THE iconic Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), which has been hailed as the 21st century model of urban planning, opened its doors last month in Doha, Qatar. Part of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, the QNCC made its debut by hosting its first high-profile event, the 20th World Petroleum Congress (WPC), with some...
A CONSORTIUM led by ACWA Power of Saudi Arabia recently issued notice to proceed ...
EMCO and Saudi Binladin Group (SBG) – PCM division (now, PCMC) have won the Best Water ...
MSHEIREB Properties has awarded a joint venture of Carillion (Qatar) and Qatar Building ...
INNOVATIVE Plastics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic) of Saudi Arabia, has unveiled its new patent-pending Lexapanel polycarbonate (PC) sheet standing seam technology, which it says will give architects and builders exceptional flexibility to create sustainable and beautiful translucent roofing and other glazing ...
HEMPEL Paints has introduced what it describes as the ultimate coating system for ...
THANKS to the promising construction and industrial growth in the region, the GCC is one of the fastest growing markets for the global paints and coatings industry. This paint and coating market was estimated at $2.059 billion in 2010 and expected to reach $3.003 billion by 2017 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5 per cent. Saudi Arabia is the ...
Sigma rolis out dedicated design stores
SIGMA Paints is launching this month (January) the third concept in its three-tier channel ...
DMC’s durable paints keep homes cooler
DRY Mortar Company (DMC), a leading pre-mixed mortar producer in Saudi Arabia, offers a ...
Restored landmark sports Jotun colours
JOTUN Paints provided interior and exterior paints for a landmark property in Egypt which ...
HURD Windows & Doors, one of the US’ largest and most successful wood window and patio door exporters, has maintained its enviable status in its niche sector through innovation that has seen the company launch award-winning products and more recently through acquisition of complementary lines. Among its most recent innovations are its H3 and Ultra-R ...
Hormann high-speed doors hit market
HORMANN Middle East has recently expanded its product line with the introduction of WA 300 ...
Technal adds beauty with Luméal
BAHRAIN-based Technal Middle East (TME), part of the France-based international ...
ZAMIL Steel of Saudi Arabia this year (2012) celebrates 35 years of service and commitment to the steel building industry even as the company continues to enhance its status as a premier steel building company in the world. The steel giant, which started as a local company in 1977 in Dammam, has grown into a multinational global leader in the steel building...
Bahrain gets first self-storage facility
THE UK-based Gliderol Self Storage Solutions is close to completing its order to provide ...
Software add-ons boost joint design
GERMAN software specialist Dlubal is now offering an add-on module for both RSTAB and RFEM ...
Masa is industrious with pest control
WITH the rapid pace of industrialisation and the increased competition in the market, ...
Schaefer opens new regional HQ
SCHAEFER Systems International (SSI), a leading provider of warehousing, materials ...
SOCIAL housing, industrial infrastructure and some top-quality hotel projects could provide the much-needed impetus to Bahrain’s construction sector, which has suffered a great deal over the past couple of years due to various factors. The global economic downturn prompted a wait-and-watch approach over 2010 and this has now given way to despondence as ...
Major milestone
BAHRAIN Bay is on the threshold of a major milestone in its development programme as ...
Asry opens repair quay in $188m expansion
ARAB Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (Asry), one of the world’s leading ship repairers, ...
BFCC puts sewage plant on firm footing
BAHRAIN Foundation Construction Company (BFCC), a structural and foundation specialist, is ...
THE Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region cannot be treated in uniform fashion; there are differences in natural resources across the jurisdictions and varying policy drivers for pursuing renewable energy development. Jurisdictions such as Algeria, Jordan and Morocco have limited native energy resources and are motivated by a desire to reduce their ...
THE construction industry is rapidly evolving as owners demand increasingly complex projects to be delivered at a faster pace and at a lower cost. According to the Confederation of International Constructor Industries (CICA), the worldwide construction industry, involving contractors of all sizes, represents a global turnover of $4.8 trillion and employs ...
GC updates you with the latest calendar of events from the Middle East and beyond. JANUARY 9-11: Third International Road Federation Middle East Conference & Exhibition 2012 – Bahrain, at GICC Gulf Hotel, Manama, Bahrain. 9-12: Steelfab 2012, a trade show for the metal-working, metal manufacturing and steel fabrication industry, at Expo ...
INTERIORS UK opens its doors this month with additional investment to ensure the changing demands of both the retail and contract buyers are met. In line with the product categorisation of the event, sub-branded areas will be named, lending an individual identity to each area. These areas will be Fabric, Modern Elegance, Décor, Living Lifestyle, ...
THE American Hardwood Export Council (Ahec) will aim to reinforce trade ties with the ...
Industry fair draws 110 exhibitors
PREPARATIONS for next month’s Gulf Industry Fair (GIF) in Bahrain are in full swing as ...
CARRIER last month conducted its first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ...
THE Big 5 Saudi will double in size in just its second year, in response to the demand ...
DUBAI’S vision as a global maritime hub took another major step forward with the launch of the Dh2.5 billion ($681 million) mixed-use Business District at Dubai Maritime City (DMC). The project was launched under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai World, at a ceremony on DMC’s 227-hectare man-made peninsula between ...
Indian developer launches first Dubai project
INDIA-based Pacific Real Estate Development launched its first property venture in Dubai, ...
Grohe secures airport contract
GROHE, a premium brand for sanitary fittings, has been awarded the contract to supply ...
JACOBS Engineering Group has been awarded an estimated $8-million contract by Aldar to ...
RAK Ceramics renovates Sharjah showroom
RAK Ceramics recently completed the renovation of its showroom in Sharjah to cater to ...
GC brings you the latest tenders available in the Gulf region and beyond. KUWAIT • Tender No RFP - 2005073. Construction of elevated substations in south east Kuwait. Bid bond is KD2 million. Documents can be obtained from the Central Tenders Committee, Kuwait Oil Company, PO Box 1070, 13011 Safat, tel: 2401200/800088/2429083, e-mail: ...
