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Paths to prosperity

Bahrain’s construction sector is poised for growth, fuelled by the government’s infrastructure investment programme, the rebounding real estate market, and the revival of key cross-border projects. The government’s 2021 Economic Recovery Plan, which included a $30-billion infrastructure investment programme, has been a key driver of ...

Bahrain projects at a glance

Link for Bahrain projects at a glance ... ...

Vital roadworks set to ease traffic congestion

With work drawing to a close on the important arterial road development, Al-Fateh Highway ...

Lofty homes at Bahrain Bay

Structural work has been completed on Golden Gate, one of the tallest residential towers ...

Areen to emerge as a new township

A ground-breaking masterplan has been unveiled for Areen that will position the ...





Sparking interest

From barren desert to a billion-dollar oasis of innovation, King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) has witnessed immense interest since it broke ground just five years ago. The mega energy hub strategically located in the Eastern Province has already attracted over 50 major players which are setting up specialised facilities involving investments of $3 billion in ...

$11bn Amiral project takes shape at Satorp

Construction work is in progress on the $11-billion Amiral project, following the signing ...

Addmore offers region cost-effective services

In the dynamic world of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), few companies ...





Technology trends to watch for in sector

The pace of change in the technology sector over the past 12 months has been extraordinary, even for those of us who have been working in the industry for decades. There is no doubt that technological innovations are bringing both huge opportunities and more complex challenges than we’ve faced before, and they show no sign of slowing down. Keeping ...

Savox introduces innovative hearing protection solution

Savox Communications, a leader in providing mission-critical hearing protection and ...

Johnson Controls enhances fire alarm systems

Johnson Controls, a global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has ...





Change in scope, a major risk factor in Mideast

The construction industry in the Middle East is facing significant delays and cost overruns, with major projects experiencing schedule extensions averaging 82 per cent – compared to the global average of 67.1 per cent. The primary culprit for these delays and costs is change in scope, which causes disputes in over half of the projects in the Middle ...





Soletair tech captures carbon in buildings

Soletair Power of Finland has developed a unique solution for extracting carbon dioxide (CO2) from building ventilation systems to help achieve carbon net zero and even carbon-negative building projects. The company employs temperature vacuum swing adsorption (TVSA) to segregate CO2, before regenerating the adsorbent by ‘swinging’ to a vacuum. ...

Designing bathrooms for effortless cleaning

Efficient bathroom cleaning is crucial for hotels, especially those with high occupancy ...





Geberit cisterns boast durability

Geberit concealed cisterns are the classics of modern bathroom installations and have been installed a million times over around the world for more than 50 years. They are known for their proverbial reliability. Every cistern is leak-tested before it is delivered. The flush volume of the Geberit Sigma concealed cistern 12 cm can be limited to 4.5 litres. ...





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