BAHRAIN-BASED United Steel Company (SULB) is to develop a $1.2 billion steel plant which, once operational, will be the region’s first fully integrated beams and structural sections producer. United Steel is a joint venture between Gulf United Steel Holding Company (Foulath), a leading steel investment vehicle based in Bahrain and Japan’s Yamato Kogyo ...
ARABTEC Construction Company of Doha, Qatar, a subsidiary of Arabtec Holding, has received ...
CMCS teams up with Sofcon COLLABORATION, Management and Control Solutions (CMCS) of Saudi ...
BUILDINGS and places need to be designed and developed in a sustainable way to allow ...
Nano paints launched
SIGMA Paints introduced its innovative Sigma Guardian Nano paint system to the Bahrain ...
Projects in the Gulf. BAHRAIN Bahrain Financial Harbour – VillamarOwner: Gulf Holding Company – BahrainBudget: $650 millionScope of work: The three-phased project calls for the design and construction of a 36,000 sq m residential complex at Bahrain Financial Harbour. Part One will involve three, 47 to 57-storey twisting towers with heights ranging from...
THE Axor Citterio, which bears the hallmarks of sophisticated private bathrooms and upmarket interiors, has been taken a step further with a new interpretation and the creation of a new type of mixers aimed at optimising the comfort zone of the wash basin area. In addition, the shower section of this bathroom collection has been expanded with an overhead ...
New handshowers ‘Flipside’ of Kohler
KOHLER, a global leader in kitchen and bath design and technology, has recently launched a ...
ARABIAN Tiles Industries Company (Artic), a leading Saudi manufacturer of ...
CATERPILLAR has added a seventh model to its popular E-Series backhoe loader line, while incorporating a number of detailed improvements across the full range to further boost productivity and performance on site. The Caterpillar 434E Mechanical joins the line-up alongside the existing 434E Pilot Control machine. “As the name suggests, the 434E Mechanical...
Easy loading with Doosan machines
SAUDI Diesel Equipment Company (SDEC) has carved a niche for itself in the construction, ...
VOLVO is reaffirming its position as a leader in fuel efficiency with its OptiShift, a new ...
THE worlds of construction and interiors come together in Manama next month when the fifth annual gulfBID and inaugural gulfInteriors exhibitions open together at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). Organiser Hilal Conferences & Exhibitions (HCE) say this regional showpiece is shaping up to be the most cosmopolitan of its kind yet, ...
Canam Asia to show prowess
CANAM Asia will be showcasing its steel fabrication prowess when it puts the spotlight on ...
Al Ma’awdah aims for big deals at event
RECOGNISING gulf-BID’s potential as a catalyst in clinching deals, one of Bahrain’s ...
Alyusuf looking to boost exports
ALYUSUF Group of Companies recently set up a marketing and export department that is ...
GULF Plastic Industries (Gulfplas), a veteran plastic processor in the region, is set to ...
A WIDE range of ‘green’ carpets and floor coverings are expected to be showcased at Domotex Middle East, the dedicated international trade fair for carpets and floor coverings in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region.This is in response to new government legislation on environmental protection, which is helping boost demand for eco-friendly ...
Giving interior design new ‘Perceptions’
BRINTONS, the world’s largest manufacturer of Axminster carpets, attributes its success ...
Innovation key to Amtico success
INNOVATION is what keeps Amtico International ahead of its competitors, says the UK-based ...
ZAMIL Air-Conditioners has taken the simple ancient adiabatic method of cooling to produce innovative ventilation and air-handling units that are cost-effective and environment-friendly. A simple analogy of adiabatic cooling is the chilling effect produced by blowing air on wet skin – caused by the air evaporation process. This simple and efficient way of...
RHG testing facility to start operations
SAUDI-based Refrigeration House Group (RHG) expects to see the completion this year of its ...
AAC (autoclaved aerated concrete) also known as PAC (precast aerated concrete) has been used successfully in Europe for over 80 years and its popularity has grown tremendously across the world. This is because the first-class building material – now used in various applications such as internal and external walls, wall-bearing systems and roofing – ...
AL MANARATAIN, Bahrain’s largest producer of concrete blocks which recently marked its ...
SAUDI Arabia-based Sigma Paints has launched a new eco-label across a wide range of its products, promoting development without compromising on the environment. Sigma’s ambitious plan – which required years of laboratory work in reformulating the product assortment – addressed multiple objectives, to ensure sustainability while maintaining the ...
Dow points way to eco-friendly systems
AVANSE, an advanced-technology waterborne acrylic latex polymer platform, was among the ...
Hempel safeguards region’s landmark
PAINT solutions from Hempel were recently chosen to provide renewed protection for the ...
GERMANY-based Wacker Group put the spotlight on its sustainable polymeric building ...
Dyrup unveils paints for interior decor
DYRUP Paints – part of Univest (United Industrial Investments Company) – announced an ...
THE Limestone House project located within the Dubai International Financial City (DIFC) is nearing its final stages of completion including the commissioning and de snagging. Standing 14 storeys tall, the property epitomises luxury and elegance behind its limestone façade. Located in a commanding position within the DIFC, adjacent to the Gate Precinct ...
NDY delivers hi-spec MEP, lighting designs
NORMAN Disney and Young’s (NDY) association with the Ritz-Carlton/Limestone House ...
Aluma table forms fast-track project
ALUMA Systems, a global leader in concrete formwork, says its innovative aluminium system ...
Apartments don folcra’s facades
THE imposing glass and aluminium façade of the Ritz-Carlton/Limestone House hotel and ...
SINCE the start of the year Dubai has been in the news but for the right reasons this time: launching of the world tallest building, a multi-billion-dollar racetrack and most importantly telling the world how it intends to go about paying off billions of dollars of borrowed money which it was hard pressed to pay last year. The emirate is also pressing ahead...
The new twister in town
Construction of the Infinity Tower, an iconic ‘twisting’ tower taking shape at Dubai ...
On track
WORK on the remaining 18 stations on the Red Line of the Dubai Metro project is expected ...
Iconic twister
MORE than 90 per cent of the curtain-walling and 60 per cent of the interior fit-out works ...
Second of its kind
SIGNIFICANT progress has been made on Park Lane Tower, one of KM Properties’ iconic ...
DISTRICT cooling is still a relatively new industry in the Middle East and many stakeholders and their advisers have yet to come to grips with the unique set of issues presented by this sector. While some of the demand and collection risks are similar to other types of water infrastructure projects, there are some key differences, which stakeholders and ...
WHEN a project is delayed, a whole gamut of issues arise to compound the problem even further: there is a new schedule and estimate and there will probably be further changes; tenants are eager to take occupancy and there are penalties for delays; subcontractors take shortcuts in order to reduce their costs and keep to schedule; there are problems with ...
GC updates you with the latest calendar of events from the Middle East and beyond. April4-7: sbie 2010, Saudi building and interiors exhibition, at the Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.7-11: Unicera, a ceramic and bathroom fair, at the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Centre, Istanbul, Turkey.11-13: Global City, ...
AS MANY as 150 exhibitors are to take part in Arabian Construction Week, an international exhibition incorporating three dedicated vertical trade exhibitions and two regional summits on sustainability, innovation and infrastructure. In addition to the 150 exhibitors showcasing hundreds of the latest products and construction solutions, the...
ARABIAN Construction Week will present opportunities for companies to launch their ...
R+T Middle East, the only specialised trade show dedicated to roller shutters, sun ...
CityBuild Abu Dhabi to make its debut
THE first CityBuild Abu Dhabi will bring together industry suppliers, manufacturers, ...
WATERTECH 2010, a regional event to address the region’s key water-related issues, will ...
TAMOUH, the primary master developer of Reem Island, said it will start handover of units in its flagship Marina Square to investors from May this year. Joe Ong, managing director, Tamouh, said: “Marina Square will be the first development to welcome residents to Reem Island and will be a first of its kind in Abu Dhabi that will provide residents an ...
Water features light up Al Ghurair Centre
CANADA’S Crystal Fountains is installing two fountains at the Al Ghurair Centre in ...
Emirates Cement launches plant
A NEW state-of-the-art facility for the Emirates Cement Company has been launched at ...
RUBBER World Industries (RWI) has secured an insulation contract for a Saadiyat Island ...
Ajman subcontracts awarded SWEET Homes General Contracting (SHGC), the main contractor for ...
GC brings you the latest tenders available in the Gulf region and beyond. KUWAIT • Tender No HA/SAM/115/2008/2009. Construction and maintenance of a sports stadium and sports facilities at Shuwaikh complex. Bid bond is KD400,000. Documents can be obtained from the Central Tenders Committee – Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, PO ...
