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Retail activities,” News added Boustantzi. The IT Plaza is the latest addition to Al Shirawi’s portfolio of commercial properties. The company currently also manages Dubai Industrial City, Dubai Design District, Business Village & Department of Economic Development, Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Commercial Bank of Dubai, amongst others. The IT Plaza, which features skylit atrium lobbies, a café lounge, a gymnasium and health club and 600 parking spaces, is one of the premier addresses at the free zone. ment services covering MEP, specialised services management, housekeeping and security. In accordance with the agreement, Al Shirawi FM has deployed a highly capable team to ensure the high standard of upkeep for the corporate and retail environment. Evie Boustantzi, General Manager, Al Shirawi FM, said: “As a result of new technology, efficiency pressures and government regulations, property owners are becoming more discerning in their choice of facili- ties managers. This suits us well as we are perfectly aligned to the changes in customer expectations and industry practices. We have the technology, manpower and experience required for advising, implementing and serving any project needs.” “Commercial enterprises in particular stand to benefit from FM services. Apart from the economic benefits, outsourcing facility management offers organisations the flexibility to focus on core functions and acquire industry best practices for non-core UNILEVER RENEWS ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIP WITH CHOITHRAMS Unilever expertise helped Choithrams recycle 47,341 kg of waste in 2015 in a renewed agreement whereby the focus remains on water, energy and waste generation reduction U nilever, one of the world’s leading FMCG companies and manufacturer of iconic brands such as Lipton and Lifebuoy, has announced the renewal of its partnership with retail chain Choithrams, which operates over 37 stores in the United Arab Emirates. The announcement, which coincides with June 2016 17