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7-storey car-park to open at Seef Mall

More shops and Bahrain's biggest cineplex will be open soon as part of the Seef Mall's new seven-storey East Mall car-park. The car-park, which has been built on a 30,000 sq m area between Seef Mall and the Al A'ali Complex, will open in June. It is connected to the main mall and its ground floor will feature 20 jewellery and fashion accessories retail ...

Abu Dhabi Mall launched

The Abu Dhabi Mall, located in the Tourist Club Area of UAE's capital, has opened. The ...

Airport expansion set

The next phase of the Dubai International Airport expansion will cost Dh5 billion ($1.36 ...

Al Habtoor eyes virtual success

Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises (HEE), a market leader in the UAE's construction ...

Bids in for Fujairah power, desal plant

The UAE Offsets Group said that France's Sidem and South Korea's Hyundai Engineering ...





Al Danube offers a one-stop shop

Al Danube Building Materials, said to be a one-stop shop for all building materials, specialises in the artistic and practical application of wood inlay, marquetry and veneer to interiors. It also offers exotic timber and veneers like ash, cherry, walnut, oak, maple teak and beech. 'Our projects range from supplying wood inlay and marquetry to companies ...

Homag promotes innovative machines

Homag Holzbearbeitung-ssysteme, a leading German manufacturer of machines for the ...

Thumbs up for finger jointers

Growing environmental concerns and the changing pattern of timber demand are leading ...





Almabani to broaden horizons

Almabani General Contractors has enjoyed almost three decades of growth in the Kingdom through implementing a variety of projects. The Jeddah-based company, however, does not intend to rest on its laurels, says Ghassan El Khazin, area manager. The contracting firm plans to break into the oil and gas construction sectors as well as explore the overseas ...

A new Forklift

Japan's TCM Corporation is all set to launch its latest Acroba forklift on the ...

Boosting stocks

UK-based Hewetson Floors plans to increase its stock-holding facilities in Saudi Arabia ...

Brighter

Saudi Lighting Company Limited, already an important player in the manufacture, supply ...

Comfort zone

Office furniture manufacturer Steelcase Inc has launched in the Middle East its Leap ...





Arabian Profile finds niche in high places

Arabian Profile Company Limited (APL) specialises in cladding material for both interior and exterior applications in the building industry. Established in Sharjah as a subsidiary of the Gibca Group of Companies in 1984, its products range from single corrugated panels used in warehouses and sheds to high-quality stainless steel and solid aluminium ...

Formica revamps its Specification

Collection Formica Limited of the UK has launched its new Specification Collection, ...

Guide to selection of fastening systems

The subject of "fastening and fire prevention" has not been given full ...

Hilti pulls out all stops to curb fires

The quality and excellence of Hilti Firestop products ensure that fire, smoke and toxic ...

Pioneering approach key to Hunter success

Hunter Douglas is a world leader in window coverings and a major manufacturer of ...





Architecture takes to the skies

Millions of people fly today. The International Air Transport Association (Iata) estimates that by 2003 close to 1.8 billion passengers will be travelling worldwide. Flying domestically has become an essential and sometimes daily form of transportation, while international travel is becoming more affordable and convenient for global travellers. Globally, ...

Build and supply expo set to open this month

Dubai's plan to make its international airport one of the world's leading aviation hubs ...

On a quality campaign

Zamil Steel of Saudi Arabia, the largest steel building company in Asia and Africa, has ...





Geotube technology comes to the Gulf

TC Mirafi of the US, a world leader in geocontainment solutions, has been awarded a contract to supply and install its geotube sand containment structures in the construction of a $1 billion tourist island project off the coast of Bahrain. The contract was signed with the promoter Ossis Property Developers which is building the Amwaj Islands, northeast of...





Hattersley valves get the right balance

Leading UK-based valve manufacturer Hattersley says that new developments in water distribution system products will dramatically alter the way buildings are balanced and commissioned, especially for those using the energy savings of variable volume systems. Hattersley is represented in the Gulf by distributors Mohammed Fakhroo and Bros in Bahrain, Galfar...

Proline pumps plumbnew depth in quality

Swedish submersible pump manufacturer Grindex has relaunched its full range of drainage ...

Tyco launches range of control accessories

The UK-based Tyco Valves and Controls has introduced a new comprehensive range of ...





Interactive CD-Rom launched by LPL

Liquid Plastics Limited (LPL), a UK-based structural coatings and flooring systems manufacturer, has introduced an interactive CD Rom in order to assist architects and specifiers in the specification process. The CD-Rom allows users to immediately access literature and technical information about the company's range of products. "It features extensive ...

Sharjah firm plays a protective role

A wide range of construction products ranging from corrosion inhibitors and ...





Japanese eye power plants

A consortium of Mitsui & Company and Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Company is in the final stages of negotiating a contract to construct six 660MW coal-fuelled electric power plants, the largest in India, sources at the two firms said. The order, worth 500-600 billion yen ($4.1-4.9 billion), will be placed by a joint venture between Reliance ...

Singapore subways and roads get $1.6bn boost

The Singapore government will be spending S$3 billion ($1.64 billion) on subway and road ...

Decision due on Bangalore airport

A German-led consortium and a Swiss-led team have submitted detailed feasibility reports ...





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