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Sep 8, 2024 | elevatorworld.com | Jason Halligan |Ehtesham Ahmed |Philip Hofer |Urs Püntener

Final preparations for the first edition of The Elevator Show (TES) Dubai are underway as we go to print. To be held on September 16-18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, TES is years in the making, having been in the works since before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Fortunately, interest in the trade show has only grown over time, and we are pleased to be welcoming more than 100 exhibitors from over 14 countries throughout the Middle East, Europe, Asia and North America.

Sep 1, 2024 | elevatorworld.com | Vong Keovongsa |Kathleen Farrell |Philip Hofer |Urs Püntener

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Sep 1, 2024 | elevatorworld.com | Lee Gray |Jason Halligan |Philip Hofer |Urs Püntener

by Eugene GerdenThe situation in the Russian elevator sector continues to deteriorate as ever-tightening sanctions and chronic underfunding prevent the renewal of the country’s huge elevator stock. This year, at least 100,000 elevators must be replaced in Russia. However, no funds exist for such replacements, meaning that millions of people who live in apartment buildings (which is common in Russia) are at risk. In recent months, the number of elevator accidents has significantly increased.

Sep 1, 2024 | elevatorworld.com | Kevin Brinkman |TK Elevator |Philip Hofer |Urs Püntener

This past April, I was attending the National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) Spring Educational Conference in Miramar Beach, Florida, when I walked into a room full of women attending the Women in Motion meeting. I looked around and realized I was the only male in the room, and as I began to turn around to exit the meeting, one of the ladies in the room said, “Welcome! Please stay. We encourage everyone to attend our meetings, even men.” What was I thinking?

Sep 1, 2024 | elevatorworld.com | Ricia Sturgeon-Hendrick |Eugene Gerden |Philip Hofer |Urs Püntener

by Ehtesham AhmedThe Middle East has been experiencing a transformative construction boom, especially in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.). These two countries have harnessed their economic prowess and visionary leadership to undertake monumental projects that are reshaping their urban landscapes and driving significant growth trends.