New projects launched at DSOGulf General Investment Company (GGICO), one of Dubai’s leading diversified group of companies, has launched the second phase of the Axis Residences in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO). The Dh1.3 billion ($354 million) project will include seven towers, one of which is expected to be completed later this year.

Mammut Building Systems (MBS), a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings in the region and a subsidiary of Emaar Industries and Investments, says it is close to completing the construction works on Dubai World Central (DWC) International Airport’s Cargo Terminal in Jebel Ali, Dubai.

Emirates Glass (EGL), one of the leading processors of architectural flat glass in the Middle East and a subsidiary of Glass, has successfully supplied 8,000 sq m of its premium EmiCool high-performance glass products to the Etihad Airways Terminal at Abu Dhabi airport.

RAK Steel has officially inaugurated its $50 million factory in Al Ghail, Ras Al Khaimah, which will help boost steel production in the emirate. The facility has begun production at a time when the demand for steel is at an all-time high, thanks to the continued construction boom in the UAE and the Middle East region, says a company spokesman.

The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council, the expert authority behind the visionary Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 Urban Structure Framework Plan, has announced an enhancement of the design regulations covering commercial towers in Mohammed Bin Zayed City (MBZ City).

Aqaar, the Ajman-based real estate and property development company, has said it is set to start work on the second phase of Ajman One. The Dh2.7 billion ($735 million) residential, commercial and hospitality complex, will cover 72,000 sq m.

The Al Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG) has entered into an agreement with ISG, a leading UK-based fit-out construction company, to merge their respective interior fit-out businesses to focus on the growing UAE and greater GCC markets.

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers will conduct its next unreserved Dubai auction at Jebel Ali Free Zone from June 2 to 4. The auction house also promises to have a live simulcast of its Singapore auction at the Dubai auction site on the second day of the three-day auction.

Metabo Germany, a global power tools specialist, has extended its commitment to the UAE with the unveiling of its latest generation of power tools, through Sedana Trading Company, its exclusive distributor and partner in the UAE.

Australia’s Radcrete Pacific has appointed Wadi Rum Décor as its exclusive distributor in the UAE. The agreement will give Wadi Rum Décor rights to market Radcon Formula #7 waterproofing product through the country.

The booming construction sector of the region has required companies to continually understand the challenges and offer effective solutions quickly, says 3M which aims to address the needs of today’s market with an evolving range of solutions targeted at the MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) sector.

Mammut Technocrete has recently landed mega deals in the UAE, which will help it reassert itself in the booming precast sector of the emirate. Close on the heels of winning a Dh620 million ($168.

Dubai-based real estate and investment firm Shaikh Holdings has awarded Arabtec Construction a Dh412 million ($112.18 million) contract to commence construction on Sanctuary Falls villa development, a landmark boutique community in Jumeirah Golf Estates.

Remix Tech, a leading ready mix firm and subsidiary of Tech Group, has opened two new batching plants, which will help the company meet the growing demand for concrete mix on construction sites across the UAE. A Dh40 million ($10.

A range of solutions from formwork specialist Peri is helping the contractors complete a 1455-m-long Saadiyat Bridge linking the “island of happiness” to Abu Dhabi. Developed 500 m off the coast of Abu Dhabi city, Saadiyat Island, which means island of happiness, has been artificially extended through a comprehensive landfill programme.

Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai’s premier residential golf development and host venue for the Dubai World Championship from 2009, last month awarded two key building contracts for Phase A of the property development. ANC Contracting will build 99 villas within the Flame Tree Ridge community and 66 villas in the Fireside community.

Formwork expert Doka has made significant inroads into Abu Dhabi by successfully putting to use its automatic climbing technology to full effect on the emirate’s up-coming Capital Plaza Development.