Big 5

Indian steel giant to move into the UAE
Zenith Limited, India's leading manufacturer of steel welded and galvanised pipes and part of the country's giant Birla industrial group, has announced plans to open a marketing office in Jebel Ali and a factory mill in the UAE, with an initial investment of US USD2 million, within 18 months.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, October 30 - 2001 at 15:48

Cyprus eyes first Big Five pavilion
The possibility of the first Cypriot pavilion for Big 5 - the Middle East's premier construction and contracting exhibition - is on the cards with an imminent recommendation from the Cyprus Trade Centre in Dubai that an official group from the island republic be given government backing.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, October 29 - 2001 at 15:31

Sharjah firms announce multi-million dirham expansion plans at Big 5
Two Sharjah companies announced multi-million dirham expansion plans today at the Big 5, the giant construction and contracting show being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, October 29 - 2001 at 15:28

Al Zamil clinches Mid East rights for UK energy saving doors
Al Zamil, one of the Middle East's largest manufacturing groups, has signed a distribution deal with a major UK producer of energy saving industrial doors.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, October 28 - 2001 at 15:44

HH Sheikh Mohammed opens Big 5
His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Defence Minister, yesterday opened the largest ever Big 5 construction and contracting exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, October 28 - 2001 at 11:45

Canada looks to boost ties with the UAE
Direct flights between the UAE and Canada are needed soon as the North American country courts stronger business ties with the Emirates, according to Ontario member of parliament Walt Lastewka.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, October 28 - 2001 at 11:41

Dubai pulls off mega trade shows hatrick with staging of biggest ever 'Big 5'
The third giant trade show to be held in Dubai this month, opens at the Dubai World Trade Centre today when the biggest ever 'Big 5' construction and contracting event gets under way.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, October 27 - 2001 at 09:51

AsiaBuildOnline to showcase eGovernment construction sector solution at Big 5
In response to the UAE's eGovernment initiative, Malaysia's AsiaBuildOnline (ABOL) will publicly present for the first time in the UAE at the Big 5 Exhibition, (Dubai World Trade Centre, October 27-31) a revolutionary IT solution for construction sector companies and regulatory bodies, which simplifies and automates the process of obtaining approvals for building projects.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, October 25 - 2001 at 11:39