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AL RAWABI COMMITS TO FREE HOSPITAL FOOD DELIVERIES DELIVERIES
Al Rawabi has launched a new CSR initiative that will see it deliver free food to hospitals in the UAE via the ministry of health. The functional products can boost immune systems which will ‘give each of us an edge in staying healthy’ during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, claimed the dairy food specialist. The functional products, which are enriched with multivitamins and minerals, were designed to help solve the major health concerns of the GCC population, such as Vitamin D deficiency, which can lead to bone metabolism disorders, rickets in children, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and much more, explained the company in a statement. “We are not powerless,” added Dr Ahmed El Tigani, CEO, Al Rawabi Dairy Company. “In a time where everyone is looking at how to protect himself from COVID-19, Al Rawabi is committed to boosting your health by improving the well-being of your immune system.” A truck delivering Al Rawabi functional products (Vitamin D, Nutree Boost, Orange Juice, Super Milk) will be delivered daily to the ministry of health in the UAE, “who will be taking care of distributing the products within the hospitals’ network to everyone, from the medical staff to their patients, to boost their immune system. “Right now, what matters most is guaranteeing everyone’s safety and immunity. We want to salute our doctors and medical staff and support them as much as we can.” meconstructionnews.com
SAUDI CEMENT SECTOR NOT HIT BY CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IN Q1 2020 MATERIALS The Saudi cement sector has not witnessed any impact from the coronavirus pandemic in terms of the year-on-year volume growth during the first quarter of 2020, a new report from Al Rajhi Capital has found. According to the report, the total market volume in Q1 grew by 33% on an average, when compared to the previous year. When combined together, the companies under the report’s coverage also witnessed similar year-on-year average growth, it added.
From the companies under its coverage, Qassim Cement reported the highest y-o-y growth of 53%, followed by Yanbu Cement and Yamama Cement, with y-o-y growth of 43% and 38% respectively. However, restrictions imposed by the government to reduce the spread of the virus have resulted in project delays, the report said, adding that this may directly impact the demand in the Kingdom, which cause under-utilisation of capacities. Along with the Ramadan season, these circumstances are expected to lower cement
volumes and thereby the revenue of producers, mainly in the month of April and May. The report added that Tabuk Cement has already made an announcement, stating that it expects the impact of the coronavirus epidemic to be reflected in its financial results. The pandemic has further hit oil prices, driving them to their lowest, which means that government spending could be curbed within the country. This could disrupt current and future projects, including housing and infrastructure, the report concluded.
SERVEU LAUNCHES A NEW DISINFECTION SERVICES SERVICES
ServeU, has launched a new line of specialised disinfection services in the UAE. The Union Properties leading facilities management service provider is offering “a full set of cleaning and disinfection services” for customers across businesses, offices and residential properties, including sanitisation and disinfectant treatment at their accommodation and offices. ServeU confirmed it will only use products which meet the “highest international standards for healthcare disinfection and comply with all of OSHA regulations as well as being
certified by Dubai Municipality.” “The new services include the disinfection and sanitisation of all surfaces including hard to reach areas,” said Gary Reader, general manager,
ServeU. “Our cleaners comply with Covid-19 measures and are daily disinfecting and sanitising workplaces, buildings and homes to prevent the further spread of the virus.”
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