The collective output of primary aluminium by the five GCC producers ? Emirates Global Aluminium in UAE, Alba in Bahrain, Ma?aden Aluminium in Saudi Arabia, Qatalum in Qatar and Sohar Aluminium in Oman ? stood at 5.27mn tonnes in 2015
Manufacturing
TE Connectivity opens first cable assembly facility in Morocco
TE Connectivity has opened its first assembly plant in Morocco?s Tangier Free Trade Zone, marking its presence in Morocco?s automotive sector
Bristol VMD to bring Ambulanz vehicles to GCC
Abu Dhabi-based rescue and safety vehicles manufacturer Bristol VMD has been appointed as sole distributor of Germany?s Ambulanz Mobile in the GCC
Advanced compressed air system to meet rising demand
Emirates Refreshments Company has acquired two units of Atlas Copco ZD Xtend 132/55 to meet the compressed air demand on both the medium pressure (7 barg) and high pressure (40 barg) at their plant in Dibba, UAE
Multiple challenges ahead for the coating industry
Despite ongoing oil glut, UAE and KSA can provide big opportunities for the coatings industry, said Anichem managing director