Future Cities Show will feature disruptive innovations as it hold its third edition on April 8-10, 2019 at the Dubai World Trade Center. Under the theme “Propelling Globalisation through Digital Transformation”, FC will gather together starup companies to showcase their projects to an international roster of investors. The third edition of FCS will host leaders from various industries to interact and discuss smart city solution trends and outlook. This unique platform also offers startup companies to showcase their projects using disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Smart Mobility, Smart Infrastructure, and Sustainability. As world cities have started adopting smart…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
Kasun Illankoon spoke to the founder and managing director, Mr. Deepak Khushalani, about Premier Logistics growing ambition Ever since their inception in 2016, Premier Logistics has achieved a year on year growth of 20% and likewise for 2018. From a team of just three, the company has now grown to thirty. Premier Logistics is a third party logistics (3PL) company that provides supply chain solutions which deliver a great return on investments for any organization. The parent company of Premier Logistics, Maneesh Textiles began operations nearly 45 years ago, a firm that was dealing in textiles wholesale as well as…
Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 6.9 million customers in November 2018, bringing the hub’s year to date traffic to 81.4 million passengers. Key facts and figures (data by Dubai International): Customers served: 6,897,169 in November (-0.8%) taking DXB’s year to date numbers to 81,426,428 (+1.3%). Baggage volumes: 5.8 million bags (+2.3%) passed through the airport’s 175 km long baggage system during October. Waiting Times: Wait times were reduced by 45%* in November, thanks to the state-of-the-art operations centre at DXB which leverages real-time information to improve service and efficiency while the smart gates help speed customers through immigration. Top destinations India…
Palace Residences, a five-star waterfront branded residence development, has been launched in Dubai Creek Harbor, described as ‘The World of Tomorrow’. The residences are only steps away from two flourishing waterfront destinations – Creek Marina with a vibrant promenade and the Creek Beach. Located on the promenade, the homes offer unobstructed views of the iconic Dubai Creek Tower and Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. They are also in walking distance of Dubai Square, the retail metropolis of the future. Palace Residences bring a boutique waterfront living experience for residents with branded 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom apartments. The homes will…
Engel & Völkers, the region’s high-end real estate brokerage, has been appointed exclusive sales agent to officially launch the final phase of Sparkle Towers, a truly iconic building owned by Dubai-based and RERA award-winning real estate development company Tebyan, in the very heart of the much sought-after Dubai Marina. Investors can choose from a range of luxuriously appointed studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments as well as two four-bedroomed penthouses. Prices start from AED845,000. “What makes this development unique is our partnership with the global luxury brand Swarovski, the incredible sea and marina views from every apartment, and a contracted…
Strategic collaboration framework agreement with ADNOC will help shape an attractive business and investment environment to support and grow the UAE conversion industry, providing potential investors with multiple options
Parks expected to create up to 7,000 jobs and add USD 2.5 billion to GDP by 2025
New facility will be a business hub for plastics manufacturers with easy access to raw materials and direct links to global market demand through KIZAD and Abu Dhabi’s integrated transport infrastructure
KIZAD Polymers Park focuses on innovation and sustainability in plastic production, helping to commercialise the recycling of plastic waste
Saudi Contractors Authority will showcase projects worth more than $53bn (SAR200bn) at an event to be held in February 2019, in line with the goals of Vision 2030.
Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing facility wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, is set to collaborate with UAE-based DGWorld (Digi Robotics Technologies) to implement a robotics system within Strata’s manufacturing processes. The agreement enables Strata to automate the company’s operations assembly unit, including drilling, reaming and countersinking — activities that are critical in the production of aircraft components. Once the process is qualified, the robotics system will be integrated into Strata’s production line that develops composite aerostructures for major aircraft manufacturers. “Strata’s move towards automating production capabilities with the use of robotics alongside our employees,…
General Manager of Secure Parking UAE, Pamela Chikhani is leading the charge in ensuring that car parks around the country are operated effectively and efficiently for both users and owners of buildings. CBNME caught up with Pamela to discuss how Secure Parking is ensuring that car parks around the country are operated effectively and efficiently for both users and owners of buildings. Today, Secure Parking operates over 1 million parking spaces in over 12 countries around the world. With more 1,500 car parks within various types of properties, such as airports, shopping malls, hotels, hospitals, commercial & financial centers, it employs…