Gulf Construction Magazine - January 2025

In this issue

City Glass leads with fire-rated products.

Net-zero HQ surpasses expectations.

Total Energies JV wins Oman projects.

AMBITIOUS PROJECTS AHEAD

Bahrain has several ambitious infrastructure projects in the pipeline, including the $3-billion Bahrain Metro and the $5-billion King Hamad Causeway. As the kingdom presses ahead with its tourism, economic diversification and infrastructure plans, the country will be actively looking at pursuing publicprivate partnerships (PPPs) to spearhead its growth.

8 mins

CAPITAL LEADS REAL ESTATE GROWTH

BAHRAIN'S real estate market continued to thrive in the first half of 2024, registering a 6.2 per cent increase in the total value of transactions, amounting to BD576.35 million.

3 mins

Avenues expansion nears completion

THE Avenues-Bahrain, a premier waterfront shopping and entertainment destination situated along Bahrain Bay in the capital, is set for a significant transformation as Phase Two of its development nears completion. The $200-million expansion will add 41,200 sq m of leasable space, bringing the total leasable area across both phases to approximately 80,000 sq m.

2 mins

City Glass makes waves with fire-rated products

CITY Glass, a leading provider of glass and aluminium solutions in Bahrain, has cemented its position as a key player in the sector through its recent expansion and innovations that have created a stir in the market.This expansion has been instrumental in enhancing its operational capabilities, enabling the company to expand its offerings both in the decorative and fire safety sectors along with architectural glass solutions.

3 mins

DIVERSIFYING BEYOND OIL

The Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by ambitious mega-projects like The Rig. and Aramco stadium. These projects signify a shift towards a diversified economy, focusing on tourism, real estate development and infrastructure enhancement.

9 mins

World-class stadium taking shape

WORK on Aramco's stunning stadium is well in progress with precast slabs and beams currently being erected on site. This follows the award of a design-and-build contract to a joint venture of Belgian infrastructure major Besix and Saudi-based AlBawani.

2 mins

Jubail's first net-zero HQ surpasses expectations

RISING amidst an industrial landscape, the new Jubail headquarters of SABIC, one of the world's largest petrochemical companies, has proved itself as a hub of innovation and sustainability during the past one year after its inauguration.

3 mins

Digital focus vital for project success

GREG PADA, Vice President, Head of Engineering Business, Aveva, outlines a basic three-point digital transformation strategy that smart EPC companies can use to ensure the success of their industrial projects.

2 mins

Prefabrication key to efficiency, productivity

NEIL WYPIOR, Offsite Construction Manager - KSA of Victaulic, elaborates on how prefabrication holds the key to accelerating mega projects in Saudi Arabia.

2 mins

Polyurea lining tackles Hatta pipeline work

Delta Coatings elaborates on how its polyurea-based lining system has provided a fitting solution for the rehabilitation of a major pipeline at the Hatta Dam in Dubai, UAE.

2 mins

Cool roof coating addresses a hot topic

BELZONA, a leading manufacturer of polymeric materials, says recent Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) testing has demonstrated that its cool roof coating, Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane), exhibits high solar reflectance properties with an average* SRI of 99.4 per cent.

2 mins

Sanipex launches new Bagnodesign, Bystro lines

BAGNODESIGN, the luxury bathroom brand from Sanipex Group – a leading provider of luxury lifestyle solutions – has launched the Toko Flavours brassware collection, available across mixers, showering solutions and accessories.

2 mins

New Wolff flat top crane is large and powerful

WOLFFKRAN, a leading manufacturer of tower cranes, has introduced the Wolff 8038 Clear, a new flat top crane that excels in lifting capacity while boasting effortless assembly and transport.

2 mins

Geberit shows path to eco-conscious packaging

IN the ever-evolving construction landscape, environmental consciousness is paramount. Builders and contractors are increasingly seeking ways to minimise their carbon footprint and embrace sustainable practices. Geberit, a leading provider of sanitary products and systems, recognises this responsibility and is actively working to optimise its packaging to contribute to a greener building industry.

2 mins

TSC-Yiti infrastructure works near completion

STEADY progress is being made on The Sustainable City (TSC) - Yiti, a mega ecofriendly community development coming up in Oman, with nearly 96 per cent of the infrastructure works already completed.

1 min

Kingdom launches $3.2bn new water, sanitation projects

SAUDI Arabia's National Water Company (NWC) has announced plans to implement water and sanitation projects worth SR11.6 billion ($3.2 billion) across the kingdom covering key regions such as Aseer, Qassim and AI Baha as part of the government's utility infrastructure development plan.

1 min

Dubai approves 6,500-km walkway network

A VISIONARY initiative aimed at transforming Dubai into a pedestrian-friendly city has been approved by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

3 mins

SteelFab set to showcase cutting-edge technology

STEELFAB, the largest commercial event of its kind across the Middle East and North Africa region, will return for its 20th edition this month at the Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS).

1 min

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Gulf Construction is the undisputed leading trade journal for the building and construction industries of Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf states. The magazine provides editorial coverage on a wide range of topics which are of interest to industry professionals. In addition, regular features highlight technological developments within specific industry fields. Launched 40 years ago, the magazine has established an enviable reputation as an authoritative, respected journal with unmatched coverage of the Gulf region. Gulf Construction is essential reading for anyone with a serious interest in the region’s building and construction industry.