His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah attended the launch of Hira Industries’ Global Research and Development Center in the Al Ghail Industrial Zone. A global manufacturer and supplier in the construction sector since 1980, Hira Industries’ new 100,000 sq ft facility will cater to the local construction sector and 60 international markets by manufacturing 1 million sq ft of Aerofoam XLPE thermal insulators monthly. It will also create 100 jobs in the emirate. HH Sheikh Saud was accompanied by Hira Group’s Founder, Ramesh Hira, Shareholders Girish Hira and…
Author: Vibha Mehta
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology “KACST” and ACWA Power Company agreed today to establish a joint research centre called “Clean Energy and Water Desalination Technologies Development Center” in the presence of His Excellency the President of KACST, Dr. Munir bin Mahmoud Al-Desouki, and the founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of ACWA Power, Mr. Mohammad Abunayyan, and the Senior Vice President for Research and Development Sector of KACST, Dr. Talal Al-Sudairi. The Vice President for the Energy and Industry Sector of KACST, Dr Saeed Al-Shehri, and the Executive Vice President of the Innovation and New Technology…
Musanadah Facilities Management, a leading full-service facilities management provider based in Saudi Arabia, announced its partnership with Facilio to deploy the property operations firm’s Connected CaFM platform across its multi-site client portfolio. Musanadah will use the cloud platform to customise and streamline complex workflows to ensure a seamless workforce experience and gain a single pane of glass view of its entire portfolio operations. The collaboration signifies Musanadah’s commitment to simplicity and effectiveness in facilities management, paving the way for enhanced operational capabilities and seamless processes. Real estate operators and owners in Saudi Arabia are swiftly embracing IoT and cloud software…
Aria Holding, a leading global conglomerate based out of Qatar, and the Government of Maharashtra, entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the World Economic Forum 2024 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, under which Aria Holding will invest over INR 2,000 Crores to establish a state-of-the-art float glass manufacturing facility in Maharashtra. The agreement was signed by Mr Suraj Thampi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Aria Holding, and Dr Harshdeep Kamble, Principal Secretary of the Industries Ministry, in the presence of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Mr. Eknath Shinde, the Minister of Industries, Mr. Uday Samant, and Mr. John Douglas,…
Halal Products Development Company (HPDC), a wholly-owned company by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has concluded its participation as a primary sponsor in the Makkah Halal Forum 2024, which took place from 23 to 25 January. The event witnessed HPDC sign partnership agreements to drive growth across local and global Halal ecosystems. Held in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, for the first time, the Makkah Halal Forum serves as a comprehensive platform to showcase the world’s finest Halal services and brings together local and global experts to participate in a series of workshops, discussion panels, networking sessions, and more. As a primary…
ADNOC today announced His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, and members of ADNOC’s executive leadership team joined Etihad Rail’s first rail journey that connects the cities of Abu Dhabi and Al Dhannah. Once operational, the rail service, which is currently under development, will enable ADNOC’s staff and contractors to travel between the two destinations. Following the milestone rail journey, H.E. Dr Al Jaber undertook a tour of ADNOC’s world-scale downstream and petrochemicals hub in Al Ruwais Industrial City, during which he was updated…
Honeywell announced the appointment of Khaled Hashem as President of the recently consolidated Middle East and Africa [MEA] region for the company. In this position, Hashem will spearhead Honeywell’s strategy for MEA, focused on driving the company’s global alignment to the three megatrends of automation, the future of aviation and the energy transition, all the while shaping a diversified portfolio of products and solutions tailored for the local market, driving critical customer engagements and building the talent and leadership pipeline. Hashem’s appointment marks the latest milestone in Honeywell’s long-term commitment to advancing localization, sustainability, digital transformation, and smart infrastructure objectives…
PNC Menon, Founder and Chairman of Sobha Realty, a leading luxury real estate developer in the UAE, contributed AED 5 million to the BAPS Hindu Mandir, the first hand-carved temple being built in Abu Dhabi, to enhance its facilities and services offered to devotees. This reflects Sobha Realty’s unwavering commitment to its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which focuses on fostering an inclusive, prosperous, and harmonious society. It also emphasises the developer’s dedication to promoting cultural diversity, peace, tolerance, and religious harmony in the UAE. PNC Menon, Founder and Chairman of Sobha Realty, commented: “It is a great honour and privilege to…
NABNI Developments, one of the leading real estate developers to provide an international standard of excellence, is pleased to announce unveiling its newest residential project in Al Furjan, Avenue Residence 6. The luxurious 12-storey apartment building marks the sixth addition under the esteemed Avenue Residence portfolio following the resounding success of Avenue Residence 1 through 5. Expected to complete construction by Q3 2025, the residential project will include a limited collection of 96 boutique residences and amenities. Centrally located in Al Furjan, Avenue Residence 6 is just steps from Discovery Gardens metro station. All the apartments are chiller-free, feature smart…
OMNIYAT, Dubai’s leading visionary developer, is expanding its portfolio in Marasi Bay with its latest masterpiece, VELA VIENTO, Dorchester Collection, Dubai. Once complete, OMNIYAT’s new property will contribute significantly to the elevation of the Marasi Bay area into a unique ultra-luxury enclave along with its sister property, VELA, Dorchester Collection, Dubai — launched in June 2023 — as well as the highly anticipated opening of Dorchester Collection’s first Middle East hotel, The Lana and The Lana Residences in February 2024. These properties collectively represent OMNIYAT’s projected plans along the waterfront following its acquisition of Marasi Bay Marina last year. Mahdi…