Al Timsah completes enabling works
Al Timsah Mechanical Foundation and Engineering was expected to complete the enabling works for Damac Holding’s Emirates Gardens 2 project in Dubai by the end of last month.

Emirates Gardens 2, a sequel to the Emirates Gardens 1 project, will offer a quiet and serene lifestyle with a combination of three developments – Maple, Magnolia and Mulberry. Each of these developments comprises two four-storey buildings. Emirates Gardens 2 will encompass a built-up area of approximately 100,000 sq ft and will offer a diverse selection of spacious Mediterranean and Arabian-themed studio along with one and two-bedroom apartments.
Canada Business Centre on track
Aakar Developers, a leading Canadian real estate developer, has announced that work on its Dh200 million ($54.45 million) commercial tower – Canada Business Centre – in Business Bay, Dubai, is on track to leverage the current market boom.
The tower will comprise 19 floors of modern office space and 7,500 sq ft of retail space at the ground level.
The business tower will boast an innovative design allowing panoramic lake views for 95 per cent of all offices through the floor-to-ceiling windows, whilst also providing high-tech conference rooms and business facilities to support commercial tenants. Amenities for rest and relaxation consist of a fully-equipped gymnasium, steam room, rooftop pool, Jacuzzi, food courts, shopping boulevard and six levels of indoor parking.
Dulsco calls for better waste disposal
Dulsco Waste Management Services, a leading waste management specialist, has called on key players in the Gulf’s construction industry to adopt efficient and sustainable waste management practices in view of the alarming increase in volume of waste generated by the rapidly growing construction sector.
“The construction sector across the region has achieved phenomenal growth, and this has created corresponding challenges regarding waste disposal. This issue needs to be addressed immediately because improper waste management can have a negative impact on the environment, health and ultimately the welfare of the region,” said Mark J Siddorn, general manager, Dulsco Waste Management Services (WMS).