Author: Kasun Illankoon

UAE-based boutique real estate development company Aurora Real Estate Development LLC has announced the completion of its new residential building, Lyra. Strategically positioned between Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai International Academic City and International City, the 112 rental-only apartment building targets the growing demographic of young expatriate professionals and students in Dubai.

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Almajdouie Logistics was honoured with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MRM) Business Innovation Award for our commitment to ingenuity and continuous improvement. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Emirates Group, and Chief Executive of the Emirates Group presented the award to the CEO, Baheej Al Biqawi, during a ceremony at Dubai Opera on February 26. In attendance were more than 1,500 delegates, including dignitaries, government officials, and business leaders from the UAE and GCC. The award recognises and celebrates businesses for outstanding practices and achievements in innovation, which contribute to…

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As a part of EFS’s commitment to build a sustainable platform for the blue collared workforce, this video showcases how the company can map their needs with their challenges faced by them, and the initiatives undertaken by EFS. EFS Facilities Services Group is a regional leader in delivering integrated facilities management services. Since inception, EFS has set new benchmarks through quality service delivery and innovation in maintenance & cleaning capabilities. EFS’ legacy is emboldened with a sustained track record of 97% in client retention and accolades for high customer satisfaction.

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Aldar Investment Properties LLC (“Aldar Investments”) announced that it has agreed to acquire full ownership of Etihad Plaza and Etihad Airways Centre in an AED 1.2 billion transaction with Etihad Airways PJSC (“Etihad”). As part of the deal, Etihad will take 100% ownership of Etihad Airways HQ. The three properties were previously held in three 50/50 joint ventures between Aldar Properties PJSC (“Aldar”) and Etihad (“the JV”). The transaction is expected to complete in Q2 2019.

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Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia is set to open its first shopping mall in Abu Dhabi, My City Centre Masdar, in Q2 2019.

Work is progressing on schedule at Majid Al Futtaim’s AED 300 million community mall at Masdar City, which is set to lead the way in sustainable retail and leisure operations in the capital when it opens in the first half of this year. My City Centre Masdar’s construction has created 1,500 new employment opportunities in its build-out phase and over 2,000 new jobs after opening.

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The 13th annual Middle East Rail is the largest and most established event of its kind across the Middle East, North Africa, Central and South Asia. Partnered with the UAE Ministry of Infrastructure Development as well as the Federal Transport Authority, the event is set to take place from the 26th to the 27th of February and expects to see over 5,500 visitors of movers and shakers in the industry.

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