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Wednesday, June 29, 2016
 
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Dubai Ruler oversees DEWA-Masdar solar park MOU

A Masdar-led consortium comprising Spain's FRV and Gransolar Group will develop the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park's 800MW third phase through an IPP contract

FM firm Macro nabs accident prevention OHSE award

The organisation won a Gold Award at the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2016, held in London on 21 June

Masdar CEO: Brexit unlikely to affect UK ventures

Masdar holds significant investments in the UK and Europe, which is unlikely to be impacted by the current Brexit

Dubai Central Lab VOC tests failed by 22% samples

Dubai Central Lab's Eng Ali Ahmed Elian said that 22% of the samples provided for third-party certifications do not comply with Dubai Municipality standards

Companies behind UAE's Barakah move HQ to Masdar

Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation and its operating subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company, will now be headquartered at the UAE's Masdar City in Abu Dhabi

Eaton unveils ePDUs suitable for >60ºC operations

The 1U and 2U enclosure power distribution units (ePDU) have been launched to service the IT sector and can be used in high-temperature IT environments

Macro appoints UAE-based operations director

Kashif Nesar will run operations at Macro Technical Services

UAE: EGBC chief warns building managers of VOCs

Best practices to ensure healthy indoor air quality are "often overlooked by building managers", Saeed Al Abbar recently said at an event highlighting the perils of VOCs

Empower to host IDEA Conference 2016 in Dubai

The three-day conference will look to develop district cooling technologies for the MENA region, company CEO Ahmed bin Shafar said

Bahrain: Diyar awards $1.15m substation contract

SNC-Lavalin has scooped a $1.15m (BHD430,000) contract to provide supervisory services for three substations that will supply power to Project Habitat in Bahrain

15 top tips to keep your home secure this summer

Hitches & Glitches offers its top 15 tips for GCC property owners looking to keep their homes secure during the summer months

UAE: September launch for Karcher's BRC 40/22

The carpet cleaning machine will be unveiled for the Middle East market this year, Karcher confirmed

Dubai: BASF's chemicals for 3D-printed office

HH Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai inaugurated the 3D-printed office in the world in May 2016

Emerson opens two facilities in Dubai’s Jebel Ali

Emerson has opened a ‘solutions centre’ and an ‘education centre’ at its MEA headquarters in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone

Ziehl-Abegg Middle East appoints new MD

Fan and drive manufacturer, Ziehl-Abegg Middle East, has appointed David Miller to the position of managing director

Dubai Land Department launches new smart ejari app

The new Ejari electronic platform is expected to make a quantum leap in the mechanisms of registration, approval and documenting leases in Dubai

Top five facts: Mohammed bin Rashid solar park

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, witnessed the MoU signing for the phase three of solar park

Betec Cad to build factory in Umm Al Quwain, UAE

The new factory will manufacturer fire rated doors and air outlets

DLA Piper: Brexit will not damage UAE construction

The United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union will not impact the UAE’s construction sector in the short term, according to DLA Piper’s Daniel Xu

UAE: Cavendish Maxwell appoints new CEO

A qualified accountant by profession, Armstrong spent a large proportion of his career as CEO and shareholder at the Bannatyne Group

Saudi Arabia grants 3M foreign operating license

The licence aims to boost the number of job opportunities in the kingdom, scientific research, and Saudi’s global competitiveness in trade and investment

Unigulf gains certification for insulation product

Arabian Fiberglass Insulation Company complete range of fiberglass products now certified by Dubai Civil Defence

Dubai ranks in global top 10 for green buildings

Dubai ranked eighth on the list which measures cities for their green building performance across four different categories

Dubai signs smart city project deal with Lagos

The Nigerian state of Lagos has signed a deal with Dubai as it plans to become the first smart city in Africa

Top five job interview tips for fresh graduates

The experts at Bayt.com offer their top five tips for graduates looking to ace interviews at GCC construction companies

Features & Interviews

5 Minutes With... Hussein Abbas, MMG Holdings

Hussein Abbas, country manager, MMG Holdings Lebanon

FM suppliers give their market predictions

fmME touches base with some of today’s top suppliers for their view on how their market segment is moving forward

fmME: Latest product review

fmME reviews the latest gadgets, essential kit and product innovations making an impact in the GCC construction market

FM EXPO 2016: fmME reviews top picks

After touring the recent iteration of the FM EXPO, fmME puts together its picks for the most interactive and all-inclusive stands at the annual event

2016 fmME Awards: Overall FM Company of the Year

Meet the FM leaders who nabbed top honours at the 2016 fmME Awards at the 31 May ceremony in Dubai

2016 fmME Awards: Young Facilities Manager crowned

Meet the FM leaders who nabbed top honours at the 2016 fmME Awards at the 31 May ceremony in Dubai

2016 fmME Awards: Waste management winner revealed

Which firm was crowned 2016 fmME Awards' Sanitation & Waste Management Company of the Year?

2016 fmME Awards: CSR Initiative of the Year

Meet the FM leaders who nabbed top honours at the 2016 fmME Awards at the 31 May ceremony in Dubai

2016 fmME Awards: Security Company of the Year

Meet the FM leaders who nabbed top honours at the 2016 fmME Awards at the 31 May ceremony in Dubai

COMMENT

Comment: Heartfelt thanks to region's FM sector

A heartfelt thanks to the region’s FM sector

Tenders
Maintenance of the main building
Addition of 6 classrooms for Bireen Elementary and Middle school
Events
SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition

26th September 2016, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

SPE Reservoir Characterisation Workshop

11th October 2016, W Doha Hotel & Residences, Doha, Qatar

SPE Middle East Artificial Lift Conference and Exhibition

30th November 2016, The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Manama, Bahrain

     

Photos

In pictures: 2016 fmME Awards – Pre-function

In pictures: 2016 fmME Awards – Winners

In pictures: MEP Conference UAE 2016

In pictures: Anantara Jabal Al Akhdar resort, Oman

In Pictures: MEP Contractors Power List

Special Reports

How elevator systems market is evolving in GCC

Schindler discuss elevator system developments

How elevator sector is climbing to new heights

Elevator safety still has long way to go

magazine cover image COVER STORY
2016 fmME Awards: FM Executive of the Year
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