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Middle East gives lift to Japanese machinery firms
Weaker yen is helping manufacturers ride out volatility in global demand . Despite efforts to diversify its manufacturing base, the sales volume...
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Abu Dhabi rent rises at two-year low, says CBRE
Luxury developments still in demand, despite overall rent increase of just 1.75% in second quarter, report shows. Abu Dhabi rents rose by...
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Taking construction equipment sales online
Can confidence in e-commerce extend to large pieces of heavy equipment?. There’s no denying the importance of online trading. From fashion to...
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Construction machinery: Why small is beautiful
Sales of mini-excavators and other compact pieces of equipment are growing . While traditionally contractors have preferred larger machines, high fuel costs...
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Time to batten down the hatches for profitability
It’s likely that government spending on construction projects will drop. As any longstanding business in the Gulf knows, longevity in these markets...
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Midday break: ‘No Dubai companies flouting law’
Nearly 10,000 surprise inspections were conducted on establishments in Deira and Bur Dubai between June 16 and July 23. No Dubai-based establishments...
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Why local manufacturing is good for fleet buyers
Local assembly companies can be more responsive to market demands. Last month, UAE-based heavy equipment manufacturer Bion Industrial launched three new tippers,...
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Locally produced Volvo Trucks to be a driving force in Saudi Arabia
Facility at King Abdullah Economic City has begun production of Volvo trucks. As international OEMs look to capitalise on the lucrative GCC...
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Dubai’s DP World begins work on $1.6bn terminal at Jebel Ali
The planned Terminal 4 will be located on a reclaimed island north of Terminal 2 . DP World, the operator of Dubai’s...
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Kuwait awards contracts worth $11.5bn to build Al-Zour oil refinery
Refinery set to be one of largest in the Middle East, producing 615,000 barrels per day. The state-run Kuwait National Petroleum Company...
