In his first interview since the launch of Facilio, a greentech startup firm with pilot projects in the UAE, Prabhu Ramachandran who is the founder and CEO, speaks exclusively with Technical Review Middle East on the need to build a unified suite of facilities and energy management software to manage buildings efficiently and sustainably
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Iraq receives US$30bn aid to rebuild economy
The country has experienced severe damage in war against the terrorist organisation. (Image source: hgfdd vfffd/Flickr)
International donors and investors have pledged US$30bn to help Iraq rebuild its economy after its massive war against the Islamic State group
Serco wins facilities management contract in Abu Dhabi
Serco will provide integrated facilities management services to various Aldar properties. (Image source: Serco)
Serco, an international service provider of outsourced services, has received a contract from Aldar Properties PJSC to deliver integrated facilities services for various Aldar properties in Abu Dhabi
Expo 2020 Dubai awards construction contracts worth US$182.41mn to Laing O?Rourke
With a diameter of 150 metres, Al Wasl Plaza will form the centrepiece of Expo 2020?s 4.38 sq km site in Dubai South. (Image source: Expo 2020)
Expo 2020 Dubai has awarded two major construction contracts worth a combined US$182.41mn to international building company Laing O?Rourke
Ajman Holding appoints CSCEC as the official contractor of Mirkaaz
Mirkaaz aims to emerge as one of the prestigious retail outlets in the UAE. (Image source: andrewarchy/Flickr)
The UAE-based Ajman Holding has signed an agreement with China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) Middle East LLC to develop and construct shopping mall Mirkaaz in Ajman, which is expected to have more than 10mn visitors in year one