The fourth edition of the Innovation in FM Awards 2023 is set to take place on June 9th at Sofitel Dubai the Palm and companies are now welcome to nominate for the awards. To nominate: https://www.cbnme.com/innovation-in-fm-awards-2023/ Innovation in Facilities Management Awards 2023 is one of the leading events applauding the achievements of the region’s facilities management professionals. The awards strive to recognise individual excellence ,corporate strengths, projects ,technology and innovation success. Companies are invited to nominate the people ,projects ,and initiatives of which they are most proud of, across 25 categories. Here are the categories: 01 TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
Kasun Illankoon, Managing Editor of Construction Business News Middle East, recently visited the Riviera project site to find out the progress and uniqueness of the project. Kasun spoke to Mohamed Ragheb – Chief Development Officer, Azizi Developments and Anil Pahwa – General Manager, Gardinia Building Contracting to go into details of the project and why their partnership is delivering quality project outcomes. Mohamed Ragheb – Chief Development Officer, Azizi Developments Tell us about the latest status of the Riviera Project? Phase 1 of our project has reached 99% completion, while Phases 2, 3, and 4 stand at 98%, 82%, and…
Sobha Realty, a leading premium real estate developer in Dubai, has appointed Mr Ravi Menon as Co-Chairman of the organization. In his new position, Ravi Menon will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the several companies under the Sobha group, alongside his father, Mr PNC Menon, Founder and Chairman of Sobha Realty. After his 20-year stint at Sobha India, Ravi Menon is set to join at the helm of Sobha Realty, Dubai with an aim to boost the ongoing developments of the company. Ravi Menon, a Civil Engineering graduate from Purdue University, USA, joined Sobha India as Director in…
Nominations are now open for the 2023 edition of the Women SME Leaders Awards hosted by Mastercard and Entrepreneur Middle East, an annual event that aims to empower women-owned and run SMEs across Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Female executives or business owners who have their headquarters or offices in Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa, or offer their services to these markets, need to submit their applications here before April 22, 2023. Winners will be announced on May 2, 2023, in a virtual awards ceremony. The 2023 Women SME Leaders Awards marks the second edition of this annual…
Serco, the international public services company, has promoted their Corporate Development Director Daniel MacGregor to Chief Growth Officer – a new role for the Middle East region. The promotion of MacGregor into the role comes as Serco continues to strengthen its position in the UAE alongside stellar growth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to support Vision 2030. The new Chief Growth Officer role will oversee multiple parts of the Serco business responsible for the development and implementation of the Middle East strategy including all customer discovery, solution and proposition development in addition to programme transitions, marketing and communication and…
ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading real estate developer and a PIF giga project, today announced a donation of SAR 25 million through its social responsibility programme YUHYEEK, to benefit the National Platform for Charitable Work, Ehsan, following the news of a one-year agreement signed between the two entities. The donation will see ROSHN’s YUHYEEK programme and Ehsan execute a large nationwide campaign covering multiple community development programmes, including home renovations and maintenance, food baskets, family aid, Eid giveaways to children, corporate fundraising volunteering initiatives, and support to national NGOs for the benefit of people with disabilities, sustainability, education, and the…
By Geoff Warr, Director – Business Development, Inspire Integrated & Vinod Kumar – Technology Director, Inspire Integrated Facilities Management is a complex industry that requires significant effort to manage day-to-day activities across multiple areas, including building maintenance, health and safety, energy management and visitor management. In recent years, there has been a shift towards integrating advanced technologies into FM operations, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to increase operational efficiency and conserve energy. This trend has been further accelerated following the COVID-19 pandemic, which has created a greater need for automation and remote operations. Following the global shift, FM service providers began…
The Deputy Minister of Transport and Logistics, Dr. Rumaih Al-Rumaih, launched the trial phase of ’Dhahaina’ (’Smart’), a new autonomous vehicle (AV) at the Riyadh Business Front. The launch event was intended to boost awareness and increase acceptance of AV technology in society and is the first step in in a longer process that will see the development of AV legislation, regulations, and supporting systems. The AV initiative is in line with the Ministry’s efforts to facilitate and embrace contemporary transportation systems. In a statement during the event, Al-Rumaih highlighted the Ministry’s embrace of innovative transportation techniques, and its…
Nakheel, the world-leading master developer, has appointed contractors for the construction of Jebel Ali Village, a new residential development with luxury villas and townhouses, and construction works are currently underway. The contract for the construction of the villas and their infrastructure has been awarded to iBuild Construction LLC, an innovative general contractor, while the contract for the construction of the townhouses and their infrastructure has been awarded to United Engineering Construction Co. LLC (UNEC), an award-winning general contracting company. Jebel Ali Village is a gated community offering luxurious living experiences with green spaces and water features. The community amenities will…