Manufacturing and Industry

looking at the manufacturing and industry sector in the Middle East

Emaar to build plastic industry hub in KAEC
Emaar, The Economic City, the developer of King Abdullah Economic City, has signed an agreement with Savola Group to establish a plastic industry cluster in the Industrial Zone of KAEC. Savola Packaging Systems, a subsidiary of Savola Group, will identify product lines and determine raw material prices, optimum volume, capacities and product research in creating a global plastic industry hub.
Saudi Arabia: Thursday, July 10 - 2008 at 08:15

Depa wins $218m UAE orders
Dubai-based interiors contractor Depa Ltd has won new nine new contracts with a total value of more than Dhs800m ($218m), reported Bloomberg. The orders are from eight new five- and four-star hotels across the UAE as well as a private palace located in Dubai.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, July 09 - 2008 at 13:37

Oman plans new industrial park
The Omani government is developing a huge industrial hub and free trade zone in Duqm, a remote coastal town on the Arabian Sea. Spread on 24,000 hectares, the industrial park will be adjoining a major port complex that includes a ship repair yard being developed in association with South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering. The ship repair yard, due to be launched in 2010, is being designed to accommodate some of the largest vessels in service today, and will rank only second to the dry dock in Dubai in terms of size and capacity.
Oman: Wednesday, July 09 - 2008 at 09:03

Rubber World wins Dubai contract
Rubber World Industries, a manufacturer of closed-cell rubber insulation, has won a Dhs1.2m contract to supply rubber insulation products for the Motor City development in Dubai. The agreement is expected to further boost the manufacturer's position as the leader in the Middle East rubber insulation market, with a 80% share, the company said in a statement.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, July 09 - 2008 at 08:18

Industrial sector to get more UAE nationals
An agreement to increase the number of Emiratis in the UAE's industrial sector has been signed by Tanmia, the National Resource Development Authority, the Ministry of Economy and the Dubai Industrial Academy, reported Khaleej Times. Through additional training and accreditation, the parties seek to boost the number of Emiratis in the industrial sector from the current 1.7% of the total industrial workforce to 7-10% in the next five years.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, July 08 - 2008 at 08:21

ADBIC to build $100m rod plant
Bahrain-based Midal Cables and Abu Dhabi Basic Industries Corporation have formed a joint venture to set up a $100m aluminium-rod plant in Taweelah, Abu Dhabi. The plant will be ready to receive the first batch of molten metal from the EMAL smelter and commence commercial production in 2010.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, July 07 - 2008 at 09:22

Ma'an to build metals factory
Ma'an Development Company has partnered with Hadeed Emirates Construction to develop a metals factory within the 'Industrial Park' of the Ma'an Development Area. The factory will be developed in two phases and will include production lines requiring more than 250 operating staff.
Jordan: Sunday, July 06 - 2008 at 10:42

Zamil wins SR80m KAUST contract
Zamil Air Conditioners has won multiple contracts to provide custom climate control systems for King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), located on the eastern shore of the Red Sea at Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. Zamil Air Conditioners will supply a large number of concealed fan coil units, air-cooled condensing units, single skin air handling units, ducted split systems, approximately 3000 sets of water chilled fan coil units, and 21 sets of custom built TW Series double skin air handling systems. The contract costs SR80m.
Saudi Arabia: Sunday, July 06 - 2008 at 09:06