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ME Construction
21-05-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure and Dar Alwd Construction strengthen partnership for sustainable infrastructure
Infrastructure Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure and Dar Alwd Construction strengthen partnership for sustainable infrastructure By The visit offered valuable insights into material innovation, quality assurance processes, and sustainable manufacturing practices further solidifying DAW's position in delivering PRC solutions to the UAE's infrastructure sector During a strategic visit to a PRC manufacturing facility in Qatar, the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure (MOEI) and Dar Alwd Construction (DAW) reaffirmed their commitment to sustainable and high-performance infrastructure solutions. The visit offered valuable insights into material innovation, quality assurance processes, and sustainable manufacturing practices. It further solidified DAW's position in delivering high-performance PRC solutions to the UAE's infrastructure sector. In the UAE construction industry, DAW showcased how Polymer Resin Concrete (PRC) technologies known for their extended service life, corrosion resistance, and environmental efficiency, are transforming the standards of infrastructure development. The Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure stated, 'We are committed to integrating innovative, sustainable technologies into our infrastructure projects. Our engagement with advanced materials like PRC reflects our strategic focus on building resilient, future-ready assets that meet the UAE's long-term development vision.' Tarek Musbah Abdulrahman, General Manager of Dar Alwd Construction (DAW) added, 'At Dar Alwd Construction, we remain deeply committed to supporting the UAE's vision for sustainable infrastructure by delivering innovative, high-performance solutions. We are proud to contribute our expertise toward building resilient, future-ready developments that align with the nation's growth objectives.' During the visit in the QGPC facility, the delegation reviewed advanced production processes, quality assurance protocols, and environmental initiatives, all of which align with the highest UAE regulatory and sustainability standards. The collaboration between the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure and Dar Alwd Construction reflects a shared vision of enhancing infrastructure resilience and operations across the UAE and beyond.
Gulf Today
12-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Sheikh Khaled, Kazakh president discuss bilateral ties, witness exchange of agreements, MoUs
His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has held official talks with Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, at the Presidential Palace in Astana. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed Sheikh Khaled and the accompanying UAE delegation, reaffirming the strong bilateral ties between the two nations and expressing Kazakhstan's commitment to further expand cooperation across key sectors to benefit both countries and their people. Sheikh Khaled conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with his best wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Sheikh Khaled also expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality and cordial reception received by the UAE delegation. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan conveyed his greetings to the UAE President and extended his wishes for the UAE's ongoing development and prosperity. During the meeting, Sheikh Khaled and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reviewed the close UAE-Kazakhstan relations and discussed ways to further enhance collaboration across key strategic sectors, particularly investment, energy, infrastructure, sustainability, artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. The discussions focused on unlocking new opportunities that support sustainable development and mutual prosperity. Sheikh Khaled affirmed the UAE leadership's commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with Kazakhstan, building on shared achievements and leveraging the investment-friendly environments in both nations to foster impactful bilateral collaboration. Sheikh Khaled and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, also witnessed the exchange of several cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between senior officials from both nations. These agreements and MoUs covered vital sectors, including transport and infrastructure, renewable energy, digital and technological solutions, financial investment, and other significant areas of mutual priority for both nations. In the transport and infrastructure sectors, the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure and Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport exchanged an MoU aimed at enhancing cooperation and knowledge exchange in the development of transportation, road and infrastructure projects. In legal affairs, the UAE Ministry of Justice and its Kazakh counterpart exchanged an MoU to strengthen legal cooperation and foster bilateral ties. The MoU includes organising joint events, legal information sharing and expert exchange in information systems and forensic sciences. In healthcare, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development and the Turkestan Region Administration exchanged an MoU to finance the construction of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Maternity Hospital in the Turkestan Region. As part of the UAE's commitment to advancing sustainability and expanding renewable energy adoption, Masdar and Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy exchanged an agreement to ratify the development of a 1-gigawatt (GW) wind farm project in the Zhambyl region. Masdar and Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund, Samruk-Kazyna, also exchanged a collaboration agreement to develop a 'round the clock' energy project with total base load capacity of up to 500 megawatts and a battery energy storage system project with total capacity of up to 2GW. In support of digital transformation in both countries, AIQ, which specialises in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies in the energy sector, and Samruk-Kazyna exchanged a cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing the performance and efficiency of Kazakhstan's oil and gas sector. The agreement also seeks to facilitate knowledge exchange and the adoption of best practices and advanced AI technologies. In the field of artificial intelligence applications for the energy production sector, AIQ and QazaqGaz, the national gas company of Kazakhstan, exchanged a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at facilitating knowledge exchange and enabling QazaqGaz to benefit from AIQ's innovative and effective AI and advanced technology solutions in geological analysis, gas exploration, extraction and production. In the financial and investment areas, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and Samruk-Kazyna exchanged an MoU and joint cooperation agreement to support strategic projects in alternative energy, infrastructure development, financial and advisory services, and the transition to a green economy. The agreement aligns with ADCB's commitment to supporting governance, sustainability and social responsibility across its operations and the aviation sector, UAE-based Terminals Holding, which specialises in aviation solutions, and Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport exchanged a management agreement to enhance aviation infrastructure, improve operational efficiency and expand air services between the two nations. In support of Kazakhstan's technology sector, Presight AI, a leading company in big data analytics powered by artificial intelligence, exchanged a strategic cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan's Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry. The agreement includes the delivery of two NVIDIA H200 superpods and the development of a state-of-the-art data centre to support the smart city project in Astana. This initiative is part of Kazakhstan's broader digital transformation efforts, aiming to strengthen its digital infrastructure and enable the use of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies across vital sectors. In the maritime transport and logistics services sectors, AD Ports Group and Kazakhstan's National Maritime Shipping Company Kazmortransflot exchanged an MoU to expand the group's fleet in the Caspian Sea through the construction and chartering of four custom-built container vessels, each with a capacity of 780 20-foot equivalent units. This MoU aims to support maritime trade between the UAE and Kazakhstan, provide integrated shipping solutions, enhance maritime infrastructure and expand regional and international logistics services. Members of the UAE official delegation accompanying Sheikh Khaled also attended the meeting and signing ceremony. WAM
Sharjah 24
12-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Abu Dhabi CP, Kazakh President boost bilateral relations
Warm welcome and mutual greetings President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed His Highness and the accompanying UAE delegation, reaffirming the strong bilateral ties between the two nations and expressing Kazakhstan's commitment to further expand cooperation across key sectors to benefit both countries and their people. His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin His Highness also expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality and cordial reception received by the UAE delegation. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan conveyed his greetings to the UAE President and extended his wishes for the UAE's ongoing development and prosperity. Strategic discussions on bilateral collaboration During the meeting, His Highness Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and President of the Republic of Kazakhstan reviewed the close UAE-Kazakhstan relations and discussed ways to further enhance collaboration across key strategic sectors, particularly investment, energy, infrastructure, sustainability, artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. The discussions focused on unlocking new opportunities that support sustainable development and mutual prosperity. UAE's commitment to stronger partnerships His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed the UAE leadership's commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with Kazakhstan, building on shared achievements and leveraging the investment-friendly environments in both nations to foster impactful bilateral collaboration. Exchange of agreements and MoUs His Highness and President of Kazakhstan also witnessed the exchange of several cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between senior officials from both nations. These agreements and MoUs covered vital sectors, including transport and infrastructure, renewable energy, digital and technological solutions, financial investment, and other significant areas of mutual priority for both nations. Transport and infrastructure cooperation In the transport and infrastructure sectors, the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure and Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport exchanged an MoU aimed at enhancing cooperation and knowledge exchange in the development of transportation, road and infrastructure projects. Legal affairs partnership In legal affairs, the UAE Ministry of Justice and its Kazakh counterpart exchanged an MoU to strengthen legal cooperation and foster bilateral ties. The MoU includes organising joint events, legal information sharing and expert exchange in information systems and forensic sciences. Healthcare development agreement In healthcare, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development and the Turkestan Region Administration exchanged an MoU to finance the construction of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Maternity Hospital in the Turkestan Region. Renewable energy initiatives As part of the UAE's commitment to advancing sustainability and expanding renewable energy adoption, Masdar and Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy exchanged an agreement to ratify the development of a 1-gigawatt (GW) wind farm project in the Zhambyl region. Masdar and Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund, Samruk-Kazyna, also exchanged a collaboration agreement to develop a 'round the clock' energy project with total base load capacity of up to 500 megawatts and a battery energy storage system project with total capacity of up to 2GW. Advancing AI and digital solutions In support of digital transformation in both countries, AIQ, which specialises in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies in the energy sector, and Samruk-Kazyna exchanged a cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing the performance and efficiency of Kazakhstan's oil and gas sector. The agreement also seeks to facilitate knowledge exchange and the adoption of best practices and advanced AI technologies. In the field of artificial intelligence applications for the energy production sector, AIQ and QazaqGaz, the national gas company of Kazakhstan, exchanged a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at facilitating knowledge exchange and enabling QazaqGaz to benefit from AIQ's innovative and effective AI and advanced technology solutions in geological analysis, gas exploration, extraction and production. Financial and investment partnerships In the financial and investment areas, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and Samruk-Kazyna exchanged an MoU and joint cooperation agreement to support strategic projects in alternative energy, infrastructure development, financial and advisory services, and the transition to a green economy. The agreement aligns with ADCB's commitment to supporting governance, sustainability and social responsibility across its operations and activities. Aviation sector collaboration In the aviation sector, UAE-based Terminals Holding, which specialises in aviation solutions, and Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport exchanged a management agreement to enhance aviation infrastructure, improve operational efficiency and expand air services between the two nations. Boosting Kazakhstan's tech sector In support of Kazakhstan's technology sector, Presight AI, a leading company in big data analytics powered by artificial intelligence, exchanged a strategic cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan's Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry. The agreement includes the delivery of two NVIDIA H200 superpods and the development of a state-of-the-art data centre to support the smart city project in Astana. This initiative is part of Kazakhstan's broader digital transformation efforts, aiming to strengthen its digital infrastructure and enable the use of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies across vital sectors. Maritime transport and logistics expansion In the maritime transport and logistics services sectors, AD Ports Group and Kazakhstan's National Maritime Shipping Company Kazmortransflot exchanged an MoU to expand the group's fleet in the Caspian Sea through the construction and chartering of four custom-built container vessels, each with a capacity of 780 20-foot equivalent units. This MoU aims to support maritime trade between the UAE and Kazakhstan, provide integrated shipping solutions, enhance maritime infrastructure and expand regional and international logistics services. Delegation attendance Members of the UAE official delegation accompanying His Highness the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi also attended the meeting and signing ceremony.
Al Etihad
12-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and President of Kazakhstan discuss bilateral relations, witness exchange of cooperation agreements and MoUs
12 May 2025 15:51 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has held official talks with Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, at the Presidential Palace in Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed and the accompanying UAE delegation, reaffirming the strong bilateral ties between the two nations, and expressing Kazakhstan's commitment to further expand cooperation across key sectors to benefit both countries and their Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, along with his best wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the Republic of Kazakhstan. His Highness also expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality and cordial reception received by the UAE President of the Republic of Kazakhstan conveyed his greetings to the UAE President, and extended his wishes for the UAE's ongoing development and the meeting, His Highness Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and President of the Republic of Kazakhstan reviewed the close UAE-Kazakhstan relations and discussed ways to further enhance collaboration across key strategic sectors, particularly investment, energy, infrastructure, sustainability, artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. The discussions focused on unlocking new opportunities that support sustainable development and mutual Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed the UAE leadership's commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with Kazakhstan, building on shared achievements and leveraging the investment-friendly environments in both nations to foster impactful bilateral Highness and His Excellency also witnessed the exchange of several cooperation agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between senior officials from both agreements and MoUs covered vital sectors, including transport and infrastructure, renewable energy, digital and technological solutions, financial investment, and other significant areas of mutual priority for both the transport and infrastructure sectors, the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure and Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport exchanged an MoU aimed at enhancing cooperation and knowledge exchange in the development of transportation, road and infrastructure legal affairs, the UAE Ministry of Justice and its Kazakh counterpart exchanged an MoU to strengthen legal cooperation and foster bilateral ties. The MoU includes organising joint events, legal information sharing and expert exchange in information systems and forensic healthcare, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development and the Turkestan Region Administration exchanged an MoU to finance the construction of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Maternity Hospital in the Turkestan part of the UAE's commitment to advancing sustainability and expanding renewable energy adoption, Masdar and Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy exchanged an agreement to ratify the development of a 1-gigawatt (GW) wind farm project in the Zhambyl and Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund, Samruk-Kazyna, also exchanged a collaboration agreement to develop a 'round the clock' energy project with total base load capacity of up to 500 megawatts, and a battery energy storage system project with total capacity of up to support of digital transformation in both countries, AIQ, which specialises in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies in the energy sector, and Samruk-Kazyna exchanged a cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing the performance and efficiency of Kazakhstan's oil and gas sector. The agreement also seeks to facilitate knowledge exchange and the adoption of best practices and advanced AI the field of artificial intelligence applications for the energy production sector, AIQ and QazaqGaz, the national gas company of Kazakhstan, exchanged a strategic cooperation agreement, which is aimed at facilitating knowledge exchange and enabling QazaqGaz to benefit from AIQ's innovative and effective AI and advanced technology solutions in geological analysis, gas exploration, extraction and the financial and investment areas, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and Samruk-Kazyna exchanged an MoU and joint cooperation agreement to support strategic projects in alternative energy, infrastructure development, financial and advisory services, and the transition to a green economy. The agreement aligns with ADCB's commitment to supporting governance, sustainability and social responsibility across its operations and the aviation sector, UAE-based Terminals Holding, which specialises in aviation solutions, and Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport exchanged a management agreement to enhance aviation infrastructure, improve operational efficiency and expand air services between the two support of Kazakhstan's technology sector, Presight AI, a leading company in big data analytics powered by artificial intelligence, exchanged a strategic cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan's Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry. The agreement includes the delivery of two NVIDIA H200 superpods and the development of a state-of-the-art data centre to support the smart city project in Astana. This initiative is part of Kazakhstan's broader digital transformation efforts, aiming to strengthen its digital infrastructure and enable the use of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies across vital the maritime transport and logistics services sectors, AD Ports Group and Kazakhstan's National Maritime Shipping Company Kazmortransflot exchanged an MoU to expand the group's fleet in the Caspian Sea through the construction and chartering of four custom-built container vessels, each with a capacity of 780 20-foot equivalent units. This MoU aims to support maritime trade between the UAE and Kazakhstan, provide integrated shipping solutions, enhance maritime infrastructure and expand regional and international logistics services. Members of the UAE official delegation accompanying His Highness the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi also attended the meeting and signing ceremony.
Mid East Info
06-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East Opens with Industry Call to Action to Keep Trade Moving - Middle East Business News and Information
Dubai, UAE, May, 2025: The doors opened on the 11th Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East conference and exhibition today (6th May 2025) and was officially inaugurated by H.E. Eng. Hessa Al Malek, Senior Advisor, Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure; Abdulla bin Damithan, CEO & Managing Director, DP World GCC; Andrew Williams, President, Seatrade Maritime, part of Informa Markets, and senior representatives of the maritime community In a video address to a packed Main Stage, H.E Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy & Infrastructure, Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure said: 'We aim to position UAE Maritime Week among the world's top maritime events, with all stakeholders' engagement in shaping the future of this industry. The UAE continues to rise as a global logistic hub, guided by visionary leadership and bold strategies. 'In the UAE, we continue to improve the ports' handling capacity, which today handles over 21 million TEUs. The maritime sector contributes nearly 136 billion dirhams, or $37 billion to our GDP, with a target to increase it to 200 billion dirhams, or more than $54 billion in the near future.' Speaking to 2050 net-zero targets, His Excellency added: 'In our view, the world needs to be aligned when it comes to net-zero targets by 2050, and for us in the UAE, we will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the UAE Net-Zero target by 2050.' The strategic partner of Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East, DP World GCC delivered a hard-hitting keynote to the room from Abdulla bin Damithan, CEO & Managing Director, DP World GCC, who said: 'Resilience, Partnership, Innovation and Sustainability define the future of maritime logistics and that's where the Gulf – and our region more broadly – has a real opportunity to lead. 'Let me start with resilience. More and more global operators are turning to the Gulf for stability. In a sector facing uncertainty, our region has proven to be an anchor point of stability, certainty and security. This is no accident. It's the result of years of coordinated investment in maritime infrastructure. The Middle East has multimodal marine networks that connect over 150 ports worldwide. From the $800 million expansion of the South Container Terminal in Jeddah to advanced automation at Jebel Ali, we are building smart, resilient maritime networks that can adapt to demand. 'The second priority is partnership. The Gemini Cooperation between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk is one example of how strategic partnerships can keep global trade moving. Together with our shipping line customers, we're coordinating vessel schedules, improving berth planning and enhancing operational efficiencies to ensure reliability. When shippers face instability, this kind of reliability is a necessity. And to scale this reliability, we need collaboration across the entire port network and the entire maritime value chain. 'The third need is innovation. Our industry has always been seen as slow and resistant to change – but I believe this stereotype is changing fast. In the past year, I have seen digitalisation and automation projects jump forward. From AI tools that help choose the best routes and save fuel, to digital twins and predictive analytics, innovation is front and centre. Today, platforms like CARGOES Flow have made our region a leader in anticipating disruption before it happens. This level of automation supports how our ports work together as part of a coordinated system. From gates to cranes to yard equipment, this technology is reducing human error, speeding up operations, and improving vessel call performance. Even upstream, we're seeing the positive impact this can have. 'Which brings me to my final point: sustainability. Maritime shipping accounts for nearly 3% of global emissions. And we can't stand still – even if the odds seem against us. Regulatory frameworks are already shaping how vessels operate and where they berth. We have no choice but to decarbonise – and fast. The good news is that the Gulf is ahead of the curve, because we're using maritime infrastructure to keep change within reach. Port equipment has been electrified across terminals. Investments are being made in shore power so all vessels can plug in at berth – reducing emissions, noise, and fuel burn. And with the UAE now home to the world's first carbon removal deal for a port operator, we're setting the bar for what comes next. He ended with a resounding call to action: 'The global trade landscape is changing. Today the waters are rough, and trade maps are being redrawn. But I am confident that we can navigate it successfully. Let's move together. Let's move smarter. And above all – let's keep trade moving.' The UAE Maritime Week is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure with Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East held as the focal exhibition and conference of the week-long activities. More than 7,000 maritime and shipping attendees will converge on Dubai during this period and a record 150+ speakers will share their knowledge at a packed – and free to attend – conference agenda at Dubai World Trade Centre from 6-8 May as part of Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East. About Seatrade Maritime: For more than 50 years, Seatrade Maritime has brought the international maritime industry together, building an extensive global community through its news website, themed reports, podcast, global events and marketing solutions. Seatrade Maritime global B2B events offer excellent opportunities to reach new markets quicker and more successfully than any other maritime trade show. Through our events, thousands of shipping professionals establish and grow their business, build networks and learn about the latest industry innovations.
