Leading landscaping contractor Akar Technical Services has successfully completed work at Port de La Mer project valued at Dh70 million in Dubai, UAE- positively contributing to the country’s ever-expanding real estate portfolio. The project is a part of the 9.5 million sq ft comprehensive development across Dubai’s beachfront district of Jumeirah, which aims to enhance the social and economic capabilities of Dubai as a region and set new global benchmarks for beachfront developments. As part of the project, soft landscaping work included more than thousand trees (big and small) planted to form a green belt along the roadsides of the…
Author: Kasun Illankoon
While the construction industry has always been among the driving forces of the economy, it has also long been criticized for its lack of efficiency in comparison to other industries and its resistance to innovation. There have been several discussions on lack of tech adoption in the project industry and it is lagging all other industries in the past few decades. In my opinion, there are a few reasons for this: Transient nature of jobs: In the construction environment; teams, locations, environment, processes etc. are in constant flux as resources are shuffled across projects and each project has its…
The Diriyah Company and leading Saudi Arabian contractor, Saudi Real Estate Infrastructure Company – BINYAH, celebrated the ground breaking of the Northern Cultural District Car Park project, a critical milestone in the development of this important district, as part of the USD 63.2 billion Diriyah giga-project masterplan. The 2,000-space car park will service assets including King Salman University, the House of Al Saud Museum, and King Salman Library, among others. BINYAH is a leading Saudi Arabian contractor and is 60% owned by the Saudi Real Estate Company, a company listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange that is owned by the…
Emirates Red Crescent and TECOM Group PJSC, the creator of specialised business districts and vibrant communities, have partnered to launch a joint donation drive for Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr. The Good Store initiative provides an immersive shopping-inspired experience that makes donating to Emirates Red Crescent swift and easy for more than more than 105,000 students and professionals based across TECOM Group’s business districts. Community members and visitors can donate through branded posters and billboards with scannable QR codes conveniently located across Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Design District (d3), Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Knowledge Park, and…
Leading facilities management services provider, Emrill, broke participation records at its 15th annual employee carnival. Held over 88 days for its 9,000-plus strong workforce, the carnival offered 43 mixed events, saw 14 teams compete and attracted the highest attendance in the event’s history. Emrill’s annual carnival recognises and encourages team contribution and celebrates milestones and employee achievements. Relaunched as a hybrid event in 2021, the carnival offers a mix of online experiences and team activities, including social, arts, dance, music and sporting events. This year’s carnival saw Emrill employees engage in 13,069 activities over the three-month event, the highest participation…
Nakheel, the world-leading master developer, recently received a delegation from the Dubai Land Department (DLD) led by His Excellency Marwan Bin Ghalita, Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). Nakheel’s senior leadership, including Nakheel board members Adel Al Shaer and Khalid Al Bakhit, welcomed the delegation and showcased Nakheel’s latest and upcoming pioneering projects, including Dubai Islands, District One West and Palm Beach Towers, and discussed the company’s commitment to ‘building happiness and prosperity’ for citizens, residents and visitors. During the visit, Nakheel also discussed ways in which they could further support DLD and Dubai’s real estate…
Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), announces an partnership with BeyondTrust, the worldwide leader in intelligent identity and access security. The agreement enables collaboration between the two organisations to provide customised Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions that meet the unique requirements of enterprises in the region. The partnership was signed by Dr Ahmed Alketbi, Chief Information Security Officer of Moro Hub and John Hathaway, BeyondTrust Regional Vice President of Sales in India, Middle East and Africa. In accordance with the agreement, Moro Hub will be able to resell BeyondTrust…
by P.N.C. Menon, Founder and Chairman of Sobha Group Over the years, Dubai’s strengthening economy, tax-free policies and investment-friendly regulations have positioned it as an ideal destination for real estate investors. Owning property has been a longstanding goal for many expatriates in Dubai, and the popularity of off-plan properties has made it more achievable due to their affordability, flexibility, and potential for high returns. Growth of off-plan properties Off-plan sales have had exponential growth, accounting for nearly 55 per cent of overall sales volume in 2022 (up from 44 per cent the previous year) and 56 per cent of total…
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has just launched Azizi Grand in Dubai Sports City. The development, which is scheduled to be completed by Q4 2024, will comprise 431 spacious homes with a mix of studios, one-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom residences, as well as a fully equipped state-of-the-art gymnasium, two swimming pools, children’s play areas, BBQ areas, and landscaped gardens, among a wide range of other health and convenience focused amenities. Commenting on the latest launch, Mr Farhad Azizi, CEO of Azizi Developments, said: “We are delighted to present the newest addition to our comprehensive portfolio of…