The shortlist is now announced for the CBNME MEP Awards 2021 sponsored by Fischer MEA and ALEMCO. It is one of the leading events applauding the achievements of the region’s construction professionals. The awards strive to recognise individual excellence, corporate strengths, and project success. The event is set to take place on 7 April at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. COMPANY AWARDS MEP CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR ASU ALEMCO Voltas China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) Adeeb Group AZEMCO MEP CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR Black & White Engineering AECOM HSE INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR Voltas – Journey To Zero Harm…
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Integrated solutions provider, Al Salem Johnson Controls, is offering its expertise to support the health sector and pharmaceutical companies to fight the COVID-19 pandemic with its industrial refrigeration solutions to store the vaccines. The firm has extensive experience in the field of industrial refrigeration and the implementation of cold store projects. Al Salem Johnson Controls’ industrial cold stores are equipped with the latest technologies and systems to adhere to temperatures set by each vaccine manufacturer. With the vaccines being rolled out across the world, cold storage solutions are in focus as the COVID-19 vaccines required to be stored and transported…
The rapid economic development of Dubai over the last few decades has often raised a question of how much cultural and social dimensions have been taken into consideration when shaping the overall economic landscape of the Emirate. The answer is evident on a daily basis with the UAE government-driven developments embedding an institutional and managerial culture that ensures a promising future for all who contribute to it, from small businesses to large conglomerates, from couriers to CEOs. “Dubai’s sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) model is unique in its approach, and the Emirate continues to serve as a leading example…
Coatings provider, Axalta Coating Systems, has signed a partnership with Asas Auto Parts Trading to retail its Spies Hecker and Nason brands in the region. Spies Hecker is one of Axalta’s premium refinish brands, and is used in more than 80 countries with its product systems and paint technology. Nason is a cost-effective coating solution for the mainstream segment of the market in the Middle East. Fadi Medlej, Managing Director, Axalta Middle East and North Africa said: “We are extremely happy to partner with ASAS Auto Parts to bring two of Axalta’s proven and high quality products to customers in…
The construction of the Philippines Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is close to completion as it finishes 87 per cent of the build, the Philippines government revealed according to a report by WAM. The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (PDTI) and Commissioner General Secretary, Ramon Lopez, noted that the pavilion named ‘Bangkota’ is on track of its scheduled handover in March 2021, with the teams involved exerting full efforts. Once completed, Bangkóta will highlight the country’s passion for sustainability sourcing a majority of its materials from local markets in the UAE. “I am immensely proud of our team for…
Engineering consultancy firm Cundall has promoted members of its MENA leadership team for 2021 as it sees an ambitious year ahead. Lee French has taken on the role of Partner of Cundall Global Business with the position of Operations Director for the MENA business. Lee has been with Cundall for almost 20 years and has worked on many of Cundall’s large, global projects. Olga Litkovets has been promoted to a Director of Business Development & Marketing for the MENA business. Olga already chairs Cundall’s wider EMENA Management Board and this promotion will see her taking a pivotal role in the…
A new 300,000 sqft showroom and service facility has been inaugurated by AGMC, the agency for BMW in Dubai and the northern emirates, in Dubai Motor City. As the first automotive dealership in Motor City, the new facility comprises of 34 work bays with the capability to service up to 100 cars per day, and 367 parking spaces in a multi-level air conditioned car park. The showroom and service centre also has multiple lounges for customers, a retail area, an in-house café and a terrace overlooking the Dubai Autodrome racetrack. Ayhan Olcer, CEO, AGMC said: “We are extremely proud to…
The world’s first blockchain-based notary solution for justice and public safety has been launched by JustChain, a UAE-based start-up and a member of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund. NotaryChain allows legal documents to be notarised digitally and securely from anywhere, providing time and cost savings for the notary public and customers. Built on an enterprise-grade blockchain platform, it features tamperproof security, speed, convenience, and instant verification of notarised documents such as power of attorney, memorandum of association, contracts and marriage certificates. Available as a cloud and on-premise solution, NotaryChain provides advanced features including single sign-on using national identity (UAE…
As part of its Business Connect initiative, Dubai Chamber, in partnership with Entrepreneur Middle East, has been staging Ask The Expert, a social media series that sees industry experts from Dubai’s business sector answer questions from the public on a variety of subjects. In its latest edition, we have Mohammed Bin Sulaiman, Senior Manager, Business Relations, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, responding to your queries about doing business in Dubai. From finding out how entrepreneurs in Dubai can access government stakeholders, to figuring out enterprises their businesses can collaborate with, this edition of Ask The Expert is meant for…
Our annual awards edition is out now! Get the full results of the recently concluded Innovation in Construction & FM Awards 2020; presented by du; Category Sponsor – ENGIE Solutions; Knowledge Partner – ProTenders. The Innovation in Construction & FM awards 2020 is one of the leading events applauding the achievements of the region’s construction and FM professionals. The awards strive to recognise individual excellence, corporate strengths, and project success. Companies are invited to nominate the people, projects, and initiatives of which they are most proud of. Read the full magazine here: https://bit.ly/33ZmbOA