Author: Kasun Illankoon

Pirelli, a symbol of Italian industrial excellence, has appointed Alberico Avogadro as General Manager for the Middle East Market, an appointment that will drive the premium tyre manufacturer’s growth across the region in the coming years, leveraging its solid Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partnerships with leading luxury car brands and local distributors. Avogadro is a 22-year Pirelli veteran with a career spanning the Benelux region, North-East Europe and Egypt in Marketing and Sales, and he oversee the firm’s mission to roll out new customer-focused services that enhance the tyre buying experience in the key UAE Prestige and Premium segments and…

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EFS Facilities Services has been awarded the contract as the Managing Agent for facilities management services with Tatweer Buildings Company (TBC) for 2714 schools across the Western Region in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah, Mekkah and Medinah for a period of three years. This project win solidifies EFS’s position as a managing agent by providing subject matter expertise and aligning to industry best practices, streamlining service delivery, and continuous development across all service providers so as to enhance end user (students, staff and visitors) interface and experience. Speaking of the company’s recent contract win, EFS CEO Mr. Tariq Chauhan commented, “We are…

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K. Koray Kursunoglu has been assigned responsibility for High Growth Markets Asia, Middle East & Africa (AMEA) for the IVECO Brand. This is a new role created as a result of parent Company CNH Industrial’s launch of a new organizational structure. The aim of this new organization is to become more customer centric, entrepreneurial, lean, agile and innovative. Mr. Kursunoglu brings an extensive experience gained in the Asia Pacific region to his new post. This includes his previous role as IVECO Business Director for South East Asia, Pakistan & Japan, held since 2014. Prior to this, he held the position of Head of Sales for…

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Azerbaijan revealed the design of its Country Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai on Wednesday 20 March, after receiveing its plot and breaking ground on the nature-inspired pavilion earlier that afternoon. The ground-breaking ceremony took place on the Azerbaijan pavilion plot at the Expo 2020 Dubai site, in the presence of the General Commissioner Mr. Anar Alakbarov, Assistant to the First-Vice President and Director of the Heydar Aliyev Center and Najeeb Mohammed Al-Ali, Executive Director, Dubai Expo 2020 Bureau. Mr. Alakbarov officially launched the construction of the pavilion alongside two Azerbaijani children, highlighting the vital role that future generations will play…

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As part of its bauma 2019 product lineup, Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) will be showcasing the new Genie GS-4655 scissor lift on booth n° FM 711. The latest addition to the brand’s large electric slab scissor lift family, this new eco-friendly machine comes in a compact, lightweight package and combines maximized productivity with increased battery runtime and reduced service costs. Equipped with the latest generation of fully sealed AC electric drive motors for excellent ‘green’ efficiency, it is even suitable to meet the demands of indoor and outdoor access tasks. This new model will be available globally in Q3 2019.

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His excellency Omar Sultan AlOlama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, said that the UAE Government adopts the uses of artificial intelligence technologies in the education sector in order to build abilities and skills of future generations and enhance their educational experience. This came during the launch of UAE AI Camp second edition, in the presence of officials from federal and local government entities and senior executives from leading international companies in the technology sector. His excellency Omar Sultan AlOlama, stated: “The artificial intelligence sector is witnessing a remarkable growth in education around the world with an annual growth rate…

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Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban community, has launched Tech Park, a new destination for start-ups focused on technology, sustainability and the digital economy. The strategic hub will house companies receiving funding and mentorship through the Catalyst, the Middle East’s first start-up accelerator specializing in clean technology and sustainability, as well as provide a base for research & development and other enterprises operating in the sector. Yousef Baselaib, Executive Director for Sustainable Real Estate at Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (‘Masdar’), said: “The launch of Tech Park marks an important milestone in Masdar City’s development. As a sustainable urban…

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Brune Poirson, Secretary of State to François de Rugy, Minister of State, Minister for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition, unveiled the French Pavilion for the World Expo to be held in Dubai from October 20th 2020 to April 10th 2021 under the theme of “Connecting minds, Creating the future”. The French Pavilion will be both a symbol of France’s participation in this world event an emblem of the promotion oft French innovation and an experiential space for all visitors. The French Pavilion will express, through its name “Light, Lights”, France’s singular and innovative vision in terms of ecological and inclusive…

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