Construction
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Kuwait to build Middle East’s largest oil refinery
$14.5bn project comes back online after being shelved for nearly a decade despite political tensions . Kuwait has confirmed it is pressing...
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Emaar to launch new mixed-use project
Announcement comes after builder concludes a land transaction with Dubai Properties Group. Emaar Properties (Emaar) has unveiled plans for a new mixed-use...
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Wolffkran Arabia launches new offices in Dubai
Crane company to use Dubai as a hub for its operations across the UAE and GCC. The joint venture between the Kanoo...
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Santa & Cole files lawsuit against Qatar’s Ashghal
Spanish lighting firm claims Public Works Authority had copied street lighting devised for Barcelona. Spanish lighting firm Santa & Cole has filed...
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Drake and Scull eyes more KSA construction projects
Kingdom represents a vital channel for growth, with current project backlog exceeding $880m. The Dubai-based construction company, Drake & Scull International (DSI),...
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Chinese $20 billion investment signals changes to African infrastructure strategy
China is to award $20 billion in loans to African countries over next three years and has said it is only prepared...
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Komatsu’s Sugimoto prepares to grapple at London 2012 Olympic Games
Mika Sugimoto of Komatsu Women’s Judo Club will begin her attempt to win gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games on Friday. The...
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NIMR Algeria manoeuvre opens up African strategy
UAE military vehicle manufacturer NIMR is to start building two versions of its 4×4 armoured vehicles in the North African country. NIMR’s...
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Africa and Middle East gains ease Komatsu’s China concerns
The gap between sales of Komatsu equipment in the Middle East and Africa region and China continued to close in May as...
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Wolffkran Arabia opens Dubai offices
The joint venture between the Kanoo group and German tower crane manufacturer Wolffkran has relocated to new offices in Dubai, it was...
