Africa & The Middle East

A new report by Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Centre (CIC) indicates that Qatar’s construction has grown, driven by the National Vision 2030

Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index registered a new all-time low on 8 February on muted vessel demand.

Dangote Cement shares jumped 7.8% after the company announced it plans to build new cement plants in Nigeria.

BIMCO has released its latest dry bulk market report.

FLSmidth has signed an EPC contract worth over €200 million, with the Algerian cement producer SARL Amouda Ingineering

The new trailer-based, diesel-powered machines are fitted with a double bellows system and dust filters.

Timetric reveals the results of a survey into the significant factors affecting the choice of contractors and sub-contractors.

UniCem has launched a Community Business Enhancement Initiative tagged ‘Cassava Cluster Scheme’.

Global demand for cement and concrete additives is forecast to grow 7.2% per year through 2019 to US$24.0 billion.

Diamond Cement has complained to the government regarding undue competition from Nigeria's Dangote cement in Ghana.

The CHRYSO group has completed its acquisition of Doha based company Corrotech Qatar.

Cemengal has announced the startup of a new Plug&Grind for LafargeHolcim Zambia.

FLSmidth has signed a contract with Arabian Cement Company.

Local cement makers are claiming cement imports from Nigeria and China are flooding the market.

Ahmed Keikal, Chairmand and Founder of Qalaa Holdings, has participated in a CEO panel on day 1 of the World Economic Forum.