Gulf Construction - July 2024

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Fabrication market booming in region

Al-Usaimi expands; set for new challenges

Co-living hotel: designed
for connection

Fabrication market booming in region

The steel fabrication sector in the Gulf is surging due to robust construction activities and technological advancements, according to BlueWeave Consulting, which forecasts a market value of 12.77 billion by 2030. This growth is driven by urbanisation and a preference for sustainable structures.

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AI Nafie Metal forges path to market leadership

SAUDI steel giant AI Nafie Metal Industries (NMI) is aiming for the top spot in the Middle East's steel fabrication sector, according to its General Manager Majed Suleiman AI Nafie.

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Dual dining delights at One Za'abeel

Dubai's iconic One Za’abeel landmark debuts two new experiences designed by the award-winning LW Design Group. This dynamic duo the electrifying Street XO and the sophisticated Tapasake which were unveiled earlier this year, offer contrasting yet captivating atmospheres.

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Co-living hotel: designed for connection

NEW hospitality concept targeting entrepreneurs, and creative professionals has recently opened in Dubai offering coliving accommodations and amenities within a limited membership community of 150.

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Time to redefine future workplaces: Gensler

A HIGH-PERFORMING workplace is no longer solely defined by building efficiency or space effectiveness; it is also measured by the workplace experience - or, how employees feel in the space, according to Gensler, a global design and architecture firm headquartered in California, US.

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Hansgrohe helps create small 'dream' bathrooms

HOW can you fit moments of well-being, sustainability, tidiness and aesthetics into less than 7 sq m? The premium German bathrooms and kitchens brand Hansgrohe has aimed to meet this challenge with two new individual bathroom concepts that do not compromise on comfort, budget or quality despite limited space.

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Region soars with mega airport plans

Two massive airport developments in Dubai and Saudi Arabia boasting capacities of a whopping 260 million passengers and 185 million passengers per year respectively are among the mega investments estimated at around 151 billion that the Middle East is making in capacity expansion.

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Construction poised for transformation

The construction industry in the GCC, which hosts the world’s largest 3D-printed villa, is poised to witness a transformation with the increasing use of 3D printing. This technology unlocks potential for design innovation, efficiency and sustainability, a top official of 3DXB Group tells Gulf Construction.

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Building sustainable foundations for future

The construction industry is a major polluter, but sustainable procurement can help. By considering environmental and social factors throughout the supply chain, companies can reduce their impact and become more competitive, says SAM ACHAMPONG* of the Chartered Institute of Procurement Supply CIPS).

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Hoffmann Green breaks ground on Saudi plant

HOFFMANN Green Cement Technologies, a key French producer of low carbon cement for building construction, has announced the ground-breaking of its first unit - HKSA 1-at Rabigh, Saudi Arabia.

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Volvo CE showcases total solutions approach

At the recent Volvo Days 2024 held in Eskilstuna, Sweden, leading construction equipment manufacturer Volvo CE demonstrated its ambition to lead in sustainability and productivity by presenting pioneering launches and a fresh solutions-based approach.

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Leading the charge in construction

Boasting over five decades of experience in Saudi Arabia’s construction sector, AlKifah Holding has transformed into a multifaceted conglomerate. Synergising the strengths of its diverse divisions empowers the group to tackle projects of any scale and complexity, Vice-Chairman Eng. Osama AlAfaleq tells Gulf Construction’s Bina Goveas in an exclusive interview.

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Busaiteen Link Packages 3 and 4 make headway

A JOINT venture of Nass Contracting Company and Nassir Hazza AI Subaie for Contracting has secured the order for the Busaiteen Link Package 3, while leading regional project developers and construction majors have submitted bids for Package 4 of the major highway project, which forms part of Bahrain's fourth ManamaMuharraq Crossing.

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Global firms in fray for 136-km highway project

SAUDI Arabia's Roads General Authority (RGA) has announced that a total of 69 companies have submitted bids for a major highway project linking the Aseer region to Jazan.

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Red Sea Global starts work on Turtle Bay Hospital

RED Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and Amaala, has announced that work has begun on its new hospital project located in Red Sea's Turtle Bay area following the project design approval by the Saudi Ministry of Health.

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$8bn project to boost Dubai's drainage capacity

HH SHEIKH Mohammed bin Rashid AI Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved a AED30-billion ($8.1 billion) integrated project 'Tasreef' aimed at developing the city's rainwater drainage network.

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Go-ahead for works on $6bn Arabian Hills

UAE-BASED Arabian Hills Real Estate Development has announced that it has awarded the infrastructure works contract for its flagship AED22 billion ($6 billion) Arabian Hills Estate project in Abu Dhabi to National Transport and Contracting Company.

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1,123 lots sold at Ritchie Bros. Dubai auction

RITCHIE Bros., considered to be the world's largest heavy equipment auctioneer, last month (June) concluded its unreserved online auction in Dubai on a successful note.

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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.