Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) continues to be a beehive of construction activity, with hundreds of projects worth billions of dollars continuing apace. These include new factories, villas, residential, commercial, educational and office developments, which are in various stages of completion. These developments show that DSO, which was established in ...
Doka in prime role on Prime Tower
DESPITE the fast-track construction requirement and complex architectural features of the ...
RAS Al Khaimah-based Union Cement Com-pany (UCC), which is considered to be the UAE’s ...
GHI tackles Emal project challenge
GERMANY-based GHI Formwork’s Dubai subsidiary, which was established in the region in ...
NGI buoyant despite downturn in market
NATIONAL Glass Industry (NGI), which began commercial operation only in the last quarter ...
GC brings you the latest tenders available in the Gulf region and beyond. BahrainTender No EMD/9/P/311. Design and reconstruction of an existing pump station at the balancing pond at Bahrain International Airport. Bid bond is BD1,000. Documents can be obtained from the Directorate of Human and Financial Resources, Civil Aviation Affairs, Office of ...
BOBCAT has extended its market-leading loader line-up with the launch of new models, which range from a new version of its smallest model to the highest power-to-weight-ratio compact tracked loader in its class. The models come with new features and improvements, offering significantly enhanced performance and durability, in addition to maintaining operator...
CAT launches quick coupler system
CATERPILLAR, a leading international manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, ...
DEMAND for carpets and floor coverings in the Middle East is expected to remain strong in the long term, gauging from the enthusiastic market response to Domotex Middle East 2009, a dedicated exhibition covering the sector. The event, to be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre next month (May 17 to 19), will highlight new ...
INTERFACEFLOR, a leader in the manufacture of environmentally-responsible modular floor ...
Concrete floors get an extended life
A NEW environment-friendly system that extends the nominal service life of concrete floors ...
A SIGNIFICANT percentage of the pipeline infrastructure for water distribution worldwide has been in service for more than 50 years, with most of the large-diameter pipelines in service today being pre-stressed concrete cylinder pipes (PCCP), reinforced concrete pipes or steel pipes. As a result of aging and/or lack of proper maintenance, these pipes have ...
Hempel offers ‘first line of defence’
REINFORCED concrete structures in the Middle East require effective protection against the ...
Absar building the world under water
ARABIAN Building Support and Rehabilitation Company (Absar), which specialises in concrete ...
Hydrodemolition is ‘method of choice’
HYDRODEMOLITION or high-pressure water jetting of concrete structures is being ...
RADCRETE Pacific, an Australia-based company dealing in concrete waterproofing technology, ...
WHILE the construction market in the UAE has experienced phenomenal growth over the past decade, the last few months have seen a significant change in the market with a number of high-profile projects having been cancelled, put on hold or scaled back. Numerous contractors are reporting delays in payment under existing contracts and developers are ...
AS MANY as 140 exhibitors are set to take part in next month’s gulfBID 2009, the leading exhibition and effective sourcing opportunity for the construction and interiors industry in the Northern Gulf. Held under the patronage of Bahrain’s Prime Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the show runs from May 5 to 7 at the Bahrain International ...
Company Name, Country Hall, Stand No AAchilleas Fereos (Building Machinery), Cyprus ...
Shaheen continues to spread wings
THE Shaheen Group of Companies returns to this year’s gulfBID confident of its growth ...
A kaleidoscope of colours on display
THE kaleidoscope of colours on its chequered floor will draw visitors to Alyusuf Group’s ...
ADONIS Décor, an innovative interior and exterior designing company in the UAE, is ...
ACCORDING to the US Department of Energy, buildings consume approximately 68 per cent of the electricity produced in the US annually. In the UAE, however, where the industrial sector is comparatively less developed, residential and commercial buildings consume an average of 81 per cent of the power generated by the country’s power plants.While insulating ...
Daikin launches VRV system driven by CO2
DAIKIN, a global leader in air-conditioning, recently put on display the world’s first ...
SAMSUNG Electronics, a leading manufacturer in the split and window air-conditioners ...
Belimo quality valves offer value for money
SWITZERLAND-based Belimo, a world leader in actuator and valve technology in heating, ...
PALM District Cooling (PDC), a subsidiary of Dubai-based Palm Utilities, has embarked on a ...
THE fate of a new $14-billion refinery in Kuwait will be decided after the country holds its parliamentary elections over the coming months. Oil minister Sheikh Ahmed Al Abdullah Al Sabah said the plan to build the refinery had been “frozen” by the cabinet and the new government would make the final decision on it. No date has been set for the ...
KUWAIT plans to issue a new tender this month to build a power plant which it expects will ...
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Scott Wilson commendedUK-BASED consultancy Scott Wilson won a commendation at the British ...
KUWAIT'S Ministry of Public Works is set to award a KD41.3 million ($151 million) Subiya ...
A TOWER in Kuwait has been fitted with a self-cleaning glass and aluminium facade that ...
GC updates you with the latest calendar of events from the Middle East and beyond. APRIL12-16: Saudi Building and Interiors Exhibition (Sbie) 2009 at the Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.14-18: Windows, Doors and Roofing 2009 at the Lenexpo Fairgrounds, St Petersburg, Russia.19-22: Middle East Pool Exhibition at the Abu Dhabi ...
A SEARCH is on for unique projects and developments that contribute not only towards architectural excellence and but remain sensitive to the environment. The projects will be awarded this year’s Middle East Real Estate Awards at Cityscape Abu Dhabi, the international real estate and investment development event, being held this month (April 19 to 22) at ...
ABOUT 166 companies from 24 countries took part in the three-day Aluminium Dubai 2009 ...
Spas in the limelightTHIS year’s Hotel Show will host the first Middle East Spa Summit ...
AROUND 900 exhibitors and 22 national pavilions from 38 countries spread over 36,000 sq m ...
MORE than 170 exhibitors from 26 countries are expected to promote their latest products ...
DUCAB has won a contract to supply low-voltage (LV) wires and power cables for the Al Raha Beach development project in Abu Dhabi. Under the agreement with the Aldar Laing O’Rourke Construction (Alor) joint venture, estimated at Dh800 million ($217 million) worth of cables, Ducab will supply LV wires and power cables valued at Dh100 million ($27.2 ...
DUCAB is setting up a factory for the manufacture of high-voltage (HV) cables in a ...
AL AIN Municipality has invited local and international consultancies to submit proposals ...
Additive promises to resolve sticky issues
GERMANY’S Dennert Poraver aims to raise the bar in the tiles adhesives, repair mortars ...
Bahrain Bahrain- Qatar Transrapid TrainOwner: Qatar Government-Bahrain GovernmentBudget: $3 billionScope: The project calls for design, supply, construction and operation of a trans-rapid magnetic levitation fast-track train between Bahrain and Qatar. There will be two rail tracks on the left side of the 40-km Friendship Causeway: one for a passenger train ...
