Melanie Buttle has been appointed Human Resources Director, PMKConsult has announced. In her role Buttle will lead and implement the talent strategy for the firm, working in tandem with the Operations Director for the UAE and the Chief Operations Officer for the business.

Buttle joins the consultancy with a senior-level background in the discipline within the hospitality sector, and has over 20 years of experience in generalist human resources roles in the UK and UAE. Her role at PMKConsult will be to plan, direct, and develop HR policies and guide and implement the talent strategy for the business across all offices, the firm stated.

“I am excited to join this team and be among driven and motivated individuals; it makes the work of an HR Director that much more engaging. The corporate culture here is extremely positive and it is clear to see that the team responds well to being within such an enabling working environment. I look forward to working closely with the senior management and leadership teams, but more importantly supporting the delivery and admin teams to help them reach their full potential and maintain that gainful and productive edge that has made this company so successful thus far,” commented Buttle.

In mid May 2021, PMKConsult acquired UAE-based cost consultancy ACS and, in late January 2022, the firm inked a deal to extend its service offering across Africa.

PMKConsult said that it has grown its headcount by over 50% in 2022, and claims to boast employee retention that is well above the industry average. The firm said it regularly celebrates work milestones with several team members marking five-, seven-, and 10-year anniversaries. Buttle’s HR expertise is expected to continue to strengthen the organisation and create a more engaging work environment, the firm pointed out.

Keenan Grote, Chief Operating Officer of PMKConsult added, “Kevin and I are thrilled to have Melanie on board. Her contribution as HR Director will be extremely valuable in continuing to cultivate the collaborative and people-centric culture of our team. One of our aims in developing our team is to grow from within, and with Melanie’s experience working across large scale organisations, we will be able to provide support in meeting the needs of our expanding team and helping them grow in their roles and careers.”

In mid October 2022, the firm appointed Jesyka White as Director of Operations for the UAE.

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Two Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) have been signed by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), which aim to promote the research and development of hydrogen energy and sustainable development strategies, strengthen cooperation in the field of low-carbon hydrogen public transportation, and facilitate the sharing of information and resources. The MoUs were signed with Changwon City and the Korea Transport Institute (KOTI).

The MoUs are said to be part of Abu Dhabi’s ambitious plans to strengthen its position in clean and sustainable energy. It is also in line with the DMT and the Integrated Transport Centre’s efforts to reduce the carbon footprint and improve the quality of life in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, by establishing an environmentally friendly transportation system and sustainable infrastructure.

According to the DMT, the two MoUs were signed on the sidelines of the UAE – South Korea Business forum held in Abu Dhabi on 16 January. Representing the Abu Dhabi Government, the MoU with Changwon City was signed by His Excellency Falah Al Ahbabi, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of DMT, and Hong Nam-pyo, Mayor of Changwon City, Na Seung-sil, President of Korea Automotive Technology Institute, and Kwon Whan-ju, CEO of Kwangshin Machinery Company while the MoU with KOTI was signed between His Excellency Al Ahbabi and Jaehak Oh, President of KOTI.

“As part of its mission, the department strives to promote flexible, smart, low-carbon mobility and provide environmentally friendly transportation choices. By signing these strategic MoUs, we aim to strengthen cooperation frameworks with the Republic of Korea in a way that contributes to enabling joint public transportation solutions as part of Abu Dhabi’s climate neutrality strategy and enhances the emirate’s pioneering position in the field of green hydrogen and clean energy,” stated His Excellency Al Ahbabi.

In mid October 2022, DMT unveiled the Abu Dhabi Digital Twin project.

He added, “Based on the directives of our leadership, we will continue to build partnerships with international partners regarding renewable energy, infrastructure, and transportation. As part of the energy transition and advanced technologies that curb climate change and drive sustainable growth in Abu Dhabi, we will also capitalise on the economic opportunities.”

Through the signing of the MoU, Abu Dhabi and Changwon City aim to enhance bilateral exchanges by organising workshops, seminars, pilot projects, and meetings that share experiences and ideas. As part of the MoU, both parties will design action plans for collaboration, establish hydrogen charging infrastructure, operate hydrogen buses, and facilitate visits and professional exchanges, the DMT explained.

In addition, the two cities will cooperate on the design and specification of hydrogen plants, hydrogen refuelling stations, and hydrogen buses, as well as their operation and maintenance in Abu Dhabi.

The MoU with KOTI aims to collaborate on the research and development of integrated development strategies and policies, sharing information and expertise on Korean regulations for establishing hydrogen charging stations, and conducting joint workshops and training courses for mutual benefit. The MoU also includes an Expert Exchange Programme for sharing human resources and other materials such as publications and research facilities, the statement from DMT noted.

In early November 2022, the DMT signed a twinning partnership with Bishkek City.

Mayor Nam-pyo commented, “Changwon City formed Team Changwon with Korea’s competent institution and company to cooperate with Abu Dhabi DMT for Abu Dhabi’s hydrogen mobility policy, which aims to transform Abu Dhabi into a hydrogen city. Changwon City is the only local government that participated in the UAE-Korea Business Forum during the Korean President’s state visit to the UAE. Through this MOU, Changwon City will collaborate with Abu Dhabi DMT to grow together, as one of the world’s best hydrogen cities, not just in the Middle East. Changwon City will actively support and cooperate with Abu Dhabi on behalf of the Republic of Korea.”

Dr. Jaehak Oh stated, “The Korea Transport Institute, a leading and representative research institution of Republic of Korea with the objective to contribute to the advancement of national transport, has been establishing cooperative relationship with DMT to cooperate in the area of transport, especially eco-friendly public transport system and mobility using hydrogen energy. I believe that through signing the MoU, the two parties have prepared a solid foundation to make a greater step for achieving their goals successfully in the near future. Taking this opportunity, I deeply appreciate DMT.”

The signing of the two MoUs align with Abu Dhabi’s efforts to support the country’s preparations for hosting the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 28) later this year, by driving climate action to reduce carbon emissions, the statement pointed out.

The DMT added that through the collaborations, Abu Dhabi will be able to offer an enhanced integrated and environmentally friendly transportation network that facilitates movement with ease and comfort, thereby supporting business growth.

In late November 2022, Abu Dhabi Maritime and AD Ports Group launched a Public Water Taxi service.

The signing also falls within the framework of achieving the DMT’s strategic priorities in developing smart cities, utilising knowledge and experience to enhance social, economic and urban development through a flexible and sustainable infrastructure, the statement concluded.

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Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to qualified companies and consortia that have expressed an interest in developing the Al Ajban solar photovoltaic (solar PV) independent power project (IPP) in Abu Dhabi.

A specialist in the integrated coordination of planning, purchasing, and supply of water and electricity across the UAE, EWEC said a total of 43 companies and consortia had submitted expressions of interest (EOIs), while 19 of them had made it to the RFP stage.

EWEC had initially invited EOIs for the 1,500MW project in early May 2022.

Al Ajban is said to be a greenfield solar PV plant with a capacity of 1,500MW; it will be able to generate enough electricity to power approximately 160,000 homes across the UAE.

Once commercially operational, it is expected to reduce Abu Dhabi’s CO2 emissions by up to 2.4m metric tonnes per year besides increasing the solar energy capacity on the Abu Dhabi system to approximately 4GW.

According to EWEC, the winning developer/developer consortium will be responsible for the financing, construction, operation, maintenance and ownership of the plant, and associated infrastructure. It will also get to own up to 40% of the plant, while the remaining equity will be held indirectly by the Abu Dhabi government.

Together with the two previous large-scale solar projects tendered by EWEC – Noor Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra projects – the Al Ajban solar plant will play a pivotal role in enabling the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative, as well as the UAE Energy Strategy 2050.

In late July 2022, EWEC and Tadweer issued a RFP for an Abu Dhabi Waste-to-Energy IPP.

EWEC CEO, Othman Al Ali remarked, “Increased solar power generation is a key pillar in our strategic plan to fundamentally transition our energy generation to a low carbon system. There has been a strong level of interest expressed in this key project so far, and we look forward to seeing proposals from pre-qualified companies and moving to the next stage of development.”

In late September 2022, EWEC invited developers to submit EOIs for the Abu Dhabi Islands RO IWP.

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Kuwait’s Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport (PART) has issued consultancy services tenders for Phase One of its railway project network. The network will run for 110km, extending from the country’s southern border with Saudi Arabia through to the country’s Shaddiyah region.

According to local media reports, the scope of work for the tenders includes a detailed study and design work for the rail network, as well as preparation of documents for the tender of Phase One of the railway project.

The reports added that the floating of the tenders comes after the go-ahead by the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT). Citing sources within the industry, they added that the winning consultant will be appointed by the end of May, while the final designs and studies for the project will be completed by the end of 2023.

Once this is achieved, PART will offer contracts for the construction of the railway line for Phase One; the deadline for submitting tenders has been fixed as 21 February 2023. It is estimated that five to seven consultancies are expected to submit bids, while the overall project is slated for completion between two to three years.

In early November 2022, authorities said that construction work on Kuwait International Airport had progressed significantly.

The issuing of the tenders comes in the wake of Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance agreeing to a grant of US $1.62mn to PART for covering the cost of contracting with a global consultancy for the railway project, reports said.

As per informed sources, the earlier plan was to allocate $3.25mn for the global consulting contract, but the ministry trimmed it to 50% on the grounds of there already being a previous study in place, and that the new consultancy office should review and amend it.

In November 2022, it was reported that the procurement committee in the Ministry of Public Works agreed to proceed with the procedures for submitting a project for detailed study and design work, and preparing the railway tender documents (first phase) at a value of $3.25mn.

The Ministry of Finance had previously given the green signal to PART to start the study, preliminary design and preparation of railway tender documents (first phase) within the limits of the estimates included in PART’s draft budget for the 2022/2023 fiscal year.

In late November 2022, Kuwait’s TEC said that its tourism and entertainment projects would be completed by mid-2023.

The Ministry of Finance stipulated, with its approval, that the awarding and contracting procedures should not take place before the issuance of a law tying the authority’s budget for the said fiscal year.

In mid December 2022, CDE said it would supply wet processing equipment for a major land remediation effort in Kuwait.

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ADNOC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with thyssenkrupp Uhde – the German-based subsidiary of thyssenkrupp Group and a specialist in chemical engineering – to explore a long-term partnership to create new markets for hydrogen and promote global clean energy value chains.

In a statement, ADNOC said that the agreement, which was signed at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, will focus on the development of projects for large-scale ammonia cracking, which is used to extract hydrogen from ammonia after transportation.

Under the agreement, the companies will work together to develop large-scale ammonia cracking plants with thyssenkrupp technology. The agreement will also lead to the exploration of opportunities in the clean energy value chain for the supply and shipment of low-carbon or green ammonia from the UAE to large-scale ammonia cracking facilities globally.

Musabbeh Al Kaabi, Executive Director, Low Carbon Solutions and International Growth Directorate said, “ADNOC’s fast-growing hydrogen business is enabled by the UAE’s abundant and competitive energy reserves. We are committed to strengthening our position as a reliable supplier of lower carbon-intensive energy, creating new revenue streams, and growing the global market for hydrogen. In doing so, we will work with like-minded partners, such as thyssenkrupp to deliver tangible solutions that contribute to the decarbonisation of the energy sector.”

In early January 2022, ADNOC awarded a $946mn EPC contract for the long-term development of the Umm Shaif field.

Ammonia is a carrier of hydrogen, and it is much easier to compress and transport. When shipped, after arriving at its destination, the ammonia needs to be decomposed or ‘cracked’ into hydrogen, before it is used in the energy value chain, the statement explained.

The ammonia cracking process is based on globally proven uhde reformer technology, which is applied in over 130 large-scale chemical plants across the world, the statement added.

Cord Landsmann, thyssenkrupp Uhde CEO remarked, “Countries in Europe, along with many others, are looking to clean hydrogen imports to decarbonise industry and society. Clean ammonia is the best way to transport hydrogen by ship, and together with ADNOC, we will deliver the last piece of the puzzle for global clean hydrogen trade at large scale.”

ADNOC has already invested in low-carbon ammonia, where the carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted during production is captured and stored underground.

Late in January 2022, Hitachi Energy said it won an ADNOC power transmission contract.

In May 2021, the company announced a one million tons per year low-carbon ammonia production facility at the TA’ZIZ industrial ecosystem and chemicals hub. The company said it has significantly expanded its strategic energy partnerships across the hydrogen value chain and shipped demonstration cargoes of low-carbon ammonia to customers in Germany and Asia to test its application.

ADNOC said it is also investing in green hydrogen – and renewable energy – through Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), a clean-energy powerhouse that will place the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition. Through this investment, ADNOC said that it aims to become a world leader in green hydrogen.

In early November 2022, Baker Hughes and ADNOC said they would develop sustainable energy solutions.

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Samana Developers intends to launch 12 new projects in 2023 at a total investment of US $680mn. The Dubai-based developer said the projects include six residential developments and five-star hotels.

Elaborating on its plans for the year, the developer said it has six residential design concepts phased up for the first half, and is primed to expand into the hospitality sector with a set of five-star hotels. Once complete, the projects will add a total of 2,400 new units onto the market.

The firm said it is currently picking up the most suitable locations and recruiting talent with the aim to have a team that’s four times larger in 2023.

“2022 remained bullish for us as we set a new trend in the market. I believe innovation and out-of-box approach in real estate are key factors to success in modern Dubai’s real estate market. For example, Samana was the first developer in Dubai which created and set the trend of private swimming pools in residential projects – in non-hotel projects with title deeds. We are proud of it. Today, this trend has been replicated by at least two dozen developers. We will be coming up with new design ideas in our 12 new projects in 2023,” stated CEO Imran Farooq.

In late April 2021, Prestige Constructions was appointed as the main contractor for Samana Golf Avenue and, in late September 2021, the developer launches three ESG-inspired projects worth a total of $110mn.

Despite the pandemic-related construction challenges and site workforce restrictions in early 2022, Samana was able to manage the construction flow and delivered the Samana Hills project, the firm explained.

Last year it launched Samana Waves, Samana Miami and Samana Santorini projects that were fully sold out, it added.

The developer also pointed out that it had fast-tracked construction work at its luxury lifestyle project – Samana Park Views located within Arjan community alongside its key developments – Samana Waves and Samana Golf Avenue.

Sharing an update on its 176-unit Park Views project, the developer said that work is progressing well, with four out of its eight slabs already completed. The superstructure will be ready by the end of next month. and the project will be delivered in Q2 2024, it concluded.

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The Events Investment Fund (EIF) has been launched by Saudi Arabia, and it aims to develop sustainable infrastructure for the culture, tourism, entertainment and sports sectors across the Kingdom. The EIF will be capitalised with US $3.7bn to directly develop more than 35 world-class venues across the Kingdom by 2030. It also aims to create strategic partnerships to boost the local industry, increase foreign investment and contribute to Vision 2030’s aim of a vibrant society.

The fund was announced by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of EIF.

According to a statement, the fund will focus on developing and increasing direct foreign investment opportunities for a GDP impact of $7.5bn by 2045. It will further raise capital by providing lucrative high-return opportunities to the private sector and financial institutions.

Part of the EIF’s remit will be to nurture partnerships between the private and public sectors, and securing a supportive environment for strategic partnership in the events industry and increasing the number of job opportunities for citizens, the statement noted.

In late November 2022, PIF subsidiary SEVEN said it would US $13.3bn into 21 integrated entertainment destinations in KSA.

The ultimate aim of the EIF is to position Saudi Arabia as a global hub in these various events sectors, to provide world-class sustainable infrastructure for the delivery of an ambitious national events calendar, and to create sustainable financial returns to support the Kingdom’s economic diversification efforts, the Kingdom emphasised.

EIF assets will include indoor arenas, art galleries, theatres and conference centres, horse-racing tracks, auto racing tracks and other event facilities across the Kingdom, with the aim of delivering its first asset by 2023.

Aligned with the Kingdom’s sustainability agenda, the fund is committed to upholding the highest environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. EIF’s strategy is focused on three main pillars, which include enhancing its environment, invigorating societies and maintaining strong governance, the statement explained.

The statement noted that the EIF will contribute to Vision 2030 with respect to diversifying the economy and increasing its share of non-oil GDP, as well as supporting the contribution of the tourism sector to annual GDP, from its current rate of 3% to more than 10% by 2030.

In early January 2023, the US-Saudi Business Council said that $6.7bn in contracts were awarded in Saudi Arabia in Q3 2022.

Additionally, EIF will support the transformation of the Kingdom into a global tourist destination, attracting more than 100m visitors by 2030 and making it one of the world’s most visited countries, the statement elaborated.

This is aligned with the Kingdom’s quality of life programme, which aims to improve the quality of life for individuals and families by developing the necessary sustainable venues.

The EIF’s vision is also said to be aligned with the National Development Fund’s strategy, and aims to make the fund a pivotal enabler for the economic and social objectives of Vision 2030; overcoming existing development challenges in line with global best practices and stimulating a threefold increase in the private sector’s impact on the Kingdom’s economy by 2030, the statement concluded.

Also in early January 2023, PIF and Ma’aden signed a JV to establish a new entity to invest in global mining assets.

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The Egypt-hosted COP27 gave humanity pause for thought. The second most attended COP summit raised a range of issues – it spoke of a ‘just transition’ away from fossil fuels and established a ‘loss and damage’ fund for smaller island nations and other victims of climate change.

Such events are historically a means to highlight rather than act, but ultimately world leaders can only advise the way forward. It is the rest of us, organisations and individuals, that must act. To bring action up to meaningful levels, much of the starting initiative is on businesses. Businesses can act at scale and also serve as examples to others.

As the UAE prepares to host COP28 this year, sustainability is set to remain at the forefront of business agendas throughout 2023. But we should ensure that event fever is not the sole cause of our messaging or our actions on sustainability issues. We have reason to be proactive and we have reason to ensure that our policies endure when world leaders return home.

Sustainability is a significant portion of national economic visions across the Arab Gulf and beyond. But just as we should not act merely because the eyes of the world are fleetingly upon us, neither should we do so just because of government guidelines and regulation.

There are so many reasons for businesses to compose robust sustainability agendas and most of them have to do with business benefits. Investing in sustainability brings financial and operational rewards, such as making access to capital easier. Sustainable practices build resilience, lower operational costs, and create value through new product and solution lines.

We often side-line COP events for being all talk, but the same could be said of many businesses. Questions remain around how we actually go about becoming more sustainable. A sustainability program may appear daunting. And amid a confusing cloud of KPIs, reports, monitoring initiatives, and regulations, it is easy to lose sight of what actually matters to the business.

So, what about leveraging a sustainability strategy and roadmap? This will serve as a guide on the path to becoming an enterprise with an integrated sustainability lens. Here are three fundamental areas to think about when developing a sustainability strategy that may transform your business:

• Understand the strategy and progressive roadmap of sustainability

Sustainability strategies and their implementation come about through a progressive process. It should be obvious that sustainability is not something that can be ordered through next-day delivery. Neither does a report, or series of reports, constitute sustainability. Each organisation will start in its own way, by identifying the sustainability drivers unique to its customers, investors, industry regulators, and available technology. These pressures will dictate much. You must select the reporting frameworks and initiatives with which you will align with. The Global Reporting Initiative is a good starting point.

Next, it’s time to visualise your sustainability vision and mission and how it fits into your business strategy. How does sustainability connect with your business? What impact do your day-to-day operations have on sustainability and what effect will your sustainability campaign have on your day-to-day operations? How will your employees and your customers be affected?

Answers to these questions will set you up for a successful strategy that reflects your findings and calls for daily action. A strategy will connect your business to key sustainability pillars: the environment, to people, and to the community. The strategy will be accompanied with a roadmap that should be realistic and include medium- (two to five years) and long-term (10 to 15 years) initiatives.

• Recognise that business leaders decide direction for sustainability integration

If you tuned into COP 27’s proceedings, you would know how complex sustainability is. This complexity extends to a business because action on sustainability bridges departments and functions. While sustainability steering committees may be appropriate for many organisations, you cannot deliver on your goals through a single sustainability department. Everyone has a part to play, and everyone must be trained and incentivised to play their part consistently and effectively across your operations.

Materiality assessments, in which we quiz stakeholders on the extent to which they prioritise one issue over another, will be very important in ensuring that sustainability silos do not emerge. UN Development Goals or other frameworks are a sound starting position to develop your own tailored approach. Customers, suppliers, and partners will also be necessary sources of information and perspectives. But in the end, all employees, managers, and decision-makers should weigh in and lead. In the end, the business chooses.

Leaders must come together and determine what is indispensable and what is trivial. Choosing short-term and long-term focus areas, and starting where you can get the greatest buy-in will help you to progressively build a momentum you need.

• Remember that sustainability starts with internal business infrastructure

While sustainability may seem like it is mostly to do with the outside world – regulators, media, customers – delivering it begins at home. Organisations must focus on material sustainability – the day-to day actions that prevent waste and emissions and set up strategies across material topics. It is important to think about the enterprise’s sustainability infrastructure, which entails policies, procedures, and guidelines. Success in such areas has historically been tied to those that manage to effectively blend governance, processes and policies that integrate sustainability principles and drive execution over medium to long term.

Clean and bright

Sustainability strategies are not abstract; they are not badges of honour; they are not cosmetic displays, and they are not trends of the moment or opportunities for fame. They are vital organs of enterprises and communities.

Stick to the three-pronged approach above and you will have the basis for delivering a program that has staying power and that adds real value to the business and the world around it. The new year is here and with it a new opportunity.

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• “COP28 has the potential to have a significant impact on the built environment in the region”
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Boutique developer Ellington Properties and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) have announced a partnership to develop Upper House, a new residential development located in the mixed-use community of Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT).

The US $326.6mn development is Ellington Properties’ first development in JLT and is due for completion by the beginning of 2026, the developer said. Brewer Smith Brewer Group (BSBG) has designed the project with Ellington Properties’ signature, high-quality amenities. It embodies a holistic design philosophy, the statement noted.

The development will feature 754 units comprising of studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom, offering residents expansive views of Jumeirah Islands and the Dubai Marina skyline. Residents will be able to avail of a wealth of facilities including a 37m horizon pool, an interactive fitness studio, a health club with a climbing wall, a yoga studio, a sky spa, and padel and basketball courts.

In early November 2022, the developer began handovers of its Harrington House residential project.

The residences will also feature a movie theatre, a residential clubhouse, a record lounge, a podcast room, a skate park, a pet play area, a kids’ splash pad, a kids’ play area, an outdoor barbeque area, and more.

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC said, “By serving its residents, supporting businesses, and creating unique experiences for visitors, JLT has become one of the most iconic mixed-use developments in the UAE. As we look to build upon this status in the years to come, it is crucial that we bring new and exciting projects to the district – this partnership with Ellington Properties delivers exactly that. Ellington Properties’ commitment to crafting high-quality properties and communities aligns with JLT’s unique identity as a neighbourhood full of soul.”

JLT has grown organically to become one of Dubai’s leading mixed-use communities. Central to JLT’s appeal is its diverse offering of leisure, hospitality, dining, and recreation facilities. From F&B pop-ups to five-star dining, and community markets to high-end retail, JLT offers something for everyone, he added.

In mid November 2022, the developer said it would build a 88-unit project on the Palm Jumeirah.

Joseph Thomas, Co-Founder of Ellington Properties concluded, “We are excited to partner with DMCC to bring our signature high-quality residences to JLT. The vibrant neighbourhood will help to enhance the lifestyles of our Upper House residents, adding to our resort-like amenities and design-led homes. Through this project, we will support the ambitions of DMCC to bolster JLT’s position as a destination for positive change.”

In late November 2022, the developer awarded a $30.5mn contract for the development of Ellington House.

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