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Reach for the stars

The World Expo 2020 continues to fuel construction activity as Dubai powers ahead with its vision to be a world-leading business and lifestyle destination. In February this year, Dubai amazed the world by revealing it will go boldly forward and build a small city on Mars by 2117. And while most of us may not be around to see this happen, it is indeed a...

Dubai projects at a glance

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Themework

Al Futtaim Carillion will be developing the theme districts at the Expo 2020 Dubai ...

Architectural icon

A stretch of The Palm Jumeirah has been turned into a much sought-after hospitality ...

Record breaker

Salini Impregilo has been appointed to build Meydan One Mall, being developed as the first ...





Expo redefined

This year’s premier showcase for the construction, interiors and real estate sectors is poised to gain impetus with gulfBID rebranded as Gulf Construction expo and Gulf Property Show set for a record. Bahrain’s premier expo for construction and building materials returns this year, acquiring its new name from the region’s leading ...

Plafixx in demo mode at expo

At the Gulf Interiors show next month (May), leading dry mix company Plafixx will be ...

Haji Hassan is strategic sponsor

Haji Hassan has signed up as the strategic sponsor for the Gulf Construction Expo for the ...

Trass to launch new products

Bahrain-based Trass Building Materials, which is a franchisee of Sure Level Saudia, will ...

Paints ace to spring a surprise

Middle East Paints Factory intends to make a “surprise launch” in the ...





Bama vinyl tiles launched

Bamardouf offers endless design options with its new luxury vinyl tile and an acrylic-based cement board joint compound for fibre cement board applications. Bamardouf Decoration Company is launching a new luxury vinyl tile (LVT) in Saudi Arabia that offers virtually endless design options and an easy installation method. To be launched under the Bama ...

Striking surfaces

RAK Ceramics says its heavy investment in research and development and the latest ...

Henkel offers complete system

Every year, millions of square feet of floor coverings are being laid to cover floors in ...

Ultratop gives facelift for concrete surfaces

In response to the increasing demand for industrial concrete finishes, Mapei is offering ...





Kingspan keeps bacteria at bay

Kingspan PalDuct Eco system now comes with duct panels that are coated with quality antimicrobial technology that kills odour and surface germs, helping create a healthier environment. Kingspan Insulation says the facings of its PalDuct Eco panels, used in the fabrication of the Kingspan PalDuct Eco system of pre-insulated ducting, are now coated with ...

Retrofitting key to cutting costs

Retrofitting key components with the latest technology can significantly reduce energy ...

Smart air purifiers unveiled

Panasonic has unveiled its innovative Smart Cooling Air Purifier, which not only cleans ...





Focus on Qatar

Project Qatar is building on its strength as the principal event that gives a significant insight into the ample opportunities afforded by the construction market in Qatar. Project Qatar aims to provide a unique construction arena and an optimal business platform to access Qatar’s solid construction industry when it opens in Doha, Qatar, next month ...





New Cat gets key upgrades

Caterpillar’s new 980L wheel loader beats its predecessor on many fronts including fuel efficiency, performance and operator safety and comfort. Caterpillar has launched the new Cat 980L medium wheel loader, which is more powerful and fuel-efficient than its predecessor, featuring significant drive-train and hydraulic-system refinement, operator ...

Hyundai rolls out high-tech model

Hyundai has launched its new HL975 that is claimed to offer the very best in wheel loader ...





Stronger than ever

Evonik has merged its various units to form a consolidated coatings business. Evonik Industries, a global leader in specialty chemicals from Germany, is fast turning into a leading supplier of additives for the coatings industry following its recent acquisition of Air Products’ performance materials division. Following the acquisition in ...

Jotun ‘forced to mark up product prices’

Jotun, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of coatings, has increased the ...





Reynaers aims to inspire

Reynaers Aluminium, a leading European aluminium systems provider, has launched a new fully integrated digital ‘inspiration platform’, for each global region to offer clients reports of trends and projects that would be interest to that particular market. The content showcased on this platform is designed to be shared and discussed through ...

Portable pump eases access

Graco’s ToughTek F340e portable fireproofing pump, which has recently been launched ...

Protile launches designer pavers

Bahrain-based Protile Designer Pavings has launched new designer interlock concrete pavers ...





Your window to the region’s construction sector

Gulf Construction, launched over 36 years ago, is an authoritative and respected journal that provides unmatched coverage of the Gulf region through annual country and project reports, editorial features, news, contracts and tender information. Each month, the magazine provides editorial coverage on a wide range of topics which are of interest to ...





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