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Retail chain. Wednesday. Two sensors are currently in use at level 2. In the next development step at level 4, there will be significantly more, all also higher performing. This leads to a completely new level of data volume but also places extremely high demands on the quality of data processing. The goal: the driver’s perception is recreated by the holistic recording of the traffic and vehicle situation by different sensor technologies. With their specific strengths, each sensor makes a contribution to the overall performance and safety. Three different technological approaches form the basis: radar, camera and lidar. Revenues for the Dubai-based retail, real estate, and hospitality conglomerate grew to Dh34.6 billion. Majid Al Futtaim, which is privately owned, said it made Dh4.6 billion before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) in 2018, helped by its expanding retail operations throughout the region, and its diversification efforts. The safety, precision and durability of the systems will already play a leading role at launch. As in aircraft, all safety-relevant functions will therefore be equipped with a redundant system that is capable of seamlessly taking over in case the primary control system malfunctions. UAE retail giant rakes in Dh34.6 billion in revenues on robust shopping, real estate businesses Source: Gulf News M ajid Al Futtaim has reported an eight per cent growth in group revenues for 2018, while profits increased by nine per cent, the company said on 48 | JANUARY 2019 Last year was “a year of growth for our company,” despite the macroeconomic challenges that affected consumer sentiment, Majid Al Futtaim Holding chief executive Alain Bejjani said. “Our strategy to diversify our offering and geographical presence, as well as our commitment to customer centricity and technology investments has yielded great results,” he added. During 2018, Majid Al Futtaim continued its strategy of investing heavily in its digital capabilities, in addition to its e-commerce offering, including a partnership with grocery delivery service Wadi, and an acquisition of payments system BEAM. In terms of the company’s physical presence, Majid Al Futtaim opened two new shopping malls in the UAE and Oman, increased its number of hotels to 13, and added 33 grocery retail stores, growing its portfolio to 264. Revenue from shopping malls increased by 3 per cent, with the company attributing this growth to lease renewals at higher rates, and the impact of opening Mall of Egypt. Total