UAE
Mobility is key in sustainable urban development, says Limitless
Changes in urban design to enhance mobility will boost economic, environmental and social sustainability in the UAE, says master developer Limitless. Traffic congestion, fuel consumption, personal stress and unnecessary costs to business can all be reduced by rethinking the network and design of roads and encouraging more people to use public transport. “A traditional... »
Palm Utilities outlines new strategies to cope with UAE’s water challenges
Palm Utilities, a leading private company that provides integrated sustainable utility solutions, has announced that it has outlined new strategies to assist in resolving the UAE’s future water challenges. Inherently, these integrate the latest advances in energy utilisation, nano and molecular technologies as well as innovative water reuse and recycling systems. This will be... »
Drydocks World wins Hallin Marine contract for new ‘keyhole surgeon’ Compact Semi-Sub
Drydocks World has won a contract to build a new state-of-the-art oil well intervention Compact Semi-Submersible (CSS) vessel, representing a third order from integrated energy industries service provider Hallin Marine. The vessel will cost a total of US$110m. Designed by STX Canada Marine Inc, the diesel/electric CSS’s primary function is to facilitate repair and... »
Dubai World Agrees Headline Economic Terms in Principle with Coordinating Committee
Dubai World (the “Company”) is pleased to announce today that headline economic terms have been agreed in principle with the Coordinating Committee (“CoCom”), representing the Company’s financial creditors, and the Government of Dubai on the restructuring of $23.5 Bn1 of total financial liabilities. The CoCom accounts for approximately 60% of the bank lenders. Since... »
World Security to provide specialised training to Al Raed Security Co., Kuwait staff
World Security, the leading security solutions providers under Dubai World, has announced that it will provide specialised training to the employees of Al Raed Security Co., Kuwait in selected areas of security operations. The programme will include Basic Security Supervisor Training, Self Defence, VIP Protection and Inspector Supervisor Course and will be handled by... »
