Tyre technology on the right track

Tyres are a significant portion of the operating cost for any company owning a fleet of heavy commercial vehicles, and their importance...

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MAN Truck & Bus celebrates a century

Few companies can claim to have been in the commercial vehicle manufacturing business for as long as MAN Truck & Bus has....

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In profile: The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council

Back in the 90s and early 2000s, Abu Dhabi had a reputation as something of a bureaucratic city. The early part of...

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Fleet: Dubai firm making custom drive shafts in under 24 hours

With the tough operating conditions, long distances and number of years that trucks in the GCC run, it’s no surprise that breakdowns...

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North African construction equipment market on the rise

The effect of geopolitical events on the construction machinery market in North Africa should not be underestimated, says David Semple, VP of...

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Heavy hitters: ALEC execs on the GCC machinery market

Progress is impossible without change. This sentiment is at the core of ALEC’s values, as Mark Oberholzer, PMV manager, and Barry van...

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Tunnel boring machines making a name in the Middle East

A tunnel boring machine (TBM) cannot begin work on a new project until it has been given a name, according to tunnelling...

Analysis

The cybercrime threat to Middle East construction

Cybercrime comes with significant cost. It has been estimated that the global economic cost of combating cybercrime could reach $400 billion, according...

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Suit up! How robotic exoskeletons could transform construction

Science-fiction fans know the concept of a powered exoskeleton being used in an industrial setting is nothing new. Legendary film-maker James Cameron...