Bahrain-based Installux Gulf joined hands with Qatar-based Alu Nasa, part of Salam International Investment Limited (SIIL), in 1999 to market Installux aluminium systems in the local market.

It's "on your marks, get set, go" for Qatar's construction sector, which is poised to race ahead to complete a string of infrastructure projects in time for the Asian Games the country is set to host in 2006 (December 1-15). The construction sector in Qatar is extremely busy.

The Qatari publicly shared company has five subsidiaries that are closely involved in the construction sector and are currently engaged in a number of projects in the country. "Qatar is now establishing itself as a regional player.