Sunday, 22 April 2018 06:07
Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) has signed agreements with an ACWA Power-led consortium with Veolia and DIDIC, a move that aims to establish the Salalah Independent Water Project... 
Thursday, 19 April 2018 06:11
It is compulsory to follow the Saudi Building Code for the large construction projects in the country, as recommended by the National Committee for the Saudi Building Code committee
Thursday, 19 April 2018 06:02
The US-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HyperloopTT) has signed an agreement with Aldar Properties PJSC, one of the leading real estate developers in Abu Dhabi, to build a Hyperloop system, Hyperloop...
Wednesday, 18 April 2018 12:01
A report published by Future Market Insights titled ‘Commercial Vehicles (Trucks) Market: Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Industry Analysis 2012 – 2016 and Opportunity Assessment 2017-2027’ estimates a revenue...
Wednesday, 18 April 2018 11:54
Rockwell Automation said it would host Automation University, its event focussed on automation and integrated information technologies in Abu Dhabi between 8-9 May at Etihad Towers
Wednesday, 18 April 2018 06:55
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will require US$260bn of investment to meet rising and suppressed electricity demand, said Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) in its latest research...
Wednesday, 18 April 2018 06:37
Siemens Postal, Parcel and Airport Logistics (SPPAL) has signed a MoU with Dubai Airports to enhance passenger experience and throughput, cost optimisation and energy efficiency at Dubai International Airport (DXB)...
Tuesday, 17 April 2018 11:52
The Zayed Future Energy Prize is now the Zayed Sustainability Prize as part of a strategic move to refocus its mandate
Tuesday, 17 April 2018 11:00
Royal HaskoningDHV has been appointed to carry out a detailed market study for the Haramain High Speed Railway in Saudi Arabia
Tuesday, 17 April 2018 06:31
Chinese manufacturer of photovoltaics and a developer of solar projects JinkoSolar has signed 2.7 GW solar panel supply deal with the US-based NextEra Energy, making it the largest single solar...
Monday, 16 April 2018 06:40
Volvo Construction Equipment has unveiled its new range of Volvo-branded rigid haulers to customers and dealers
Monday, 16 April 2018 06:01
One of Oman’s largest cement producers Raysut Cement Company has announced to approve an initial study to consider building a one metric tonne per year cement plant in Georgia
Sunday, 15 April 2018 07:02
Network device maker Cisco said it would provide IT services for the Expo 2020 Dubai, the event which is expected to have 25mn visitors
Sunday, 15 April 2018 06:35
Bentley’s WaterGEMS – a water distribution analysis and design software – aims to analyse water distribution system and build a comprehensive water distribution network, and has been optimised in a...
Thursday, 12 April 2018 08:41
Three new Cat® articulated trucks – 730, 730 EJ (Ejector) and 735 – have been extensively redesigned, enhancing the field-proven features and performance of their C-Series predecessors (730C2, 730C2 EJ,...
Thursday, 12 April 2018 06:19
Tunisia is set to launch an international tender for the procurement of 1,000MW of wind and solar power, a project that is estimated to be worth US$1.04bn
The 2,500 exhibitors at The Big 5 2011, have been keen to discuss developments in the market and the activities they have been undertaking by announcing new contracts and products at the show.
Technology company, Elematic, announced a deal with SMEET Precast to provide a complete precast 300,000 sqm factory in Qatar, delivering machinery, equipment, software, and services for production of all structural parts (e.g. hollow-core slabs, walls, columns, beams and staircases). Swiss-based Sterilios Group unveiled its ground-breaking anti-bacterial product Microsilver, which is designed to kill bacteria without causing environmental damage.
Dubai’s own Emirates Building Systems unveiled its range of new industrial products this week, citing The Big 5 as providing “a unique opportunity to explore alliances and investment opportunities.” Similarly, global adhesives manufacturer, Mapei, unveiled its new Ultralite S1 cementitious adhesive. The “next-generation adhesive” is designed to bond all types and sizes of ceramic tiles and natural stones on internal and external surfaces, as well as thin porcelain gres tiles on floors and walls, including external façade.
Andy White, event director, The Big 5, said: “This year’s event has grown more than seven per cent on 2010 and the activity from the exhibitors has generated a real buzz. The Big 5 started over 30 years ago in Dubai, having become something of a barometer for the industry the event provides an excellent platform for participants to showcase their products and services and ascertain the market sentiment.
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