Irish Work Wear Manufacturer Establishes UAE Operations

<p>Portwest, an Irish company specialising in the design and manufacture of high quality work wear, has recently established a distribution centre and sales office in the UAE, servicing the Middle East and Africa.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/9/2014

Aramex PJSC : Dubai's Aramex eyes SA, East Africa

<p>DUBAI: Dubai-listed logistics group Aramex expects double-digit net profit and revenue growth for last year and is eyeing acquisitions in South Africa and east Africa later this year, its Fadi Ghandour, the group's founder and vice-chairman, said yesterday.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/9/2014

Dubai's Aramex expects double-digit profit growth, eyes Africa buys

<p><b>Reuters </b>- Dubai-listed logistics group Aramex expects double-digit net profit and revenue growth for 2013 and is eyeing acquisitions in South Africa and east Africa in the second half of this year, its vice-chairman said on Wednesday.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/8/2014

GCC timber imports on the rise

<p>China, Malaysia, Romania, Germany, Indonesia and the United States are major suppliers of wood products to the GCC</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/8/2014

Philips partners with Dubai government for LED lighting

<p>Philips is to supply LED lighting to 262 buildings in Dubai in an agreement between the company and Dubai’s government.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/8/2014

UAE lighting industry hits $336m, estimated to grow by 15% in 2014

<p>As the Emirates experience vast population growth and urban development, governments and companies are realizing the significant benefits of intelligent lighting and drawing attention towards ecological products in an effort to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption. </p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/8/2014

GCC production of LED lighting to reach 6%

<p> Dubai: GCC production of LED lighting is expected to reach six per cent in 2013-2014 due to increased oil production, new analysis has shown.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/8/2014

UAE wood industry to see 126pc growth

<p>The UAE wood industry will register cumulative growth of 126 per cent over the next seven years driven by the boom in the construction sector as part of the Expo 2020 build-up, said the organisers of an upcoming industry event.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/8/2014

Wood industry in UAE gets a boost

<p>The inaugural edition of the <em>Abu Dhabi International Wood and Wood Machinery Show </em>successfully culminated its three-day run at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) with total onsite sales amounting to over USD 2.2 million and expected sales of over USD 15 million.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/8/2014

End of rent cap, low charges give Abu Dhabi an advantage

<p>Dubai: With more high-rises getting delivered, especially in the Reem Island cluster, Abu Dhabi’s property market is intent on getting on to the cash-ready investors’ radar at the earliest. It now has the serious competitive advantages to present its case as well.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 1/1/2014