Abu Dhabi’s construction sector is booming, fuelled by a combination of government investment, ambitious mega-projects, and a growing emphasis on sustainability. This translates to increasing opportunities for construction companies and a rapidly evolving cityscape. The emirate’s construction sector showed a remarkable growth of 13.1 per cent in...
Cultural powerhouse
A series of architectural and artistic marvels is nearing completion on Saadiyat Island, ...
Sustainable City-Yas Island gets top design ratings
The Sustainable City-Yas Island, which is being developed in Abu Dhabi by a partnership of ...
Saudi Arabia has initiated construction on the King Abdulaziz Park, a monumental green space set to become one of the world’s largest urban parks. This ambitious project underscores the kingdom’s commitment to combating climate change and enhancing the quality of life for its citizens. As a cornerstone of the Saudi Green Initiative, the park is ...
Aqar completes key Dubai South park expansion
Dubai-based Aqar Landscape has successfully completed the Dh20-million ($5.45 million) ...
Sports pitches leader poised to expand in region
Having successfully completed work on the record-breaking Kingdom Arena pitch in Saudi ...
Linea light solutions enhance the outdoors
Linea Light Group (LLG), a leading Italian lighting manufacturer, has announced a ...
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GCL unveils massive plant nursery
Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL), an Al Khayyat Investments (AKI) company, has ...
Indian construction firms have made significant inroads into the Middle East, contributing to the region’s burgeoning infrastructure. Known for their cost-effective solutions and skilled workforce, these companies have secured numerous high-profile projects – ranging from skyscrapers, housing compounds and roads and bridges to metros, power ...
Transforming the region’s infrastructure landscape
Indian multinational conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T), renowned for its ...
Bahrain is making significant strides in its wastewater management infrastructure with major projects currently in progress around the country to address key water conservation issues. These initiatives will not only increase treatment capacity but also introduce cutting-edge technologies for a more sustainable future. At the heart of these developments ...
Kuwait’s Umm Al Hayman plant wins accolades
Germany-based WTE Wassertechnik’s Umm Al Hayman wastewater treatment project in ...
Wilo’s control system facilitates treatment works
Wilo Group, the leading manufacturer and digital pioneer in the pumps industry, has ...
Klaro offers modular, decentralised plant
Klaro, a leading European wastewater treatment provider which has provided a range of ...
When you consider large construction projects in the Gulf states, it would be a fair assumption to say that currently, cable cleats wouldn’t feature particularly high on a list of products that people would name amongst the vital elements of the build. However, the importance of cable cleats must not be underestimated. They are safety-critical ...
Vertiv unveils end-to-end AI power, cooling solutions
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) continue to disrupt ...
Data centre market booms on AI, green focus
The Middle East data centre construction market is poised for significant growth, driven ...
Facilities management (FM) plays a crucial role in ensuring the maintenance, repair, and ongoing supervision of a building’s physical assets, preserving the property’s value over time. In the UAE, there is a narrative promoting alignment with global industry best practices, emphasising sustainability, smart technology adoption, and asset ...
Repurposed properties: FM is key to success
Lifecycle of an asset can long outlast its initial design and planned use. In ...
Savortex launches connected washroom solution
Savortex, a leader in smart building technology, has announced the launch of its ...
Aemaco enables Servhub to gain 20pc energy savings
Aemaco, a leading provider of comprehensive energy management solutions, says that it has ...
H&G’s kitchen app helps cut downtime
Dubai’s Iranian Hospital has adopted a new dedicated kitchen mobile application from ...
Manufacturers, including those involved in the production of building materials and equipment, have been suffering from a chronic talent crisis for some time, and there are several factors at play… the aging workforce, the negative image of manufacturing careers, the impact of reshoring, the skills gap created by digital transformation, and the ...
Worldwide, over one-third of all CO2 emissions come from the construction and operation of buildings. That's why the construction industry is looking for solutions to make buildings more sustainable. A sustainable building, for example, consists of materials that are long lasting, already recycled or recyclable. It saves space and resources. Moreover, ...
In 1990, the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment first published the Ecological ...
A recent court decision on Force Majeure has again highlighted important differences between common law and Middle Eastern legal principles. For all parties operating in the Gulf region, these are important points to know. The case was focused on the effect of a contracting party’s obligation to use “reasonable endeavours” to overcome a ...
