Author: Kasun Illankoon

Emitech, a leading engineering and innovative HVAC solution provider, has officially inaugurated “DAIKIN – EMITECH Experience Center” in collaboration with Daikin, the world’s leading Japanese HVAC company, is engaged in the development, manufacture of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, refrigeration equipment and refrigerants. The ‘Experience Center’ simulates both residential & commercial key areas & showcase the convenient AC system, for all potential decision makers to understand, explore and experience the DAIKIN principles, technology and installation in a unique way. The exposed ceiling concept is created an ingenious way throughout the entire space to explain about installation quality & insulation methods. Customers…

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RTA Dubai has announced that ‘Dubai Tram’ had transported 20,879,564 riders since its launch. The Tram route extends 10.6 kilometres connecting 11 stations, namely JBR 1, JBR 2, JLT, Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai Marina, Marina Towers, Mina Siyahi, Dubai Media City, Palm Jumeirah, Knowledge Village and Al Sufouh. It contributed in reducing the carbon footprint by 81%. “The Dubai Tram has revolutionised Dubai’s public transport system offering a new safe and convenient mass transport means covering most visitors and tourist’s attractions areas,” said Abdul Mohsen Ibrahim Younes, CEO of RTA’s Rail Agency. “The Tram is linked to Dubai Metro at…

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MAN Truck & Bus Jordan have supplied 101 MAN trucks to make the Jordan capital city of Amman cleaner and greener for residents and visitors. The delivery of the new vehicles at King Hussain Gardens was celebrated under the patronage of the Mayor of GAM, His Excellency Youssef Shawarbeh. The new fleet consist of: 35 x TGS 33.360 6X4; 40 x TGM 18.240 4X2; 10 x TGL 10.180 4X2 Refuse Collector 4m3: 10x TGM 15.240 4X2 Refuse Col-lector 8m3: 2 x TGM 18.240 4X2 Skip Loader 9m3; and 4x TGS 41.400 8X4 Roll-on Roll-off trucks. All vehicles have been supplied…

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Bentley Systems Incorporated, the leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, today announced it has entered an agreement to acquire Quebec City-based AIworx, Inc., provider of machine learning and internet of things (IoT) technologies and services.

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LogiPoint (a subsidiary of Saudi Industrial Services Co. – SISCO, a Saudi Joint Stock company listed on Tadawul), the leading logistics business and the largest Bonded and Re-Export Zone in KSA, has won Logistics Zones Operator of the Year 2018 award in a ceremony organized by Transport and Logistics Middle East. The annual awards acknowledge the companies for their remarkable performance and innovation within the regional logistics supply chain. The Chief Executive Officer, Farooq Shaikh of LogiPoint said, “We are honored to have received this award as an acknowledgment for the top-notch services provided by our team of qualified professionals.”…

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by Kasun Illankoon Arada has announced plans to create one of the UAE’s smartest cities at Aljada, the progressive urban megaproject located in the heart of Sharjah. Among the innovations to be introduced at the 24 million square foot development are a Sustainability Lane for electric vehicles, smart parking, smart solar-powered lighting and ‘circular’ offices. The aim of these initiatives will be to provide residents, workers and visitors to the destination with technology that adds value, improves quality of life, saves money and also supports the environment. In the early stages of the Aljada Smart City project, Arada’s development team…

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Aldar Properties PJSC (‘Aldar’) announced the appointment of Al Rakha Contracting & General Transport LLC as the main contractor for infrastructure buildings and early works package for the first neighbourhood in the second phase of Alghadeer – a AED 10 billion mega development, situated close to the border of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The $91.2 million (AED 335 million) contract comprises construction of 707 maisonettes, townhouses and villas following site preparation work. This neighbourhood is located in the north west section of the masterplan, which features over 14,000 high-quality homes, commercial properties, cultural and institutional amenities and entertainment attractions to…

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Gemini Property Developers, a Dubai based boutique real estate developer, has announced the restructuring of its Board of Directors in the wake of planned expansion. Sailesh Jatania, former Chief Executive has been promoted to the position of Board Advisor, given his extensive experience of the UAE and the region’s real estate market. He has been moved from execution to strategic role. Sailesh’s specialties include fast track project management, financial analysis, fund raising, process implementation, cost management, contracting & negotiations and team building. As the CEO of Gemini Property Developers, he led the real estate development business of Gemini Group. He…

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Mohiudeen Wood Works Co. LLC (MWW), the oldest sawmilling company and the largest importer of round logs and sawn timber in the Middle East is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. This is an important landmark in the company’s phenomenal growth from a new sawmill back in 1993, to one of the largest importers of round logs, sawn timber and other forest products in the Arabian Gulf region. For twenty five years now, MWW has been the preferred supplier of special dimensioned timber and allied products in the Gulf. Its founder and managing director, Mr. B.M. Ashraf, said that the company’s success…

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