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12/26/24, 9:14 AM Union Properties breaks ground on its AED 2 bn Dubai-based development

platforms for offshore wind energy projects. The facility runs entirely

on clean energy from the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Solar Park.

Further expansion incoming? Drydocks plans to add a 5k -tone

floating sheerleg crane, set to be operational by 2026, which will boost

the yard’s capabilities.

CUS TOMS-

Customs clearance is about to get faster: Dubai Customs

implemented a new customs inspection system that aims to cut
clearance procedures time by 50% , according to the Dubai Media

Office. The new system was launched in partnership with Aramex,
and it allows businesses to opt for either full-site or on-demand

inspections.

The details: The full-site inspection option allows companies to

process high-volume orders by permanently placing customs officers
at the company’s premises, while the on-demand inspection allows the
deployment of customs officers only when needed.

MANUFACTUR ING-

Sealmatic India partnered with High Technology to form SealTech

Seals Repair and Maintenance, a 50: 50 joint venture aimed at
delivering mechanical seal services, according to a press release (pdf ).

The service center, set to be located in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah Industrial
Area, will feature advanced machinery to support clients like ADNOC,

OEMs, KSB, and Sulzer, among others. Two seasoned experts from
Sealmatic will relocate to Abu Dhabi to spearhead operations.

TRANSPORT-

Pact Carbon partnered with the Energy and Infrastructure

Ministry to roll out a pilot project to expand the use of e-bikes,
according to a Ministry statement. The agreement also involves a

feasibility study to explore scaling up the initiative in line with UAE’s

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