UAE-based solar photovoltaic integrator, Enviromena Power Systems and Spanish EPC contractor TSK Group have been awarded a contract to build 103MW solar photovoltaic power plant in Jordan. The $128m solar plant, located in Al Quweira, will be funded by Jordan’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources through a grant from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development. Sami Khoreibi, Enviromena ‘s CEO said: “This is the largest project Enviromena has been awarded to date and is indicative of the growth of our company and the regional market. “The Al Quweira solar plant will be crucial to Jordan’s energy diversification programme and significantly…
Author: Paromita Dey
Proclad, corrosion resistant alloy (CRA) clad pipes, pipelines, fittings, flanges and piping or pipeline spools manufacturer, has announced the launch of its third production line. The line would be launched with a brand new technology capable of generating 1,500 metric tonnes of nickel alloy welding overlay. Yaseen M. Jaffer, Proclad Group’s CEO, said: “Despite declining oil prices, we are prepared for any new project. We believe that the high-end technology, research and development and training, Proclad offers through its Academy is a major factor in our success. “A total of AED200m was invested in the expansion that now has…
Abu Dhabi Airports awarded contracts to Aer Rianta International (ARI) and Lagardère Capital, to provide Duty Free concessions in the Midfield Terminal Building (MTB). ARI, an airport retail management company, will design and operate Duty Free space dedicated to perfumes, cosmetics, skincare, sunglasses and jewelry. While Lagardère, will oversee the tobacco, confectionery, and fine foods categories, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Capital Group. The tender process started in February last year. Retail operators were asked to submit concepts which would capture the essence of Arabian hospitality. H.E. Ali Majed Al Mansoori, chair of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “We received several…
In 1992, politics and sustainability joined hands for the first time at the Rio Earth Summit in Brazil. This year at the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, COP21, leaders from around the world will attempt to create a legally binding agreement on climate protection in order to prevent global temperatures rising more than 2OC. Senior Consultant at First Climate, Shivram Mukherjee, looks into how the UAE has prepared itself and its construction industry to adapt Following the directions of its leaders, the UAE has formally submitted its Intended Nationally-Determined Contribution (INDC) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).…
Imdaad appoints Gary Reader as the new executive director of facilities management. Reader will provide new strategic directions to the rapidly expanding department and lead the FM team through his experience and expertise to deliver high standards of service to clients. Reader brings with him over 27 years of experience in increasing efficiencies in systems, procedures and analytics in the course of managing exclusive properties. Prior to joining Imdaad, Reader was working with Dutco Balfour Beatty’s (BK Gulf, Middle East) FM Division since 2007, initially joining as a Senior MEP Manager before rising to the position of General Manager of…
Dorma, access solutions and services provider, has launched a service and maintenance contact centre in the UAE in December 2015. The centre aims to aid breakdown response and business needs of its customers. The centre service available at – 800 DORMA (36762) – will serve the building end users and facilities management segment by offering end-to-end breakdown response support, technical know-how and customer service. As per industry estimates, the UAE construction industry is projected to exhibit sustainable growth prospects in the next few year with the percentage of GDP reaching 11.1% percent for 2015 which is likely to add new…
Cayan Group and ALInma Investment signed a real investment fund deal for a new mixed-use project to be located in Riyadh. Cayan aims to take on the role of the main developer of the project. Saleh Alhenaki, CEO of ALInma investment, said: “Riyadh’s property market is witnessing rapid growth bringing with it increasing demand for real estate units, thus attracting real estate investors from the region and outside. We are pleased to be collaborating with Cayan Group on this project which we believe will constitute a compelling investment opportunity that will generate value for investors, Along with our strong relation…
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) received 21 requests for qualification (RFQs) from international energy companies and consortia for the 800MW third project of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The design of the project is based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model. The second project was inaugurated earlier this year and will be operational in April 2017. Last September, DEWA received 95 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from international energy companies. The project tender is expected to be released in January 2016. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park aims to achieve the objectives set…
Dubai-based developer, Schön Properties, revealed its newly completed 1.6 million sq.ft project, Schön Business Park on 16 December 2015. The project aims to meet the demand for a flexible, open-planned, cost effective office and retail space in Dubai. It includes two basement levels with 1,300 car parks; a ground floor exhibiting over 72 retail outlets catering to the food and service industry and three floors of 304 sizable offices. The Park is located approximately 5km from the recently opened Al Maktoum International Airport (AMIA) and Jebel Ali Port. Orkhan Salamov, VP of corporate communications at Schön Properties said: “With the…
Abu Dhabi-based Reem Mall received an approval on its Transportation Impact Study from the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport. The $1bn project will include over 450 retailers including 85 restaurants, a hypermarket, cinema, family entertainment, and leisure space. Shane Eldstrom, COO of Reem Mall, said: “The Department of Transport approval is a key milestone in any project. The transportation infrastructure serving Reem Mall will be in a class of its own, making getting to-and-from Reem Mall convenient, fast, and pain free. There will be 6,800 parking spaces available to visitors.” Reem Mall currently under development in partnership with Kuwait-based National…