CALL FOR MORE REGIONAL COORDINATION

Waste Management

On the sideline of EcoWaste 2023, representatives of UAE and the GCC municipalities proposed the establishment of a joint committee to exchange best practices, success stories, challenges and innovative solutions in the region’s waste management sector. The proposal came during a roundtable for the UAE and GCC municipalities, organized by Tadweer, which was chaired by Eng. Ali Al Dhaheri, Chief Executive Officer of Tadweer, and attended by representatives of municipalities and waste management experts in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. The roundtable covered cooperation opportunities to achieve sustainable waste management and invest in the sector to support regional economic growth.

Participants in the roundtable highlighted the importance of enhancing coordination among GCC municipalities, and establishing a team of specialists to learn from global best practices in waste management, and carry out programs and initiatives to prepare for hosting the COP 28 conference. In addition, they proposed the establishment of a joint committee to exchange best practices in the waste management field.

The roundtable addressed the challenges facing GCC countries in the waste management sector, and the efforts required to overcome the increase in the volume of waste due to the ongoing urbanization of cities in the region. Participants also highlighted the steps which have been taken to address these challenges in the region.

Eng. Ali Al Dhaheri, CEO, Tadweer, said: “The Company is committed to leading the change in waste management.”

Hyundai Appoints New Regional Boss

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Hyundai Motor Company appointed its former Asia head D.H. Park take the senior position at its Middle East and Africa operation. According to the firm, Park brings over 27 years of automobile experience with global leadership roles in various positions at Hyundai Motor Company. He has assumed his duties as as its new head of Middle East & Africa Regional HQ in Dubai as of this week.

Upon his arrival to the region, Park said: “Hyundai Motor Company is a top leading global carmaker, and our product line-up maintains its spot as a leader in many of the region’s markets, supported by our extensive network of distributors.”

He added: “Thanks to the growing number of satisfied and loyal customers, we will work with our team to maintain our strong performance in this important region despite global challenges, and also in fulfilment of Hyundai Motor Company’s global vision of Progress for Humanity with Mobility, Connectivity, and Carbon Neutrality.”

Park has previously worked in nearly every role related to marketing and dales and has extensive work experience in numerous countries across Canada and Australia, as well as Spain where he served as president of Hyundai Motor in the country.

Audi And Al Nabooda Take Over Cars Caf

RETAIL Audi and Al Nabooda Automobiles said they turned up the heat and drive with an immersive experience for motor enthusiasts at the CARS Café in Dubai Autodrome during last month’s 2023 Hankook 24H Dubai. Al Nabooda Automobiles, the authorised distributor of Audi in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, displayed iconic cars and new Dakar rally model in celebration of the race weekend.

Visitors attending the races could head to the CARS Café for a first-hand experience of Audi’s latest RS models on display. The showcase will be headlined by the RS Q e-tron, the high-tech off-road competition car, fresh off its win at the 2022 Dakar Rally. The car has been specially designed for rally conditions and makes its return to the UAE after its win in the 2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge earlier this year. Enthusiasts also got a glimpse of the inner workings of a racing season and a chance to get up close with the Audi Sport support vehicle, which is used to transport Audi’s racing cars.

“We’re very proud to see so many strong Audi teams at the start line this year and want to give visitors a chance to indulge in every aspect of the race with our unique space at CARS Café. Visitors will be able to see, feel and witness some iconic cars in action, making this a very special weekend for everyone,” said K. Rajaram, CEO of Al Nabooda Automobiles.

Hankook 24H Dubai is the biggest endurance event of the region, drawing competitors from all over the world.

UD TRUCKS CELEBRATES 30% GROWTH IN 2022

the waste management and construction sector in the UAE.

Trucks

UD Trucks says it has continued its journey of exceptional growth throughout the Middle East, East, and North Africa (MEENA) region by registering an average of 30% growth for the second year in a row. This boost strengthens its position as a market leader in a largely Europeandominated regional truck market, says1 the Japanese truck manufacturer. There were positive stories for UD Trucks right across the region over the past 12 months. Sales of heavyduty trucks in Qatar were up by 35% thanks to the brand’s reputation for producing robust and modern trucks. This also contributed to UD Trucks’ steady performance in other key segments, including

Saudi Arabia, UD Trucks’ largest market by volume, enjoyed a 32% increase in sales, and the brand has now expanded into every segment, from construction and logistics to waste management. The brand is now involved in a large number of Kingdom-wide projects – many of its partners are involved with the NEOM project.

In Africa, specifically in Ethiopia and Uganda, UD Trucks delivered a significant number of vehicles primarily intended for general cargo use, despite the hard economic conditions and currency shortage. In 2023, further countries are set to be added as the brand continues with its plans for expansion on the continent.

Polestar Meets Its 2022 Global Targets

Electric Vehicles

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UK, the Swedish electric performance car brand, says it delivered approximately 21,000 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2022, bringing the preliminary estimate for full year global volumes to 51,500 cars, up 80% year-on-year. In 2023, Polestar anticipates global volumes to increase by nearly 60% to approximately 80,000 cars, led by strong Polestar 2 sales, and later in the year the first deliveries of Polestar 3.

“I’m proud of the many milestones we achieved in 2022 and in particular the massive team effort that went into delivering our strongest quarter to date – surpassing our 50,000 global volumes target for the year. We are now fully focused on 2023. There will be the usual quarterly variations, but I’m confident that we will continue to actively manage our supply chain to meet the growing demand for Polestar 2, commence first deliveries of Polestar 3 and launch Polestar 4,” says Polestar CEO, Thomas Ingenlath. In October, Polestar officially revealed the Polestar 3, its first electric performance SUV. The Swedish firm says that Scandinavian minimalism and purity work together with the key ingredients of a sport utility vehicle, “defining the SUV for the electric age.”

Polestar expects to post its unaudited preliminary estimates of its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022 on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Imdaad To Provide Fm Services For Al Nasr Club

Dubai-based sustainable facilities management (FM) services group

Imdaad has secured a three-year contract from Al Nasr Club Investment Company to provide a variety of solutions and services within its sports club and surrounding facilities.

Under the terms of the contract, Imdaad will deploy a full range of hard and soft services, and security solutions to help ensure efficient operations within Al Nasr Sports Club’s 169,869sqm facility. Imdaad said the focus will be on providing integrated FM services to three stadiums and public amenities within the club, as well as its investment residential buildings - Al Nasr Plaza; Al Nasr Palace; Al Nasr 01; Al Nasr 02; Al Nasr - Central; Al Nasr - Square & Al Nasr Tagrouda. All these real estate projects are being managed by Harbour Real Estate.

Imdaad will be deploying a team of 50 soft services supervisors and operators, as well as 32 hard services personnel from its FM, electrical, electromechanical, HVAC, A/C and chiller, plumbing, and civil departments. In early March 2022, Imdaad said it had secured its third major FM contract with Dubai Municipality.

The project’s scope of work includes seven buildings with a total of 94 shops, 810 apartments, 100 commercial units, as well as the stadiums and facilities within Al Nasr Football Club. In addition, Imdaad will also render various solutions including electrical and plumbing maintenance.

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