Cylingas, a subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) that specializes in providing infrastructure facilities to the oil & gas industry such as storage tanks, pressure vessels, gas cylinders, and silos, has achieved an ISO 9001:2008 certification for upholding the highest quality standards across its breadth of services.

Bureau Veritas Certification awarded Cylingas the prestigious certification for the ‘design, manufacturing, fabrication, supply and maintenance of horizontal and vertical storage tanks, pressure & process vessels, pipe line, gas cylinders and allied products for oil, gas, chemical industries and utility services.’

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Gulf Turbine Services L.L.C Joint Venture in Abu Dhabi Adds Advanced Technology Bucket Repairs

GE (NYSE: GE) and Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) today announced a state-of-the-art expansion of the Gulf Turbine Services L.L.C (GTS) gas turbine repair facility in Abu Dhabi, which will offer enhanced levels of service and support for gas turbine operators throughout the region. The investment underscores GE and ADAT’s commitment to help customers in the United Arab Emirates and the region meet the growing demand for a sustainable supply of electricity.

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• New manufacturing facility in TechnoPark to drive expansion of Dynergy Technologies, a subsidiary of Emaar Industries & Investments
• New Plant brings in seven-fold expansion in production capacity
• 22,000 sq m LV and MV electrical switchboard manufacturing facility to create 300 jobs
• Emaar Industries & Investments provides support in business development, marketing, banking relations and corporate governance

Emaar Industries & Investments Ltd (EII), a member of Emaar Properties PJSC, celebrated the opening of a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant for low voltage and medium voltage switchboards of its subsidiary Dynergy Technologies in TechnoPark, Dubai.

The first phase of the new facility, sprawling over 22,000 sq m, will create 300 jobs and has a capacity to produce 30,000 switchboard panels per year. Work on the second phase is being planned with a new extension for medium voltage panels and a new product line.

Dynergy Technologies is specialised in the assembly and supply of Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) electrical switchboards and focuses on facilitating energy solutions for local communities, hotels and construction projects. Read more

From the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announces plans to open 50 new hotels in its Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME) division by 2012.  And with the recent opening of the Sheraton Bratislava Hotel – along with 13 additional hotels slated to open this year – the division is firmly on track to reach this goal.

“With more than 240 hotels in 55 countries in EAME, we currently have a large enough footprint to enjoy the benefits of being an established and leading hotel operator in the most highly sought-after markets,” said Simon Turner, President of Global Development.  “That being said, there are still numerous markets in this vast division where we have an opportunity to launch our nine distinct and compelling brands – as evidenced by the debut of the Sheraton brand in the Slovak Republic.”

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Emerging Markets Airports Awards (EMA Awards) today unveiled names of those who made it to the final list. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony to be held at Le Meridian Hotel in Dubai on April 26.

The finalists were selected by members of the advisory panel who scrutinised every entry and analysed each company and individual’s accomplishments over the past 12 months.

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The SUBWAY^Ò restaurant chain, the world’s largest submarine sandwich franchise, has named Marwan Abdul Malik Al-Hamar, Development Agent for UAE, as the recipient of its 2009 Development Agent of the Year award for International Developed Markets, during the company’s recent convention in Washington D.C.

SUBWAY^Ò Development Agents of the Year are honored for their accomplishments in developing the SUBWAY^Ò brand within their territory, the level of service and support provided to their local franchisees, and their ability to communicate and cooperate within the parameters of the SUBWAY^Ò franchise system.

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Aerostructures Middle East Services (AMES) formally inaugurated its new facility in Dubai yesterday, bringing highly competitive jet engine nacelle repair capabilities to airline operators throughout the Middle East region.

The new facility was inaugurated at a grand ceremony attended by Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman Dubai World, HE Alain Azouaou, Ambassadeur De France among other dignitaries from Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, Aircelle of the Safran Group, Economic Zones World and Jafza.

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Free LPG safety check programme introduced in selected areas in Dubai, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah

Brothers Gas Bottling and Distribution Co. LLC, a part of the Al Ghurair Trading Group of companies and one of the leading providers of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the UAE, has launched ‘Home Safe Home’ – a campaign designed to propagate the salient features of LPG, its safety aspects as well as handling, storage & usage of LPG cylinders in households. Customers can call a toll-free hotline 800-BGAS (800-2427) throughout the day, to pre book a free LPG safety check at their home.

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Dubai-based interiors contractor Depa Ltd said on Tuesday its net profit for 2009 rose 24 percent while revenue grew by more than a third, and sees similar figures for both in 2010.

Depa, which listed shares on the Dubai Financial Exchange in April 2008, said profits for the year were 241 million dirhams ($65.61 million) from 194.5 million dirhams in 2008, with revenue increasing to 2.7 billion dirhams from 1.97 billion. Read more

DMCCA-led division leads discussion on new opportunities in gold trade

Over 35 experts from the Dubai gold industry recently gathered together to mark the sixth anniversary of the formation of the Dubai Gold Advisory Group (DGAG) – an initiative of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority (DMCCA). The Group’s mandate is to provide strategic insights, advice and expertise to develop the gold industry in the emirate.

At a reception held at DMCC’s flagship property, the Almas Tower in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, top industry officials celebrated the achievements of the Group during the past year, including the awarding of ‘Certificates of Appreciation’ to the oldest serving members of the DGAG. The awards were presented in recognition of their efforts and significant contributions to the development of the gold industry in Dubai.

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