• Application avatars set new ease-of-use standards for pump and conveyor environments.  • PROFIBUS and PROFINET protocol support now added to existing Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP compatibility for a wider range of applications. • Flexible load management now allows for autonomous operation mode.   Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, today announced important additions to its versatile TeSys™ island digital load management system solution. When introduced, TeSys island redefined the way loads are managed and introduced unprecedented potential for efficiency in machine design, installation and service phases. TeSys island is a fully digitized and object-oriented load management system and an Industry 4.0 compliant data provider. With the availability ......read more

ADPower and Marubeni Corporation form consortium to develop new 2.4GW power plant in Fujairah New power plant capacity will be able to power the equivalent of 380,000 households  Abu Dhabi, UAE – 16 February 2020: Abu Dhabi Power Corporation (ADPower) and Japan-based Marubeni Corporation announced, today, the formation of a consortium to develop the Fujairah F3 independent power producer (IPP) project, which will be the largest independent thermal power plant in the UAE.  To mark the occasion, a ceremony was held at the headquarters of Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), where the project’s Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Shareholders’ Agreement was signed. The ceremony was attended by Jasim Husain Thabet, CEO and Managing Director of ADPower, Yoshiaki Yokota, COO of Marubeni ......read more

 IKEA reveals its Life at Home survey results and launches its ‘Kings and Queens’ campaign to tackle the major privacy concerns of UAE residents   93% in the UAE regularly seek privacy to enjoy freedom from judgment and 78% say feeling physically comfortable is important to achieving privacy at home  53% agree that the size of a home doesn’t impact the privacy they can achieve  75% believe that controlling their environment is important to achieving privacy at home, which is 7% higher than the global average on this   85% say privacy is important to enable personal growth and 79% agree that privacy is important to their wellbeing     Dubai, UAE, 16 February 2020:    Each year, IKEA strives to get closer to understanding what people need from ......read more

Spring 2020 Collection now available at Middle East stores   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 13, 2020:    Renowned worldwide for their inspiring designs and affordable modernity, West Elm launches their Spring 2020 collection designed to make one’s bedroom, dining room and bath a sanctuary to relax, recharge and rejuvenate in their own comfort. The designers at West Elm travelled the world to discover the softest and most comfortable bedding from Belgian flax to GOTS-certified organic cotton in soothing colors, to taking inspiration from mother nature to create pine wood beds and other items, ensuring that each product is fair trade certified and sustainably sourced. The collection includes statement pieces that will leave lasting impressions such as the Andes Wide Bed which proudly features an ......read more

• With ‘Buy With Your Time’ campaign, the time spent going to IKEA can be used to purchase products across the IKEA collection.       Dubai, UAE, 12 February 2020:   Since IKEA stores around the world tend to be located on the outskirts of the cities, people spend a lot of time travelling to their nearest store, treating it more like a destination in itself.    IKEA takes this brand loyalty seriously and in fact, the motivation for opening Dubai’s second store was so that customers living nearer to Jebel Ali would not have as far to travel for their IKEA shopping experience.    In addition to thanking their customers with a brand new store, IKEA wanted to reward them for all the time and effort they have invested over the years getting to IKEA ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 11, 2020:   Whether you are celebrating Valentine’s Day with your friends, family or that someone special, create unique settings with 2XL Furniture & Home Décor. The luxe brand offers a fabulous range of products that can be creatively combined to spread the joy of love in a fun and adorable way.   Amit Yadav, Head of Marketing at 2XL Furniture & Home Décor, said, “At 2XL we offer an elegant selection of accessories that make for great gifts as well as decorative items for stunning Valentine’s Day set-ups. Pairing classic ideas with unexpected touches can have one-of-a-kind impact. Simple yet sophisticated details, that step away from the traditional schemes, create lasting impressions. These are ideal to express your appreciation towards your loved ......read more

The benefits of integrated power and process systems on capital expenditure savings and on operational expenditure savings are very evident and have been acknowledged by engineering companies as well as by end users equally. Developing Human Capital Human Capital Management is defined as the process of acquiring, training, managing, retaining employees for them to contribute effectively in the processes of the organization. Developing Human Capital is central to most of oil & gas companies. Oil & gas companies roll out many initiatives for the overall development of the workforce that helps employees to keep up with the current technology as well as business and soft skills. In the past 10 years, companies have started to increase the average time and budget allocated for training per employee.  Employee training ......read more

Complimentary service is available at every Dubai store       Dubai, UAE, 11 February 2020:   Minimalism. Elegance. Modernity. Whatever people could want from their space, Crate and Barrel makes it much easier to achieve with the retailer’s   Crate Design Studio service. The complimentary interior design solution invites customers of the leading home décor brand to collaborate with an expert designer and receive personalised advice as they shape the perfect living or working space together.    From finding the ideal sofa to taking on an entire room refresh, Crate and Barrel’s experts will walk customers through every element of designing a room to ensure alignment with their precise tastes. Well versed in style for business settings, designers will also ......read more

PAN Emirates Home Furnishings reveals fantastic collection this valentine     Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 10, 2020:   PAN Emirates Home Furnishings, the leading home-grown indoor, patio, and outdoor furniture brand in the region, brings you wide valentine collection.    The store features diverse collections, including Traditional, Classic, Rustic, Country, and Victorian themes that are chosen to suit the needs and taste of their customers. PAN Emirates imports their products from countries like Turkey, Egypt, USA, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, China, Italy, Germany, and India, bringing the best quality from around the world to the region.   Shop for the best in interiors, home décor, lighting and patio-furniture at PAN Emirates Home Furnishings stores or on the PAN ......read more

Written by: Rajesh Sharma, Global Marketing Director for the Schneider Electric Oil & Gas segment   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 09, 2020:   We are seeing a major shift in sentiment towards sustainability from the major oil & gas companies.  More and more major oil & gas producers are acknowledging climate change and that actions can be taken to change the impact on future generations.  Some of the motivation behind these shifts can be attributed to public opinion and more recently, added pressures from the investment community.   Recently a major investment institution withdrew investment funds from one of the largest O&G companies in the world stating that the O&G producer is not adequately addressing sustainability. This sends a message to oil & gas companies ......read more

Have you had a chance to visit the largest IKEA Jebel Ali store in Dubai open in Festival Plaza? If not, free up your calendars and save yourself from some serious FOMO! Spread across 35,000 square meters, the new store has never seen before features that you cannot miss.  The Swedish home furnishing giant has invested in exceptional solutions to deliver the best possible shopping experiences to its customers. We guarantee, you will spend hours in the store and not even realize where the time has gone!    Here are some of IKEA Jebel Ali’s must see features:   1. If you are visiting the store with the intention of enjoying IKEA food, then you will be in for a surprise. Adapting from the normal store culture of one main entrance and exit, IKEA Restaurant now has its own independent entrance which ......read more

As Paperworld Middle East 2020 celebrates its 10th edition, the industry looks toward the next decade of business prospects Dubai, UAE: Manufacturers of paper products and office supplies in the Middle East will be looking to evolve their range of goods and services for the coming decade and align with a shift in demand which has been outlined by a number of emerging and lucrative market segments. This prediction comes from a 2019 paper produced by McKinsey & Company on pulp, paper and packaging. According to the report, the industry is growing (1% CAGR from 2010-18 versus 3% CAGR from 1992-2007), despite a slowdown for paper and forest-based products, with new opportunities in the manufacture of products such as tissues (3.6% CAGR), and packaging materials such as carton (1.7% CAGR) and container (2.7% CAGR) ......read more

• The Qbera-Schneider Electric Solar alliance brings together the financing and technology needed to provide access to energy in Sub Saharan Africa • Improving access to energy in Sab Saharan Africa is critical for UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 7  • The first round of projects of 15 MW will be rolled out across in Mali, Ghana and Burkina Faso   February 2, 2020 – Schneider Electric Solar Spain S.A., the Spanish entity of the Schneider Electric solar business division, has entered into a strategic alliance with Qbera Capital LLP, a leading asset management & independent advisory firm, to further support solar energy growth across selected frontier & emerging markets.    The Qbera-Schneider Electric Solar alliance provides a distinctive technical and financial ......read more

Dubai, February 2, 2020:   Over 240 junior falconers participated in Day 1 of the Fakhr Al Ajyal (Pride of the Generation) Championship for Falconry, organised by Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC) over the weekend at Al Ruwayyah desert area.   “It was such a heart-warming sight to see young Emirati children – aged between 5 to 14 years old – participating in falconry racing. Their display of love and enthusiasm for falcons bode well for the future of this heritage sport. We see a new generation of Emiratis and we witness how they grow up into future champion falconers,” said Rashid bin Markhan, Deputy CEO of the HHC   “We are assured that the future of falconry in the country is bright. The strong participation of the junior falconers is important in achieving the ......read more

• The Qbera-Schneider Electric Solar alliance brings together the financing and technology needed to provide access to energy in Sub Saharan Africa • Improving access to energy in Sab Saharan Africa is critical for UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 7  • The first round of projects of 15 MW will be rolled out across in Mali, Ghana and Burkina Faso     Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 01, 2020:   Schneider Electric Solar Spain S.A., the Spanish entity of the Schneider Electric solar business division, has entered into a strategic alliance with Qbera Capital LLP, a leading asset management & independent advisory firm, to further support solar energy growth across selected frontier & emerging markets.      The Qbera-Schneider Electric Solar ......read more

Countdown Begins for The Event, Which Will Be Held 13-15 October, Under The Theme of “Marinas Empowering Tourism and Economies” Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 January 2020: ICOMIA’s member P&O Marinas announced today that Mina Rashid will be the venue for ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations) World Marina Conference. With the main theme being “Marinas empowering tourism and economies”, ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2020, to be held from October 13 to 15, will focus on regulatory frameworks and barriers, best investment practices, changing the public perception of a marina, new technologies, as well as climate change and environment sustainability just to name a few.  The conference will connect East to West and North to South, offering the region’s young, ......read more

• PAN Emirates Al Barsha store completes 10 successful years and is ready to flaunt a refreshed look.  • PAN Emirates invests AED 2 Million on its Al Barsha showroom spanning across 300,000 sq. Ft to bring amazing changes for better customer experience. • 10 Customers to be selected for 1000 DHS voucher each. In total vouchers worth 10,000 DHS to be gifted.  • PAN Emirates Al Barsha showroom will stay looking to reach out to residents of neighbouring localities with its distinct, affordable and stylish furnishing & decor collection.     Dubai, United Arab Emirates – January 30, 2020:   PAN Emirates Home Furnishings, the leading home-grown indoor, patio and outdoor furniture brand in the region, hosted a success party at  Al Barsha megastore celebrating ......read more

Dubai, 29 January 2020:  The qualifying rounds for the Saluki Championship concluded on Tuesday at Dubai’s Al Marmoom racetrack. A total of 60 Salukis (race hounds) have qualified for the championship rounds which will take place on February 20.   Organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC), hundreds of Salukis participated in the qualifying rounds that took place for two days on January 27 and 28. The categories were divided into Professionals and Amateurs and divided into male and female Salukis, covering the race distances of 1km and 2.5 Km.   A large number of enthusiasts and spectators of the traditional sport have come to watch the races. Saluki race is one of the championships aimed at safeguarding the cultural heritage of the country and to motivate the present generation to preserve and ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 27, 2020:   After the success of its first showroom in Al Ain, 2XL Furniture & Home Décor has announced the opening of a second showroom in the city at Al Ain Mall. It also marks 2XL’s 10th store opening in the UAE, a major milestone for the luxe brand.   Inaugurating the state-of-the-art showroom, Mr. Suood Al Sadi, General Manager of 2XL Furniture & Home Décor, said, “We are very excited to begin 2020 with an exceptional addition to our portfolio in a prime location. Al Ain Mall, is home to world-renowned brands and top entertainment facilities and is, therefore, a strategic choice for us to increase brand visibility and serve our high-end customers closer to their residences. We look forward to welcoming both existing and new design-minded homeowners to this ......read more

Dubai, UAE - January 26, 2020:  Hormann has introduced solid rubber high speed doors designed for extreme, heavy-duty applications. They are engineered for the tough conditions of heavy industry to improve productivity and ensure safety. These robust, durable doors ensure reliable door operation and a long service life even in harsh ambient conditions including high wind loads and large temperature differences. It is also equipped with 3D laser scanner, a vision field of 405 mm × 405 mm, Windbar (depending on door size), crash protection, induction loop and motion and movement detector. Darius Khanloo, managing director, Hormann Middle East & Africa, says: “Our high-performance doors are strong, fast and reliable even in the harshest conditions. The durable rubber door can withstand collisions and keep workers ......read more

• Based on a self-disclosure survey, the index lists 325 companies that have publicly demonstrated their commitment to equality and advancing women  in the workplace • Schneider Electric’s strong performance highlights its leadership and commitment to gender equality and to ensuring its employees have                equal opportunities everywhere    January 23, 2020 –  Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has for the third year in a row been ranked in the  Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI). The GEI is open to all companies, from different sectors, and with a market capitalization of more than U.S. $1 billion. Schneider Electric is one of 325 global companies, and one of 16 ......read more

Initiative by Customs World brings together DP World and Emirates Group to connect markets in Asia, Latin America and Africa Pilot roll-out increased trade by participants by 10 percent   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 23, 2020:   Dubai is bringing together Government leaders and heads of major corporations from Asia, Latin America and Africa for the Davos launch of the World Logistics Passport, a major initiative to boost South-South trade. The World Logistics Passport links Customs World, DP World, and Emirates Group to enhance connectivity through Dubai and, through expertise sharing and process development, directly between partner countries. A pilot project operational since July 2019 has already increased trade by participants by 10 percent. The World Logistics Passport has been designed to overcome ......read more

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 22 January 2019:   The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has achieved 75 million safe work hours at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, reflecting ENEC’s commitment to the highest standards of safety, security and quality in the development of the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program. His Excellency Eng. Mohamed Al Hammadi, Chief Executive Officer of ENEC, Mark Reddemann, Chief Executive Officer of Nawah Energy Company, Nasser Al Nasseri, Chief Executive Officer of Barakah One Company, Mr. HoPyeong Lee, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer of the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), and a number of senior management officials from ENEC and its subsidiaries attended a special ceremony held at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant to celebrate the safety ......read more

• PAN Emirates Unveils Its Winter 2020 Collection • PAN Emirates Home Furnishings showrooms in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Fujairah in the UAE.     Dubai, United Arab Emirates – January 22, 2020:  PAN Emirates Home Furnishings, the leading home-grown indoor, patio, and outdoor furniture brand in the region, has unveiled its new winter collection across its showrooms in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Fujairah.   PAN Emirates brings shoppers yet another opportunity to give their homes a fresh new look from a wide range of options that include Victorian, Rustic, Country, Spring, Boho, Classic, Transitional and Modern designs.   The collection, inspired by winter hues, focuses on sophistication and comfort while bringing out warm, rich tones and colours that ......read more

Organised by Dubai Women Establishment, Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2020 announces DEWA as Strategic Sustainability Partner • Saeed Al Tayer: GWFD’s goals align with DEWA’s efforts to enhance women’s participation in vital sectors, with a particular emphasis on the energy field, as well as areas of innovation and creativity. • Mona Al Marri: DEWA’s collaboration reinforces the Forum as an exemplary platform that mobilises joint efforts to advance women’s positive impact.  Dubai, UAE; 22 January 2020: Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) has announced Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) as the Strategic Sustainability Partner of Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2020 (GWFD 2020), which will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice ......read more