Gulf Holding Company (GHC) has launched the $450 million Villamar at the Harbour, claimed to be Bahrain’s most advanced and exclusive residential complex yet, at the Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH).

United Development Company (UDC), owner and developer of the Pearl-Qatar project – the multi-billion-dollar offshore island and one of the largest real estate developments in Qatar - is set to open a new hi-tech sales and marketing centre on site by the end of this year.

MAF Investments-Bahrain has awarded the BD128 million ($339 million) main contract for the BD200 million Bahrain City Center to Cebarco-WCT at a recent signing ceremony. MAF Investments Bahrain is the owner and operator of the Bahrain City Centre, which is slated to become the kingdom’s first integrated leisure and shopping destination.

Aljomaih Equipment Company says that the recently-launched Inoma range of forklift trucks from Japanese manufacturer TCM is well suited for a range of demanding tasks in the region.

Saudi-based Zamil Air Conditioners (ZAC) has entered into a marketing and distribution tie-up with UAE-based air-conditioning specialist company Elapco Electronics Appliances, which will allow it to extend the distribution of its Cooline brand of unitary and applied air-conditioners in the UAE.

Drake & Scull International (DSI) has won a three-year contract worth KD8.91 million ($30.8 million) to carry out electromechanical works for a special training centre being built on the Shuwaikh campus of the College of Technological Studies. The project belongs to Kuwait’s Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET).

The UK’s leading provider of industrial, operational and business equipment – Key Industrial Equipment – has appointed industrial equipment specialist Khusheim Company as its agent in Saudi Arabia.

United Ready Mix, set up by Six Construct in association with UDC – the developer of the Pearl-Qatar, is expected to start operations shortly. The batching plant will initially supply concrete for the Pearl Qatar development, where temporary quay walls are being built to facilitate unloading of raw materials.

Siemens – a global provider of leading-edge solutions in information and communications, automation control, power, transportation, medical and lighting – has selected GAC Qatar as its logistics partner in moving an entire temporary airport terminal from Europe to Qatar.

French engineering and infrastructure specialist Airport de Paris Ingenierie (ADPi) has won a RO7.7 million ($20 million) contract to provide project management consultancy services linked to the development of the Seeb and Salalah airports.

Saudi Arabia-based Gulf Co-operation Symbols Constru-ction Company (GCS) – part of the Sadeen Group – is currently on a mission to develop into a leading building service provider in Saudi Arabia.

Intersec Middle East, the region’s largest commercial security, fire, safety and police trade fair, organised by Germany-based Epoc Messe Frankfurt, one of the world's top exhibition organisers, is scheduled to be held at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from January 21 to 23 next year.

Conmex, the Middle East’s first exclusive four-day trade exhibition for the construction industry will debut on November 25 this year. The show is organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UAE.

The region’s only trade exhibition dedicated to facilities management is set to be even bigger and better next year following a successful launch in June.