Middle East

2018.04.20

Majid Al Futtaim launches $4bn community in Dubai

Tilal Al Ghaf will be built in phases and feature four neighbourhoods April 19, 2018 UAE-based retail giant Majid Al Futtaim has unveiled plans for a mixed-use community that will require around A...

2018.03.29

Haier Air Conditioners Show Strong Performance in Pakistan

At the 2018 Pakistan brand summit held in Lahore on February 1, 2018, Haier displayed a full series of smart home air solutions for guestrooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. Haier also announced that...

2018.03.28

Azizi awards $47mn contract for new Meydan HQ

Green Modelling Contracting to break ground on the building on April 1   March 27, 2018 Azizi Developments has awarded a contract worth AED 175mn ($47.6mn) for construction of its new headquarter...

2018.03.27

The Big 5 Heavy gets underway in Dubai

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched the event at Dubai World Trade Centre March 26, 2018 His Excellency Mattar Al Taye...

2018.03.22

VAT relief for Dubai real estate

85% of components within the real estate sector are currently tax-free March 21, 2018 UAE’s recently-introduced VAT will have only a limited impact on the real estate sector, according to the Federal ...

2018.03.20

Honeywell appoints new commercial security leader

March 19, 2018 Honeywell has appointed Fahmi Jabri as its business leader for commercial security in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META). Jabri’s new role will see him grow Honeywell’s security ...

2018.03.13

New safety standard will transform global workplace

March 12, 2018 The world’s much anticipated International Standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) has just been published, and is set to transform workplace practices globally.   I...

2018.03.12

Siemens Viewpoint: Going Digital

11 March 2018 Markus Strohmeier was recently appointed senior executive vice president of Siemens’ Building Technologies division in the Middle East. He explains how he plans to support customers to b...

2018.03.09

Climate-friendly Supermarket Refrigeration Installed in Jord

March 8, 2018  One of the most advanced refrigeration systems for supermarkets using CO2 as refrigerant was inaugurated in Jordan. The official ceremony to unveil the new refrigeration system too...

2018.03.09

Saudi Vision 2030 takes centre stage at The Big 5 Saudi

Exhibition highlights innovation in building design and the technology needed to accelerate urban growth in the Kingdom   March 08, 2018 The Big 5 Saudi 2018 is showcasing innovations in building...