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Realcorp introduces AAC in Bahrain Realcorp has introduced in Bahrain its AAC (autoclaved aerated concrete) construction technology, which is described as being economical, safe and energy- and time-efficient. Realcorp is looking at popularising AAC in Bahrain and Qatar through its division Espac Bahrain in conjunction with Espac Saudi Arabia. AAC, which ...

Social infrastructure drives market growth

Government-led initiatives will continue to drive growth in the GCC construction sector ...

Work starts on Pearl-Qatar hotel

Construction work has been launched on the Hilton Panorama Residence at the Abraj Quarter ...

$128bn GCC projects on target

Construction projects across all building sectors worth $128.46 billion are expected to be ...

483 homes to rise in East Hidd City

The planned East Hidd City housing project in Bahrain has been given a major boost with ...





Kingdom Tower to be completed in 2018

Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Tower, the over one-kilometre-tall skyscraper which will replace Dubai’s 828-m-tall Burj Khalifa as the tallest tower in the world, will be completed in 2018, said a top official. The work on the 1,008-m Kingdom Tower, which will be built north of Jeddah at an estimated cost of SR6 billion ($1.6 billion), will be ready in ...

Saudis spend billions on ports

Saudi Arabia is experiencing exponential growth in its ports and shipping sectors with a ...

Schneider Electric signs grid deal

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has signed a memorandum of ...

Aecom wins Jeddah metro contract

Aecom Technology Corporation has been awarded a $28-million contract to provide ...

Sabic expands Jubail centre

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic) is expanding its technology centre in Jubail ...





Water canal work enters new phase

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has given the go-ahead for the Phase Two construction of the ambitious Dubai Water Canal project. The project, which has been awarded to China State Corporation, comprises the construction of bridges across the canal on Al Wasl and Jumeirah Roads at a cost of Dh384 million ($104 million). It will provide for...

Cesi awarded Dewa contract

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has signed a contract with Cesi Middle East ...

Dubai Inn to roll out innovative concepts across city

Dubai Inn, a new generation hotel brand, will roll out its first phase of hotels in prime ...

Cafe design wins Delta sustainability challenge

Delta Faucet Company, a leader in residential and commercial faucets and a pioneer of ...

Abu Dhabi approves 13 key projects

Abu Dhabi has approved 13 key projects covering an area of four million sq m in the first ...





Project Qatar rated a major success

Project Qatar 2014, the 11th international construction, technology and building materials exhibition, proved a resounding success with 2,100 exhibitors showcasing their ware. The exhibition held last month (May 12 to 14) at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) showcased innovative products and solutions, with international and local companies sealing ...

200 top manufacturers take part in SBIE 2014

The four-day Saudi Building and Interiors Exhibition 2014 (SBIE) exhibition held in ...

AMI set to launch auto care range

Al Muqarram Industry (AMI) of the UAE will launch a wide range of auto care products at ...

Oman to showcase five infrastructure projects

The Public Authority for Electricity and Water (PAEW) of Oman will showcase five new ...

New products and services to the fore at gulfBID

A trio of trade exhibitions successfully concluded last month (May 6 to 8) in Bahrain, ...





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