Author: Kasun Illankoon

An upsurge in development confidence in the UAE capital is being reported by organisers of Cityscape Abu Dhabi, the emirate’s leading property investment and development event, in the wake of the game-changing US $13.6 billion economic stimulus package launched by the government last year.

Cityscape Abu Dhabi is held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and runs at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from April 16-18.

Plugging into intelligent street lighting solutions is the smart option for towns and cities around the world to boost efficiency and increase the happiness of residents, a pair of industry experts told the region’s first IoT Lighting conference at Middle East Electricity 2019, the region’s largest event for the power industry, which runs until March 7 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

Emrill Services, the multi-award winning UAE-based integrated facilities management provider, has unveiled the latest addition to its cleaning services line-up – the CMAR NC 286R hot water pavement cleaner with suction, the first of its kind in the UAE.

Miral, Abu Dhabi’s creator of destinations, marked a significant construction milestone at the Yas Bay Arena development with the installation of the arena’s longest roof truss. HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral, and Eng. Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral, marked the occasion by leaving their signatures on the roof truss of the arena before it was lifted into place. The first-of-its-kind multi-purpose indoor arena in Abu Dhabi, with a capacity of 18,000 is designed to accommodate large-scale and private events such as sporting competitions, corporate and MICE events, cultural performances, concerts, and other activities. This Arena…

Dubai Municipality announced that 29,000 building permits were approved by the Municipality in 2018, while 6,043 buildings were completed last year. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality said that the total area of construction completed in 2018 was 100 million square feet, which is a 6% increase in Dubai’s urban construction sector compared to that of 2017 and most of which were multi-storey buildings. He added that the simplification of procedures and ease of permits in Dubai is proceeding at a rapid pace, making building permits in Dubai is easier, enabling it to win first place in the…

UAE ranks first in the region and third globally, after China and India, for a fifth consecutive year, according to the 2019 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index. In Agility’s 10th annual ranking of 50 leading emerging markets, a broad gauge of competitiveness based on logistics strength and business fundamentals, Gulf countries outperform most others. Business-friendly conditions and core strengths position several Gulf countries near the top of the Index, behind giants China (1) and India (2), and alongside Southeast Asian nations. The UAE also ranks first in business fundamentals globally. In the Gulf, the UAE (No. 3), Saudi Arabia (6), Qatar…

Global trade enabler DP World’s Global Education Programme (GEP) for 8 – 14-year-olds features as a case study in the latest UAE Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) report. This programme is being implemented across DP World’s international network of 40 countries and aims to engage 34,000 children by 2020.

ASGC, one of the leading construction groups in the UAE, has been appointed as the main contractor of the Address Harbour Point project in Dubai Creek Harbour.

Doka Gulf, a regional arm of Austria-based Doka Group has been named a winner of the 10th Cycle of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award. Doka Gulf was recognised for its contribution towards the sustainable economic development of the UAE and took home the award in the construction category. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the ceremony was organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the prestigious event took place at the Dubai Opera and included the attendance of…

Road development projects continue to be among the largest infrastructure investments across the GCC region and remains a top priority for governments in line with their urban planning initiatives, according to the latest report released by Orient Planet Research, an Orient Planet Group venture. The report titled ‘Fast Tracking Development: Road Infrastructure in GCC’ highlights the massive investments on road, tunnels and bridges across the GCC amidst oil prices fluctuation in recent years. The GCC countries are among the world’s most ambitious when it comes to developing mega infrastructures, driven by the vision to become a regional powerhouse that will…