Africa & The Middle East

Saudi cement company, City Cement, is to start commercial operations at its grinding plant in 1H17 after a prolonged trial period.

Profit at Qatar National Cement Co. increased year on year in 2016 as infrastructure projects related to the 2022 World Cup underpinned demand.

Fives has launched a joint educational initiative with Tamkeen.

Yamama Cement has suspended operations on a number of its clinker production lines in response to weak cement demand in Saudi Arabia.

A major contract has been awarded to thyssenkrupp in Algeria.

Profits at Saudi Arabian cement company, Yamama Cement, slid by over 70% in the last quarter of 2016.

Sinoma has signed off two of its projects in Africa.

The AUCBM has opened a regional office in Amman.

Two more Saudi Arabian cement companies have announced a slump in net profits in 4Q16 on weakening demand.

Clarcor has reported its financial results for 4Q16.

Middle Eastern and African cement demand is expected to be challenged in 2017, although Africa will still show growth.

Saudi Cement is hit by falling sales and increasing costs in 4Q16.

Hail Cement has reported a 20.99% fall in quarterly profits in 4Q16 as the company suffered from weaker cement demand in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabian cement company, Arabian Cement Co., has reported a sharp decline in quarterly and annual profits

Future Market Insights has released its latest report on the global construction aggregates market.