The Big 5: ‘Green’ product range a necessity, says Ideal Standard

Developers are becoming increasingly concerned about meeting environmental standards, says plumbing and sanitary ware supplier. Product suppliers in the GCC need to...

The Big 5: UAE’s Tiger Profiles & Insulation expands portfolio

Manufacturer of metal roofing and cladding is now making interior, MEP and HVAC-related products. Tiger Profiles & Insulation, a specialist manufacturer of...

The Big 5: Fujairah Rockwool Factory demonstrates insulation products

Company is showcasing energy-saving insulation, fireproof cladding and soundproofing products. Fujairah Rockwool Factory is showcasing energy-saving insulation, fireproof cladding and soundproofing products...

The Big 5: Turkish prefab firm Vekon looks to Dubai housing market

Prefabricated building company says it wants to bring its low-cost homes to Dubai. Vekon, an Istanbul-based prefabricated building company, is looking to...

The Big 5: Hormann to introduce new industrial doors

The company is displaying garage and entrance doors, loading technology and frames at the Dubai exhibition. Hormann Middle East says it is...

The Big 5: Japan’s Nippon Steel showcases titanium facades

Company is looking at working with oilfields in the Gulf region. Japan’s Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal is showing its decorative titanium...

Dubai property taxes, costs ranked among lowest in world

Tax on Dubai investment property found to be second lowest in analysis of 15 cities - report. Dubai has one of the...

Saudi tax on undeveloped land ‘to bring in $20bn a year’

Tax will be applied in stages but the time frame for implementation has not been stated. Saudi Arabia’s planned introduction of a...

The Big 5: Gulf’s $3 trillion construction boom ‘boosting demand for BIM’

Tekla Building & Construction sees spike in demand for building information modelling . Arabian Gulf projects worth almost $3 trillion are boosting...