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Private sector push

Diversification of its oil-reliant economy and driving in foreign investment are the primary goals of Oman as it battles the twin challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and the continued low oil prices. Central to these targets is boosting its infrastructure and expanding its industrial zones to attract investor interest and it is these areas that Oman...

Creating new waves

Al Mouj Muscat, Oman’s leading integrated tourism complex (ITC) – which was ...

Projects at a glance

Oman projects at a glance ... ...





Geberit addresses market priorities

Building on its legacy of quality, reliability and innovation, Swiss sanitary solutions specialist Geberit continues to provide the most appropriate solutions for every project requirement whether it is a child’s bathroom or a high-traffic airport facility. Since its beginnings in 1874, the company has helped shape industry developments. Thanks to its...

Turkish ceramics exports enjoy growth

Turkishceramics, an umbrella group for ceramic manufacturers and exporters in Turkey, is ...

Kalesinterflex boosts design freedom

Kalebodur, a brand of the global ceramics leader Kaleseramik, says its innovative product ...

Fit-out sector thrives on realty demand surge

The UAE has been witnessing an upsurge in demand for luxury and high-quality affordable ...

VitrA enhances range with antibacterial glaze

Turkish ceramics major VitrA says it now coats all of its ceramic sanitary ware with VitrA ...





Jaibot knows the drill!

Jaibot, a semi-autonomous mobile drilling robot introduced by Hilti, a Liechtenstein-based construction solutions provider, has already been creating waves in the region with its successful deployment on its pilot project in the UAE – the mixed-use One Za’abeel project in Dubai. Launched globally last October and in the UAE on January 1, 2021, ...

Pre-clad ductwork offers cost savings

Kingspan Insulation, a global leader in insulation and building envelope solutions, has ...

Becon keeps a close watch on HVAC systems

LG Electronics (LG) has launched its Becon cloud digital solution that enables business ...

Sawafi Borets breaks ground on hub at Spark

Sawafi Borets has broken ground on a 21,000-sq-m headquarters and production facility in ...

Flovac systems to tackle Qatar resort challenge

Vacuum sewerage systems are a low-cost, environment-friendly solution for property ...





Paving the route to opportunities

Roads cut journey times, shorten distances and connect people and businesses, galvanising and fostering the development of entire regions. These connections are and will remain vital for the purpose of uniting a territory and channelling economic activity to distant points or areas with less activity. This principle not only applies to in-country ...

Vogele feeders ensure smooth material transfer

Germany-based Joseph Vogele says its new generation of material feeders guarantee ...

Wirtgen’s recycling mixing unit a ‘recipe for success’

Wirtgen says its new KMA 240(i) cold recycling mixing plant produces mix/cold mix that can ...

New Cat set to deliver low-cost earthmoving

Caterpillar has launched a new wheel tractor-scraper (WTS) which is claimed to be the next ...





Bobcat’s new-gen rotary telehandlers rolled out

Bobcat, a leading construction equipment manufacturer, has collaborated with Magni TH of Italy, to launch an expanded line of new generation rotary telehandlers for the markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) as well as Russia and the CIS countries.  The new Bobcat rotary telehandler range includes 10 Stage V compliant models for the ...

Dubai Cranes launches new wire rope hoists

Dubai Cranes & Technical Services, a leading manufacturer of overhead material ...

Ezviz introduces new home protection cameras

Ezviz, a leading home intelligence brand, has introduced its range of C3N wifi cameras for ...

Schneider Electric unveils smart ecosystems

Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and ...

New facade tiles offer multiple advantages

Germany-based Tonality, a specialist in intelligent, ceramic solutions for residential, ...





Organiser gets British Safety Council’s honour

Expo 2020 Dubai has been awarded the British Safety Council’s Sword of Honour, in recognition of the organisation’s dedication to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its workforce. Expo 2020 was one of 66 organisations from across the globe to achieve the prestigious accolade in 2020. The British Safety Council is one of the ...

EBS nears completion of four showcases

Emirates Building Systems (EBS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments and a ...

Thematic pavilions open to the public

The Expo 2020 Pavilions Premiere opened last month, allowing visitors to be among the ...

Panel reviews city readiness ahead of event

Expo 2020 Dubai’s City Readiness Committee has resumed regular meetings to ensure ...





TechTalk #6: Importance of desiccant breathers

In the previous tech talks, MH Hydraulics FZC, a leading hydraulic solutions provider in the Middle East, focused on oil contamination. We identified the importance of clean hydraulic oil and various ways to prevent oil contamination. Following up on our TechTalk#2 article (How to prevent contamination in your equipment), TechTalk#6...

Designing a Siphonic Drainage

The hydraulic principles governing the performance of conventional and siphonic ...





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