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Saudi Arabia is undergoing a momentous economic transformation, capturing global attention with its ambitious developmental projects. The kingdom’s landscape is being enriched with mega-projects that are steadily marching towards completion while fresh initiatives continually emerge, cementing its status as the focal point of the construction industry ...

Largest downtown: Earthworks under way

Earthworks are under way on the New Murabba Development, Riyadh’s proposed new ...

Tallest tower: Contract awaited

News is still awaited on the outcome of the bidding process to restart construction works ...

The Line is ‘on track’

Neom has just silenced doubters with a double dose of good news: it demonstrated global ...

Game-changing ‘City of Play’

Qiddiya City, the world’s first aspiring “City of Play”, announced two ...





Minimalist ISOshade offers high efficiency

Façades of the future must fulfil various tasks: save energy, react to weather conditions and providing sound insulation; they must also be intelligent and predictive, says seele, a German technology leader in the design and construction of façades and complex building envelopes. The company says it offers a solution that is ahead of its times...

Shaping tomorrow’s skylines – sustainably

Since the successful conclusion of COP21 in Paris, aimed at constraining global warming to ...





Path to cleaner, greener, safer future

By 2050 the number of inhabitants in the GCC is predicted to rise by 50 per cent1, to incorporate an additional 22 million people. Of these, approximately nine in 101 will live in urban areas, surpassing the global average by 36 per cent. And, as the economies of the region continue to diversify and expand, urban expansion is set to super-charge economic ...

Digital tools can cut fuel consumption, emissions

Electric construction equipment, when powered by renewable energy, holds the potential to ...

Paving the way for a sustainable future

As the global community tackles the challenges posed by climate change and dwindling ...

Dewan deploys Cloud based solution at Amaala

Significant time savings, increased productivity, and a higher level of output are being ...





Actros L’s ProCabin set to impress operators

Mercedes-Benz Trucks says it is now taking its successful flagship Actros L to a new level with ProCabin – featuring a futuristic vehicle design, optimised aerodynamics, numerous comfort features, efficient engines, high levels of driving dynamics, and the latest assistance systems – offering everything it takes to impress fleet operators and ...

MAN expands its zero emission portfolio

Commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus will be the first European truck ...

UD Trucks builds on strong performance last year

Following a strong market performance last year, UD Trucks MEENA has continued to ...

JCV is MENA’s top Mercedes-Benz truck distributor

In an impressive achievement, Juffali Commercial Vehicles (JCV) secured eight awards at ...





Sanipex success built on quality, designs

Sanipex Group, a leading UAE supplier of kitchen appliances and lifestyle products, says it stays ahead of the curve by focusing on innovative designs and top-quality products that enhance efficiency and convenience in the kitchen. “We offer a unique combination of Italian design and cutting-edge technology,” Tarek Gergoes, Category Manager for ...

Cinqueterre showcases craftsmanship

Schiffini, a renowned manufacturer of high-end kitchen furniture, unveiled the new version ...





Geberit boosts Bambini’s child-friendly appeal

Swiss sanitary solutions provider Geberit has unveiled a significant update to its popular Bambini series, specifically designed to create child-friendly and functional washrooms in schools and childcare centres. The new range features improved toilets, actuator plates, washing troughs, taps, and installation elements for seamless integration with Geberit ...

Topcon announces new paving, milling solutions

Topcon Positioning Systems, an industry-leading specialist in precision measurement and ...

iF Design awards for Ideal Standard’s new lines

Ideal Standard, a leading provider of bathroom and washroom solutions, is celebrating a ...





How companies can adopt AI to improve operations

Two words have been dominating technology conversations across all industries in recent times: artificial intelligence (AI). Construction is well placed to seize the opportunity for significant digital transformation through the application of AI technologies in the Middle East – including generative AI (GenAI), which has gained prominence since the ...





Clarifying conflicting contract obligations

Like most things, construction contracts just get bigger. The reasons are many: owners and their lenders are always looking for more security, so that means a longer list of contractor obligations. As an example, the FIDIC main contracts increased (by page count) by about 70 per cent between the First and Second Editions – and most of that is added ...





Ritchie Bros. auction to feature 1,000+ items

Ritchie Bros., a leading global auctioneer of used and unused heavy equipment and trucks, is gearing up for its upcoming Dubai summer auction which boasts a wide variety of equipment and is aligned with its commitment to a transparent buying experience. “Transparency is the cornerstone of what sets us apart,” David Dahirel, Sales Director at ...

Jeddah Construct to put spotlight on giga projects

The vast number of construction projects worth a whopping $613 billion, fuelled by the ...

IGIC 2024 to showcase geotechnical solutions

Leading building and infrastructure experts will be in Jeddah to discuss the latest case ...

Geberit marks 150 years of innovation in Dubai

Geberit, the European global leader in sanitary products and systems, commemorated a ...

Diary of events

MAY 6-7:      Geotechnical Innovation Conference (IGIC), an event ...





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