on Arabian Ranches III – the newest phase of the premium gated villa community, which recorded a sell-out response from investors and homebuyers with its first two neighbourhoods SUN and JOY. Arabian Ranches III is an extension of Dubai’s well-established Arabian Ranches destination. In line with its slogan ‘Find Your Happy’, Arabian Ranches III will increase…
The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi recently hosted a workshop highlighting the opportunity for the private sector to “meet the decision makers” in the roads and transport industry at the World Road Congress 2019 being held in Abu Dhabi this year. The workshop hosted in partnership with the World Road Association (PIARC) was aimed at providing an outlet for sharing best practices and experiences in the road, transport and mobility sectors. Companies from across the UAE came together at the workshop to discuss the benefits that will come from being involved in the world’s foremost congress for the…
Smart Automation Energy (SmartAE), the UAE-based award-winning energy efficiency company, is proud to announce that on Wednesday, 29th May an energy performance contract was signed at the Sharjah Electricity and Water authority SEWA Head Quarters in Al Khan for Burj Al Muhaned Energy Efficiency Retrofit Project, represented by Al Mudeer Owner Association Management. The ceremony was attended by Eng. Afra Al Owais from the Chief Efficienology Officer of SEWA, Mr. Feras Al Helo, General Manager of Al Mudeer Owner Association Management, Issa Azar, CEO of SmartAE and Abdallah Mahmoud, Commercial Director of SmartAE. Eng. Afra presented SEWA’s vision, achievements and…
Dubai Municipality has announced the signing of a Smart Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the first of its kind in the Arab world, with Dubai Civil Defense in the field of geospatial infrastructure. The signing of the MoU is part of intensifying efforts and acting at an accelerated pace to achieve the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai to explore the future in various fields in order to achieve the highest standards of progress and development and build a decent life for future generations. The…
Arada has delivered its first homes to owners, a little over two years since its debut project, Nasma Residences, was launched. The developer began the handover process for buyers in Phase 1 of the project, which consists of 107 villas and townhouses, in April, with the first keys being handed over to purchasers on 28 May. HE Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Arada, said: “Today marks a milestone in the history of Arada. Since the founding of the company in 2016, some 3,500 buyers have put their faith in Arada by purchasing their future homes with us.…
Pioneering real estate development company Emaar’s Creek Beach District is being led by SSH, acting as lead consultant on the master planned development. The Creek Beach District will be an urban city set to provide a lifestyle experience unlike anywhere else in Dubai. Flanked by the Ras Al Khor Wildlife sanctuary, this waterfront development with spectacular views towards the Dubai skyline, will act as an integral link between the Calatrava-designed Dubai Creek Tower & Plaza, and Creek Island Dubai developments within the Dubai Creek Harbour district. SSH’s scope on this prestigious master plan is to provide full multidisciplinary services as…
Global auto aftermarket professionals believe they’re more ready now than they were 12 months ago for imminent market changes, as new technologies, economic climate, and government policy play key roles in how the Middle East auto services industry will look in the next five years, according to a new survey. A market survey of 1,250 auto aftermarket professionals showed that 67 percent of respondents feel their companies are ready to face the changes that will inevitably arrive in the future, compared to 55 percent of the 1,300 respondents to the same question one year ago. The May 2019 survey was…
Bosch is entering the market for mobile fuel cells and paving the way for the breakthrough of this technology in trucks and cars. One crucial component here is the stack. As the core of the fuel cell, it converts hydrogen into electrical energy. To further improve and manufacture these stacks, Bosch has now formed an alliance with Powercell Sweden AB, the Swedish manufacturer of fuel-cell stacks. Under the agreement, the two partners will work jointly to make the polymer-electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell ready for production. Bosch will then manufacture this technology under license for the global automotive market.…