by Kasun Illankoon Finland participation at Expo 2020 Dubai was confirmed today by the Commissioner General of Finland for Dubai Expo Mr. Severi Keinala and Mr. Najeeb Mohammed Ali, Executive Director, Dubai Expo 2020. Speaking at the event Mr. Keinala said: “Finland engages in international dialogue and seeks solutions through cooperation. Dubai Expo 2020 offers an incredible opportunity to strengthen existing ties and establish new connections with partners in the UAE, Arabic world and globally.” The National Partners represented in the Finland Pavilion – KONE Corporation, Konecranes and Outotec – are heavily involved in major projects across the region. KONE…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
Virgin Hyperloop One, the only company that has developed a full scale hyperloop system, announced today that Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, has been elected as its new Chairman. This news comes after Richard Branson announced that he would be stepping down, saying the company needs a more actively involved leader. Also announced was the appointment of Jay Walder as CEO of Virgin Hyperloop One. He will also join the company’s Board of Directors. The selection of a new senior management team will allow Virgin Hyperloop One to transition its focus from technology startup to mass transportation…
by Kasun Illankoon Official Raimondi Cranes agent of Turkey, AKEM Group, erected a MRT159 crane on the Downtown Bursa jobsite as the first of a total of six topless tower cranes planned for the project. Currently at work, the Raimondi MRT159 with a Height Under Hook (HUH) of 48 meters and a jib length of 65 meters, will reach a final HUH of 98 meters with two collars. The cranes are all rented by the project developer from the AKEM Group fleet, and are planned to be operational for varying periods ranging from 20-28 months. The site planning configuration regime…
For the third year running, the Construction Innovation Awards 2018, held at Habtoor Palace – LXR Hotels & Resorts, is one of the leading events applauding the achievements of the region’s construction professionals. More than 300 construction industry professionals attended the gala night, where 23 recipients were recognised for their achievements and contributions towards the continued innovation of the construction industry and the ongoing advancement of the region during this important time in its development. The awards were held in association with du, the title partner; ARADA, Azizi, Cimolai Rimond ME, the platinum allies; Oracle, the gold ally; Renault Trucks, the transportation ally, Bentley…
The highlights of the Rockwell Automation showcase at ADIPEC will be its Digital Oilfield, ‘ConnectedProduction’ solutions, and the Middle East premiere of the latest version of its ‘ThinManager’ client management software platform.
by Kasun Illankoon The Gargash Group introduced the new heavy-duty truck generation of the Mercedes-Benz Actros and Arocs to its premium fleet of vehicles in the Middle East. Attendees at the exclusive reveal witnessed a showcase of the spectacular new trucks. Vowing to be “Trucks you can trust”, Mercedes-Benz developed the all-new Actros to efficiently and reliably serve long-distances and distribution haulage, while the all-new Arocs has been engineered to bring power, reliability and robustness in a unique way, continuing the tradition of Mercedes-Benz in the industry. “We are thrilled to be expanding our product offering in the region and…
The inaugural Logistics & Transport Awards 2018 celebrated some of the best names in the regional industry, gathered under a common roof at the Habtoor Palace- LXR Hotels & Resorts. It was a night of networking and merriment, the awards honoured 15 deserving candidates, whose individual strengths only added to the success of the event. We congratulate them all for their success and applaud them for their continued commitment to the industry. The awards were presented by du, with transportation ally Renault Trucks, platinum allies Arada and Cimolai Rimond, gold ally Oracle, BIM partner Bentley Systems, category ally ALEC, and…
by Kasun Illankoon Danube Properties has awarded a Dh149.5 million contract to Cast Construction LLC for the main construction works of Jewelz. The Dh300 million Jewelz project offers 463 residential units, ranging from studio, one and two-bedroom apartments. Prior to this Danube Properties delivered 831 residential units worth Dh1.12 billion including 171 townhouses within Dreamz project worth Dh500 million by March 2018 The amenities include a fully equipped health club, swimming pool, steam and sauna room, multi-purpose hall, jogging track, barbecue deck, badminton court, paddle tennis court and a high tech surveillance system for the protection and security of the residents. Atif…
by Kasun Illankoon A joint venture consisting of Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) and Damac has begun the transformation of Mina Al Sultan Qaboos (MASQ) port. The port will be replaced by an integrated mixed-use waterfront destination that will cost approximately $2 billion. It is set to feature hotels, residences, F&B outlets, retail and entertainment offerings. According to Omran, the county’s tourism development authority, the project is in line with the National Strategy for Tourism 2040. Omran said that project planning and place-making research for Muttrah – the district that surrounds MASQ – has already been undertaken. This includes third-party…