Cities are the essence of a country’s economy, market and identity. They generate wealth and improve living standards while providing the density, interaction and networks that make us more creative and productive.
Today, on World Cities Day 2019, we look at how rapid urbanization is one of the major forces shaping our global economic future.
#WorldCitiesDay2019.
Better City, Better Life.
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January 19, 2019
Art Jameel Launches Hayy Creative Hub
Art Jameel, an organisation that supports heritage, education and the arts, today announced fully its new 17,000-square-metre development in Saudi Arabia. Hayy: Creative Hub is located in north Jeddah; construction started last year and the complex is due to open next year.
This major new cultural development is named Hayy: Creative Hub – derived from the Arabic word for neighbourhood – referring to the community-oriented nature of the complex, and the ways in which the partner organisations, which include art galleries, digital entrepreneurs, comedy clubs, cafes and more, are working together to present the full diversity of the arts.
February 19, 2019
Al Muhaidib & Abdul Latif Jameel Land launch Muheel Facilities Management
Abdul Latif Jameel Land and Al Muhaidib Group have launched a new joint venture, 'Muheel' – an Integrated Facilities Management company (IFM). Headquartered in Jeddah, Muheel aims to become one of the leading IFM companies in Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East.
The partnership is an important step in Abdul Latif Jameel Land and Al Muhaidib Group in building a strong growth presence in a multi-billion Riyal industry. This move supports one of the core goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to create a Thriving Economy Open for Business, enabling the growth and international competitiveness of the national economy.
The partnership also reflects Abdul Latif Jameel Land’s commitment to expanding its breadth of capabilities into the facilities management sector as part of its strategy to become a leading player in the regional property and property services market.
June 11, 2018
Watch the development of the J | ONE Residential Development, Jeddah
J|ONE is a vertical residential complex in the Al Salamah area in the north west of Jeddah. Inspired by Jeddah’s rising art, design and creative scene, J|ONE offers modern urban living anchored in culture and the values of family.
June 11, 2018
Abdul Latif Jameel Land Proudly Launches J | ONE
Abdul Latif Jameel Land launches its first residential project J | ONE, a development of 242 premium apartments with integrated community amenities.
June 7, 2018
J | ONE Residences, Jeddah: An Aerial Impression
J | ONE is a vertical residential complex in the Al Salamah area in the north west of Jeddah. Inspired by Jeddah’s rising art, design and creative scene, J | ONE offers modern urban living anchored in culture and the values of family.
J-WAFS develops low-cost handheld technology to monitor milk quality and safety
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A new low-cost handheld device that tests the quality and safety of milk is being developed by the Abdul Latif Jameel World Water and Food Security Lab (J-WAFS) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
MIT mechanical engineering PhD candidate visited milk collection centers in Maharashtra, India, and discussed collection practices with dairy farmers and center operators during a 2017 research trip. J-WAFS-funded technology being developed by Jain in mechanical engineering professor Sanjay Sarma’s MIT lab will allow users at village-level milk collection centers like the one pictured to easily test milk for quality and nutritional consistency on site.
Image courtesy of Pranay Jain
Abdul Latif Jameel Energy awarded 55 MWac solar project in Armenia
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Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), part of Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, has been awarded a 55 MWac solar project in Armenia that will power more than 21,400 homes in Armenia with clean energy.
Tristan Higuero, COO East, meets Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan.
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