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NAKHEEL REBRANDS DEIRA ISLANDS INTO A RESIDENTIAL AND RECREATIONAL HUB

Nakheel, a Dubai-based master developer, has unveiled a new vision for the Dubai Islands, redefining the waterfront living concept. Comprising five islands, with a total area of 17 square kilometers, and aligning with Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, Dubai Islands (formerly known as Deira Islands) will reinforce the emirate’s position as a global destination of choice for residents, visitors and investors. Each island will boast an array of facilities, with innovative living experiences, cultural hubs, recreational sport beaches and beach clubs within easy reach of the city and airport. The islands will be home to over 80 resorts and hotels, including luxury and wellness retreats, boutique, family and eco-conscious hotels, supporting Dubai’s ambition to boost the tourism and hospitality sector by increasing the number of hotel keys. In addition, Dubai Islands will feature 20 kilometers of beaches, including a Blue Flag certified beach, approximately two square kilometers of parks, open spaces and golf courses overlooking the Arabian Gulf. A well-connected network of marinas, promenades and pathways for water and road transportation, as well as bike paths, will further support the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan to develop vibrant and healthy communities. nakheel.com

ABU DHABI HOUSES ONE OF THE REGION’S LARGEST WHOLESALE FOOD TRADING MARKETPLACES IN COLLABORATION WITH RUNGIS

Semmaris, the managing company of Rungis International Market, the world's largest wholesale fresh food market, has partnered with the GAG Ghassan Aboud Group, one of the Middle East's biggest conglomerates, and KIZAD Abu Dhabi Port Authorities, from the emirate's sovereign wealth fund, to support the creation of the future agrologistics hub of Abu Dhabi. After three years of negotiations, the project, which aims at storing food products and deploying a logistic and digital capacity on a regional scale (the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman), is on track.

Semmaris has developed an international consultancy business to help with the creation of agro-logistic markets and hubs in Vietnam, the Philippines, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Nigeria. As the world’s leading operator in terms of agro-logistics infrastructures, the company will aid in the implementation of the infrastructure, ensure the services, facilities and systems are world-class, and the site is sustainable, hygienic and a zero-waste ecosystem to cater to postpandemic requisites. Covering an area of 3.3 square kilometers in KIZAD, the Regional Food Hub – Abu Dhabi will be one of the largest of its kind in the region. Its ecosystem will feature trading pavilions, logistics services, refrigerated and ambient warehouses, critical government services, waste recycling facilities and various other related products and services.

The Regional Food Hub – Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Rungis, will also leverage cutting-edge technology to offer a digital marketplace that will provide a range of services for tenants and customers to increase adoption and ensure continuity while easing business by supporting key synergies between Abu Dhabi’s government entities and trade enablers.

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