Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital, is ‘the most liveable city’ in the Arab world, but its ambition goes beyond that – to become the world’s best. The emirate is spending a great amount of money and efforts in this direction, launching various projects aimed at enhancing the lives of residents. Green energy is a major component of this ...
Al Qana on fast track
Abu Dhabi’s newest exciting waterfront destination, Al Qana, is on track to see ...
Quiet island retreat
Early infrastructure is well under way to create a 400-hectare low-density development in ...
Johnson Arabia eyes further expansion
With a portfolio of prominent projects in its construction portfolio, the Abu Dhabi office ...
A revolutionary class of innovative materials called geosynthetic cementitious composite mats (GCCMs) have been proving to be quick and durable solutions to erosion control and containment problems worldwide over the past decade. In the Gulf region, the UK-headquartered Concrete Canvas (CC) has been making significant inroads by providing solutions for ...
New Paschal formwork boosts versatility
Paschal Concrete Forms, the regional office of German formwork specialist Paschal Werk G ...
Concrete-Mate boosts weighing accuracy
Italy-based Carmix says it has helped revolutionise the concrete industry thanks to ...
Al Naboodah installs Command Alkon system
Command Alkon has recently successfully installed four Commandbatch systems and ...
The UAE reached a major milestone in its journey towards clean energy generation last month when the first unit of the nuclear power plant at Barakah was connected to the country’s grid, and began despatching its first megawatts to homes and businesses across the nation. With this milestone, the UAE has become the first country in the Arab World, and ...
Doosan Portable Power appoints Oman dealer
Doosan Portable Power (DPP) has appointed Muscat-based General Engineering Services ...
Azelio, Alec to build renewable storage site
Azelio, a Swedish company specialising in thermal energy storage with dispatchable power, ...
Dumat Al Jandal wind farm makes headway
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) says its consortium with French group EDF ...
The risk of fire spread through articulated elements of the façade or vertically around the façade via the mechanism of flame leap, poses new concerns for the newest class of super high-rise structures. These concerns revolve around the issues of fire department response capabilities, the reliability of sprinkler systems and associated water ...
Al Semsam boosts passive portfolio
Installing passive fire protection systems in a building is the first line of defence in ...
Germany-based chemical company Wacker’s recently-launched polymer Vinneva for bitumen emulsions ensure that the coatings adhere exceptionally well to the building fabric for a long time. In addition, they can also reinforce the barrier effect against water pressing in on a basement wall or other building parts. Bitumen finds use in a various ...
Surface coating claims to kill coronavirus
A new durable anti-viral surface treatment from leading chemical binding expert Affix labs ...
In industries where high-value and production-focused equipment operate, it’s all about maximising uptime, productivity and efficiencies. Yet, oil – which one of the most important components of an industrial system - is too often seen as a consumable and doesn’t receive the attention it deserves and requires. Without a lubricant, your ...
Reynaers, a leading European supplier of sustainable aluminium solutions, says it has further enhanced its high-end luxury Hi-Finity sliding door system, which has resulted in boosting its performance, improving its design and extending its features, all while reducing the price paid by the end-customer. The ultra-slim design of the Hi-Finity sliding door, ...
Midea, a global electrical appliance manufacturer, has unveiled its latest ‘Ultimate ...
Hino rolls out new light duty trucks for Mideast
Hino Motors, the commercial vehicle arm of Toyota Group, has introduced the latest version ...
Eaton, a leading power management company, has announced the launch of DualGuard-S ...
