AN APPEALING blend of timeless style and Middle Eastern inspiration are the hallmarks of the interiors of Qatar’s first St Regis hotel, which opened its doors in Doha earlier this year.

INTERNATIONAL construction services and fit-out specialist ISG has completed five fit-out projects totalling almost 6,000 sq m of office space with a combined contract value of Dh23 million ($6.3 million) for blue-chip clients at Sowwah Square, Abu Dhabi’s new Central Business District (see UAE Focus).

BARELY three years since its inception, Future Ceramics of Saudi Arabia is already planning to almost double its capacity from the current 40,000 sq m to 70,000 sq m of ceramic and porcelain tiles per day by adding new production lines.This is in line with the company’s plan to eventually reach a target of 220,000 sq m per day.

FOLDING doors made of glass and aluminium can enliven the interiors of a place by creating more space and light while bringing a breath of fresh air to one’s doorstep, says a Bahrain-based company that markets one such product.

WHILE increasing attention is being paid to striking a balance between the numerous demands for material performance and aesthetics and style in the fit-out of new buildings, what is crucial is to ensure that the appearance matches the functional demand placed on the materials, says a leading fit-out solutions manufacturer.

GRESAM Company essentially plays a discreet role in most of the projects it is involved in the region.

JOTUN Paints, a leading global producer and distributor of paints and coatings, has launched new two paint products that are targeted at the premium and hygiene-sensitive areas of the interiors market respectively.

RAK Ceramics, the world’s largest ceramic tiles manufacturing company, has achieved the milestone of having produced enough ceramic tiles to cover a staggering ‘one billion sq m’ since production commenced in 1991.

DUPONT Corian has enhanced the aesthetic appeal of its pioneering invention by almost doubling its evolving and original colour palette, as part of the inspired re-thinking that keeps it at the leading edge of surface design.