Open to the public since 2016, with its three theme parks plus a water park, the grand entrance plaza, and a Polynesian-themed family resort, all covering an area of more than 325, 000 m2 (3.5-million sq ft), Dubai Parks and Resorts (DPR) is the largest leisure destination in the Middle East. Due to the nature of its activity, behind the scenes this implies the need for equipment capable of performing a wide variety of working at height tasks, at the same time, respecting the environment for their maintenance, demanding solutions that are safe, powerful and productive. Seeking a solution adapted…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
Nurol Construction Co., part of the Nurol Group of Companies (Nurol), took delivery of four new Raimondi LR213 luffing jib cranes in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Raimondi Cranes Middle East mobilized three teams for the offload, assembly and installation of the new cranes, now at work onsite at the Beach Vista luxury development by Emaar. The development, scheduled for completion August 2021, is situated on an exclusive private island planned to have 27 residential towers overlooking the Arabian Gulf. “The initial proposal included an intensive jobsite study followed by site planning focusing on the positioning of the cranes. Due to…
CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal, a container terminal built and operated by China’s COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited (CSP) at Khalifa Port in partnership with Abu Dhabi Ports, has received two of the world’s largest mega-vessels within less than a month – cementing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global maritime hub. The ships – MV. COSCO SHIPPING SOLAR and PISCES – are the third and fourth main line vessels to pass through CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal since it started trial operations in 20 April 2019. They follow the arrival of MV. CSCL Mercury, a Chinese container ship with a capacity of 14,000…
Ford and Egyptian mobility company SWVL, have announced a partnership agreement that will see the Ford Transit minibus as the preferred vehicle of choice on SWVL’s routes. Both companies have signed an MoU that will see them working together to deliver a safe, reliable and comfortable transportation solution to urban commuters in Egypt’s large cities. The agreement will combine the brilliance of the Transit, world’s best-selling van brand, with an app-based mass transit system that enables commuters in Egypt’s major cities to enjoy an affordable, convenient, safe and reliable alternative to existing transportation services. The announcement was made…
Continental Tire, the leading German tyre and technology supplier, has been named GM 2018 Supplier of the Year by General Motors (GM) for the third time in their four-year partnership. Continental Tire was recognised for consistently exceeding GM’s expectations, creating outstanding value and introducing innovations to the company. Held earlier this month (15 May 2019) in Detroit, the annual GM Supplier of the Year awards ceremony, now in its 27th edition, saw the American automotive company recognise 133 of its best suppliers, hailing from 15 countries, including Germany’s Continental Tire. “We hold our suppliers, such as Continental to a high…
by Miroslav Kafedzhiev Vice President and General Manager, META, Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions The rapid growth of e-commerce and increased consumer expectations for fast, accurate delivery has created tremendous pressure on retailers, distribution centers and logistics companies to optimize their operations in the Middle East. Overall, the region’s e-commerce market is expected to be worth $48 billion by 2022, growing by 16.4 percent, according to a report by BMI Research. As online shopping, same-day deliveries and free returns by mail become the new norm, distribution centers will continue to face unprecedented levels of pressure, as consumer expectations rise. To…
Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) has announced the signing of a strategic new leasing agreement with the Dubai Aviation City Corporation (DACC). Under the terms of the agreement, dans will establish its first training facility within Al Maktoum International Airport (AMIA) (DWC). The agreement was signed by H.E. Mohammed A. Ahli, Director General of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and CEO of dans, and H.E. Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of DACC in the presence of Suzan Al Anani, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) and Ibrahim Ahli, Deputy CEO, dans. Once fully established, the new dans’ Training…
For the second year in a row, Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is partnering with Gargash, one of the largest distributors of premium and luxury cars in the UAE to transport cars for the Gumball 3000 motor rally, an annual celebrity event that raises money for charity. The partnership agreement was signed by Nabil Sultan, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo and Shehab Gargash, Managing Director & Group CEO, Gargash Group. Emirates SkyCargo is set to transport four Mercedes Benz AMG GT63 4 Door cars from Dubai to the Gumball rally and back. The cars will travel on…
Appointed by Rashed Al Rashed for International Schools Group (ISG) in 2018, Godwin Austen Johnson (GAJ) have unveiled the plans for the new campus in the up-and-coming area of Aziziyah. Jason Burnside, partner at Godwin Austen Johnson, who leads the design team revealed a modern campus that blends state-of-the-art design with the evolving needs of the 21st century learner. “The schools have been designed to incorporate the latest aspects of modern-day design while ensuring that they will be fit for purpose for everyday use as a modern educational facility,” said Burnside. ”Once constructed, the new ISG school campus will be the premier educational…
The second annual edition of Smart Dubai’s Future Blockchain Summit, hosted in partnership with the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), returned as the region’s largest gathering of blockchain experts when it was held last month. Running over two days (April 2 & 3), the event welcomed thousands of visitors from across the world, more than 170 speakers – 67% of whom were speaking publicly in the region for the first time – 68 blockchain startups, and businesses and governments from over 130 countries as the hugely-popular Summit further demystified the ledger technology. Hosted by Smart Dubai, it united an agenda-setting…