Middle East
ebm-papst Focuses on GreenTech EC Motor Technology
ebm-papst Middle East, a subsidiary of the ebm-papst Group, attteded HVAC R Expo Saudi 2016. As the Gulf Kingdom is leading the region in the introduction of energy-efficiency legislation with 70% of ...
Carrier Serves as Platinum Sponsor of HVAC R Expo Saudi 2016
Carrier served as platinum sponsor of the HVAC R Expo Saudi 2016. Carrier operates in Saudi Arabia through Arabian Air Conditioning Company and Carrier Saudi Service Company, as well as its joint vent...
HVAC R Expo Saudi Sees Successful Launch
From January 11 to 13, the first ever HVAC R Expo Saudi was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The show proved to be an instant success, attracting almost 2,200 visitors. To brands from around the globe su...
Oman’s AC Market May Hit US$ 410 Million in Five Years
The 6Wresearch, a market research firm in India, suggests the construction industry in Oman is set to grow fast, thanks to development in medicine, retail, residential, industrial, and commercial sectors which, in turn, leads to fast expansion in the air conditioning markets. The latter in Oman may hit US$ 410 million by 2021, argued a report released by the firm. Changes in life style and ...
Technology, a Driver of Growth in the AC Market -- The Middl
The Middle East Investment in buildings remained strong in the Middle East. The regional air conditioner market grew by 4% year on year. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are major markets in the region. Chinese air conditioner brands have entered the Middle Eastern market with Chinese-led construction projects. Saudi Arabia The drop in oil prices has impacted RAC consumers t...
Japan takes ‘world’s tallest’ fight to Dubai
February 17, 2016 Japan has announced plans for constructing the world’s tallest building. The Sky Mile Tower would stand twice as tall as Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the current tallest building in the wo...
Lightfoot signs important Gulf deal
16 February 2016 BAHRAIN: UK Refrigeration contractor Lightfoot Defence has won a contract to provide air conditioning services to naval vessels to the Gulf’s leading ship and rig repair yard. ...
Dubai to start building the world’s largest mall in 2017
The $21.8bn (AED80bn) Mall of the World project was first launched as the world’s largest shopping mall. February 10, 2016 Developer Dubai Holding will start construction on the first of four phases o...
Half of Saudi green building projects facing delays
The faltering of green building projects is due to a lack of clarity in aspects on the application of guidelines to the owner, the consultant and the contractor February 08, 2016 Fifty per cent of ong...
Dubai property market to continue decline through to 2017
New report indicates continued property market declines as more residential projects come into the pipeline in 2016 February 08, 2016 Real estate consultancy Asteco has released its latest Dubai repor...