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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has pledged a US $1mn donation to support the work of the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust in Kenya, on behalf of American actor and philanthropist Edward Norton. The move is said to be part of the ministry’s ongoing commitment to support conservation and sustainable tourism.
Norton is the President of the trust and made the announcement alongside Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb, at the 22nd World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Summit in Riyadh.
“The defining challenge of the 21st century is adapting our economies and industries to be ecologically sustainable and to put the brakes on global warming. This challenge has to be met by the global tourism industry as much as any other sector. Tourism gets deserved credit for the positive connections it promotes but it can be an extractive industry with negative environmental and social consequence like any other when not properly held to account,” said Norton.
In May 2020, Red Sea Global inked a deal to boost local communities through CSR initiatives.
“We have to raise the bar higher on sustainability standards for the tourism industry and I really appreciate that WTTC invited me to be a little bit provocative in challenging the industry not to accept superficial changes as ‘enough’.”
Norton is a long-standing advocate for conservation causes and in 2010, he was appointed the first United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Biodiversity by then UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who also spoke at the WTTC Summit.
Norton added, “I’m enormously grateful for the contribution WTTC and our hosts at the Saudi Ministry of Tourism have made to the critical work of Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust. This organisation is a shining example of how frontline indigenous communities can build transformative new economic opportunity through wise management of natural resources.”
In April 2021, Egis was awarded a contract by the Saudi Ministry of Culture to develop the Red Sea Museum in Jeddah.
Norton is also President of the Board of the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust, a Kenya-based community conservation organisation that actively partners with traditional communities in East Africa to conserve key ecosystems by developing sustainable, natural resource-based economic revenues.
Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb remarked, “We are enormously proud to have hosted Mr. Norton at the summit and actively endorse his committed advocacy to support conservation, sustainability and environmental initiatives internationally. The Kingdom’s tourism strategy is built on using renewable approaches to development, preserving landscapes and empowering communities. Mr. Norton’s passionate advocacy can only encourage us here and around the world to follow his example in building a sustainable future.”
Norton was a special guest at the Summit and engaged in a 45 minute conversation on the sustainability movement with Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO and member of the board Saudi Tourism Authority. The discussion focused on Norton’s personal experience as a storyteller, environmental activist, and social entrepreneur.
In late November 2022, Saudi Arabia’s DGDA said it had added 16 new global brands to its hospitality portfolio.
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Developer MAG has launched Keturah Reserves, a US $816.7mn luxury residential development in Meydan, Dubai, that will be the first in the Middle East to offer the ‘Bio Living’ concept that incorporates nature into the built environment.
Scheduled to be completed by Q2 2025, the project claims to offer transformational living through the design of space and the incorporation of nature to improve physical, mental, and emotional health for occupants.
A statement explained that Keturah Reserve will feature super homes comprising of villas and one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments. Amenities at the project include communal spaces, an outdoor pool, women’s and men’s gyms to help develop the body’s core, and the circulation of the inner Qi and spas. Restaurants that focus on non-processed organic foods that embrace and enhance a healthy lifestyle, and healthcare facilities, such as a homeopathic clinic, a pharmacy and herbalist store, will also be available.
In August 2021, Meydan said it had awarded a residential design contract to Indigo Living.
Other activities at the project include a Pilates studio, a water bike pool, silk rope classes, and rooftop meditation and yoga spaces. Activities for children are based on intuition training and educational development through play, the statement added.
Talal Moafaq Al Gaddah, Senior Executive Chairman of MAG said, “Keturah Reserve is uniquely conceived and designed with every detail crafted meticulously to elevate and enrich the lives of its residents. The project is the epitome of luxury living with a real sense of community.”
At the heart of the project lies The Park, a lushly landscaped space across 300,000sqft for residents to recharge and socialise, shaded by thousand-year-old olive trees sourced globally as reminders of Al Gaddah family’s origins as olive tree farmers and plantation owners, the statement continued.
In April 2022, Azizi unveiled new residential units at its Park Avenue I development in Mohammed Bin Rashid City.
Homes in the development will be angled to capture and maximise natural daylight, gently diffusing it throughout the interior without heat or glare. Double-volume interior spaces will increase the flow of naturally cooled air, reducing the need for air conditioning. The open-plan spaces are also designed without corridors or hallways, with custom-designed furniture and fixtures produced for each space to optimise the flow of passage.
Keturah Reserve, which is part of the new luxury real estate and hospitality brand Keturah, is designed by architect Charlie Wu, Al Gaddah pointed out.
“The development is a Keturah concept that elevates and evokes the profound well-being of mind and body through the innovative design of its interior, exterior and personal spaces, connecting residents with the surrounding nature through Bio Living,” he concluded.
In May 2022, developer Sobha said it expected a ‘considerable increase’ in residents at Sobha Hartland in 2022.
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The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC), the promoter of the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2023, has said that further changes will be made to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit ahead of the return of the global motor sporting event to the city in March 2023.
Located alongside the Red Sea coast, the Jeddah Corniche Circuit is home to the world’s fastest street circuit. The Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023 will return to Jeddah from 17-20 March and will be the third time the race has come to the city.
The changes have been made in cooperation with Tilke GmbH, following consultation with F1, the FIA, and drivers. They aim to improve driver sight-lines in specific areas of the circuit, while also refashioning a variety of kerbs, so as to deliver a ‘smooth, safer, and more exciting race’, with a new era of cars, the SMC noted.
In March 2022, Averda said it won the race to provide waste services at the Saudi F1 Grand Prix.
Amongst the most significant changes is the addition of ‘Rumble Lines’ at turns three, 14, 19, 20, and 21, SMC said. A Rumble Line is defined as an adhesive on the ground similar to ones used on highways giving the driver notice that they are out of lane – in F1 terms this effectively ‘shakes’ the car which causes traction to be lost, subsequently slowing it down.
Bevelled kerbs have also been added in place of steel ones at turns four, eight, 10, 11, 17 and 23. The changes come in line with new recommendations brought about after the introduction of the new F1 cars at the beginning of the year, the statement added.
CEO Martin Whitaker said, “The evolution of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit continues apace and we at SMC are excited to add these further tweaks to our magnificent track as a result of positive consultation with the FIA, F1 and the drivers. The previous two races here in Jeddah have already confirmed the JCC as the world’s fastest and most exciting street circuit, and these new developments will only add to the spectacle that fans can expect to see next March when F1 returns to our city.”
In July 2022, the JCDC inked a MoU to design a luxury cruise terminal for the Jeddah Central project.
“It is vital for any circuit to listen and learn from those racing on it and use their feedback to grow and improve at all times. We are confident these changes will lead to even faster, more exciting and – crucially – safe racing and we can’t wait to see the world’s greatest drivers battle it out here under the lights again in 2023.”
SMC said to further improve driver sight-lines and visibility, turns 14 and 20 have shifted the fence wall on the right- and left-hand sides respectively by 7.5m (T14) and 5m (T20), with an additional Rumble Line implemented in the verge between the white line and fence wall of these widenings. Additionally, the fence wall has been adjusted at turns eight and 10 to give drivers more visibility of the turn ahead.
Finally, turns 22 and 23 – one of the main ‘action’ sequences on the circuit – has seen its ‘S’ shape squeezed via the adjustment of the fence at T23 and addition of a bevelled kerb, with the aim of slowing down the drivers by approximately 50km/h.
In September 2022, Lifestyle Developers said it had begun construction on its Vue project in Jeddah.
In addition to the on-track changes, the wider JCC complex is also continuing to grow into a state-of-the- art home of sport, leisure, and entertainment, the statement concluded.
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The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has announced that its ePAL mobile app for operators of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and mast-climbing work platforms (MCWPs) has surpassed a quarter of a million first-time downloads.
The milestone follows the global roll-out of the ePal app earlier this year. The app which had initially been launched in June 2021, allows digital certification of training, including IPAF’s Powered Access Licence (PAL) Card.
Through the app, IPAF can communicate safety messages to operators around the globe whilst users can store and share training certification, log machine time, and report incidents or near-misses to IPAF’s portal.
In mid-July 2022, Rapid Access expanded its fleet with JLG and later in the month, IPAF accredited its first training centre in Kenya.
The app is said to be available in all territories where IPAF certifies training, and according to the organisation, is now in more than 160 countries worldwide.
Peter Douglas, IPAF’s CEO and Managing Director said, “We developed ePAL in partnership with our member firm Trackunit in part to offer operators and supervisors a digital tool to share training certification and log equipment time, and also as part of our ongoing digitalisation project. We are streamlining processing of IPAF licences and have significantly reduced the carbon footprint involved in sending hundreds of thousands of plastic PAL Cards and paper certificates all around the globe each year.”
He added, “We have been rolling the app out since mid-2021, and while the emphasis was on newly certified training candidates in the first few months, take-up has snowballed, and now it is encouraging to see that ePAL is being downloaded by ever increasing numbers of people around the world.”
In August 2022, Terex announced its investment in Acculon Energy to accelerate MEWP electrification and, in November 2022, Construction Machinery Middle East said that its Access & Handling Summit in February would showcase ‘smarter ways to work at height’.
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Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) has added 16 new global brands to its hospitality portfolio, bringing the total to 32 hotel management agreements, which includes some of the world’s most well-known and prestigious hotel brands.
In a statement, DGDA said that the first hotel is planned for 2023 and highlighted the signing of the new brands as testament to the pace of development at Diriyah. The company stated that Diriyah will be the first giga-project in the world to simultaneously open, ground-break and announce world class assets every year from 2022 until completion.
To this end, Diriyah has just announced the opening of two of its most significant locations: At-Turaif, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the country’s most important historical sites and a symbol of Saudi identity, as well as Bujairi Terrace, the highly anticipated premium dining destination overlooking At-Turaif, the statement added.
In early May 2022, the DGDA said it would transform Wadi Hanifah into a nature-focused getaway and, in early June 2022, Diriyah Gate and Saudi’s OSP inked a MoU to use sustainable polymer construction materials.
Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO of DGDA stated: “We are excited to further Diriyah’s position as Saudi Arabia’s historical and cultural epicenter by bringing international hoteliers to operate within Diriyah. Each and every hotel brand offers a special, distinctive experience for visitors, all united by a shared promise to provide a unique set of high-quality services measured to global standards for all of Diriyah’s guests.”
“The opening of these hotels signifies our ongoing promise to transform Diriyah into one of the greatest gathering places in the world, welcoming visitors from around the world into the Kingdom, in line with Vision 2030’s aims and objectives.”
The 16 hotel brands slated to open will be situated across two of DGDA’s masterplan areas – Diriyah and Wadi Safar. The infrastructure of Diriyah’s first phase of hotel construction will feature an interpretation of the local landscape and traditional Najdi design themes, whereas the next phase will offer visitors a more evolved Najdi design experience. Both phases of Diriyah’s hospitality development plans will see a variety of luxury hotels open, characterised by cutting-edge design, top-class amenities, and superb customer service, the company said.
In July 2022, DGDA and SIRC signed a waste management agreement.
“Thai-rooted brand Anantara, part of Minor Hotels, will provide a window into the destination through its authentic experience-led hospitality. Corinthia Hotels seeks to build upon its hospitality legacy by delighting the senses of Diriyah’s travellers with great service and timeless design motifs within its first phase.
“Diriyah will also feature Marriott International’s EDITION Hotels which is a unique luxury collection of individualised hotels considered the next chapter in the lifestyle hotel story. The world-renowned Taj Hotels will offer guests a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. With the Langham, Diriyah, promises to captivate the senses with sophisticated and gracious hospitality, reflecting elegance in design, innovation, and sincere service. Waldorf Astoria Diriyah will bring a relentless commitment to elegant service, one-of-a-kind experiences, and culinary expertise,” the statement continued.
Diriyah will also offer several upscale hotel options, it added: 1 Hotels, focused on sustainable luxury, has been designed using sustainable and local resources and operated in the most environmentally friendly manner. Additionally, Pendry Hotels and Resorts will add its renowned luxury touch to the city’s culture, offering authentic service tailored. Treehouse Hotel will offer guests a free-spirited, environmentally conscious lifestyle experience that creatively captures the carefree comfort, freedom, nostalgia, and fun of childhood.
In early October 2022, DGDA and NHC said they would collaborate on mutual areas that serve the housing sector.
Additionally, the giga-project’s hospitality masterplan will unveil several upscale lifestyle hotel choices including Hyatt Place and Marriott International’s Moxy Hotels. Radisson Hotel Group’s Radisson RED brand will also be present.
As a place of natural beauty, Wadi Safar is nestled within 60sqkm of unspoilt desert landscape. It will feature hospitality brands such as Faena Group via a global venture with hospitality group Accor. Montage Hotels and Resorts, The Chedi by GHM Hotels, and Well Health Retreat, a resort dedicated to improving people’s health and well-being, round out the offerings at the Wadi, DGDA concluded.
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Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) has unveiled plans to invest US $13.3bn into the development of 21 integrated entertainment destinations. The projects are expected to have over 150 innovative attractions and will be developed in partnership with prominent international brands across 14 cities in the Kingdom.
The company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), said that construction works of SEVEN’s first entertainment destination in the Al Hamra district of Riyadh have already begun.
The firm pointed out that its mandate is to invest in, develop, and operate entertainment destinations and create a sustainable entertainment sector that caters to the needs of all in Saudi Arabia, in accordance with the highest and latest international standards.
In October 2021, the PIF announced new tourism projects that would be built on offshore platforms.
“SEVEN is redefining the future of entertainment in Saudi Arabia through our 21 entertainment destinations across 14 cities with more than 150 world-class attractions that enhance the quality of life for the people of Saudi Arabia. We are partnering with leading entertainment brands and will continue to do so to develop entertainment destinations like no other. The ground-breaking of our first destination in Al Hamra district in Riyadh is a pivotal milestone and we are excited to bring unparalleled experiences to the people and visitors of the Kingdom,” said Abdullah AlDawood, Chairman, SEVEN.
The announcement comes in sync with growth within the Saudi entertainment sector, and the country’s efforts to consolidate the position of the sector in order to diversify sources of income, create jobs, contribute to raising the quality of life for citizens and residents, and improve the ranking of Saudi cities among the best cities globally, the statement said.
SEVEN said that will introduce a new concept in the world of entertainment; its destinations will offer various experiences including a wide range of entertainment attractions, a variety of local and international dining outlets and many more – all under one roof. SEVEN notes that it has secured partnerships with leading global entertainment companies including Clip ‘n Climb, Warner Bros. Discovery, Mattel for its Hot Wheels brand, and Hasbro for its Transformers and Play-Doh brands, to develop world-first entertainment attractions.
In March 2022, JLL said that Saudi Arabia’s gigaprojects and Vision 2030 are driving growth in the property market.
AlDawood added, “We believe the entertainment sector in Saudi Arabia is full of opportunities and plays an important role in the growth of the local economy. It also forms a strong basis for creating jobs and is a strong driver for a large number of other economic sectors including the local tourism sector. We will provide opportunities for local SMEs, develop Saudi talent, localise technical expertise and transfer knowledge through our global partnerships.”
SEVEN’s entertainment destination in Al Hamra, which is said to have an investment value of more than $800mn, is taking shape on a land area of more than 90,000sqm, with a built-up area of 167,000sqm. It is said to occupy a strategic location at the intersection of the Eastern Ring Road and King Abdullah Road. SEVEN Al Hamra is expected to attract six million visitors per year by providing world-leading entertainment attractions.
Shapoorji Pallonji was awarded the contract for construction and management of the project. The agreement was signed by AlDawood and Vidya Sagar, Vice President of Shapoorji Pallonji, at a ceremony held at the SEVEN Al Hamra site.
In October 2022, Knight Frank said that Qatar’s hospitality sector would grow by 89% by 2025.
M.D. Saini, Managing Director and CEO of Shapoorji Pallonji commented, “Saudi Arabia, through Vision 2030, has ambitions to become one of the best places to live and visit in the world. We at Shapoorji Pallonji feel honoured that SEVEN chose to partner with us on this ambitious and path-breaking venture. We are already executing multiple projects in Saudi Arabia and this project will certainly add significantly to our business portfolio and further establish our long-lasting legacy in Saudi Arabia.”
‘SEVEN Al Hamra’ will feature many of the company’s signature entertainment experiences including an indoor hubless wheel, Wave House indoor surfing, a 10-lane bowling alley, indoor skydiving, an indoor karting racetrack, as well as cinemas, restaurants, cafes, international retail stores and fitness, the statement noted.
The company’s entertainment destination in Al Hamra will also be home to numerous world-first entertainment attractions developed through global partnerships, including a Discovery indoor adventures centre, an edutainment attraction offering a world of exploration, play and education; Clip ‘n Climb, featuring 40 unique climbing challenges for all ages; and a Transformers themed ride-based attraction, offering highly immersive experiences, it added.
In November 2022, Bahrain said it would invest $312mn into new education facilities by 2030.
The firm pointed out that it has inked partnerships with several firms to design its entertainment destinations including AOA, CallisonRTKL in collaboration with Thinkwell, WME and Ellis Don.
SEVEN’s entertainment destinations are strategically located to serve the wider population of Saudi Arabia, ensuring that they are easily accessible by all. The upcoming projects will be located in Riyadh, Kharj, Makkah, Jeddah, Taif, Dammam, Khobar, Al Ahsa, Madinah, Yanbu, Abha, Jazan, Buraidah, and Tabuk, the firm concluded.
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Arada has announced that the third and final phase of its Aljada Skate Park, billed as the largest facility of its kind in the Middle East, is now open.
Located in the Madar family entertainment district of the Aljada community in Sharjah, the skate park was opened by Keegan Palmer, the Australian skateboarding Olympic gold medallist, who helped design its third phase.
Spread over a 90,000sqft area, the skate park contains a beginner section, an intermediate section, and a pro-level street and park section, which will allow the facility to host global standard competitions.
In early October 2022, Arada launched the Masaar Discovery Centre.
The pro-level phase of Aljada Skate Park contains design elements inspired by famous skate parks from around the world, from Bondi Beach to Salt Lake City, where Keegan has competed, including a large vert wall that can also be found at the Ariake Urban Sports Park in Tokyo, where he won the gold medal in 2021.
Keegan Palmer, Aljada Skate Park Ambassador said, “This is not only the largest but also the most challenging and creative skate park anywhere in the region. Aljada Skate Park is now a focal point for the growing skate community here in the UAE, and I’m very excited about the future plans that we have for this amazing facility.”
Joining Keegan Palmer to launch the park were HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal, Vice Chairman of Arada, Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, Sabatino Aracu, President of World Skate, the global governing body for skateboarding and a number of other officials.
Also in early October 2022, Arada awarded $124mn in contracts to Airolink for development of Aljada homes.
Skaters from across the UAE and beyond got to hear Keegan talk about his Olympic and Aljada journeys, as well as the chance to learn tips and tricks at special skate clinics. In addition, another of the world’s top skaters, Pedro Barros, who won silver at Tokyo 2020, also impressed the crowd with his skills.
Skaters also got the opportunity to show off their own skills and compete to win during the eye-catching Skate & Chill event hosted by Californian shoe brand Vans. The competition gave away prizes for the best tricks performed over six sections of Aljada Skate Park, with visitors also treated to a festival atmosphere along with giveaways, a DJ, plenty of food and the opportunity to customise Vans shoes.
Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada added, “Our strategy has always been to deliver world-class facilities to inspire residents and visitors to our communities, and Aljada Skate Park is no exception. We’re delighted to support this rapidly growing sport here in the UAE, and will shortly be sharing our plans to put Sharjah on the map as a global destination for professional skateboarding.”
In late October 2022, the developer said it closed a $100mn tap of Sukuk issuance.
Special guests from the Gabriel Can Foundation, which aims to teach children diagnosed with autism to skate, were given a warm welcome with a special hour-long event specially designed for them.
Spread over a 24m sqft area and with 25,000 homes, Aljada is Sharjah’s largest project and a transformational destination for the emirate. Since opening in early 2020, Madar at the Aljada entertainment district has welcomed over three million visitors, the developer noted.
The first phase of Madar contains the Aljada Discovery Center, the Zad food truck district, a free-to-enter drive-in cinema, a children’s adventure playground, an indoor events space, an outdoor amphitheatre and the world-class Aljada Skate Park. Scheduled to open next year, the second phase of Madar will contain a Wellfit gym – Sharjah’s largest fitness space – and a BOUNCE trampoline park.
In late November 2022, Arada entered the Dubai real estate market with the launch of Jouri Hills.
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Etihad Rail has reached an agreement with UAE petrochemical company Borouge, to transport 1.3m tonnes of polyolefins annually from its petrochemical complex in Al Ruways Industrial City for export. With this new partnership agreement, Borouge has become one of Etihad Rail’s main customers, the UAE’s national railway developer said.
The deal also includes the development of a rail freight terminal in Al Ruways Industrial City, extending over an area of one million sqm; the terminal will handle loading and unloading, as well as storage and maintenance of shipping containers.
By using rail, the time required to transport Borouge’s products will be reduced to four hours compared to 12 hours via other modes of transport, said a statement from Etihad Rail.
In August 2022, Etihad Rail said it received its first batch of new and advanced rolling stock.
The agreement was signed by Etihad Rail CEO Engineer Shadi Malak and Borouge CEO Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, in the presence of Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and CEO of Adnoc and Chairman of Borouge; and Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.
Al Nahyan said, “This strategic partnership comes in line with Etihad Rail’s efforts to provide logistics solutions to some of the country’s largest companies, where they can transport goods through the rail network at reduced costs and time. In doing so, Etihad Rail also contributes to reducing carbon emissions, in line with the objectives of the UAE.”
Dr Al Jaber said this important collaboration contributes to the growth of Abu Dhabi’s industrial sector and will support Borouge’s ongoing drive to optimise its logistics platform, lowering both its operating costs and carbon emissions.
In early September 2022, the railway developer said it had completed the connection between the ICAD railway freight terminal and the UAE National Rail Network.
“The partnership reinforces Borouge’s resilience and accelerates the export of its ‘Made In UAE’ products using more sustainable modes of transport, while underlining the partners’ commitment to the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative,” he concluded.
In mid October 2022, Etihad Rail said track-laying operations in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah had been completed.
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Husqvarna Construction has launched its first electric drill motors with Embedded Connectivity technology, which is designed to produce rich data analytics and insights into the health of equipment.
The DM 400 and DM 430 single-phase 3.2kW drill motors both offer the new technology, which is an enhanced version of Husqvarna Fleet Services. It includes key performance alerts and allows for continuous wireless updates of the machine’s software, the company said.
The tools themselves have a durable all-aluminum casing with a solid feel and a compact design to make them usable when drilling in narrow corners. The carrying handle also works as an impact guard and is easy to remove when needed, giving extra clearance in tight spaces.
In late August 2021, the firm appointed a new General Manager for the Middle East and Africa and, in mid June 2022, it introduced a new range of demolition robots.
Commenting on the new launches, Jeff Bennett, General Manager at Husqvarna Construction said, “In this ever-changing world of technology and the Internet of Things (IoT), it has been essential for operators of equipment to be able to collect and analyse information on the usage of the product and how to enhance its outcome. The new DM 400 / DM 430 are designed for rough handling and heavy drilling jobs but they’re also very easy to handle in any drilling conditions you can think of. They can be termed as truly dependable workhorses built to make the operator proud.”
The typical Husqvarna features include the LED load indicator and the SmartStart (half speed) button, and the quick connection to the new Husqvarna DS 500 stand, which is designed to fit together with DM 400 / DM 430. In addition, the three-speed gearbox makes it easy to adjust the RPMs for core bit diameters from 55 to 350 mm for DM 400, and 100 to 450 mm for DM 430.
In mid August 2022, the firm announced that it had appointed AABTools as its UAE distributor.
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