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Job description / Role                   Employment: Full Time The Civil Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing construction projects and ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. They will coordinate with various teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and delivery. Responsibilities: 1. Plan and manage Maintenance, FM,…

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The ICV  Program is initiated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and currently managed and monitored by MoIAT. (Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology). This program is a strategic initiative to strengthen the national economy, and boost the local industrial growth of the nation. However businesses are unsure whether they need an ICV Certification or is it mandatory to obtain an ICV certification. 

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Good afternoon TUMBLR - April 24th - 2024

''Mr. Plant has owed me a shoe since July 5, 1971."

Atyrau Kazakhstan – Dec 2004 – Oct 2010 - Kashagan Development Project

Part 3

MAIN WORKS The Early Works were coming to an end, and the ''MAIN WORKS'' were about to start, i.e. the works for the construction of the actual plant where the crude oil coming from the wells located in the Caspian Sea would be ''stabilized'' to then be sent through a specially built pipeline (it had to connect to the transport system already existing between Kazakhstan and Russia). Or transported with tanks mounted on railway wagons (a 20km link road was being built by a local company which will connect the plant to the Kazakhstan railway network). An old acquaintance arrived as Client Site Manager, Mr. Daniele Nazzani. Former SAIPEM Manager, I met him during the selection interview for the Abu Dhabi Taweelah Water project. That day I was sitting in those tiny rooms in the fifth office building of San Donato, when this large figure more than 2 meters high entered (he had to fold his head sideways to avoid hitting the door). He had made a good impression on me, even though I had sensed that he was potentially ''dangerous''. And once he had settled in Atyrau I had confirmation of this quite quickly. Nazzani immediately began a ''cleaning work'' all those elements that he considered ''superfluous'' to the Kashagan project. Without too much preamble, he had them called to the office and without ever even looking at them in the face, he told them that ''you time here has 'expired''. With these premises, we were called to a meeting to clarify certain results of the cracking tests of the concrete we were using for the foundations of the plant's Main Pipe rack. Participants, in addition to myself, Nazzani, the AGIP Deputy Construction Manager (a Canadian named Dick Parker), the Director of our Company Giorgio Borchia and the AGIP Quality Manager. There was a brief introduction of the topic by the AGIP QA/QC Manager and then Borchia took the floor to explain our reasons, but after he had pronounced the first words suddenly Nazzani stood up and from the top of his 2.00 meters I start shouting ''ENOUGH…ENOUGH…IT'S ENOUGH……'' and lifting the table like a twig he overturn it, throwing all the papers and drawings on the ground, leaving the meeting room and us astonished and speechless, to wonder with our eyes what had happened!!! At that moment I was consulting some papers in front of me, thought that the guy was hit with some sort of heart or epileptic attack…. We were all extremely embarrassed. Mr. Parker – an elderly gentleman – apologized on behalf of AGIP and ended the meeting. While going back to the city, Mr. Borchia, we commented on what had happened, looking for a plausible explanation for Nazzani's behaviour. Even once we arrived at our offices, we continued to discuss the Site Manager's drama with Mr. Nurlan, the President of our Company . In the end, after much discussion, the only ''plausible'' explanation was that, mindful of the old wrinkles of the Abu Dhabi Taweela Water project (where Borchia held the role of Deputy General Director of S.A.C. Main Contractor of SAIPEM) Giorgio had had several disputes with Nazzani, Deputy Director of the project at the time. In conclusion, the origin of the incident could be understood, but not Nazzan's behavior, which was absolutely unacceptable. He had allowed himself, with his action, to gratuitously insult not only Borchia, but also what our Director represented at that moment, namely a Kazakh-Italian Company that was regularly appointed as AGIP's Contractor on the Kashagan project.

Two days after Nazzani's absurd scene, an official letter arrived from AGIP in which we were ordered to return the Borchia's access badge to the site, and an instruction from now on not to send letters and correspondence with his signature. An act to which I tried to make our company react with actions that could have led to Nazzani's removal. Unfortunately we were not influential enough to achieve this result, and therefore almost throughout the entire course of the Kashagan project, we had to suffer the harassment of this individual. I say almost because at the end of 2008 it was us, through good relations with the local KGB, who saved Nazzani from police arrest.. As we warned them in time, Nazzani and the Procurement Manager (another Italian guy) managed to board the Atyrau – Amsterdam flight at 7.00 am, thus escaping arrest. The charge was tax fraud for non-payment of taxes to the Kazakh government, and also illegal importation of helicopters. Two very serious crimes, whose arrest warrant was extended to all CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries, thus making many of the former Soviet Union countries off limits for the two wanted men.

RETURN TO KAZAKHSTAN ON JANUARY 2006 The AGIP charter flight continued to be the fastest way to get to and from Kazahstan. I had the return flight booked from Malpensa and on January 7th I showed up regularly for boarding. Luckily my name was on the list and I boarded the flight. I noticed that the plane had changed, I asked a guy sitting beside me why:

This is a plane from the Polish company LOT specially rented because it is suitable for landing on snowy runways. The landing gear is much lower and therefore the plane can land even if it has recently snowed on the airport and the runway is not clear.

Ahh…ok…. Reassured about the possible snow landing at Atyrau airport, we took off on time. The flight was at night, and when we reached the Caucasus, the Commander warned on the loudspeaker that a strong snowfall had hit the entire Atyrau region, so the airport had been declared closed.

But why - I said to the AGIP guy sitting next to me - didn't you rent this plane because it would have to land in all conditions?

Yes but……evidently the snowfall is too heavy….

A few minutes later the Commander announced that we would land at Nalchik airport, and then we would go to sleep in Mineralnye Vody, a town in Southern Russia. The Odyssey was just beginning. From Mineralnye Vody the next day a bus took us to Stavropol, where we boarded a train to Astrakhan, about 560 km away. The train was comfortable, with 3-seater sleeping compartments – the journey lasted 11 hours and when we arrived in Astrakhan it was night. At Astrakhan station another train was waiting for us, to travel the 360 km that separated us from our final destination. It was late morning when we arrived exhausted at Atyrau central station. Mr. Talgat was waiting for me on the platform, I offered the AGIP guy a lift home, seeing as his colleagues hadn't bothered to come to pick him up. He went down to the River Palace hotel residence and while he thanked me from the rolled down window I said to him:

It's really true that when you from AGIP are involved, Murphy's first law almost always comes true. And I left without waiting for his reply.

POLICE The Kazakh police is known locally as ''Gaik'.' Given the low wages, the gaik' spends his day trying to make ends meet. The most coveted positions are in the evening patrols, especially those on Saturday evenings and before the several national holidays. There are national holidays for every taste: the President's birthday - the declaration of Independence - the Christian Christmas - the New Year - the Orthodox Christmas - the ''old New Year'' (during the Soviet period the new year was the 9th January) Nowriz (21 March the beginning of spring when the Kazakh nomads released their sheep into the steppe) Muhammad's birthday - Kurban Ait (Muslim Eid el Fitr) and many others that I can't remember now. On the evening of the eve of these holidays, where in theory there are more possible drunk drivers (but in Kazakhstan everyone also drinks throughout the week) the police deploys all its forces, especially near clubs and restaurants. Sometimes the managers of restaurants or clubs are equipped with radios by the police themselves, to signal the exit of customers who have been drinking. Naturally, whoever reports the chicken to be plucked is entitled to a percentage of the stolen goods. Of course I had my troubles with gaiks too. One of their favorite locations was before and after the bridge that connects Europe to Asia, crossing the Ural River. It is an mandatory passage from one part of the city to the other, and there is no escape from there. It was a Saturday and they stopped me, it was around midnight, while I was driving the company's black Prado. Naturally the policeman immediately shines the flashlight in my face and says the inevitable:

You drank!

No Sir…. I only drank Coca Cola….

No.. you drank alcohol, I can see it in your eyes!

No Sir…. I don't drink alcohol…I can't drink, I had a bad surgery recently and I can't drink, as per doctor's orders.

I also had surgery and now I drink twice as much as before! And in doing so he lifts his jacket and shows me a belly covered in horrible scars… The pantomime went on for a good half hour, then realizing that I had no intention of slipping any banknotes into his car, he announced to me:

Shall we go to the clinic??!! This means at least wasting a couple of hours of sleep.

Let's go to the clinic, I said.

Are you sure you want to go to the clinic? If you test positive then I will have to arrest you, and the judge will not be there until Monday…

The sooner we go, the sooner we finish this story – I conclude So we left for the clinic, where once we arrive a sleepy lady doctor takes my blood to proceed with the alcohol test. While the doctor does the test, the policeman was walking nervously and every now and then he was coming closer, and pointing his finger at me exclaims:

You drank! I look at him with a half smile. Then suddenly I see the figure of the doctor reflected in the glass waving a finger in a sign of ''no'' in the direction of the policeman. Whereupon I approach the policeman with my hand outstretched, to claim the key to my Prado. He slams me on the table with one final statement:

You tested negative….BUT YOU DRINK!! I left, throwing him a ''Spakoine noche brigadier''.(Good night brigadier).

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Ferrari makes multiple changes to its partnership portfolio

Ferrari makes multiple changes to its partnership portfolio By Balazs Szabo on 06 Jan 2023, 14:00 Ferrari appears to have ended their partnership with two of their premium partners with both Velas and Velas having been removed from the list of partners on the Italian team's website. Founded in 2019 in Zug, Switzerland, Velas is blockchain network for secure and interoperable transactions. The partnership was only signed at the start of last season, but it seems that the two companies will end the partnership ahead of the 2023 F1 season. Velas also served as the Title Sponsor of Ferrari Esports Series. Snapdragon Satellite whose partner company is Qualcomm is a two-way satellite messaging service. The software firm has only joined the partnership portfolio of the Italian team last year, but the two parties appear to have terminated their collaboration after just one year. However, the Maranello-based outfit has also added two new sponsors to its partner list with the arrival of HCL Software and Bitdefender. HCL Software is a multi-national company that is based in India and the United States. The logo first appeared on the F1-75s driven by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz at last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with the partnership set to continue in 2023. Romanian group Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader, has entered into a multi-year partnership with Ferrari. The sponsorship started at last year’s Singapore Grand Prix with the company’s logo displayed on the drivers’ helmets. From 2023, the company’s logo will also be added to racing suits and team uniforms. Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Florin Talpes said: “Bitdefender shares with Scuderia Ferrari a heritage of excellence and a demonstrated track record of building state-of-the-art, innovative technologies to deliver winning results. When every second counts, only the most advanced cars win races on the track, and only the most advanced technology has the power to effectively prevent, defend and respond to cyberattacks.” Moreover, Ferrari have also managed to extend their partnership with EssilorLuxottica. The Maranello-based team’s partnership with the eyewear manufacturer originally began in 2016. The French manufacturer has various brands under its umbrella with Oakley, Ray-Ban, Kodak Lens, Eyezen, Crizal and Xperio all contributing to the company’s portfolio. Ferrari’s 2023 F1 challenger will continue to feature the Ray-Ban brand. “As of today, Ferrari is preparing to achieve new goals with EssilorLuxottica: from the first exclusively Ferrari-branded eyewear line, to the challenges awaiting us on the circuits in the motorsport seasons ahead, said Benedetto Vigna, chief executive of Ferrari. “Starting from a common history of excellence and authentically shared values, we want to build further exciting projects together with the millions of fans and customers who choose us and believe in this constantly developing collaboration.” Among Ferrari’s sponsor for the 2023 season will be Shell, Santander, Ray-Ban, AWS, Richard Mille, Ceva, Mission Winnow, Bitdefender, Estrella Galicia, HCL Software, Palantir, OMR, Puma, Radiobook, VistaJet, Giorgio Armani, Riva, Riva, Mahle, Pirelli, Manpower Group, TechnoGym, Iveco, Bell, Riedel, Garrett, Öhlins, Sabelt, Frecciarossa, NGK Spark Plugs, Brembo and SKF. via F1Technical.net . Motorsport news https://www.f1technical.net/news/

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Job title: Head of Partnerships/Offering - Abu Dhabi Company: Sundus Recruitment Services Job description: Job Title : Head of Partnerships/OfferingJob code : JPC 3217Job Location : Abu DhabiLanguages : Arabic & EnglishIndustry : EducationEducation : Master'sJob responsibilities: Head the development of Project partnerships strategy and drive the enhancement and innovation of the offerings through strategic collaborations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Cultivate dynamic relationships with a diverse range of local and global partners from the ideation to the execution phase, including scouting for potential collaborators, managing strategic partnerships, and acting as the principal liaison between Project Ghazal and external entities Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Education/ECD, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business, Psychology, or other relevant field Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) 7+ years of prior experience in educational program development and/or strategic partnerships, preferably in a senior role within an entity in the UAE, demonstrating a strong understanding of local regulations and practices Professional experience in business and program development especially in complex environments or in a pilot/experimentation phase Professional experience in developing and maintaining effective and impactful partnerships with public, private, and non-profit entities across various project needs Interested applicants may apply with your updated CVs. Expected salary: Location: Abu Dhabi Job date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:53:32 GMT Apply for the job now!

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Is the ICV Certificate Mandatory in the UAE?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is well-known for its flourishing economy, progressive policies, and appeal as a business destination. The In-Country Value (ICV) Program is one of the UAE government’s major economic development projects. The ICV  Program is initiated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and currently managed and monitored by MoIAT. (Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology). This program is a strategic initiative to strengthen the national economy, and boost the local industrial growth of the nation. However businesses are unsure whether they need an ICV Certification or is it mandatory to obtain an ICV certification.  This blog discusses the ICV program’s importance, certification requirements, and whether organisations are required to earn the ICV certificate. 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Good afternoon TUMBLR - March 23th - 2024

''Mr. Plant has owed me a shoe since July 5, 1971."

January 1998 - October 1999 - NLNG - TSKJ Port Harcourt Project (Nigeria).

Part 3.

SWIMMING SUIT I hadn't brought a swimsuit from Italy, and since we spent Sunday in one of the hotel pools in the area, I decided to buy one. I told the driver to take me to a location where I could find one, he stopped the Land Rover in front of a small shop along Aba Road. There were different types and colors of swimsuits inside, in the end I opted for one in red and blue. Before the shopkeeper placed it in the usual supermarket plastic bag, I wanted to take one last look - and here's the ''surprise'': IT WAS 2nd HAND!! But the most incredible thing was that they had put it up for sale with ''clear signals'' of those who had used it before!!! I told the sales man: at least wash it? Naaa…… I left with a mixture of fury and disbelief: I couldn't belive to what my eyes have seen.

SOKU PROJECT SITE

Niger river - On the way to Soku.

As mentioned elsewhere, the Soku Gas Plant was a project that SAIPEM Nigeria was executing in parallel to our TSKJ project. The site was located about 2 hours by speed boat from Port Harcourt, in the middle of the Niger River Delta. All around there was a dense rainforest, so to avoid cutting down thousands of trees it was decided that the plant would be built on an artificial island in the middle of the river. A Spanish company specialized in dredging and construction of artificial islands (called reclaimed land) was commissioned and within 6 months a 1.5 km by 800 meter platform was ready to begin work. A camp was built by importing portacabins from SAIPEM NORWAY (yes, you read that right). The reasons behind SAIPEM Procurement was:

''If they are good for the cold of Norway, they will also be good for the tropical forest of Nigeria''. Carlo Sgorbani arrival to Port Harcourt. Sgorbani was also an ''old'' SAIPEM guy. I met him during the Bir Rebaa project in Algeria. I then found it again in Abu Dhabi for the Taweela aWater Project, where during the last part of the project he assumed the position of Site Manager (And immediately left our compound to rent a villa at Hilton hotel). An early one morning I went to Branch Office and met Sgorbani who was still under shock due the night flight from Paris.

Ohh...I cant believe to my eyes! How come you're here Carlo?

And he, with the perpetual cigarette in his hand: well… I should be the Site Manager of the Soku Gas Plant project…

Soku Gas Plant?? But… are you sure of what you say? I'm quite sure there are any Hilton villas in Soku….... well, come on… you can't always go for luxury… and then you'll see that the ex-Norway containers won't be so uncomfortable!

He didn't reply.

SAIPEM Club SAIPEM has always cared about the ''welfare'' of its employees located in the most sh****hole remote and difficult areas of the planet. Therefore the Management decided to install a clubhouse inside the Soku compound. As soon as the Worry project structure was made available, it was transported by barge to Soku. It consisted of different container modules, and inside it had a billiard room, ping pong, TV room, bar with tables where can play cards in the evening. Behind the bar counter, above the shelves that held the bottles of liquor, a long python skin had been fixed. And this will cause several problems.

PYTHON STRIKE The morning after the club inauguration, Sgorbani and all the other colleagues were woken up by strange moans and screams coming from inside the camp. They immediately rushed to the front of the club and found themselves in front of dozens of people lying on the ground crying, wriggling and sprinkling sand on their heads. Local people were screaming like:

Our Lord is dead…you killed our Lord our Lord is dead…you have killed our God....... All the expatriates present could not understand what was going on before their eyes. Sgorbani called the local PRO, who revealed the burden:

''Sir – he said – these people are telling that you from SAIPEM captured and killed their Lord, and then after having slaughtered him you hung his skin in your club, offending his memory even more – now they expect years of disgrace if nothing is done to remedy this tragedy."

But…but…All of this is inconceivable – replied Sgorbani – the python skin was hung on the wall of the bar when the structure was in Warry, months ago, not here……….

I know, Sir – said the PRO – but these people say that this was why they hadn't seen their Lord for months: he had migrated to Warry, someone from SAIPEM captured him and made him a trophy.

Sgorbani and all other expats know whether to laugh or get angry at what they had heard and what was happening in front of them - however the Site Manager understood that laughing at the matter could generate further and serious problems - so he asked the PRO:

Ok… okay… so what should we do?

Sir – said the PRO – I spoke with their Chief and he says that the only solution to this serious matter is to call a Great Medicine Man who lives in Calabar (about 200 km from Soku) Only he will be able to exorcise the bad influences caused to what SAIPEM people did. But first of all we need to remove the python skin off the bar wall, Sir.

Ok – replied Sgorbani – we'll do it right away, but in the meantime we have to get back to work!

No Sir, until everything is resolved, work cannot resume.

Sgorbani was about to fly into a rage, but was able to contain himself - he ordered the PRO to proceed as quickly as possible with the call of this ''medicine man'' - that he should come immediately, SAIPEM would spare no expense, and would do everything needed made available, starting from the speed boat. Two days of great tension passed in the camp and on the artificial island. Time seemed suspended, waiting for the arrival of the sorcerer who would resolve the drama. An eerie silence loomed over everything and everyone, when construction activities usually filled the place with noise. In just two days (a great achievement considering that it was happening in Nigeria) the ''Great Medicine Man of Calabar'' arrived in great pomp, dressed in traditional clothes, covered by a bright apple-green cloak, with a headdress of peacock feathers and studded with precious stones (nobody knew if true or fake…).

Between two wings of the crowd who knelt as he passed on the way from the docking pier to the club, the sorcerer distributed blessings with his inlaid staff. No one, except the faithful, was allowed inside the club, where, after a brief ceremony, the python skin was peeled off the wall and carefully carried outside by at least six weeping people. The skin was carried as if in procession to the pier, where a previously prepared canoe transported it across the river to the vicinity of the village where the local tribe lived. A pit had been dug there which, covered with a white sheet, welcomed the python's skin. Once the skin was wrapped, the burial proceeded, accompanied by songs, blessings and mysterious formulas recited by the Great Medicine Man, who every now and then drew water from a drum with a palm leaf and sprinkled the grave. Once filled with earth, flowers and tree branches were planted on the tomb, and the area was marked off with stones. The funeral was over, and the sorcerer moved on to collect the money from SAIPEM PRO - the cost of the entire "ceremony was over 20,000 dollars. The next day, work at site could finally resume.

ATTACK on SOKU COMPOUND Perhaps the python affair had been a sort of ''dress rehearsal'' to see the type of response that SAIPEM would have given to an emergency. The fact is that a few weeks passed, and a new big problem arose for Sgorbani and the SAIPEM expatriates on Soku project. It was an August hot morning, when they woke up with a noise caused by rifle and stick blows that an handful of ''rebels'' were giving to their dormitory containers who had come from Norway. After a few minutes, all the expatriates were gathered in front of the offices, and when asked by the one who seemed to be in charge "where the Chief was", the answer was that he was in his office. (Sgorbani used to get up very early). Some rebels entered the offices, and to make it clear that they had serious intentions, they fired a couple of rifle shots which fortunately did not hit Sgorbani, but lodged in the wall behind his head. He too was pushed into the square in front of the offices, and made to lie on his stomach like everyone else. The rebels claimed to have taken possession of the artificial island of SOKU and the site, to put an end to the indiscriminate exploitation of the River State's resources. They wanted money, hiring of local staff, salary increases for those already working with SAIPEM, construction of a school and a hospital in the adjacent community. These intentions would be followed by an ultimatum, after which if the requests were not accepted by the local governments and the top management of SAIPEM, they would begin to eliminate a hostage every 2 hours. While all this was happening, the Nigerian Army Security forces had surrounded the artificial island. A long-distance dialogue then began between the Major who led the military and the guy who professed to be the leader of the rebels. The military's strategy immediately appeared clear:

''First free the hostages and then we will sit down for negotiation'' - this was the message delivered to the attackers. Who naturally refused, demanding at least the delivery of a large sum of cash, the arrival of the local Governor, who should have handed himself over to them, to unblock the situation. In the meantime, time passed, and the time set for the expiry of the ultimatum approached, and the hostages were still on the ground with their hands behind their heads. The tension mounted as the hours passed, and when there were only a few minutes left before the ultimatum expired, suddenly the Security forces attacked the Rebels! Taken by surprise, many of them tried to escape, others took some of the hostages by force to shield themselves from the military fire. For a few minutes there was total chaos: shots, shouts, the rebels trying to reach some canoes hidden among the branches on the river bank, to escape capture. The clashes lasted a few minutes, and soon everything was silent, only a few sporadic bursts could be heard from the automatic weapons with which the Task Force eliminated the remaining resistance. Some rebels were captured and immediately knocked to the ground with rifle butts. Most of the hostages had fled to the dormitory containers and locked themselves inside. Once order was restored, the Major asked to speak to Sgorbani.

Do you have a couple of empty containers?

Yes, of course – replied the Site Manager

Have them taken to an open, sunny area. Zaccagnini had the order carried out, and after an hour the SAIPEM crane deposited two empty containers in an open area on the island. The Major then ordered his men to let the captured rebels enter the containers. When the operation was concluded, the containers were closed with heavy padlocks, and the Major set up guards. Then he said aloud:

''No one must go near the containers, this scum must remain awaiting the decisions of the Military Tribunal of Port Harcourt''.

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Heavy Equipment in Dubai and Abu Dhabi : An essential range of equipments

All the building, logistics, and agricultural sectors focus solely in the United Arab Emirates on the forklift equipment because of their essential uses . 

Specialised heavy equipment like electric stackers is always needed for effective work. Businesses or industries of Sharjah also need a forklift in Sharjah for the work and improvement.

Forklifts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi  

Forklifts are really essential for the  industries that require nice, efficient material handling and storage solutions. Construction and storage are only two of the industries that forklifts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi service. 

These tools ensure effective operations in warehouses and logistics hubs by lifting and moving heavy things.. Many providers in both locations provide a large selection of forklifts that are suited to particular business requirements.

Lifting Materials in Dubai: Efficient Handling Solutions 

A vital component of the logistics and construction sectors is material lifting. A wide range of tools for lifting and moving materials are available in Dubai's equipment sector. Businesses can discover appropriate solutions to optimise their operations, ranging from electric stackers to forklifts. By reducing manual labour and guaranteeing safe product handling, these devices increase productivity.

Heavy Equipment in Dubai and Scissor Lift in Dubai 

Dubai's manufacturing and construction industries need good machinery, which is why they have to rely on large machinery. 

Large-scale projects require machinery like loaders and cranes to support construction. Providers in Dubai offer a wide variety of heavy machinery to satisfy the needs of material handling and infrastructure construction, like scissor lifts in Dubai. Dubai is now a leader in industrial expansion because it has access to state-of-the-art machinery.

Agriculturaltractors in Dubai: Supporting Farming Needs  

Despite its limitations in the desert environment, agriculture is vital to the UAE's economy. Dubai's agricultural tractors are specifically made to tackle difficult terrain and facilitate farming operations. 

These tractors are a vital instrument for regional agricultural operations since they are outfitted with contemporary technologies that optimise efficiency.

Diesel Forklifts in Dubai: Power and Performance  

These devices are capable of managing large loads and performing well under challenging circumstances. In Dubai, construction sites and warehouses that demand dependable performance frequently use diesel forklifts. Their accessibility from trustworthy vendors guarantees that companies can locate trustworthy answers to their problems.

Electric Stackers in Dubai: Enhancing Warehouse Efficiency 

Compact devices called electric stackers are used in warehouses to stack and arrange items. These devices are in great demand in Dubai due to their effectiveness and user-friendliness. With features like smooth controls and height adjustment, electric stackers in Dubai are perfect for companies trying to maximise their storage space.

Hand Pallets in Dubai: Simplifying Material Movement

Hand pallets are easy-to-use yet efficient equipment for short-distance material transportation. Hand pallets are frequently used to move items at warehouses and retail establishments in Dubai. 

Hand pallets are good equipment, which are a first option for companies and it doesn't matter what the size of the company is, as they are liked by all sizes of companies because of their price.

Conclusion

Companies can choose from different kinds of equipment, such as electric for eco-friendly operations or maybe a diesel for heavy-duty tasks. 

The variety of tractors, forklifts, and other heavy equipment that are offered in Dubai and Abu Dhabi demonstrates the cities' dedication to fostering the expansion of both industry and agriculture. In addition to simplifying processes, this infrastructure supports the United Arab Emirates' economic expansion.

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Power Transmission Transformer Market

Power Transformer Market Size, Share, Trends: ABB Ltd. Leads

Integration of Renewable Energy Driving Market Growth

Market Overview:

The global Power Transformer Market is expected to be worth USD 22.83 billion in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% from 2024 to 2031. Rising infrastructure investment and rising electricity consumption in developed and emerging economies are expected to be the primary drivers of market growth during the forecast period. Smart meters are a result of high demand and pro-smart grid projects, which should help the expansion of the power transformer business over the next few years. Moreover, several government initiatives are meant to modernize current power systems and install innovative power transformers to increase energy efficiency and lower losses.

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Market Trends:

Driven by technology developments, governmental initiatives, and mounting environmental concerns, the integration of renewable energy sources—especially wind and solar power—into worldwide electricity systems is fast accelerating. With forecasts showing that this percentage must increase to 57–78% by 2030 to keep a path to net-zero emissions, wind and solar power together accounted for 12% of worldwide electricity output in 2022. Significant investments in big projects like the Hornsea wind farm in the United Kingdom and the Noor Abu Dhabi Solar Plant in the United Arab Emirates as well as the development of new power transformer technologies able of managing variable renewable outputs support this trend.

Market Segmentation:

Three voltage levels define the market: low voltage transformers (for local distribution up to 1 kV), medium voltage transformers (for substation applications 1 kV to 69 kV), and high voltage transformers (for power transmission above 69 kV). Three types of cooling transformers are used: air-cooled transformers, which are fit for lower power applications; dry-type transformers, which are perfect for indoor use and have solid insulation; and oil-immersed transformers, which are generally used for high voltage and high power applications.

Market Key Players:

The power transformer market is highly competitive, with many prominent players vying for market supremacy through product innovation, strategic partnerships, and geographic growth. Key companies such as ABB Ltd., Siemens AG, General Electric, Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Toshiba Corporation, Hitachi Ltd., Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems Co., Ltd., and CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited dominate the market.

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The Growing Role of ELV Systems in Smart City Infrastructure in the UAE

With cities around the globe getting smarter and more connected, the UAE is well-positioned ahead of most others in this transformation. The foundation of such progress lies in state-of-the-art technologies, particularly Extra-Low Voltage (ELV) systems. These systems play a critical role in creating a unified infrastructure that integrates various smart city components, enhancing safety, efficiency, and stability while aligning with sustainable development goals. In this blog, we’ll explore what ELV systems are, how they function, and their pivotal role in the development of smart cities. We’ll also examine their increasing importance to the UAE’s long-term vision and highlight how they intersect with the services provided by a SIRA-approved security company, ensuring smarter, safer environments.

Understanding ELV Systems

Under ELV systems, systems run on limited power which does not exceed 50 volts, for instance; CCTV, biometric access and door control, fire and firefighting systems, communications and intercom systems, and data cabling infrastructure. They are intended to consume less energy, while at the same time providing reliable performance.

In smart cities, ELV systems offer integrated infrastructure for conveyance of information, observation, and control. Such systems practicing integration of numerous technologies within one common framework serve a significant function in forming the contemporary context of the urban environment.

ELV Systems: The Foundation of Smart City Solutions

There are a wide range of ways that ELV systems have been adopted in smart city integration. Below are some of the key areas where they make a significant impact:

1. Smart Surveillance and Security

CCTV and Video Analytics: ELV systems drive smart surveillance cameras with analytical capabilities for responding to risks in real-time.

Access Control Systems: The use of Integrated access control systems makes security of residential areas, business establishments and public places more secure.

2. Energy Management

It can also be seen that smart energy systems use ELV technologies for the effective distribution of power and for the precise measurement of energy consumption. These systems also prove useful in helping to cut down on wastage and practice greater sustainability.

Systems that have been integrated with ELV for Building Management Systems (BMS) are those that control lights, HVAC, and other energy-demanding procedures from a central point.

3. Fire and Safety

IoT integrated ELV fire alarm systems make it possible to detect and respond to fire in the shortest time possible.

Some applications of emergency evacuation systems involve the combination of the ELV technology in high rise buildings and other common places.

4. Telecommunication Networks

Structured cabling systems are circuits that support high-speed internet or telecommunication networks on which a smart city needs to rely.

5. Public Services

Smart traffic management can be achieved by using ELV systems because they support effective traffic flow and avoid congestion as the result of data analysis.

ELV technology in PA & Information systems improve emergency announcement and public information dissemination during events.

The Role of ELV Systems in the UAE’s Smart City Vision

The UAE has big plans for smart city implementation and has set an example with Masdar City in Abu Dhabi and Smart City Project in Dubai. These visions are achievable through ELV systems since they are flexible, contractive in size, and have low energy consumption.

1. Doing Its Bit for Sustainability

The UAE direction at conserving natural resources dovetails the energy efficiency promised by ELV systems. These systems use low power and hence help in the reduction of energy utilization and carbon dioxide emission which helps the country in its environmental conservation plans.

2. Enhancing Connectivity

As IoT devices grow popular in UAE and reliance on the 5G network, ELV systems offer the support structure needed in urban environments for effective connectivity.

3. Improving Public Safety

Beginning with fire detection all the way to high-level surveillance, ELV systems enhance the security measures of smart cities for residents and commercial activities.

4. Promoting Smart Living

ELV systems are today widely used in smart homes and smart buildings in the UAE to create an automatic environment in use, energy Efficiency and a comfortable atmosphere for the user.

Challenges in ELV System Integration

While the benefits of ELV systems are evident, their integration into smart city infrastructure comes with challenges:

1. High Initial Costs

Controlling the ELV systems is one way of maximizing the security of the buildings and the lives of the people inside them, although the initial cost of installing and integrating the ELV systems is relatively high and may prove unaffordable to some developers.

2. Technical Expertise

ELV systems are sophisticated and require skilled professionals to install, maintain, and when there is a problem in the system.

3. Cybersecurity Concerns

The core of most ELV systems is digital connectivity, and therefore they are at risk from cyber issues. That is why the proper implementation of the measures requires stringent security measures to be in place.

The Future of ELV Systems in the UAE

ELV systems are expected to have even more applicability as the UAE progresses towards the establishment of smart cities. Such new technologies as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain are set to enhance the functionality of ELV systems, making their processes decentralized and faster. Collaborating with a SIRA-approved security company ensures these advancements are seamlessly integrated into secure and compliant solutions for smart city infrastructure.

1. Integration with AI and IoT

ELV systems managed by artificial intelligence will provide predictive maintenance and other analytical possibilities, therefore cutting down on instances when equipment needs to be shut down and improving efficiency.

Efficiencies will be brought in ELV systems by the IoT integration to the devices which is making a smart city infrastructure more connected.

2. Focus on Sustainability

As more households and industries use EVL systems, the UAE will fulfill its sustainability goals by adopting clean energy like solar energy.

3. Enhanced Cybersecurity

Safety considerations will be met by using more sophisticated encryption techniques and by having tools for monitoring business processes in real time.

4. Expansion to New Sectors

Outside the residential and commercial application, the ELV system would be crucial across healthcare, educational, and industrial areas that are critical to UAE Smart City evolution.

Conclusion

At the core of the UAE’s new directions for innovation and sustainability, the country can be said to be ideally located to becoming one of the leading smart cities in the world. ELV systems therefore play the central role of driving efficiency, security and sustainability of solutions in various industries.

Since integration is bound to become even more organic, mobile, and seamless, the ELV systems are set to further define living in UAE cities of the future. In this context, challenges of developing this infrastructure and embracing advancements are seen to place the UAE at a vantage point with other countries in achieving the transformation of smart cities.

SIRA-approved security companies play a pivotal role in this transformation by ensuring that these systems are not only efficient but also secure, adding another layer of trust to smart city developments. They are therefore not merely part of the efficiency of smart cities – they constitute the fundamental Smart Lighting Control Vitality of a new era, possessing even considerably more potential than initially imagined to suffice as the smarter, greener, and even safer world for everyone.