In the world of real estate, sustainability is no longer an optional feature—it is becoming central to the industry’s future. Real estate not only shapes the physical landscapes we inhabit but also profoundly influences social habits, culture, and community development. Given the sector’s vast reach, its role in driving sustainability initiatives is both significant and necessary. In the UAE, one developer has positioned itself at the forefront of this movement: Fakhruddin Properties.
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Transforming Saudi Arabia’s Built Environment
MEPIC and BEDIC conferences in Jeddah offer a path to Smart, Sustainable, and Energy-Efficient Solutions
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: The MEPIC, MEP International Conference, and BEDIC, Building Envelope Design and Insulation Conference, started today showcasing the Kingdom’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and modernization in its built sector. These pivotal events brought together leaders from government, industry, and academia to explore the latest advancements in construction, energy efficiency, and smart building technologies—aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
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HONOR Expands GCC Presence with New Flagship Experience Store in Dubai
HONOR’s first store in the UAE is open in the Dubai Festival City Mall, providing visitors with a premium experience, exciting offers and free services.
[Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 17 Sep. 24] Global technology brand HONOR announces the opening of its first experience store in the UAE at Dubai Festival City Mall, marking a pivotal moment in the brand’s expansion strategy across the UAE.
This new store is a testament to HONOR’s alignment with the UAE’s Vision for Digital Transformation, which seeks to establish the nation as a global leader in innovation and technology, and foster a knowledge-based economy. Additionally, this store opening underscores HONOR’s commitment to strengthening local collaboration and developing a robust partner ecosystem. By collaborating with local distributors, retailers, and service providers, HONOR not only boosts its market presence but also supports the growth of a tech-driven retail landscape in the region.
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MEA paper & pulp industry poised to cross over USD 20 billion on the back of big packaging push
- Leading paper industry show, Propaper Dubai 2024 from September 17-19 offers a growth and market-entry platform for global and regional paper industry stakeholders
- E-commerce boom and rising consumer demand for healthy packaging to push paper packaging to over USD 12 billion in GCC by 2032 at a CAGR of 3.8 per cent.
Dubai, September 17, 2024: The Middle East and Africa (MEA) paper and pulp industry is on a growth surge, poised to cross over USD 20 billion in the next six to seven years, with GCC countries led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE at the forefront of a demand upswing for paper packaging products fuelling the rise, industry experts said today quoting independent market reports.
Continue reading MEA paper & pulp industry poised to cross over USD 20 billion on the back of big packaging pushAnother important step in advancing responsible AI to serve the world
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Sept. 17, 2024 — As Microsoft Corp. and G42 continue to advance our collaboration, we are sharing two significant initiatives to help ensure that AI is used responsibly and serves the world. This work builds on the partnership we jointly announced earlier this year and marks the beginning of several additional steps we will announce in the weeks and months ahead.
Today, we’re announcing the establishment in Abu Dhabi of two new centers that together will advance our collective Responsible AI goals. The first, co-founded and co-funded by G42 and Microsoft, with the endorsement of UAE’s Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC), will identify, develop and advance best practices and industry standards for the responsible use of AI in the Middle East and the Global South. The second is the expansion of Microsoft’s AI for Good Research Lab into Abu Dhabi, which will support AI projects that address key societal goals.
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