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Gazprom Accelerates Pipeline Development Through Belarus to Europe

Russia's energy giant Gazprom will accelerate construction of a new pipeline to Europe bypassing Ukraine and running through Belarus. Belarussian state company Beltranshaz intends to help to realise this project.The total gas pipeline network on Belarussian territory is about 600 km long. Routes have already been agreed and lines of a future pipeline are ...

Hyundai Engineering and Construction Growing Abroad

The South Korea-based Hyundai Engineering and Construction is expected to secure $4.7 ...

Indonesia to build gas line to Singapore

Indonesia's state gas firm PGN will build an underground gas transmission pipeline from ...

Taiwan High-Speed Rail Corporation Secures Financing

Taiwan High-Speed Rail Corporation has reached an agreement with a banking consortium for ...

Intermat to be held in May

Intermat 2000, an exhibition for construction and civil engineering professionals, will be ...





AFE provides coordinated access

Al-Futtaim Engineering's (AFE) Scaffolding & Formwork Division has been the major supplier of scaffolding and access at Dubai International Airport since the concourse package was let over 12 months ago.Having been the supplier of scaffolding services to two recent mega-projects - Arabian Tower Hotel and Emirates Towers - the company says it is well used to ...

Cladding gives flight to aerodynamic design

The sleek 800 m long by 80 m wide by 30 m high structure of the new concourse, designed ...

FUTURISTIC CONCOURSE set for take off

Work on the new concourse at the Dubai International Airport is in the finishing stage ...

Key statistics at a glance ....

Approximate areas:Apron level: 34,500 sq m (excluding baggage handling areas)Departure ...





Custom-made cabinets installed

Ajman Korea Furniture supplied and installed vanity, kitchen and pantry units at the Mazaya Centre.The company started work on its Dh2.15 million ($586,000) contract in March last year, says CT Thomas, commercial manager of the Ajman-based firm.Ajman Korea Furniture is one of the biggest joinery and furniture companies in the UAE. Its primary role is that ...

Special ceramic tiles supplied for Mazaya

Al Khaleej Ceramics supplied 40,000 sq m of ceramic tiles worth Dh1.5 million ($400,000) ...

Diverse aluminium systems for complex

Sharjah-based Aluminium and Light Industries (Alico) undertook cladding work worth Dh12.3 ...

Caparol gives a fine finish

A wide range of top-quality products from Caparol has been used on the prestigious Mazaya ...

Contractor on the fast track

Main contractor Energoprojekt is completing work on the Mazaya Centre, on a fast-track ...





CompAir percussive tools reduce vibration

COMPAIR, a global compressed air and gas solutions provider, offers a range of percussive tools designed specifically to meet the requirements of the industrial and construction sectors.The CompAir range includes chipping hammers, needle scalers and scabblers, a vibrator and a full complement of accessories. Vibration reduced options of these tools are ...

Hand Tools

The new Ingersoll-Rand vertical/angle grinders and sanders boast the most advanced ...





Champion boosts its strength

Canada-based Champion Motor Graders has recently launched the Series VI graders, which are said to have been designed to meet the requirements of contractors and grader operators.''When we designed Series VI, we talked to hundreds of contractors and grader operators to find out what they needed in today's motor graders,'' says a spokesman for the company. ...

Joyley launches multifunctional machine

A unique multifunctional grading/dozing/planning machine has been launched by Joyley ...





Software helps maximise efficiency

Svedala Dynapac says that simple, easy-to-use computer software from its International High Comp Centre (IHCC) - for making an optimum selection of its rollers and pavers and accurately predicating their performance to meet a wide variety of specifications on different contracts - is arguably one of the compaction and paving industry's most important ...

Screed-tensioning device boosts paver efficiency

Ingersoll-Rand ABG, a manufacturer of road construction machinery, has developed a new ...

Close the chapter on open trenching

No-dig technology can and should be more extensively used to restrict the use of the dated ...





Elkay marks eight decades of success

Elkay of the US celebrated its 80th anniversary at the end of last month. Founded in 1920 in Chicago, the firm is currently a leading manufacturer of stainless steel sinks, water coolers, drinking fountains and faucets for residential and commercial use.''From its early days, Elkay has been a pioneer in embracing new technologies and implementing innovative...

SieMatic combines right ingredients

SieMatic kitchen systems are said to offer immense flexibility in design to suit the space ...





New style for the millennium

HE Al Fadda Group, based in Riyadh, has introduced state-of-the-art bathrooms, tiles and other accessories for the new millennium.The company supplies a range of bathroom suites, toilets, furniture accessories and indoor and outdoor light fittings for private and public projects.The firm was established 50 years ago by the late Mohammed Abdulla Al Fadda ...

Laticrete products at Burj Al Arab

PRODUCTS from Laticrete International, a world leader in the manufacture of ceramic tile ...





Jeddah firm introduces new cable support products

SEICO, a Jeddah-based manufacturer of electric equipment for the construction sector, has recently introduced cable glands and an under-floor trunking system.The company, which is ISO 9002 certified, also supplies cable support system and earthing and lightning protection materials.Seico's products are said to be approved by government bodies and corporate...

MCCB offers compact size, more space

A NEW range of moulded-case circuit-breakers (MCCB) with ratings from 16A to 125A and an ...

Thorsman products ease cable management

THORSMAN of the UK offers a complete range of fully integrated products for all cable ...

Wallis provides top level of protection

EQUIPMENT manufactured by Wallis Surge Protection of the UK is claimed to offer high level ...





Alimak climbs to new heights

ALIMAK AB of Sweden, a leading manufacturer of rack and pinion construction hoists and elevators, has obtained the prestigious contract to supply the passenger/materials hoists to what is claimed to be the world's tallest building - Taipei Financial Centre in Taipei, Taiwan, also called "101 Building".With 101 floors and a tower on top of the ...

UpRight reaches difficult areas

The UpRight AB62RT combines aerial agility and reach for work on multi-storeystructures, ...

100,000th platform is up for grabs

Last month UpRight's 100,000th aerial work platform rolled off the assembly line at the ...





Bass boosts number of hotels in Egypt

With a spectacular new resort property opening this year, another on the way and one of the most impressive hotel developments in the Middle East also taking shape, the upscale Crowne Plaza brand is poised to make a major impact in Egypt.Backing up its pledge to help boost Egypt's image as a tourist and business travel destination, Bass Hotels and Resorts is...

Mega projects in progress

Increased economic liberalisation, further privatisation and improved oil prices are set ...

'Hollywood on the nile' takes shape

The £188 million ($302 million) Mubarak television studio complex, which is being ...





Haroon aims to offer a total solution

THE Sharjah-based architectural hardware specialist Haroon Company has entered the new millennium with added vigour to provide solutions to customers, according to its managing director Haroon Zaidi.Work is currently in progress on the design and decoration of the company's new showroom at Abu Dhabi's Najda Road.According to the company's managing director,...

Ingersoll-Rand meets quality requirements

UK-based Ingersoll-Rand Architectural Hardware has supplied integrated architectural ...





Alarabi breaks into Kuwaiti market

Alarabi Decoration of Saudi Arabia has broken into the Kuwaiti market by winning a contract on a prestigious project in the emirate.''Over the past decade, Alarabi has been very active in Saudi Arabia, Europe, Africa and Northern Asia. But although we have executed projects in the Gulf region, we have never been involved in any project in Kuwait, says Renato...

Bamardouf launches new range of tiles

Bamardouf Decoration Establishment of Saudi Arabia has launched a new range of gypsum ...

Finsa lays down its latest flooring

Finsa Middle East Limited (FMEL), a subsidiary of Spain's Finsa, has recently introduced a ...

Al nafea Trading executes major projects

Al Nafea Trading Establishment of Saudi Arabia says it has recently executed several ...

Rockfon ceilings the preferred solution

Rockfon says its ceilings are preferred solutions for offices, hospitals, schools, ...





Wallis provides top level of protection

Abu Dhabi will invite bids for the first phase of the Dh1.5 billion ($408 million) Shuweihat power and desalination project in mid-February, according to Abdullah Al-Naimi, director of privatisation at Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (Adwea).He said the first phase of the project one of Abu Dhabi's three planned independent power generating ...

New cinema complex opens in Sharjah

Al Massa Cinema has opened a new complex comprising three cinema theatres in Sharjah, UAE, ...

Cummins supplies 20 gensets to Oman

Cummins Power Generation (CPG), through its local distributor Universal Engineering ...

Dubai to build first private power plant

Dubai Investments Park Development Company (Dipd) plans to build Dubai's first $100 ...

Hardware and tools expo attracts 100 exhibitors

About 100 exhibitors are expected to take part in the first Hardware, Tools & Houseware ...





Prince Sultan opens Military City

Prince Sultan, Second Deputy Premier and Defence and Aviation Minister has opened a SR133 million ($35.4 million) housing project at King Khaled Military City. The project comprises 149 housing units and was completed in two years. A royal guest hall with a capacity to accommodate 1,000 people was also opened at the military city....

$2bn is allocated for infrastructure

The Kingdom's budget for 2000 sets spending on new infrastructure projects at more than $2 ...

MoC mulls plan to privatise expressways

The Ministry of Communications is considering a major plan to privatise the Kingdom's ...

Oasis Mall ready in Jeddah

The Oasis Mall, constructed at a cost of SR500 million ($133.32 million) on a total area ...

Amusement park on cards for Jeddah

The Al Mohaideb Trading Group is setting up a SR30 million ($8 million) recreation park ...





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