Driverless cars: Destination unknown

They have been hailed as the future - but some experts have voiced concern over driverless cars. When mass-produced cars first appeared...

Renault Trucks’ big launch in Doha

New C and K ranges to boost regional sales, says truck builder. Renault Trucks has held a glitzy launch of its new...

Volvo FH wins Truck of the Year award

Prestigious award for Volvo Trucks’ long-hauler . Volvo Trucks’ FH has won the prestigious International Truck of the Year award for 2014,...

New nano-acrylic coating from Jotun

Jotun Paints has launched its Jotafloor Rapid Dry WB; a new floor coating based on nanotechnology.. Jotun Paints has launched its Jotafloor...

Kingspan opens first UAE office

UK-based Kingspan insulated panels has expanded into the Middle East with the opening of an office in Dubai.. UK-based Kingspan insulated panels...

Three workers crushed by wall collapse

Construction mistakes blamed for fatalities onsite. Three Indian labourers were killed and one was injured when a brick wall collapsed at a...

CPC to open six factories in Al Ain

Six new factories are to be opened in Al Ain this year by the Construction Products Holding Company (CPC). Six new factories...

Qatari Diar partners with Bin Laden Group

Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company and Saudi Binladen Group (SBG) have signed a shareholders’ agreement to establish the QD-SBG Group. Qatari...

GCC construction contracts up 11.4%

Gulf construction contracts reached a total of US $142.4 billion last year, with the fourth quarter (Q4) the most buoyant, reported Emirates...

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