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Diversification drive

Following the passing of Sultan Qaboos Bin Said on January 10, his successor Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said – chosen by Qaboos himself – is expected to follow the path set by his cousin, the Mideast’s longest-ruling monarch who transformed Oman from a sleepy country into an international force that is economically and socially progressive. ...

Milestones at Madinat Al Irfan

Madinat Al Irfan, Oman’s largest urban development project, has marked a number of ...

Oman Projects at a glance

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New healthcare landmark

Oman International Hospital, a landmark hospital that will bring some of the most advanced and innovative medical technologies to Oman, is now receiving its finishing touches at a strategic location in Muscat, in time for its opening scheduled for the second half of 2020.  The Oman International Hospital project – being spearheaded by three ...

Iconic designs from VHM’s drawing board

In designing the Oman International Hospital, architectural and engineering consultant VHM ...

Al Subhiah on track with landmark hospital

About two-thirds of the work on the prestigious Oman International Hospital in the Ghubra ...

State-of-art equipment for CSSD from PROHS

Oman International Hospital represents a milestone in the healthcare sector for the Gulf ...





Focus on innovation

The Big 5 series of exhibitions is set to mark the 10th anniversary of its entry into the Saudi market when The Big 5 Saudi raises its curtains in Jeddah next month (March 8 to 11). The event aims to provide a window of opportunities and a networking venue for local and international construction communities looking to gain a share of the ...





Towards building models of mobility

Road development projects continue to be among the largest infrastructure investments across the GCC region and remain a top priority for governments in line with their urban planning initiatives. Key players driving this sector now need to keep abreast of new developments, adopt the latest materials and digitalisation technologies, use certified products to...

Volvo paver promises high productivity

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has introduced a new D-series paver that includes ...

Innovative milling machines on show

The Wirtgen Group will be presenting many ground-breaking solutions for road construction ...





Sphero spruced up with smart tech

Ideal Standard, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of bathroom solutions, has launched Sphero, its new collection of urinals that incorporate intelligent design and smart technology to offer enhanced hygiene and easy maintenance, while saving water. Designed in partnership with the award-winning Studio Levien, the Sphero collection features ...

Geberit tools support sanitary planning

A comprehensive range of software solutions and tools is available from Geberit, a ...

BnB unveils showroom for affordable fittings

Bianca & Bianco (BnB), a new concept of affordable luxury porcelain slabs, tiles, and ...





MTB offers exemplary BIM knowhow

The Midfield Terminal Building (MTB) of the Abu Dhabi International Airport is a striking example of a megaproject that has been developed entirely using building information modelling (BIM) methodology. The project recently served as the chosen students’ emplacement for a Master’s programme in Global BIM Management for Infrastructure Projects, ...





Dubai opens Expo nerve centre Al Wasl Plaza

Al Wasl Plaza, which will be serving as the centre of the upcoming mega Expo 2020 Dubai event, has been opened. The development of the 130-m-wide, 67.5-m-tall domed space was managed by Meraas, with the steel work for the dome trellis provided by Cimolai Rimond Middle East. Al Wasl Plaza will be connected to the three districts based on the subthemes of ...

LONGi chosen PV sponsor for China showcase

LONGi, a leading global solar technology company, has been selected as the photovoltaic ...

Monaco reveals plans for innovative pavilion

Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, a sovereign city state located on the ...

Visitor safety ‘a top priority’

The Expo 2020 Dubai organising committee said that it is looking for cutting-edge ...





Bridging the gap with Faro system

Faro, a trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging and realisation technology, says its newly-launched new software platform, As-Built Modeler, serves as a helpful bridge between traditional, labour-intensive 2D and 3D model data-driven BIM workflows. Today, 3D laser scanning is established as a measurement method and 3D Point clouds are collected from ...

SoftTone, an acoustic ventilation solution

Leading European aluminium systems provider Reynaers has launched a new variant of its ...

Condair expands dehumidifier range

Humidity control specialist Condair has extended its dehumidifier range to include more ...

Bosch presents industry-first camera technology

Bosch Building Technologies showcased its IP 3000i camera range that features ...





Etihad Rail launches construction of Stage 2

Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s integrated railway network, has launched the construction works of Package A of Stage Two of the pan-emirates railway network. Package A will run 139 km long from Ghuweifat on the UAE-Saudi Arabia border to Ruwais in Abu Dhabi, where it connects with Stage One of the network. Speaking at the ...

Abu Dhabi to retrofit 150 government buildings

Starting this year, Abu Dhabi aims to retrofit 150 governmental buildings to improve their ...

MBR solar park Phase 3 to kick off ops in April

The 800-MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBR) Solar Park will be ...

RTA drones to inspect Dubai Metro tunnels

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) plans to start a trial-run of drones in ...

RTA invites proposals for ‘Union 71’ project

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has called upon the business community ...





Mena ‘to see $260bn spend in power sector

Investments estimated to be worth $260 billion will be made in the Mena region’s power sector by 2022, according to a new major industry report released ahead of upcoming Middle East Energy. The global energy platform, to be held next month (March 3 to 5) in Dubai, UAE, is expected to see the participation of more than 1,300 companies across the ...

Stone & Surface Saudi to be held in Riyadh

Stone & Surface Saudi, the kingdom’s only event dedicated to the natural stone ...

Abu Dhabi to host mega urbanisation forum

Leading policy makers, mayors, academics, business people, community leaders, artists and ...

Saudi building sector urged to go greener

Hydro Building Systems Middle East recently hosted a conference in the Saudi capital ...

Kingsbury Gulf signs deal at SteelFab

Kingsbury Gulf, a leading provider of advanced European machine tooling equipment, inked ...





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