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Stimulating growth

The emirate of Abu Dhabi, a quiet achiever, is pioneering a series of ground-breaking projects that will lead the UAE capital towards a sustainable and modern living and high economic growth. Among these projects are the first nuclear power plant in the region that is progressing well at Barakah; the world’s first Hyperloop system; the world’s ...

Abu Dhabi projects at a glance

Link for Abu Dhabi projects at a glance ... ...

Emirate set for nuclear crown

Work on the Arab world’s first nuclear power plant is now around 90 per cent ...

Magnet for makers

Across the waters from Abu Dhabi’s renowned Saadiyat Island Cultural District ...

Reem mall makes headway

Some 14 tower cranes are currently standing tall over an expansive site on Reem Island as ...





Concrete-composites to the fore

Designed to handle the Saudi capital’s expected 50 per cent growth over the coming years, the Riyadh Metro is a new citywide transport system comprising six metro lines, 85 stations and 176 km of track.The King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Metro Station is one of the most eye-catching stations that form part of this mega project. The KAFD ...

Arkaz admixtures for key Makkah road scheme

Concrete admixtures from Saudi-based Arkaz, which have been developed to suit for the ...

Sika is one-stop shop for 3D printing

Sika, a specialty chemicals company, says it offers a complete solution to 3D print ...

Elematic plotters to ease contractors’ workload

Finland-based Elematic’s new automatic Plotter E9 guarantees both fast and accurate ...





ABB launches a ‘world first’

ABB says it has launched the world’s first integrated solution for digitally enabled power transformers, fundamentally changing the transformer paradigm. In addition to enhancing efficiency and product life, the new digital capability will boost reliability and mitigate outages through preventative action. TXplore... a service...

Zahid Group buys into top solar PV provider

Saudi-based Zahid Group says one of its subsidiaries Omas has reached an agreement with ...

Doosan 20-60 kVA units launched in the region

Doosan Portable Power has launched a new range of four generators from 20-60 kVA for ...

JTC adds 102 Cummins gensets to its fleet

Kuwait-based Jassim Transport & Stevedoring Company (JTC) says its power rental ...

Voltage regulator for the digital age

Leroy-Somer and Kato Engineering have launched the D700 automatic digital voltage ...





Reynaers helps to extend the outdoors

Reynaers Aluminium’s new SlimPatio 68 is the latest in a series of sliding systems that offers extended panoramic views through its creative design features. The new system by the leading European specialist in sustainable architectural aluminium solutions, delivers superior air-, wind- and water-tightness. Its elegant flush design with concealed...

Gyproc Habito debuts at Dubai university

When it opens to students this month (September), Dubai’s new University of ...





BIM brings more planning efficiency

While digitalisation shapes innovation in the construction industry and motivates an entire generation to think in a new way, building information modelling (BIM) in particular unites a wide range of different facets in the sector. The most striking and innovative aspect about BIM is its holistic approach, which allows all the information about a ...

Sabic launches heavy-duty panels

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic), a global leader in the chemical industry, has ...





Dynapac updates PaveManager

Dynapac, a leading road construction equipment manufacturer, has expanded its PaveManager control system with several new features, further helping to optimise and control the paving process. The main new features of the PaveManager 2.0 system are VarioSpeed; a load-sensing system for improved fuel efficiency; an automatic measurement system for continuous ...





Faro develops integrated digital ecosystem

The ‘Traceable Construction’ concept - an ecosystem of products and solutions that Faro offers to leverage the benefits of measured data throughout various stages of design, construct and operate projects in the built environment – was unveiled at the recent SPAR3D USA Expo and the BILT Conference by the US-based specialist in 3D ...

Upgraded Terex hauler saves on fuel

Terex Trucks has updated its TA300 articulated hauler with a new transmission, ...

New Bobcat meets heavy lift handling demands

With the launch of the TL43.80HF telehandler in the Middle East and Africa, Bobcat has ...

Konecranes unveils new rope guide

Kone Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has introduced a ...





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