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Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Yokogawa drives industrial innovation and sustainability from the UAE
Yokogawa UAE Industry is at the forefront of driving industrial innovation and supporting the UAE's sustainability goals through local manufacturing, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic partnerships. With advanced capabilities in AI and machine learning, Yokogawa is contributing to the country's transformation into a global industrial hub. In support of the 'Make it in the Emirates' initiative, Yokogawa established a production line in Abu Dhabi to manufacture transmitters — strengthening the local supply chain and empowering local talent. This investment is part of a broader expansion, including a new 4,200sqm facility in ICAD 3 focused on assembling smart junction boxes and delivering integrated control and safety systems. Yokogawa's collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology also supports national digital transformation goals, including participation in the Industrial Technology Transformation Index (ITTI). The company's partnership with Adnoc is enabling decarbonisation and sustainable production in the Ta'ziz industrial zone, where a new Yokogawa service office is planned for 2025. 'We are committed to contributing to the community and improving people's well-being by hiring local talent and supporting the circular economy through local manufacturing,' said Muhammed Nadeem, Senior Vice-President of Sales, Marketing & Service at Yokogawa UAE Industry. Through its innovations in AI, automation, and digital solutions, Yokogawa continues to position the UAE as a hub for advanced industrial excellence.
Khaleej Times
12-04-2025
- Khaleej Times
‘New bridge a relief': Dubai-Sharjah motorists save nearly half an hour, Salik and fuel
Motorists driving from Sharjah to Dubai are heaving a sigh of relief after a new bridge opened in the Al Shindagha area. While the route remains the same distance, the newly opened bridge, located just after the Infinity Bridge towards Sheikh Zayed Road, has eliminated the bumper-to-bumper traffic that commuters have long struggled with. The bridge connects Al Khaleej Street to Khalid bin Al Waleed Road, leading towards the Dubai Frame and Al Khail Road. It has quickly become one of the best options for commuters heading to Sheikh Zayed Road and other key neighbourhoods and business districts in Dubai during rush hour. Muhammed Nadeem, a resident of Al Nahda in Sharjah, commutes daily to his office in Al Barsha and says this route makes a huge difference. 'Right after exiting Sharjah and crossing the Salik gate at Al Mamzar, I take a right towards Corniche Street, then head over the Infinity Bridge. From there, the new bridge connects smoothly to Al Khail Road,' said Nadeem. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. By taking this lesser-known route, he is able to avoid the usual choke of Sharjah-Dubai traffic, which often accumulates on Ittihad Road, Airport Tunnel Road, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. But it's not just about avoiding traffic. Nadeem says this new route is also saving him money and fuel. 'I save at least Dh18 to Dh20 every day on Salik alone because I am no longer passing through multiple toll gates during peak hours. Before this bridge opened, I wpuld either be stuck in traffic for most of my commute or end up paying Dh6 at each toll gate. Plus, the smooth traffic flow means I don't waste fuel sitting idle,' he added. However, the evening return trip tells a different story. While the morning commute feels like a 'reverse bottleneck,' starting narrow and opening up, the evening flow flips the experience. 'The traffic builds up heavily on the Infinity Bridge while returning. The real choke point is near the Waterfront Market and the exit towards Al Ittihad Road from Al Mamzar,' said Amr Elsaeedi, a marketing executive who works for an ice cream company in Dubai. 'In the mornings, the route feels like a reverse bottleneck, it starts narrow and widens up, which helps manage the rush. But in the evenings, it's the opposite. You begin on wide roads, but as you approach Sharjah, it all narrows and slows down. It's a complete flip,' he added. 'This route is great in the morning, but not advisable during the evening rush. But hopefully after construction of the remaining stretch on the Corniche street, it may be the best option.' For some Dubai residents, especially those living near the New Gold Souk Extension, the new bridge has drastically improved their commute. 'I used to take more than 40 minutes to reach my office in the morning,' said Safdar Ali, a finance professional working on Sheikh Zayed Road. 'Now, I reach in just 15 minutes with Salik, or 20 minutes without it. All I have to do is exit the parking, get on the Infinity Bridge, take the new bridge, and I am almost there.' He also avoids evening congestion thanks to the exit on the Infinity Bridge that directly leads to his parking. 'It's such a relief,' said Safdar. The location can be seen in the map, above.
