Emirates Steel Arkan, the largest publicly-traded steel and building materials company in the UAE, has announced that it will soon roll-out a new operating model, designed to leverage the combined strengths of its steel and building materials businesses, and align its efforts to realise the organisation’s vision and strategic ambitions.

The new operating model creates two separate business units: Emirates Steel and Emirates Building Materials.

Emirates Steel and Emirates Building Materials will each have their dedicated leadership to focus on driving growth within their respective units, who will be reporting directly to Emirates Steel Arkan Group CEO, Engineer Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi.

Saeed Al Ghafri will lead the Emirates Steel business as CEO, while Saeed Al Dhaheri will lead the Building Materials business as Acting CEO and VP Commercial.

Engineer Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi said: “We carefully considered the most effective way to enable the company to leverage the combined strengths and synergies of Emirates Steel and Building Materials to realise our strategic ambitions and growth aspirations. The result of that work is a new operating model designed to propel us forward, optimise our operations, and pave the way for future success.

“The new operating model will also be guided by our new unified values, People, Accountability, and Innovation, based on the ‘one team mentality’ culture, which will enable us to deliver our strategic goals effectively and efficiently while providing more opportunities for our people to thrive.”

He added that the new business units will also be supported by centralised hubs for finance, human capital, technology, strategy and transformation, as well as a dedicated projects division.

Emirates Steel and Arkan Building Materials had previously merged in 2021 to form Emirates Steel Arkan. Since then, the combined entity has embarked on a transformation journey in order to unify and streamline departments, with an emphasis on prioritising people’s safety at key manufacturing sites. The business also identified core efficiencies across its operations, strengthened its financial standing and developed a powerful decarbonisation roadmap to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050.

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Engie and steel producer Posco have announced they will be spearheading a consortium to develop a 1.2mtp green ammonia project on a greenfield site located in Duqm, Oman. Other key partners in the consortium include Samsung Engineering, Korea East-West Power Co (EWP), Korea Southern Power Co (Kospo), and FutureTech Energy Ventures Company Ltd (a subsidiary of PTTEP).

The Engie and Posco led-consortium has been named the winner of land block (Z1-02) offered by Hydrom, the orchestrator and master planner of Oman’s green hydrogen industry. The land block will include a total renewable energy capacity of approximately 5GW, which comprises wind and solar power, in addition to battery energy storage (BESS) and a hydrogen plant that will produce 200 kilotons per annum (ktpa) of green hydrogen.

The hydrogen will then be transported by a pipeline to the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, where it will be converted into approximately 1.2m tons per annum (mtpa) of green ammonia for export. The commercial operation date (COD) is expected to be early 2030.

“This venture marks a significant leap forward in the worldwide dedication to expediting the transition to low-carbon energy. With a presence in Oman for more than a quarter-century, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to supporting the energy transition in the country and the region. By joining forces with our consortium partners, we aim to unlock Oman’s extraordinary renewable energy potential while capitalising on their expertise and capabilities,” stated Frederic Claux, Managing Director, Flexible Generation & Retail, AMEA and Country Manager GCC at Engie.

He added, “Ultimately, this collaboration propels Engie toward its global ambitions of attaining a hydrogen capacity of 4GW by 2030.”

In March 2022, Posco and Engie signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore joint development opportunities for green hydrogen production and related infrastructure in the Middle East, Australia, and Latin America. This venture symbolises a continuation of their combined efforts and movement in Engie’s quest for Net Zero carbon by 2045 and Posco’s ambition for a green hydrogen-based steel business by 2050.

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With a view to improving infrastructure in Rabdan City, Abu Dhabi Municipality and its key partners successfully organised the Rabdan City Assembly (Nshawerkom Initiative) – with a focus on proposed projects such as the construction of public spaces, parking lots, and shops, as well as improvements to internal road networks and ongoing road paving works.

Traffic-related enhancements include improvements to roads leading to key locations and civic hubs, creating and enhancing roundabouts, and upgrading existing roundabouts into arterial intersections with multiple traffic signals.

The partners of Abu Dhabi Municipality include the Abu Dhabi Police, Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company, Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, Islamic Affairs and Awqaf Authority, Department of Health, Al Baraka International Investment, and Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination.

The event drew a large crowd of residents from Rabdan City and served as a platform for effective communication between the municipality and the local population. Its primary objective was to showcase completed and upcoming projects that together enhance residents’ quality of life – and it also gathered valuable feedback, opinions, and suggestions regarding the area and its services.

Abu Dhabi Municipality said it was focusing on enhancing Rabdan City’s visual appeal through ‘beautification’ projects such as tree planting, landscaped irrigation canals, and so on. The municipality also plans to improve roads, update traffic signs, and beautify major areas to showcase the city’s identity.

Other key features will include a new community garden, along with a network of new bicycle lanes, enhanced car parking facilities and improved street lighting.

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Seven new footbridges spanning 888m-long across Dubai roads have been completed according to Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

A bridge connecting Al Khaleej Street between the intersection of Omar Bin Khattab Street and Abu Bakr Al Siddique Street, near Dubai Hospital is among the new footbridges. In addition, six more footbridges totalling 888m in length are being constructed across the emirate, said the RTA.

The designs are said to emphasise the use of aesthetic and innovative components, as well as hi-tech electromechanical systems, alarms, firefighting, and remote monitoring systems. The bridges are also equipped with dedicated bike tracks.

Announcing the completion of works, RTA Director General and Chairman Mattar Al Tayer said the construction of the footbridges were consistent with Dubai’s traffic safety strategy, which aims to make the city the safest in the world in terms of traffic safety. It also seeks to reduce fatalities from run-over accidents to as low as zero, by providing infrastructure and safety measures for motorists and cyclists.

He explained, “The construction of these bridges adheres to the highest international standards for traffic safety evidenced by numerous service facilities such as elevators, alarm and firefighting systems, remote monitoring and others.”

In addition, the RTA inaugurated a new footbridge on Al Khaleej Street, connecting the junction of Omar Bin Al Khattab Street and Abu Bakr Al Siddique Street, near Dubai Hospital. This bridge spans about 120m-long, 3.4m-wide, and 6.5m-high from the asphalt. It has two elevators, stairs, and a room for electromechanical systems like alarms, fire-fighting systems and remote monitoring systems.

Six-footbridges are also currently being developed on different major streets in the emirate. These include a bridge on Al Mina Street situated between Al Saqr and Al Mina intersections, running 109m-long, while the second 91m-long bridge is being built on Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Street between Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street and Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Street. Both bridges are equipped with elevators, stairs, and a room for electromechanical systems that contain alarm and fire-fighting systems as well as remote monitoring systems.

The third footbridge will be constructed on Ras Al Khor Road, forming a link between the Creek Harbour and Ras Al Khor Industrial Area, while the fourth will be built on Ras Al Khor Road. The RTA said the fifth bridge will be built on Al Manara Road in the Al Quoz Creative Zone, with aesthetic elements that complement the design identity and artistic elements of the facilities and components of the zone. The sixth bridge will come up on Al Khawaneej Street, opposite to the Arabian Centre running 248m-long, the RTA concluded.

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On April 25, ZWorld Dubai UAE 2023 was successfully held at the esteemed Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk. The event aimed to strengthen the relationship between ZWSOFT and its UAE partners and provide valuable insights into ZWSOFT’s strategies for the Middle East and African region. Additionally, the ZWSOFT team unveiled the highly-anticipated ZWCAD 2024.

The event featured inspiring speeches by the ZWSOFT team, including Vice President: Kingdom Lin, International Business Director: Owen Ou, Regional Director: Johnson He, Country Manager: Vivek Kaushik. They highlighted ZWSOFT’s unwavering commitment to the UAE market and outlined the company’s ambitious growth plans in the region.

One of the most anticipated moments was the exclusive product demo of the ZWCAD 2024 by Karan Singh, Technical Manager. ZWCAD is a powerful and cost-effective CAD software that empowers professionals from the ‘architecture engineering & construction’ industries. The demo showcased the exciting new features and enhancements in ZWCAD 2024 version, with which architects, drafters and engineers can streamline their workflow and enjoy smooth designing experience while reducing costs.

ZWCAD 2024 introduces abundant new features and improvements that enhance productivity and efficiency for designers. Notably, with Flexiblock the users can apply rules to a ‘Block’ to configure properties to change the appearance of the block reference. FlexiBlock allows users to define custom ‘Parameters’ and ‘Actions’ to manage ‘Block’ efficiently and speed up the designing workflow.

The newly-added ‘Point Cloud Attach’ feature enables users to attach, and manage point cloud data with ease, enhancing design accuracy in industries like surveying and mapping.

The ‘Area Table’ function can perform area calculations on the selected object area to generate an area table.

Furthermore, ZWCAD 2024 sets new performance standards with Multithreading optimisation, hardware acceleration, and incremental saving, delivering faster file operations and an unmatched CAD experience.

Another highlight of the event was the ZWSOFT Middle East & Africa Partner Awards 2022 Ceremony, where ZWSOFT recognised the outstanding achievements of its partners in the UAE over the past year. This celebration of success acknowledged the invaluable contributions made by ZWSOFT’s partners in driving growth and delivering exceptional service to customers in the region.

“We are delighted by the resounding success of ZWorld Dubai UAE 2023, which has greatly strengthened our partnership with UAE partners,” said Kingdom Lin, Vice President at ZWSOFT. “ZWCAD 2024 is a testament to our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of professionals in various industries, empowering them to achieve remarkable results.”

By continuously innovating and delivering cutting-edge products like ZWCAD and ZW3D, ZWSOFT aims to empower designers and engineers, maximising work efficiency and unleashing their creativity. ZWSOFT remains dedicated to working closely with partners to better serve customers in the Middle East and African region with advanced CAD/CAE/CAM solutions.

About ZWSOFT

Since 1998, ZWSOFT CO., LTD. (Guangzhou) has been providing CAD/CAE/CAM solutions for designers and engineers worldwide. With over 1.4 million customers from more than 90 countries across various industries, ZWSOFT has been established as one of the leading providers of design solutions. Its main objective is to provide reliable All-in-One CAx solutions at an affordable price that allows users to streamline complex workflows.

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Dar Global has launched its latest villa project, which is being developed in the Spanish town of Benahavis, in partnership with Automobili Lamborghini at an investment of US $308mn. The new ‘Tierra Viva’ project is being developed in an ultra-exclusive area of Benahavis, which is said to be an eight-minute drive from the city of Marbella.

The architectural gem is inspired by the iconic design of Automobili Lamborghini and marks a significant milestone as the first residential project in Europe with the super sports car brand. A major player in the real estate sector, Dar Global aims to develop elegantly designed residences catering to the second and vacation homes market in central locations in the Middle East and Europe, the statement outlined.

“Tierra Viva represents more than just an exclusive community; it is an emblem of luxury living. At Dar Global, we have always sought to present the limited edition of luxury real estate to our discerning clientele. We are delighted to collaborate with Automobili Lamborghini, further broadening our array of luxury brands and delivering the top-tier experience to Spain,” stated Ziad El Chaar, CEO of Dar Global.

An exclusive community with 24/7 premium security, Tierra Viva sits within the gated community of Los Jararillos, which hosts two gatehouses and 24/7 premium security, providing a private and secure environment for its residents and guests, said the luxury developer. It is home to an array of individual grand villas with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea that blends strength and vitality, the statement added.

In the heart of the Andalusian hills, every villa is situated at varied elevations, offering residents endless panoramas of the Mediterranean Sea. The community includes three villa designs: Diamante (six-bedroom), Zafiro (five-bedroom), and Esmeralda (four-bedroom). Each villa features direct car access, panoramic swimming pools, multiple terraces, and flourishing gardens, all embellished with polished marble floors, fine leather, and glass elements, El Chaar explained.

Automobili Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann commented, “This partnership represents the merging of Lamborghini’s luxury super sports car essence and Dar Global’s proficiency in real estate. Tierra Viva embodies the core and power of Lamborghini and its unrestricted nature, interpreted into an architectural masterpiece.”

With its strategic location in Benahavis, renowned for its exceptional exclusivity and tranquility, Tierra Viva offers residents access to various landmarks, including the beach, Marbella Club Golf Resort, Puerto Banús, Marbella Club Golden Mile, and the Marbella Marina, Winkelmann concluded.

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DAMAC has announced the launch of its exclusive seafront living development – Skycrest Collection – featuring ultra-luxurious apartments designed by Italian fashion house Cavalli. The launch of this three-tower property follows the successful launch of DAMAC Bay and DAMAC Bay 2 by Cavalli, the developer noted.

Located in the heart of Dubai Harbour, this carefully crafted collection will span multiple floors, taking advantage of the spectacular views of the harbour and beyond. The property offers residents choices from one-bedroom apartments to five-bedroom super-luxury duplexes, DAMAC pointed out.

With the mantra of ‘a beach at the doorstep’, the project was launched with the concept of bringing the comforts of sea and sun closer to the home, with enviable views and lifestyle living pleasures.

Niall McLoughlin, Senior Vice President at DAMAC said: “DAMAC Bay and DAMAC Bay 2 will bring to Dubai’s skyline an escalated sense of luxury and elegance. Situated in a pristine and relatively unexplored area of Dubai, we are sure that the twin-project will offer unparalleled sophistication and living ambience, unlike anything the city has seen thus far. The Skycrest Collection will be the crème de la crème of both projects, becoming the crowning glory with all its exclusivity and exquisiteness. In a city that never ceases to sleep and innovate, we are proud to bring forth products that keep the essence alive and continue to enhance a skyline enviable to the world.”

Located in Dubai Harbour, DAMAC Bay maintains a design scheme inspired by the wonders of maritime life, with an interior that includes seashells, pearls and zebrafish patterns – while the sleek, burnished exterior pays homage to serene ocean waves.

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Magnom Properties has announced that the futuristic ‘Forbes International Tower’ will be the first-of-its-kind project in the world to run entirely on the Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) system.

The LOHC technology pioneers new levels of sustainable power within a structure and enables hydrogen to be stored, transported and released in a safe and environmentally-friendly manner. The highly innovative, eco-responsive tower will be set in the heart of the rapidly-rising New Administrative Capital in Cairo, Egypt.

In line with the sustainable vision of the zero-carbon emissions commercial tower, Magnom Properties has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and H2-Enterprises, a global hydrogen generation and energy storage solutions company. They will together tap into the long-term potential of clean hydrogen to accelerate the ambitious zero carbon emission goals of the Forbes International Tower, which is designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG Architecture).

Using the proprietary technologies of H2-Enterprises to create clean hydrogen by using previously non-recyclable plastics and other organic wastes as feedstock for its energy production – along with Schneider Electric’s innovative digital solutions for energy management – the Forbes International Tower will not only tackle critical energy challenges, but also power the 24/7 needs of the tower’s operations in a sustainable manner.

The announcement follows Magnom Properties revealing it was working with Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, (AS+GG Architecture) and Chicago’s The Carbon Lab to deliver a series of sustainable projects across Saudi Arabia in December 2022.

The MoU was signed by Othman A Ibrahim, CEO, Rawabi Holding and Vice Chairman of Magnom Properties, and Maged Marie, CEO of Magnom Properties, with Sebastien Riez, Cluster President for the North East Africa and Levant region, Schneider Electric, and Michael Stusch, Executive Chairman and CEO of H2-Enterprises. The signing ceremony took place at the offices of Magnom Properties at ICD Brookfield Place at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

“As an organisation committed to long-term sustainability in the region, we are delighted to sign the MoU with Schneider Electric and H2-Enterprises to drive innovative smart climate solutions that address urban development challenges,” said Othman A Ibrahim.

“Through this partnership, we aim to elevate the standards of sustainability and environmentally responsible practices in the region’s real estate sector, in line with the ambitious goals of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”

Maged Marie added: “Clean hydrogen represents the future of electricity generation. By adopting the novel waste-to-hydrogen technology to power its energy needs, the Forbes International Tower has once again demonstrated its leading role in driving innovations to enhance energy efficiency and achieve its vision of zero-carbon emissions.

“The partnership with Schneider Electric and H2-Enterprises further reinforces our commitment to building a self-sustaining, environmentally intelligent structure, and places the Forbes International Tower at the forefront of revolutionising the sustainability landscape in the region.”

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Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has announced the routes of Muscat Metro, the first-ever mass transit network across the capital city, have now been finalised. The next step will be to conduct a feasibility study for the construction of the Bausher-Al Amerat tunnel, set to be the network’s main link and backbone.

The Muscat Metro is part of the Greater Muscat Masterplan, which focuses on systematic urban expansion as well as allocation of spaces for greenery and landscaping.

The masterplan is in its final stages of preparation and design and will enter implementation stages early next year, after approval from the relevant authorities, said Engineer Ibrahim Hamoud Al Waeli, Executive Director of Urban Strategy at the ministry.

The Muscat Metro routes have been finalised based on a set of key elements such as ease of access, likely rates of footfall and the availability of main stations in strategic areas in the capital. This is in addition to transport networks extending beyond the metro itself, notably express buses and other means of transport to and from the metro.

As for the land uses linked to the economic sector, the masterplan will lend support to the idea of ‘economic blocs’. These include the innovation and knowledge bloc, represented by Knowledge Oasis Muscat, the Sultan Qaboos University and Al Rusayl.

Another segment related to land use in the economic sector is seen in the ‘Industrial and logistic sectors bloc’ namely in the areas of Khazaen, Ruwi, Al Misfah and Al Rusayl.

The ‘tourism and economy bloc’ will be represented in the masterplan by the areas of Muscat, Muttrah, Al Khoudh, the Airport zone, and the area typically occupied by food industries in Barka.

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