The German manufacturer of systems that open doors in lofty locations as the Emirates Palace, Dubai International Airport, the Dubai International Convention Centre and, soon, at the Burj Dubai in the UAE has turned 100.
While the rest of the world prepares for gloomy days ahead in the wake of the financial tsunami that has hit stock markets worldwide, the Middle East region’s construction industry is gearing up for the most important five days in this calendar year.
Backed by extensive experience and a local office in Qatar, CDE Ireland is strategically poised to supply the Middle East with water-efficient sand-washing machines that could provide a solution for the region’s sand and aggregate shortage problems.
MORE than 300 brands from over 30 countries including Germany, Italy, the UK, the US, Turkey, India, Iran, China, Taiwan, Singapore and the UAE were showcased at the Conmex Middle East expo, which was held at Expo Centre Sharjah last month (October 20 to 23).
With a large number of planned and under-construction hospitality projects, the Middle East region is presently the cynosure of the global hospitality industry. FAIYAZ HARDWAREWALA delves into the numbers, based on various research reports, and sheds light into the trends in the regional industry.
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is hoping to play a more significant role in the region in the field of arbitration, which has become the choice mechanism for dispute resolution in construction contracts, says DOMINIC HENNESSY*.
After years of silently witnessing the transformation of the Dubai and Abu Dhabi landscape, the property sector of the Northern Emirates is evolving to create spectacular living spaces, says Philip M.
PPG Industries has become a force to reckon with, given its extensive experience and growing portfolio of acquisitions and products. The paints and coatings major has recently strengthened its position in the region with the establishment of a blending plant.
Bomag’s cutting-edge technology, utilising polygonal drums and Variocontrol, has brought about a revolution in the field of compaction where the requirement is for high performance and uniformity across the entire area, says the German construction equipment manufacturer.
Real estate developer Nakheel is to build a massive harbour development in Dubai which will include the world’s tallest tower, which will soar more than a kilometre high.
The choice of coatings for water-retaining structures should be made on the basis of their application and the environment they are subjected to, according to S M MUSABBAR, technical manager of Saudi-based Construction Material Chemical Industries (CMCI).
