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	Preview	Summary	Company	Date
		Emirates Extrusion Factory acquires aluminium factory in Dubai. As part of the deal, it acquires a 10,000 sq. meter factory on leased-land of 35,000 sq. meter at Techno Park, a special free zone under the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority. The transaction includes the procurement of machinery such as extrusion press in...		23 May 2012
		Hansgrohe SE launches international photo competition to find ‘world’s most magical water locations’. All participants will be entered into a draw to win 111 great prizes with the top prize of a €5,000 luxury holiday for two to one of the world’s most beautiful water locations. Eleven of the best photos will be selected by a panel of industr...		21 May 2012
		The digital world enters the bathroom. Much like a tablet, this innovative system is equipped with five individual functions, of which any three can be used simultaneously, and it is controlled intuitively and conveniently with the touch of a button. The mini-computer controls shower operat...		21 May 2012
		Batting Maestro-Sunil Gavaskar named the new brand ambassador of Danube. Established in Dubai 19 years ago, Danube has grown from a small trading firm in 1993 to one of the largest building materials company in the region. The company has in stock more than 25,000 products and value added services in-house and operates from...		20 May 2012
		Doha Festival City construction makes significant progress. Set to become a driving force behind Qatar’s diverse economic development and covering a total area of 433,847sqm, Doha Festival City will have over 260,000sqm of gross leasable area accommodating entertainment and leisure facilities, supermarket...		20 May 2012
		Glass LLC hosts Glass and Glazing Federation’s technical conference. A key highlight of the technical conference included a presentation by Brian Waldron, Chairman of ISO TC160 – Glass and Glazing in Buildings, CEN TC129 – Glass in Building and BS520 - Glass and Glazing. During his presentation, Waldron offe...		17 May 2012
		Commercial architecture and design in the middle east reaching a stage of maturity. Architecture and design in the Middle East is at a point of inflection as the industry moves to create a distinct design vernacular. This visual language is being shaped by the region’s cultural diversity and a young, internationally educated an...	The Office Exhibition 2012	16 May 2012
		Sustainability no longer an option, regional hoteliers told. The irrefutable benefits of sustainability in the Middle East hospitality industry, has been bought to the fore by internationally-recognised Green Globe Certificate (GGC), at a number of high profile seminars in Dubai recently. GGC which has an exclus...		16 May 2012
		Emirates Float Glass unveils carbon management programme. The company recently appointed sustainability consultants Green Technologies to conduct a carbon footprint analysis of its world-class manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi. The study, based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, a corporate accounting and repo...		15 May 2012
		Etisalat to showcase e-Hospitality services at The Hotel Show. Responding to the growing information and communication technology (ICT) requirements of the region’s hospitality industry, Emirates Telecommunications Corporation - Etisalat, today announced that it will showcase its latest e-Hospitality service...		15 May 2012
		Construction underway on Dubai World Central’s Aviation District. Majestic Wings, which is co-owned by H.E. Sheikh Hamad Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan and H.E. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Nahyan, will develop a class ‘A’ hangar facility. Majestic Wings joins an exclusive and growing list of companies that have be...		14 May 2012
		Electric Way LLC Established in 2003 with a vision of playing an active role in the supply of electrical materials to the construction and power generation sectors in the United Arab Emirates and surrounding regions. Since establishment, our main focus has been on cabl...	Electric Way LLC	13 May 2012
		Leading UAE precast concrete companies to host one-day seminar ‘precast for all’. Precast concrete is gaining popularity in the Middle East construction industry as a preferred structural solution. Architectural and structural precast concrete components save time, cut costs and provide a high-quality look. They also add to the sust...		13 May 2012
		Powertech Switchgear Industries One of the leading Low Voltage Panel Builders in the UAE with a team of over 95 qualified, experienced and trained personnel, modern equipments and state-of-the-art production facilities in Dubai and Ajman and a sales office in Abu Dhabi. Our Quality M...	Powertech Switchgear Industries	13 May 2012
		The Hotel Show 2012 brings green initiatives to the forefront. With sustainability, environmentally responsible policies and green technology being implemented by the hospitality sector around the world, The Hotel Show brings the Green Initiative to the forefront of this year’s event. The largest and most i...	The Hotel Show 2012	13 May 2012
		Osram illuminates 2012 European Football Championship. Osram will be installing the latest light technology in four stadiums for the European Football Championship, which is to be held in Poland and the Ukraine from June 8 to July 1, 2012. The National Stadium in Warsaw is the absolute highlight. Osram wil...		8 May 2012
		Region needs to up-the-ante on fire safety. The recent outbreak of fires region-wide should be seen as a signal for governments, organisations and communities to ensure that world standard safeguards are in place, according to Mr. Yusuf Abdulrahman Fakhro, Director of Bahrain-based, Yusif bin Yu...		8 May 2012
		EmiratesGBC networking event highlights energy efficient systems for air-conditioning and refrigeration systems. Held at Media Rotana International, the session featured Cas Khoo, President of Articmaster Inc, USA, as guest speaker. The discussion on ‘Energy Efficient Solutions for Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Systems’ highlighted the different te...		7 May 2012
		Virtually plan your dream bathroom. The luxury bathroom and kitchen fittings specialists, Hansgrohe SE, has announced the launch of another innovative and smart creation, their first iPhone application, Hansgrohe@Home. The Hansgrohe@home application allows you to virtually create your dr...		7 May 2012
		Fire safety in high rise occupancy. Knowledge in the field of fire protection is undergoing development and recognition that will enable buildings to be designed for fire safety more rationally and efficiently. After years of trial and error, we are able to develop concepts and criteria ...		3 May 2012
		Laticrete RAK at Project Qatar 2012. A the pioneers in the field of producing excellent tile and installation system since 1956 has about 15 manufacturing units all over the world. The joint venture with RAK ceramics, Ras Al Khaimah, presently world’s largest ceramic, porcelain tile...		3 May 2012
		Blossoms Nursery gets a cool roof with Thermo-Shield. It is one step closer to becoming a 'Green Nursery', following a comprehensive 'Energy Savings Plan' put forward by the consultants, Farnek Avireal. As part of the plan, works on insulating the metal roofs of the classrooms and the children’s gym...	Ozone Energie Solutions FZE	2 May 2012
		Dubai's flagship eco-store 'The Change Initiative' to carry DuPont 'sustainable' products. The store will carry a comprehensive range of sustainable living solutions covering energy conservation, waste management, organic food and various lifestyle items. At the 4,000-square-metre store, DuPont will showcase DuPont™ SentryGlas® high pe...		2 May 2012
		Energya Cables Saudi Arabia and Jeddah Cables Company. Leading manufacturers of a wide range of cable products with extensive design and production capabilities, as well as a long-standing dedication to customer service, both companies proved to be one of the highly preferred choices for cable supply in th...	Jeddah Cables Company	2 May 2012
		Energy-efficient modular variable speed drive for HVAC systems. The Siemens G120P variable speed drive is suitable for applications that require an economical, energy-efficient and easy-to-operate drive for pumps or fans. It operates in a power range from 0.37 to 90 kilowatts (kW). The device has a modular structur...		1 May 2012
		Over US$ 98 billion projects to be explored during this year's ME Pool and Spa. Over 130 projects have been set to cater for the hospitality industry and more than 319 villa projects have been valued at 118 billion dollars. With these projects in development, the UAE takes the lead accounting for 37.69% of the total GCC developmen...		1 May 2012
		3M Gulf announces debut participation at Project Qatar 2012. The ninth edition of Project Qatar which will be held from 30 April to 03 May, will witness 3M host an impressive 30 square meter exhibition stand that will feature globally proven industry solutions. 3M Gulf’s I&TB division will showcase key sol...		29 Apr 2012
		Free flow for all media. The GEABloc is a welded high-performance plate heat exchanger designed for extreme pressure and temperature ranges. These units feature high heat recovery rates, extremely low space requirements and a clearly lower price compared to conventional shell-...		27 Apr 2012
		Eco-friendly development launches region’s largest plant nursery. Greenworks will offer a full range of landscaping services to both B2C and B2B customers, from the sale of plants and trees, to landscape design, construction and maintenance, as well as seasonal services for both indoor and outdoor plants. The mainten...		26 Apr 2012
		Unified sustainable GCC-wide building regulations can create more opportunities and benefit society. Matthew Plumbridge, Consultant for Environment and Sustainability Planning at the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipal Affairs said that regional standardised building codes would be beneficial in driving the sustainability movement in the GCC, in turn at...		26 Apr 2012
		American Hardwood Export Council supports development of ‘green building codes’ in Bahrain. The announcement coincides with the opening of ‘gulfBID’, the leading annual exhibition for the construction industry in the Northern Gulf, which opened April 24, 2012 at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre. In addition to promoting...		25 Apr 2012
		Intercoil launches the luxury ‘Beautyrest Black’ mattresses. The Beautyrest Black collection boasts world-class technology, with its Advanced Pocketed Coil Springs, which offers true seclusion with virtually zero partner disturbances, and Transflexion Comfort Technology designed to ensure consistent comfort. In ...		25 Apr 2012
		Autodesk Introduces 2013 Building and Civil Infrastructure Software. The design suites and cloud services help meet the demand for BIM by providing access to a broad set of tools that support projects from conception to construction and the 2013 software portfolio offers significant additions to the design suites, as we...		24 Apr 2012
		Emirates Green Building Council technical workshop discusses waste water treatment in urban developments. Aimed at exploring the opportunities and barriers in the use of wastewater collection and recycling for secondary usage, the workshop discussed various aspects involved including project design, regulations and product knowledge. The members discussed ...		24 Apr 2012
		Every stage of construction supply chain to attend inaugural edition of World ecoConstruct. Featuring 12 days worth of global summits, workshops and training courses, WORLD ecoConstruct is expected to attract more than 30,000 visitors and will be the centre of attention when industry heavyweights gather to learn how best to capitalise on inno...		20 Apr 2012
		UPC's complete sustainable communities initiatives take centre stage at Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2012. Planning complete sustainable communities is a benefit to all people and will improve the quality of life for residents in Abu Dhabi as we address the four sustainability pillars of Estidama - environment, social, cultural and economic. By doing so, we...		19 Apr 2012
		Empower applies Reverse Osmosis technology in DIFC plant to produce significant quantities of polished water. The technology is marked by low level of energy consumption in comparison with other distillation systems. The power consumed ranges between 6 to 8 kilowatts per hour, means thousand gallons of fresh water produced from brackish water. This ratio varie...		18 Apr 2012
		Product news from Middle East Industries. We are supplying quality products and services of high standards at competitive prices in the world of manufacturing Cladding, Insulation, Fire rated steel doors, Overhead doors and Aluminum composite panels. Our team consisting of professional enginee...	Middle East Industries LLC	17 Apr 2012
		At Milan Design Week... Interface, Inc. has announced the launch of a new global brand and an edgy, innovative new collection. Both underscore the carpet tile manufacturer’s design and sustainability leadership. Interface is the only carpet company present at the exclu...		16 Apr 2012
		Sanipex Group opens a new design centre in Doha. Located on the 10th floor of Muraikh Tower, the 330 m2 space is the latest addition to the Sanipex portfolio of over 20 showrooms and offices across the globe. This Design Centre creates the perfect atmosphere for any designer wishing to put together i...	Sanipex LLC	16 Apr 2012
		Schneider Electric Named among Ethisphere Institute’s 100 World's Most Ethical Companies. Schneider Electric’s ranking reflects its concentrated effort over the course of several years to implement and maintain upright business practices and initiatives that contribute to the Group’s success and raise the bar for ethical standar...		16 Apr 2012
		The Hotel Show 2012 brings key global players to region. With home markets delivering little or no growth for many of the world’s hospitality sector suppliers, the fast growing Middle East and North Africa region provides excellent business growth opportunities. According to the February 2012 STR Globa...	The Hotel Show 2012	16 Apr 2012
		Corodex to Introduce Eco-Friendly Sanitation System to Qatar. The system has been such a success that it won the coveted, “Water Reuse Project of the Year” in United Arab Emirates at the MEED Quality Awards for Projects 2012, the only awards programme in the GCC to recognise completed quality projects...		15 Apr 2012
		TRADA study confirms excellent strength, hardness and durability of Southern Yellow Pine. The study confirmed the excellent strength, hardness and durability of Southern Yellow Pine (SYP), according to a statement issued by American Softwoods (AMSO), the promotional partnership formed by three major U.S. softwood trade associations. The ann...		15 Apr 2012
		Abu Dhabi’s existing buildings to be sustainably enhanced for the benefit of the economy. Matthew Plumbridge, Consultant for Environment and Sustainability Planning at the DMA said that there are a number of ongoing projects in Abu Dhabi that are setting the sustainability benchmark, citing the Comprehensive Cooling Plan (CCP) by the Execut...		10 Apr 2012
		Sustainability standards to assist growing construction opportunities in GCC. Amid a more assertive drive from GCC governments to implement green building codes on all construction and infrastructure projects, industry experts foresee these output methods as a short-term reality that will complement growing economic opportunitie...		8 Apr 2012
		Valve sizing and selection made easy. The Siemens Building Technologies Division has introduced a free iPhone application which makes it easy to find the right Acvatix combi valve and the matching actuator for each desired application. Aimed at planners and installers, the Combi Valve Size...		8 Apr 2012
		Experts outline the importance of kiln-drying American hardwoods at 'Dubai WoodShow 2012' conference. Kiln drying involves regulating the temperature and humidity of the circulating air to suit the state of the lumber at any given time. This condition is achieved by applying kiln drying schedules and the desired objective of an appropriate schedule is ...		5 Apr 2012
		Autodesk expert discusses sustainable technologies in Qatar’s construction industry Middle East Geospatial Forum will revolve around the theme Geospatial Technologies for Sustainable Middle East with the aim of highlighting the significance of geospatial technology in promoting sustainable development for the region. Various sessions ...		4 Apr 2012
		Control your home or office lighting from anywhere in the world. Floorplan plugin-software-app running on iPad users can navigate a building and use the multi-touch features of the iPad to zoom into areas. Energy usage is shown live on the screen. Users can set lighting levels globally, or by area or by channel. Use...	Mode Lighting Middle East LLC	2 Apr 2012
		Irrigation system saving up to 85 per cent of water set to change the face of agriculture in the region. The system was installed in two of the Al Dahra Agricultural Company greenhouses and open field farms in Al Ain, where it was compared to regular drip irrigation systems. Initial tests revealed that not only did the EPIC system save 85 per cent more wa...		1 Apr 2012
		MAPEI conducts themed monthly training workshops for construction practitioners and developers. The theme for the March workshop was ‘A Specification-led Approach to Concrete Repair’, covering topics such as understanding the causes of concrete deterioration, concrete repair options; typical concrete problems; MAPEI’s solutions;...		1 Apr 2012
		Pioneering building design system facilitates cost-effective structural use of wood in tall buildings. The report highlights wood products' ability to offer flexible tower construction, meet building codes and be price competitive with other building material options. These attributes, combined with responsible and sustainable harvesting of natural reso...		28 Mar 2012
		Solar3D explores plan to integrate its solar cell into roof tiles. The company intends to collaborate with Redwood Renewables, a solar roofing company, on this study to provide a first look at how the Solar3D silicon-based technology will perform in Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) applications. In theory, the ...		28 Mar 2012
		Most significant way to save energy and reduce carbon footprint cost-effectively is window film. The comprehensive independent analysis of window film, conducted by California-based firm ConSol, shows that in existing commercial structures window film's energy savings alone can offer a payback of less than two years, or up to a seventy percent ret...		27 Mar 2012
		Samsung Electronics launches DVM Desert units in Saudi Arabia. The company has moved forward and expanded its AC business by transforming into a complete AC solution company and introducing the Digital Variable Multi (DVM) air conditioning system, a new generation in multi-zone modular systems that uses variable-c...		27 Mar 2012
		Strong economic fundamentals to drive the growth of the GCC construction sector. Alpen Capital today announced the publication of its GCC Construction Industry Report as a part of its Industry Research services. The report focuses on key emerging trends, fundamental growth drivers, noteworthy challenges in the industry, and profile...		27 Mar 2012
		High performance personal protective equipment - first on the Apple Store. CanaSafe is a manufacturer of Personal Protective Equipment featuring a portfolio of high performance products. The CanaSafe brand is synonymous with top-quality and innovative products that provide specialist protection for all walks of industry.	CanaSafe	26 Mar 2012
		Mahindra Middle East opens USD 3.5 million transformer cores facility. The company was Mahindra Group’s first foray in the Middle East when it set up an electrical steel service centre in Sharjah, in 2005. MME is the largest supplier of processed electrical steel in GCC, and has the distinction of being the first su...		26 Mar 2012
		Going green can help construction companies slash up to 30 per cent off operating costs. “Most of the savings that construction companies can potentially achieve from ‘going green’ are realised through good design with minimal wastage of materials,” said Ziadat, who will address delegates at the infrastructure ARABI...		25 Mar 2012
		iPhone app to support HVAC product replacements. The Siemens Building Technologies Division has introduced a new iPhone app called "Old2New replacement guide". This software helps planners and installers with the replacement of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment by displaying success...		23 Mar 2012
		Leading design experts to discuss aesthetics, function and sustainability of modern workplaces. The changing nature of organisations, work and workplaces will form the focus of professional debate and insight at The Office Exhibition 2012. Through a series of high-level addresses and interactive seminars, regional architects, designers and execut...	The Office Exhibition 2012	21 Mar 2012
		OSRAM at the Prolight + Sound: lighting more flexible, brighter, more robust. For unconventional advertising use OSRAM has developed the Kreios G1 image projector. It projects the image of a special template – the so-called gobo – in a brilliant light quality onto walls, floors and objects. The motif can simply be ch...		21 Mar 2012
		3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Instant Adhesive Helps Set New Guinness World Records® Title. The vehicle lift was conducted by engineers Jens Schoene and Dr. Markus Schleser of RWTH Aachen University. Guinness World Records adjudicator Olaf Kuchenbecker was on hand to witness the lift and certify the new record. The German team had to meet sev...		15 Mar 2012
		Bayer MaterialScience and WSP Environment and Energy to co-operate on sustainable construction solutions. The key focus of the cooperation will be on optimizing the energy demand of buildings through building envelope insulation concepts, energy-efficient building technologies, renewable energy applications, and interior solutions to increase user comfort ...		15 Mar 2012
		The main timber industry event for 2012 in the Gulf. The Dubai WoodShow will be the main timber industry event of the Middle East of 2012. The show includes a Seminar on “Timber Legality” with eminent speakers booked from four countries and opportunities to set up company business to business...		15 Mar 2012
		Hardware+Tools Middle East serves the specialized needs of regional construction sector. An industry showcase and platform of choice for manufacturers to dis-play their latest range of products as well as to seek new markets. For buyers and distributors it is a great platform to scout out the latest developments in the industry and source...	Hardware+Tools Middle East	14 Mar 2012
		Interface opens the doors to the Awarehouse. Dutch architects Claessens Erdmann collaborated with InterfaceFLOR VP of Branding Michele Iacovitti to design an innovative, multi-functional space with a variety of areas and zones; these include office space, a sustainability corner, product and bran...		14 Mar 2012
		Facilities Management in the Middle East will be one of the World’s Leading FM industries. Donald Trump opened the inaugural Middle East Facility Management Association Conference this week, predicting that the industry will be one of the leading FM industries in the world. He stressed that the nature of recent developments will have a profo...		13 Mar 2012
		New insulation system for hot water tanks scores with patents. The insulation system with polyester fiber-fleece provides up to 30 percent less heat loss in standby mode compared to conventional insulations. The patented aluminum closure strip enables a simple quick opening of the outer cover by only one person. T...		13 Mar 2012
		The Big 5 Saudi sees successful week for the Saudi construction market. A significant part of this year’s event focused on sustainability and innovation within this sector, with almost 30 per cent of exhibitors classing their products within this category. UK company Dura Composites is a strong advocate for this and ...		13 Mar 2012
		AHEC to throw spotlight on sustainable American hardwoods at 'Dubai WoodShow 2012' conference. The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the leading international trade association for the American hardwood industry, is bolstering it’s participation in the sixth edition of the Dubai International Wood and Wood Machinery Show (Dubai Wood...		12 Mar 2012
		Energy efficiency through intelligent presence-dependent lighting and climate control. Motion and presence detectors for lighting and HVAC controls optimize comfort while reducing energy consumption. Intelligent constant light level control and demand-dependent room climate control ensure that offices, hallways and commercial spaces are ...		12 Mar 2012
		Masdar extends smart building expertise to disaster affected areas of Japan. Alamira Noor Bani Hashim, a UAE national working as an Urban Planner in Masdar City, one of the integrated units of Masdar, recently participated in the International Energy Seminar on Smart Community Proposals for Reconstructing Disaster-Affected Area...		12 Mar 2012
		Construction companies failing to adapt to green building standards at risk. Construction companies in the Middle East are slow to adopt best practice green building standards because they perceive no immediate economic benefits but will...		11 Mar 2012
		Philips brings the future of sustainable retail and hospitality lighting solutions live at the Illuminesca event in Dubai. ‘Illuminesca’ will showcase Philips’ latest retail and hospitality LED lighting innovations in the form of eight different mini demonstrations, highlighting how light can create a unique shopping experience or a memorable stay in a ho...		11 Mar 2012
		Establishing Industry Benchmarks for World Class Stadiums. Today‘s sports facilities are relied upon to host more and varied events. Qatar, after winning the bid to host the FIFA 2022 World Cup, plans to set the benchmark for stadium development. The iconic nature of a stadium is usually defined by its d...	Building World Class Stadiums 2012	10 Mar 2012
		Al Rahmani General Trading Company. Established around in the early 1900s by the late Haji Yousuf Al Rahmani as a small trading establishment. With the passage of time, it has grown contributing considerably to the development of UAE. Today the House of Rahmani is the undisputed leader i...	Al Rahmani General Trading Co. LLC	8 Mar 2012
		QGBC celebrates International Women's Day with engineering community. Melanie Robson, Chair, NAWIC-Qatar opened the event and introduced internationally renowned architect Kathryn Findlay, who is currently designing The Doha Art Foundation and Official Residence for The Minister of Culture and National Heritage, Qatar, a...		8 Mar 2012
		Autodesk Launches Cloud-Based Alternative for Product Lifecycle Management. Autodesk PLM 360 is the latest offering to build upon the company’s leadership with cloud-based solutions. Unlike traditional PLM systems - which have historically been expensive and complicated — Autodesk PLM 360 is instant-on and easily c...		5 Mar 2012
		The Big 5 Saudi to open access to $163.5 billion of opportunities in the Saudi construction market. The Mayor of Jeddah, His Excellency Dr. Hani Abu Ras, will officially inaugurate the event, taking place from 10-13 of March at the Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events. Encompassing two halls, one purpose built for the event, The Big 5 Saudi 2012 will ho...		5 Mar 2012
		Donald Trump to open MEFMA’s first international FM conference being held in Dubai. Under the auspices of RERA, MEFMA is announcing its inaugural conference that has attracted globally renowned speakers to help promote the value of integrated FM to stakeholders in the wider construction industry.		1 Mar 2012
		Habtoor Leighton Group awarded USD 130 million Jewel of the Creek. The contract involves the construction and completion of the substructure works for four basement levels and ground floor slabs on the waterside site between Al Maktoum Bridge, Baniyas Road and the Floating Bridge. The plot area is 123,955 square metre...		28 Feb 2012
		International Interior Design Association to identify best commercial design in the Middle East at The Office Exhibition 2012. Interior designers, interior architects or design firms based anywhere around the world are eligible to enter ‘The Office Exhibition Interior Design Competition.’ The projects submitted should be based within the Middle East and completed w...	The Office Exhibition 2012	28 Feb 2012
		Solar energy in the spotlight at Wetex 2012. The focus on solar energy technologies stems from the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and his directives towards building a sustainable future for the Emirate of Dubai....		28 Feb 2012
		New ambitious environmental agreement signed - a giant step towards green desert. A cornerstone of the pilot project is greenhouses utilizing seawater to provide cool and humid growing conditions for vegetables. The greenhouses will also produce freshwater themselves. The greenhouses will be coupled with a state of the art parabolic...		27 Feb 2012
		Sustainable build and design at forefront of real estate development. New research states that 2012 will see U$15.068 billion worth of contracts awarded in the Emirates - an increase of 26.57 per cent from last year. The latest figures from research specialists Ventures Middle East have been released in the build-up to W...		26 Feb 2012
		BASF helps ensure longevity of new Al Mafraq Hospital extension. BASF Construction Chemicals' Rheocrete 222+, a combined waterproofer and organic corrosion inhibitor, met the stringent requirements. To date, over 380,000 litres of the admixture has been supplied, making it the biggest ever project using this product...		25 Feb 2012
		Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council organises first Estidama Developers Forum. The Estidama Developers Forum, which was attended by key executives representing the Emirates' development industry, presented the overarching strategy of the Emirate's sustainability programme and its progression and milestones, the findings after the...		24 Feb 2012
		Al-Jazeera Paints opens three new branches. Eng Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Jasser, the mayor of Dwadmi and Mr. Mohammed bin Saqr Althowayb Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce recently opened Al-Jazeera Paints showroom in the city of Dwadmi (360 km from the capital Riyadh), and the opening ceremony wa...		23 Feb 2012
		Top manufacturers and distributors confirm their return to The Office Exhibition 2012. Responding to the increased demand from international and regional manufacturers, the 2012 exhibition will enjoy 30 per cent more floor space than the previous year. With 60 per cent of the show already sold, event organiser dmg :: events says exhibito...	The Office Exhibition 2012	23 Feb 2012
		Habtoor Leighton Group secures US$515 million Habtoor Palace hotels development. The new development will be located on the site of the existing Metropolitan Hotel - Dubai’s oldest hotel – on Sheikh Zayed Road at the southernmost point of the “Old Town” development, which includes the Burj Khalifa and the Du...		22 Feb 2012
		Emirates Green Building Council is setting up task forces to drive UAE’s green vision. Ten task forces will attain to various objectives during the year including the setting up of a green financing scheme and technical guidelines to make existing buildings more environmentally sustainable; developing a comprehensive programme of events ...		21 Feb 2012
		Interview with John John Drewett - Director of Concrete Repairs Ltd. Concrete on its own does not present a corrosion problems but it is often used in construction with steel reinforcement to provide strength in tension. This steel is protected from corrosion when embedded in highly alkaline concrete with low levels of ...		21 Feb 2012
		Cummins engines - clean, efficient, dependable and durable. Cummins in the Middle East is responsible for Distribution, Power Generation, and Engine Business and Aftermarket Support. One key achievement is they have recently established a certified training center which is dedicated to internal and external cus...	Cummins Middle East FZE	19 Feb 2012
		The Hotel Show set for record success as GCC hospitality sector booms. The GCC hospitality industry is expected to enjoy high growth in 2012 as international hotel chains establish new properties in the region to support anticipated increases in inbound tourism. Combined with increased spend on restoration and refurbishme...	The Hotel Show 2012	19 Feb 2012
		OSRAM presents new lighting perspectives at Light+Building. The Parathom Classic A75 LED lamp offers customers energy savings of approximately 400 euros per lamp, when considering the entire service life. This lamp is the first LED-substitute for the 75W-light bulb available on the European market and can be us...		17 Feb 2012
		Alstom and Cofely Besix FM to provide maintenance service for the Dubai tramway. The contract is for the maintenance of the rolling stock and fixed installations to be delivered by Alstom and Cofely Besix FM for phase 1 of the Dubai tramway project. This phase 1 includes the supply of 11 Citadis tramsets, 10 km of track, 13 station...		15 Feb 2012
		Gerab Energy Systems introduces innovative green technology for HVAC and chillers. The new technology can help in achieving up to 20 per cent energy savings for all HVACs from 1 to 1000 tonnes. The new green technology also extends the life of the compressors with zero maintenance required. Adnan Sharafi, Director, Gerab Energy Syste...		15 Feb 2012
		MAPEI appoints SIG as supply chain distribution partner. SIG distributes top brands to over 750 trading locations across Europe and also in the Middle East through SIG Middle East LLC’s distribution centres in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Muscat. SIG is recognised in international markets as a leading supplier...		13 Feb 2012
		WETEX Showcases energy-efficient technologies in vital sectors. Organized by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) for the past 13 years in accordance to the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, and under the...		13 Feb 2012
		Alumco LLC licensed to use DuPont SentryGlas Expressions for decorative glass in the Middle East and Africa. The agreement allows Alumco to produce and distribute high-definition, decorative laminated safety glass to meet growing demand for custom designed imagery and aesthetics in laminated glass. Alumco was chosen by DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions to hel...		12 Feb 2012
		Atlas Copco showcases new generators and lighting masts at Middle East Electricity. With a canopy constructed of linear medium density polyethelene (LMDP), the QAX30 30kVA portable generator is designed to be exceptionally durable, able to withstand the harshest of conditions and treatment. his was most aptly demonstrated during the t...		9 Feb 2012
		New Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank headquarters awarded green building certification. The building has applied best practice design principles. It has concentrated on minimizing energy and water intake and waste output, maximizing recycling and environmental quality. Energy efficiency measures have resulted in cost savings of almost 23....		9 Feb 2012
		International companies seek opportunities to capitalise on Saudi construction boom. More than 75 per cent of the exhibitors taking part in this year’s The Big 5 Saudi will represent international companies. Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mansour Bin Mutaib Bin Abdulaziz the event is now in its second year,...		8 Feb 2012
		Salaam Street and Tunnel wins project of the year at Middle East Electricity awards. Abu Dhabi Municipality and Ruud Lighting Arabia were the standout winners at the Middle East Electricity Awards, taking home the Project of the Year Award for their joint collaboration on the Salaam Street and Tunnel project in the UAE capital. Contest...		8 Feb 2012
		Siemens Headquarters in Masdar City chosen for top architectural award. The jury explained their decision for selecting the Siemens headquarters in Masdar City, one of the integrated units of Masdar, saying: "This is a thorough investigation of the design of large floorplate space in an extreme climate, with a well-explain...		8 Feb 2012
		Masdar City chooses SoFi to monitor carbon in buildings. Commenting on the use of SoFi, Alan Frost, Director of Masdar City, said: “Through SoFi we can monitor carbon performance during construction and quantify how well we are meeting our goals. This is vital for Masdar and our stakeholders in terms o...		7 Feb 2012
		Ducab high quality power cables and accessories. Ducab High Voltage factory inaugurated in November 2011, joint venture of Ducab with DEWA and ADWEA, represents the next step in the ongoing growth of Ducab since its opening. This latest addition extends the manufacturing range to the highest world st...	Dubai Cable Company (Pvt) Ltd (Ducab)	5 Feb 2012
		Eurocooler - cooling radiators for transformers. Since 1937, Eurocooler has carved out a position of force with the biggest manufacturers by bringing them its expertise and a response adapted to their needs in the field of cooling for transformers of all powers. Certified ISO 9001: 2000 with TÜV, the...		5 Feb 2012
		Siemens secures first wind turbine orders in Africa. The Haouma Wind Farm project will be built in Northern Morocco, approximately 30 km east of Tangier, and six km south of the Mediterranean coast. At 50 MW, Haouma will feature 22 Siemens SWT-2.3-93 wind turbines. Foum El Oued will be built in one of th...		5 Feb 2012
		SureSet resin bound paving. Leading resin bound paving supplier SureSet has appointed a new agent to promote, supply and install the company’s product range in the UAE and neighbouring countries. Based in Dubai, Tanseeq LLC will now be promoting the extensive SureSet range ...		5 Feb 2012
		Jotun Paints at Qatar Projects 2012. The company’s participation is part of Jotun’s continuing move to strengthen its market presence across Qatar’s rapidly growing paint segment, which has been estimated to be worth over QAR 300 million, The move is also aimed at Jotun&...		2 Feb 2012
		Corodex Industries partners with Biorem for bio-friendly odor control systems. Biorem Inc is a leading clean technology company that designs, supplies and distributes a comprehensive line of high-efficiency biological-based air emissions control systems. These systems are used to eliminate odors, volatile organic compounds (VOCs)...		1 Feb 2012
		LEDs illuminate supermarkets. The Jerónimo Martins Group is among the first European retail companies to equip its new stores entirely with innovative LED lighting, a move that will save the company 50 percent of its lighting energy costs in future – thanks to Oslon SSL LEDs ...		1 Feb 2012
		The leading supplier of diesel generator sets in the Middle East. FG Wilson (Engineering) FZE supplies standard and customized diesel generator sets ranging from 6.8 to 2,500 kVA. Primarily powered by Perkins engines, these products can be used in prime or standby applications depending on the customer’s indivi...	FG Wilson (Engineering) FZE	31 Jan 2012
		High end laminates for floors and walls. Greenwood General Trading is the sole agent and stockist of Kronotex Gmbh, Germany, The leading manufacturer of high end laminates flooring in Europe and United States. The variety and durability of high end laminated flooring from Kronotex gives our c...	Greenwood General Trading LLC	30 Jan 2012
		Emirates Building Systems invests in state-of-the-art industrial laser cutting machines. With the capacity to cut stainless steel, aluminum and carbon steel, the machines are extremely useful in structural applications where the volume and precision of the metal required for production is critical. Tubular trusses and three dimensional str...		29 Jan 2012
		Renewable energy integration a valuable proposition. Bruce Smith, Business Advisor for the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA), said that the abundance of renewable energy sources, particularly solar, in the UAE compared to unpredictable sources in Europe, means the country is ideally posit...		29 Jan 2012
		Spancrete Global Services at Big 5 Saudi Arabia. Over the past 60 years, Spancrete has sold its hollow core production systems worldwide and has a long history of producers in the Middle East, including locations in Turkey, Egypt, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Spancrete Global Services manuf...		29 Jan 2012
		Suntech Power launches two innovative solutions. The SuperPoly 290 STP-24/Vd module from Suntech features cells made from cast mono technology. The innovative panel offers an industry leading efficiency of 14.9 per cent and positive power tolerance of 0/+5 per cent, in addition to extended wind load ...		25 Jan 2012
		Thermo-Shield weatherproofing on Mercato Mall. Since the mid 1990's SPM Thermo-Shield coatings, manufactured in the US, have been applied in various projects in the UAE and the Middle East region. SPM Thermo-Shield is making a strong push by targeting the exterior and interior wall coatings segment...	Ozone Energie Solutions FZE	25 Jan 2012
		Dubai WoodShow 2012. Dubai WoodShow is the foremost Gulf exhibition that offers you a chance to meet wood and woodworking professionals and develop ideas for increasing the range and quality of your Middle East business and learn up new techniques and sources of supply.		22 Jan 2012
		DuPont achieves zero landfill status in Building Innovations business. By completely eliminating landfill - not just reducing it - DuPont Building Innovations has created a new standard for environmental stewardship. The Drive to Zero project was comprehensive in other ways, too. Manufacturing byproducts, unusable raw mat...		22 Jan 2012
		New Gamma room temperature controllers from Siemens. One outstanding feature of these new room temperature controllers are the logically arranged LED displays which indicate operating and error states. Room users are able to see not only that a room is not being operated within the optimal temperature ra...		21 Jan 2012
		Corodex presents fire fighting CAF System ‘Firexpress’ to Dubai Civil Defence. The Firexpress motorcycle has a self-contained system with two interconnected 25 litre tanks for premixed water and foam. The fire fighting CAF (Compressed Air Foam) system motorcycle has been tested for structural integrity, rider stability and is bas...		18 Jan 2012
		Qatar Green Building Council establishes Green Infrastructure Interest Group. Aiming to foster the development of green infrastructure as a national resource capable of delivering a wide range of environmental, economic and social benefits, the Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) has inaugurated the Green Infrastructure Interest...		17 Jan 2012
		Water zones - preparing, cooking, cleaning and drinking. In a typical residential kitchen, second only to the stove, most people spend their time standing at or working next to the kitchen sink. With the popularity of the modern dishwasher, this work area, unlike the rest of the kitchen, has changed very lit...		17 Jan 2012
		DuPont showcasing advanced fire suppression solutions at Intersec 2012. Since the 1950s DuPont has provided the technology to safely protect the world’s most important assets. Today the DuPont™ FM-200® waterless fire suppressant is regarded as the world’s preferred choice when protecting assets, people an...		15 Jan 2012
		Emirates Green Building Council’s ‘Focus Day’ at World Future Energy Summit. Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) will highlight the importance of introducing and strengthening energy efficiency measures in existing buildings at its Focus Day to be held in conjunction with the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) on Janua...		15 Jan 2012
		Hospitality industry warms up to new technology to treat food waste. Dulsco has successfully concluded trials on “Converta”, which turns organic waste into solid usable bio-compost in 48 to 72 hours. Combining modern engineering with bio-sciences, Converta contains two major chambers that treat organic waste...		15 Jan 2012
		New technology to harvest fresh water from the submarines springs in the sea. Nymphea Environnement introduces a new resource in water never exploited by men until now: the submarine springs of fresh water. Like common surface springs, numerous submarine springs are present all over the world. Sometimes very deep, sometimes at ...		15 Jan 2012
		Laticrete RAK. World leader in the manufacture of high-strength shock and weather resistant tile and stone installation systems and waterproofing products. LATICRETE is one of the most specified companies around the Globe and for over 55 Years, the LATICRETE system m...	Laticrete RAK Co. LLC	12 Jan 2012
		Crystal Lagoons to present sustainable cooling technology at World Future Energy Summit. This revolutionary technology for cooling industrial and thermal power plants, eliminates marine pollution from cooling-dependent industries, something critical for the Arabian Gulf that today is under pressure from industrialization, and has put in ri...		11 Jan 2012
		High-end swimming pools for any taste. Oasis Dreams is introducing a new lifestyle concept on leisure through its offer of high-end pools. Oasis Dreams are the exclusive distributors for Waterair Swimming pools for GCC and India. Waterair is an internationally renowned French Swimming pool ...	Oasis Dreams Middle East Landscaping LLC	11 Jan 2012
		New lighting technology reduces energy needs by 65 per cent. Industry players assembling in Dubai next month for the world’s leading power event will be presented with new light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures that typically reduce energy needs by 65 per cent, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars annually...		11 Jan 2012
		Middle East Industries Group - from cladding to fire rated steel doors. The group comprises three companies: Middle East Insulation, Bin Ghurair Trading LLC and Resolco Insulation LLC.	Middle East Industries LLC	10 Jan 2012
		3M Gulf announces participation at SteelFAB 2012. The industrial and transportation business unit of 3M Gulf which will be participating with an 18 sqm exhibit will showcase its complete abrasives product portfolio including the recently launched 3M™ Cubitron™ II and 3M™ Scotch-Weld&...		9 Jan 2012
		Dubai launches Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This is the first utility-scale production capacity park of its kind in the region and a prelude to the introduction of promising projects to use renewable energy in electricity production in Dubai. This project will use solar radiations that are avail...		9 Jan 2012
		Middle East can become major exporter of renewable energy. While the world continues to look at renewable energy as an alternative option to power their economies, one solar energy expert is confident that the Middle East can be a major exporter of the infinite resource in the future. Vahid Fotuhi, Chairman of...		8 Jan 2012
		Solar energy to generate 10 per cent of electricity production in Saudi Arabia by 2020. The government hopes that the Kingdom’s nascent solar industry will create up to 15,000 jobs and is encouraging the development of solar farms, plants for processing of raw materials and assembly, and other related facilities. Investors have alre...		8 Jan 2012
		Schneider Electric launches containerised power and cooling facility modules. With leading power and cooling product brands including APC and Uniflair in its portfolio, Schneider Electric is uniquely positioned as an end-to-end solutions provider to address the need for fast, flexible, easy and predictable data center solutions....		4 Jan 2012

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