Dubai Municipality has completed the second phase of the expansion of Jebel Ali Sewage Treatment Plant at a cost of AED 1.3 billion and a capacity of 375,000 cubic meters of water for this stage thus taking the combined capacity of Warsan and Jebel Ali plants to about 1 million cubic meters with the possibility of future expansion of three more stages. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality said that the current expansion of Jebel Ali plant is one of the important infrastructure projects for the coming years to keep pace with Dubai’s comprehensive growth in all areas…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
UD Trucks today unveiled New Quester in the Middle East, East and North Africa (MEENA). This new version of the brand’s well-established heavy-duty truck introduces a range of enhancements that will enable logistics companies across the region to tackle critical industry challenges and boost their bottom line through Smart Logistics. Fuel efficiency, productivity, connectivity, and supporting and developing drivers are top priorities for fleets and transport companies in the MEENA region and New Quester will address these challenges with new features such as ESCOT (Easy Safe Controlled Transmission) and UD Telematics. To be introduced in fast-growing regions around the world,…
Ahead of the Saudi Entertainment and Amusement (SEA) exhibition in Jeddah from 21-23 April 2019, Enova, the Middle East’s leading energy and facilities management specialist, reaffirms the importance of integrated Energy & Facilities Management services for the Kingdom’s nearly SAR 86 billion tourism and hospitality sector. Combined smart facilities management and sustainable energy efficiency solutions are not only crucial for an optimized and comfortable visitor experience, but also guarantee utilities savings and building attractiveness in the long term. Saudi Vision 2030 is ramping up the Kingdom’s tourism infrastructure – for both more domestic tourism by Saudi nationals and international visitors.…
Ghadeer Villas are perfectly located to enjoy Al Mouj Muscat’s premier selection of leisure, dining and shopping experiences. Just moments from home is The Walk, with convenience and specialty shops, street-side alfresco cafes, restaurants, offices and a health and well-being precinct. This vibrant district continues into Marsa Plaza – a 5,000 square metre space for exhibitions, events and performance – and The Promenade overlooking the 132-berth Al Mouj Marina. Additional dining and entertainment options are available at two hotels: the five-star Kempinski Hotel Muscat and four-star Mysk Al Mouj Hotel. A third hotel is under construction as part of the…
by Tariq Chauhan, Group CEO of EFS Facilities Services An old proverb exists; there is an opportunity in every crisis. I believe that in times of austerity, innovation is the only way out. In moments of introspection and organizational strategy, company reviews driven by market pressures delve into the internal functioning of their various departments and devise ways and means for robustness and agility. In this push for a strategic renaissance, especially when driven from recessionary challenges, the human resources department being a key business enabler, assumes a pivotal role. Within its multiple functions; training and development are one of…
Cityscape Abu Dhabi was inaugurated today in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council alongside Executive Council members. His Highness and the Executive Council members then took a tour of the show starting with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities (DPM) stand. The DPM showcased a wide array of new urban development projects that have been carefully designed to improve quality of life and liveability in the city. Under the banner of “Transforming Our Abu Dhabi”, these projects are designed to support the ambitious goal set…
GAC Abu Dhabi played a vital role in ensuring the success of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, the largest sports and humanitarian event in the world this year. Abu Dhabi was the first city in the Middle East to host a World Games. The capital of the Emirates welcomed more than 7,000 athletes and 3,000 coaches from 195 nations – all of whom needed equipment and infrastructure from around the world. GAC Abu Dhabi was appointed to help ensure everything was where it should be, when it was needed. Confidence Youssef El Khouri, Logistics Manager for the Local…
With one and a half years to go until Expo 2020 Dubai opens its doors, the German Pavilion invited guests and members of the media to a groundbreaking ceremony on the plot where CAMPUS GERMANY will come to life over the coming months. After the ceremony, Commissioner General Dietmar Schmitz and his team presented some of the sustainability exhibits that will be on show and the pavilion’s climate management system. While the ground was being broken in the desert in the UAE, the new website for Germany’s presence at the upcoming world exhibition went live in Cologne. “Our top priority…
by Abhijeet Mukherjee, CEO, Monster.com APAC Work-life balance (WLB) has gained significant attention from global researchers and HR practitioners in recent years as employers recognise the importance of employee wellbeing for business success. According to a recent survey by Monster.com that highlights WLB trends in the GCC, regional employers are in line with global trends with most respondents reporting that their workplace has a policy in place to encourage a healthy WLB. However, GCC businesses are finding that a major challenge is not in introducing policies that encourage a better balance, but in overcoming the stigma often associated with WLB…
The Renault Trucks Xperience Days 2019, which took place in Bahrain on 8th to 12th April, brought together an international audience of 450 participants from the truck industry in a unique experience which was been split into four key ‘adventures’. The first section involved a truly memorable test drive experience in the latest models in Renault Trucks’ long-haul range, including the T series, as well as the construction ranges – the K and C series. The second and third sections consisted of workshops about Renault Trucks’ transport solutions, addressing the topics of safety, fuel efficiency, after sales and financial services.…