Smart Projects

Tri-lingual directories, Shuttle Bus, and Tourism Specials Launched

Dubai, UAE, 7 May 2012 – Sharjah City Centre, the Emirate’s leading shopping and entertainment destination,is placing greater focus on tourism initiatives to support the increasing numbers of visitors to the UAE. The mall has partnered up with key, strategic hotels in the community to offer a network of complimentary shuttle buses to and from the mall; in addition to creating multilingual mall guides in English, Arabic and soon in Russian to accommodate trends in visitors from specific regions.

The mall has already welcomed over 7,000 tourists on its shuttle bus, providing a value-added and convenient service for visitors to the UAE. As an additional incentive, exclusive mall specialsare being introduced to tourists staying and using the shuttle at participating hotels. Visitors will have the opportunity to shop and dine at international fashion and dining brands within the mall.

"Diamond Developers" delivers The first commercial project in"Arjan"

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 28, 2012

With the increasing demand for small commercial spaces, “Diamond Developers” succeeded in delivering a new commercial project that caters for the requirements of this growing segment. Diamond Business Center is one of the first commercial projects that are delivered in the Arjan district - Dubailand, which reinforcest he commitment of Diamond Developers towards completing its projects and offering the real estate sectorin Dubai with purposeful and relevant supply.

Leading universities underline strategic importance of GETEX in building brand recognition in Middle East

April 26, 2012
GETEX Spring 2012 successfully concluded a comprehensive showcase of over 2,500 academic, vocational and training programmes, gathering more than 400 leading academic institutions worldwide and over 30,000 visitors for the three-day exhibition at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from April 19 to 21, 2012. Organized under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education, GETEX 2012 was warmly received by government entities, corporate organizations, academic institutions, students and parents from the Middle East, underlining the growing focus on education, training and professional development initiatives across the region.

GETEX 2012, which is recognized as the Middle East’s leading education, training and professional development event, likewise generated an overwhelming response from local, regional and international universities, academic institutions and training organizations, emphasizing the strategic importance of GETEX as an ideal networking avenue to showcase quality educational programs being offered worldwide.

Group marks dedicated Arabian Travel Market debut with announcement of four new hotels for Middle East portfolio; duo of Oman signings, foothold in Saudi Arabia, and exciting four-star property earmarked for Iraq as reconstruction drives demand for quality accommodation

Swiss-BelHotel International will mark its Arabian Travel Market (ATM) debut by announcing the addition of three new Middle East properties to its rapidly expanding regional portfolio.

First off the development block will be The Beach Bay Hotel by Swiss-Belhotel Muscat; a 32-room boutique property located in the heart of the Omani capital’s diplomatic quarter. The property will complete its reflagging programme in June 2012 and will offer two restaurants, meeting facilities and easy access to the nearby Shatti Al Qurum pristine Beaches.

Expo Centre Sharjah and OITE officials hold talks
Sharjah

Close on the heels of the UAE and Oman agreeing to set up two specialized trade committees, a business team from Oman International Trade & Exhibitions held talks with officials of Expo Centre Sharjah on Sunday.

After the meeting between senior executives from both sides, it was announced that the inaugural edition of BrandEX, the consumer fair for branded products, will be organized at Expo Centre Sharjah in December this year by OITE.

•    ADFD Funded, Masdar Developed Project Kicks off

•    Unison Co. Wins Contract to Build Farm

UAE/Seychelles: 2 March, 2012 – Seychelles President James Alix Michel and senior representatives from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and from Abu Dhabi’s multi-faceted renewable energy company Masdar laid the foundation stone of the 6MW wind farm at Seychelles today.

Envisioned by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and President James Alix Michel, the wind farm project is the first major renewable energy project in the Seychelles and will constitute 11% installed capacity of electricity on the main island, which will cut down on fossil fuel import and reduce greenhouse gas emission.

Scope of cooperation covers waste recycling project

February 28, 2012

As part of its commitment to support environmental projects in Dubai, Imdaad, a leading provider of integrated facilities management solutions in the UAE, has announced its cooperation with Dubai Municipality for its pilot initiative ‘My City, My Environment’. Launched during a recently held press conference at the Dubai Municipality main building, this initiative aims to encourage households to recycle and segregate their wastes. Under the initiative, Imdaad will deploy two 240-litre waste bins (black for general waste and green for mixed recyclables) to each villa in Mazhar 1 area, while community recycling bins will be placed at strategic locations identified in coordination with Dubai Municipality.

• Majid Al Futtaim Properties expands its portfolio of malls with Fujairah City Centre
• Preparations for opening are on-schedule across all areas of work
• 100% of retail units currently under fit-out, including Fujairah’s largest Carrefour