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THIERRY BOLLORÉ TAKES OVER AS CEO OF JLR CARS
Former Renault group CEO Thierry Bolloré has been announced as the new CEO of Jaguar Land Rover, effective 10 September 2020. Natarajan Chandrasekara, chairman of JLR owners Tata Motors and Jaguar Land Rover plc said he was delighted to welcome the executive to the famous brand. “An established global business leader with a proven track record of implementing complex transformations, Thierry will bring a wealth of experience to one of the most revered positions
in the industry,” he said. Before his role as CEO of Groupe Renault Bolloré held senior positions at global automotive supplier Faurecia. “JLR is known around the
world for its peerless brand heritage, exquisite design and deep engineering integrity,” said Bolloré. “It will be my privilege to lead this fantastic company through the most testing time of our generation. “Renowned for their passion and spirit, the people of Jaguar Land Rover are the driving force behind its success. I couldn’t be more excited to join the team continuing to shape the future of this iconic company.” Bolloré predecessor Sir Ralf Speth is to take up his previously announced position of Nonexecutive vice chairman of JLR plc.
KSA COVID-19 PROTECTS HAJJ PILGRIMS TRANSPORT The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Transport says it has completed the maintenance of 491 km of roads leading to Makkah, as well as assigned transportation for each pilgrim group with “full precautionary measures”, ahead of this year’s Hajj pilgramage. Periodic and preventive maintenance was carried out on several major roads leading to Makkah Al Mukaramah, including Al Madinah Highway, Jeddah Highway, Old Jeddah Road, Al Sail Road, Al Hada Road, Al Layth Road. Completed works included
new lighting, bridge expansion, fence repair, scraping and asphalting, “as well upkeep of directional signs, road signs, road sign holders, paints, cat eyes, construction of concrete and metal barriers, and fence wires. Wadi Ash Shu’bah ferry also started its operation,” the ministry explained in a statement. With this year’s pilgrimage coinciding with the Coronavirus pandemic, buses have been organised for each pilgrim group with a dedicated seat number for each pilgrim for their entire Hajj trip. Other precautions include
asking pilgrims, except for those needing assistance, to enter and exit the bus through different doors. Should a passenger found to be COVID-19 positive, the bus will be held until it has been thoroughly disinfected. The number of passengers must not exceed 50% of the total capacity of the bus with a seat left vacant between two passengers and standing inside the bus is not allowed. All prigrims must adhere to physical distancing inside the bus although families can sit together. All passengers must wear facemasks.
MAJORS PASS ON COVID-19 TRAINING TO AD TRUCK DRIVERS TRAINING
Some of the UAE’s biggest commercial vehicles suppliers have teamed up to provide truck drivers in Abu Dhabi with the essential tools and training they need to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Japan’s UD Trucks, Bridgestone and Abu Dhabi conglomerate - Al Masaood Group said they wanted to launch the ‘Serving our Heroes’ CSR initiative to highlight the importance of health and hygiene practices. Working in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Ports, they have recently distributed safety kits to over 900 truck drivers across various truck rest areas in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, including Khalifa Port. Mourad Hedna, president, UD Trucks Middle East, added: “UD Trucks understands the important role played by all truck drivers in the country. Every year, around 3,000 HD & MD trucks are sold in the UAE, with the heavy-duty trucks alone making up 6% of the total road traffic (cars and light commercial vehicles included). In the UAE, logistics is the lifeblood of our society.” Stefano Sanchini, regional managing director, Bridgestone, said the ‘Serving our Heroes’ CSR campaign reflects his company’s belief in serving society with superior quality: “This is a highly significant campaign as it helps in ensuring that truck drivers are aware of their health and can take preventative measures to ensure their own well-being.”
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: WHY ECOMMERCE IS PRIMING SAUDI ARABIA, BRIDGESTONE LOOKS TO THE FUTURE IN THE REGION, AND MORE!
08 SEPTEMBER 2020
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