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Nemetschek Arabia at Project Qatar 2026: Advancing Connected Construction

Nemetschek Arabia showcases ‘Connected Construction’ vision at Project Qatar 2026

Visitors at the event will experience how the group’s mission empowers architects, engineers, builders, and facility managers to design, build, and operate more efficiently, sustainably, and collaboratively.

Doha, Qatar – 9 June 2026 – Nemetschek Arabia, part of the Nemetschek Group, one of the world’s leading software providers for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AEC/O) industry, is participating in Project Qatar 2026 as the event’s AEC/O Technology Sponsor, reaffirming its commitment to driving digital transformation and sustainable development across Qatar’s rapidly evolving built environment sector.

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Dubai Chambers and Lesotho: Boosting Trade Ties

Dubai Chambers explores ways to strengthen trade and investment ties during meeting with Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho

Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chambers has discussed ways to strengthen trade and investment flows with the Kingdom of Lesotho during a meeting held in Johannesburg with a high-level delegation headed by the Rt. Hon. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho.

The meeting was attended by Salem AlShamsi, Executive Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers, and H.E. Mahash Saeed AlHameli, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of South Africa and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Kingdom of Lesotho.

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ALBADDAD Unveils New Botswana City, The Gateway to Africa’s Trade Future

  • A strategic development project valued at US$1.9 billion across three phases.
  • New Botswana City development facilitated through a strategic partnership with Botswana Development Corporation.
  • ALBADDAD Botswana Global Exhibition & Convention Centre to serve as the flagship development and first phase of the city.
  • The city will comprise 17 integrated residential complexes, six commercial and office complexes, five international hotels and an integrated boulevard district featuring retail outlets, restaurants, cafes, entertainment facilities and service amenities.
  • The development is projected to generate approximately 25,000 to 37,500 direct and indirect employment opportunities at full operational capacity.

Dubai, UAE – 8 June 2026: In the presence of Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana, ALBADDAD Holding, the UAE-headquartered global group specialising in modular construction, exhibition infrastructure and fast-track delivery, announced the launch of New Botswana City, a transformative mixed-use destination designed to position Botswana as a leading hub for trade, tourism and international business engagement, facilitated through a strategic partnership with Botswana Development Corporation (BDC), the main investment arm of the Government of Botswana.

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Ghassan Aboud Holding Unifies Its Retail & Food Businesses on SAP Solutions in Accelerated Rollout

Eight-month implementation connects Grandiose Supermarkets with Retail, Manufacturing and Catering operations on a single system

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Executives from Ghassan Aboud Holding, SAP and Arete Global gather at the ceremony marking the successful implementation of SAP solutions across Ghassan Aboud Holding’s retail and food businesses.

DUBAI, UAE — 8 June 2026: Ghassan Aboud Holding, a diversified conglomerate with a track record of over 32 years in the UAE and deep roots across the automotive, retail, logistics, hospitality, and digital commerce sectors, has deployed an end-to-end SAP cloud solution across its retail and food-related businesses, as part of its broader strategy to build a more connected and data-driven retail and food ecosystem. The implementation brings together Grandiose Supermarkets with the group’s manufacturing and catering operations on a unified digital platform, enabling faster response to demand, improved product availability, and a more consistent customer experience across all touchpoints.

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RAKEZ Unveils Partnerships to Boost ESG Adoption

RAKEZ convenes industry leaders to simplify ESG adoption and strengthen sustainable business practices

Ras Al Khaimah, 8 June 2026: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) brought together business leaders, sustainability experts, and industry stakeholders for a knowledge-sharing event titled ‘ESG Simplified – What’s Mandatory, What’s Smart, and What Comes Next’, aimed at helping companies better understand evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements and identify practical pathways towards more sustainable operations.

The event featured presentations from RAKEZ, Ras Al Khaimah Municipality’s Energy Efficiency and Renewables Office (Reem), DHL Express UAE, and Olive Gaea, offering practical insights into the evolving ESG landscape and the opportunities available to businesses as sustainability considerations become increasingly integrated into regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and investment decisions.

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