Jotun Paints, a leading manufacturer of protective paints and marine coatings, has announced several new innovative products being introduced in the region at a product launch in Abu Dhabi.
South Korean giant Samsung Corporation has been named the main contractor for the Burj Dubai tower being developed by Emaar Properties in Dubai. The tower is set to become the tallest structure in the world when completed.It will also be the centrepiece of Emaar's 500-acre Downtown Dubai development, which is being built at a cost of $8 billion.
Emaar Properties has named Dutco Balfour Beatty-Al Ghandi and Consolidated Contractor International Company (DBB/ AG and CCC) as main contractors for The Dubai Mall, part of the company’s iconic Burj Dubai Development.
Viridian International has recently announced the formation of Viridian Middle East and appointed Planters, claimed to be the largest interior landscaping company in the UAE, as distributor in the GCC and Egypt.
As construction on the largest retail and leisure complex in the Arab world continues to move forward, the Mall of the Emirates (MoE) seems to be well on track to meet the target completion date of September 2005. Already 90 per cent of the MoE is leased and when complete, it will offer 2.
Dubai-based Corrotech Construction Chemicals has signed a licensing and distribution agreement with Chryso, one of the world’s leading producers of concrete admixtures. Corrotech is part of the MCT Group of Companies and operates in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Dubai-based quality glass producer Emirates Glass has won a contract to supply more than 100,000 sq m of its EmiCool products to the massive construction of 40 towers at the celebrated Jumeirah Beach Residence. The contract is claimed to be largest single glass supply deal ever.
Work starts on DCV's mega terminalDubai: Construction works for the Dh800 million ($218 million) mega terminal within Dubai Cargo Village (DCV) have started. Also preparations for utilities for the new facility are under way to add one more gate to the existing one, a DCV official said.
Following a successful participation at the recently concluded Big 5 show, Natko – a supplier for air-conditioning systems from ACB (American Breeze) and stone finishes from Nippon Japan – is all geared up to enhance its market share in the region with its range of products and services.
The US-based York International has won a $25 million contract to cool the Dubai International Airport (DIA) expansion project.
The GCC-based Industrial City Development Company, led by Al Hanoo Holding Company, has unveiled the Emirates Industrial City (EIC) project to be based in Sharjah. The Dh3 billion ($817 million) project will be developed on 83 million sq ft of industrial land in Sharjah.
Following the success achieved with the launch of the Al-Seef Tower on the Dubai Marina development, Deyaar – formerly known as Global Real Estate Development Company, the real estate arm of the Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) – has launched two new projects in Dubai.
SAHM Technologies, the technology arm of Emaar Properties, reports great success with the implementation of the popular ‘smart homes’ at the coastline towers of the Dubai Marina project.
The architectural practice of Brewer Smith & Brewer Gulf (BSB Gulf) has recently completed the first phase of a major refurbishment of one of Dubai’s early hotel landmarks, the Hyatt Regency.
