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Hi Dubai
6 days ago
- Business
- Hi Dubai
IMCD Opens Regional Lab Hub at Dubai Science Park to Boost R&D Capabilities
IMCD, a global leader in the distribution and formulation of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has opened a state-of-the-art laboratory facility at Dubai Science Park, reinforcing the UAE's position as a regional research and development hub. The 4,160 complex features two specialised technical centres dedicated to the food and beverage (F&B) and coatings and construction (C&C) industries. Designed to serve the growing demand for formulation expertise and sustainable innovation across the Middle East, the facility is equipped for advanced development, testing, and analysis. The inauguration drew senior leaders from IMCD and TECOM Group, including IMCD's Global CEO Valerie Diele-Braun and Marwan Abdulaziz Janahi, Senior Vice President of Dubai Science Park. The launch aligns with key national strategies such as the Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33', the Dubai R&D Programme, and We the UAE 2031. 'Our labs will enable close collaboration with regional manufacturers to meet local demands and foster more sustainable practices,' said Manuel Baumann, Managing Director of IMCD Middle East. 'This expansion supports food security and environmentally conscious construction solutions.' IMCD's F&B lab is set to assist companies in developing new products through services like sensory evaluations, texture analysis, and prototyping across bakery, dairy, beverage, savoury, and confectionery segments. The C&C lab will focus on sustainable innovations in waterproofing and coatings. The facility is expected to support IMCD Middle East's strategic growth across the GCC, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, and beyond, solidifying Dubai's role as a centre for science-led innovation. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Zawya
10-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Media City and Dubai Science Park to spotlight innovation pathways at Europe's largest start-up and tech event, VivaTech
VivaTech's thematic focus this year includes sustainability, climate & mobility; health & longevity; and creative industries & gaming TECOM Group's in5 entrepreneurship incubator will also highlight AI-powered innovation from its ecosystem at VivaTech, taking place in Paris on 11-14 June Dubai, UAE: Dubai Media City and Dubai Science Park will demonstrate pathways to nurture innovation at Viva Technology (VivaTech), Europe's largest start-up and tech event, taking place in Paris on 11-14 June 2025 with a thematic focus on areas including sustainability, climate & mobility; health & longevity; and creative industries & gaming. Dubai Media City is the cornerstone of the Middle East's media landscape, while Dubai Science Park is the region's leading science-focused hub. The districts, part of TECOM Group PJSC, will attend VivaTech as part of the Dubai stand led by Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. Dubai Media City and Dubai Science Park will be joined at VivaTech by in5, TECOM Group's start-up incubator, showcasing their contributions to nurturing innovation in line with Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33', Dubai Research and Development Programme, and UAE Digital Economy Strategy. The UAE ranks first in the North Africa and Western Asia region in the Global Innovation Index (GII), which captures innovation ecosystem performance across levers such as human capital and research; infrastructure; market sophistication; and knowledge and technology outputs. TECOM Group's portfolio of 10 business districts and services such as in5 enriches Dubai's and the UAE's innovation landscape by enabling innovation and attracting global companies and skilled talent through specialised sector-focused ecosystems, world-class infrastructure, and added value services. in5 has supported more than 1,000 start-ups that have collectively raised more than AED 7.8 billion in funding since its inception 2013. Operating through dedicated verticals across the technology, media, design, and science sectors, in5 will spotlight its innovators at VivaTech, including Coralytics, a marketing platform tailored for the real estate sector that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance real estate listings and attract buyers, tenants, and sellers. Suppy, providing fully customisable and branded mobile and web e-commerce solutions for retailers, wholesalers, and marketplaces, will also join in5 at VivaTech, alongside Aire, which uses big data, AI, and automation tech to prepare real estate feasibility studies. Dubai Media City has fuelled the region's creative sector since its inception more than two decades ago. Alongside Dubai Production City and Dubai Studio City, the district forms TECOM Group's Media Cluster, home to more than 4,000 businesses including CNN, Reuters, Discovery Networks, and Epson, and 40,000+ creative professionals. Dubai Science Park strengthens Dubai's position as a hub for scientific knowledge, and is home to more than 500 industry leaders, including AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Bayer, and BeiGene, in addition to 6,500 professionals. TECOM Group has contributed to Dubai's economic ambitions for more than two decades through sector-focused districts including Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Science Park, Dubai Design District (d3) and Dubai Industrial City. About TECOM Group PJSC TECOM Group has been developing strategic, sector-focused business districts across the emirate of Dubai since 1999. TECOM Group is well-positioned to continue playing an integral role in cementing Dubai's status as a global business and talent hub. The TECOM Group portfolio consists of 10 business districts catering to 6 vital knowledge-based economic sectors, including design, education, manufacturing, media, science, and technology. The Group provides a varied and tailor-made leasing portfolio – which includes offices, co-working spaces, warehouses, and land – to over 12,000 customers and more than 137,000 professionals. TECOM Group offers additional value-added services to deliver a competitive and attractive environment for businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive in and to facilitate engagement between the districts' community members. Government and corporate services are made available through an integrated smart services platform, 'axs', which enhances ease of doing business and provides community members with a seamless experience. TECOM Group also provides industry specialised facilities, including media production studios, laboratories, and higher education campuses. in5, its enabling platform for entrepreneurs and start-ups, offers innovation centres supporting tech, media, and design start-ups and SMEs. Its future-focused co-working spaces D/Quarters deliver stimulating work environments for tenants, and the 'GoFreelance' package serves freelance talents.
Emirates 24/7
02-06-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Abdulla Al Hamed inaugurates UAE Media Council office in Dubai Internet City
Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, inaugurated the Council's new headquarters in Dubai Internet City. The move aligns with the Council's vision to foster a flexible, efficient working environment that nurtures national talent, attracts global expertise, and keeps pace with rapid developments in the media sector. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Secretary-General of the UAE Media Council; Maitha Majed Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of the Media Strategy and Policy Sector; Abdulla Belhoul, CEO of TECOM Group; Majed Al Suwaidi, Managing Director of Dubai Media City; and Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President of Commercial Leasing at TECOM Group. Abdulla Al Hamed toured the new facility, which enjoys a strategic location at the heart of one of the world's most prominent media hubs. The new headquarters is expected to enhance the Council's ability to build effective partnerships with leading institutions and strengthen its role in anticipating and shaping the future of media with greater efficiency and agility. The facility also reflects the Council's broader commitment to developing its institutional structure in support of its strategic objectives. During a meeting with the Council's staff, Al Hamed affirmed that the new headquarters embodies the Council's vision of establishing a progressive regulatory environment, one that nurtures national talent, fosters creativity, and positions human capital at the heart of media development. He underscored the importance of maintaining the momentum built since the Council's inception and called for greater efforts in the coming phase, particularly in implementing media policies and initiatives aligned with the new media framework. This includes integrated legislation and services designed to boost sector competitiveness, drive growth, and create opportunities for local content and emerging media ventures. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Zawya
27-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Himatrix Group inaugurates $9mln phase one of advanced training centre
Himatrix Group has inaugurated phase one of its first application laboratory, research, and training centre, with a total investment value of AED33 million. Spanning 45,000 the facility at Dubai Industrial City, part of TECOM Group PJSC, will support Himatrix Group's vision for growth and expansion during 2024 in regional and international markets by leveraging the district's strategic geographic location and links to regional and global transportation hubs, including Jebel Ali seaport, Al Maktoum International Airport, intra-regional highway networks and soon, an Etihad Rail freight terminal. Himatrix Group is the parent company of entities including Himatrix Measurements Equipment's, Himatrix Measurement Laboratory, Matrix Packing Materials Manufacturing, and Icpro Technologies. With state-of-the-art technology installed at the facility, the new hub is designed to accommodate Himatrix Group's planned recruitment of additional specialists to support its 100-strong workforce, which will be based at the new centre. 'Industrialisation-led economic growth requires that manufacturers have access to an environment that not only encourages innovation but also empowers local production,' said Saud Abu Alshawareb, on behalf of Dubai Industrial City. 'Himatrix Group's inauguration at Dubai Industrial City is a testament to market confidence in our ecosystem, which embodies the goals of the Operation 300bn, Make it in the Emirates, and Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33' strategies to promote the manufacturing sector's expansion in the UAE and beyond. Such specialised laboratories strengthen the industrial cycle that our ecosystem offers to its customers, and we welcome Himatrix Group to unlock opportunities and target further growth from its new base at our district.' The company plans to expand its partnerships with global leaders in the field of instrumentation engineering, such as Radwag, Sciex, Ametek, Kruss and Wipotec, and present them with new technology opportunities, through the facility. Nadeer Ali, Founder and Managing Director of Himatrix Group, said, 'Innovative ventures such as our new facility at Dubai Industrial City will provide our Middle East customers with unparalleled service quality, setting new benchmarks in customer service not only for the pharmaceutical sector but also for other industries requiring advanced measurement technologies. 'We are proud to unveil our new establishment in the heart of Dubai. For us, it represents not just a space for further innovation but more significantly, another step toward excellence. This facility is a crucial part of our mission to deliver exceptional solutions for our clients and guide them through the latest trends and updates in the realm of mass measurement metrology, analytical science, and physical testing.' Established in 2004, Dubai Industrial City is among the region's leading industrial manufacturing and logistics hubs, serving as a catalyst for the strengthening of the UAE's industrial sector as the home of more than 800 customers including global industry leaders such as Himalaya, A P Moeller-Maersk, and Unilever, and over 300 operational factories. Dubai Industrial City is part of TECOM Group's portfolio of 10 business districts, including Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Science Park, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, and Dubai Design District (d3).
Zawya
20-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Industrial City attracts more than AED1.7bln of investments in 12 months
The investments strengthen the UAE's position as a destination for industrial growth as well as Dubai's appeal as a leading global hub for attracting FDI The region's leading manufacturing and logistics hub attracted investments across vital economic sectors including F&B, energy solutions, and automotive over the past year Dubai Industrial City is showcasing its role in shaping the future of manufacturing in line with Operation 300bn, Make it in the Emirates, and Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33' at Make it in the Emirates Forum in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE: Dubai Industrial City, the region's leading manufacturing and logistics hub, has attracted more than AED 1.7 billion in total investment across vital economic sectors including food & beverage (F&B), heavy equipment, energy solutions, automotive, and light industries over the past 12 months, the district announced during the Make it in the Emirates Forum, which is being held in Abu Dhabi until 22 May. The investments attracted by Dubai Industrial City, part of TECOM Group PJSC, underscore the district's pivotal role in supporting the UAE's industrial strategy and solidify its position as a leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) by manufacturers seeking global and regional growth from Dubai. 'Accelerating advanced industries is essential to unlock long-term economic growth, and Dubai Industrial City is committed to nurturing such homegrown excellence in the UAE,' said Saud Abu Alshawareb, Executive Vice President – Industrial at TECOM Group, on behalf of Dubai Industrial City. 'The investments attracted over the past year speak to the appeal of our nurturing ecosystem to manufacturers and investors from around the world, and its contribution to Dubai's position as a globally leading hub for FDI. We will continue to play a key role in cementing the UAE and Dubai as global industrial powerhouses, in line with the goals of Operation 300bn, Make it in the Emirates, and Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33'.' The past year has seen significant growth across six dedicated zones at Dubai Industrial City for the base metals, machinery, minerals, F&B, transport, and chemical industries. The investments attracted over the past year build upon Dubai Industrial City's reputation as the preferred destination for manufacturers with specialised infrastructure such as industrial land, storage, and logistics spaces. Among the new customers to join Dubai Industrial City in the past year is Elite Group Holding, a diversified UAE-based conglomerate that will develop a 1 million integrated facility worth AED 100 million to drive growth in the automotive and e-commerce sectors. Pure Ice Cream, the manufacturer of brands such as Baskin-Robbins ice creams and Kwality Ice Creams, is also developing a production facility representing an AED 80 million investment at Dubai Industrial City, while OZON Pharmaceuticals is set to establish a production hub worth more than AED 293 million and spanning 150,700 at the district. Make it in the Emirates Forum provides a platform for industry leaders such as Dubai Industrial City to shape the future of the regional manufacturing sector and advanced industries. The district, home to more than 1,100 homegrown, regional, and global manufacturers as well as 350+ operational factories, serves as a vital link in the global supply chain, offering connectivity to regional and international markets. Situated in proximity to Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport, an Etihad Rail freight terminal, and key road networks, Dubai Industrial City offers access to a vast consumer market from Dubai, located an eight-hour flight from two-thirds of the global population. Dubai Industrial City is part of TECOM Group's portfolio of business districts that include Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Design District (d3), and Dubai Science Park.
