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RTA starts installation of solar panels at Dubai metro, tram depots

Tue, 21 Nov 2023

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started installation of solar panels at the Dubai metro depots at Jebel Ali and Al Qusais as well as the tram depot at Al Safouh. The project, set for completion in Q1 2024, will produce 9.95MW of solar power.

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Bahrain's beachside retail hub Marassi Galleria to open in February

Tue, 21 Nov 2023

Leading developer Eagle Hills said its prime development - Marassi Galleria - will open its doors in February 2024. A 114,000sqm beachside retail hub in Bahrain, it will boast 415 outlets including some of the most iconic brands and luxury boutiques.

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‘Customised, eco-friendly paper and stationery’ driving growth

Tue, 21 Nov 2023

There has a notable rise in demand for personalised, eco-friendly paper and stationery in the Middle East, which is boosting their market, said experts at Paperworld Middle East and Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East.

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‘Sustainable’ Paperworld and Gifts & Lifestyle shows opened

Tue, 21 Nov 2023

Paperworld Middle East, the fastest-growing show of its kind in the world, and its co-located event, Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East, have been opened and are expected to welcome 10,000 visitors over three days.

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Savoye wins a major contract to support CJ Logistics and iHerb

Tue, 21 Nov 2023

Savoye, a leading global warehouse automation integrator, has partnered with CJ Logistics, a 3PL services company operating for iHerb, to deliver world-class automation solutions for its e-commerce Global Distribution Centre (GDC) in KSA.

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GCC consumers ‘prioritise sustainability, willing to pay premium’

Tue, 21 Nov 2023

Bain & Company finds more than 60% of businesses are off track to meet their sustainability goals, an increasingly conscious base of consumers and employees may be able to help

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Evo installs new EV charging stations at Mall of Muscat

Mon, 20 Nov 2023

Oman’s key shopping destination Mall of Muscat has teamed up with Electric Vehicles One for the installation of 22kw EV chargers. Incorporating an expanse of 200,000 sq m area and with more than 3,000 parking spaces, the mall boasts a substantial area.

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Hansgrohe unveils first ceramics collection for region

Thu, 16 Nov 2023

Luxury German sanitaryware company Hansgrohe has launched its first inspirational and original collection of ceramics for the Middle East region - from its leading brand Axor - thus marking an important milestone for the company.

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Sanipex Group opens Bagnodesign showroom in Abu Dhabi

Thu, 16 Nov 2023

Sanipex Group, renowned for design-led luxury interior offering, has announced the launch of its Bagnodesign showroom in Abu Dhabi. The 1,365-sq-m facility will offer 3,400 products across the bathroom, spa and wellness, kitchen and lighting sectors.

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Mabanee set to break ground on $1.9bn Avenues Khobar mall

Wed, 15 Nov 2023

Kuwaiti developer Mabanee is set to break ground on its SAR7.2 billion ($1.9 billion) Avenues Khobar development coming up in Saudi Arabia. A JV of AlKifah-Al Ahmadiah has been awarded the contract for Phase I which comprises a mall and mixed-use towers.