World’s highest penthouse bridge structure completed in Abu Dhabi

UAE-based Sorouh Real Estate has lifted the fourth and final section of the penthouse bridge for the company’s 65-storey residential development Gate...

Construction

Atlas Copco expands MB breaker range

Sweden’s Atlas Copco has unveiled a new 'Essential' variant to its MB range of medium hydraulic breakers. The new range is directed...

Construction

Empower targets 70% of regional market share

Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Dubai-based Emirates Central Cooling System Corporation (Empower), has said the district cooling firm aims to raise its...

Construction

Cement producers see income rise as construction improves: study

Global Investment House (GIH) has said cement producers in the GCC region have seen a 24.3% rise in revenues in the first...

Construction

UAE Labour Ministry announces midday break

The UAE labour ministry has decided to impose this year’s midday break rule for labourers starting from June 15, it was announced...

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Emirates Extrusion Factory set for further growth following acquisition

Global market research firm, Frost & Sullivan, has said Emirates Extrusion Factory is set to become one of the top players in...

Construction

Infinite development is not financially viable

Atkins’ UAE director of infrastructure has warned that ambitious projects in the region may not be financially viable without external funding. Dr...

Construction

Panorama at Views sparks buying frenzy in Dubai

Panorama at the Views, the newest residential project launched by Emaar Properties has sparked a buying frenzy after all its residences released...

Construction

Aldar selects ThyssenKrupp Elevators for Yas Mall

Abu Dhabi’s largest developer, Aldar Properties has awarded Germany-based ThyssenKrupp Elevators the contract to supply and install 143 units for the emirate’s...