Africa & The Middle East

Qalaa Holdings currently has an effective ownership of 15.2% in MGM and UGC.

A new report from Research and Market indicates that the future of the calcium carbonate industry is positive.

According to a report by Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Centre (CIC), the construction industry in the UAE will continue to be successful over the next few years

ASTM’s board is made up of 25 leaders from an array of companies, associations and government bodies worldwide.

BIMCO reports on the shipping market in 2015, and looks forward to 2016.

Cemex held an advanced project management course for the engineering students of Assiut University.

One course was held for the engineering students of the South Valley University, and another for those of the El Azhar University.

Michel Folliet, Chief Industry Specialist for the Building Materials Sector, International Finance Corporation – a member of the World Bank Group, talks through the financing programmes and support available to help the cement industry limit its environmental footprint.

Michel Folliet, Chief Industry Specialist for the Building Materials Sector, International Finance Corporation – a member of the World Bank Group, talks through the financing programmes and support available to help the cement industry limit its environmental footprint.

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa has made its final recommendations to the Ministry of Trade regarding the import of Pakistani cement.

Estanda has successfully completed the commissioning of a cement ball mill for a cement manufacturing company in Saudi Arabia.

Dangote Cement has announced a new scholarship award for secondary and higher institution students.

Song Zhiping, President of CNBM, spoke at the 5th Conference of Chinese and African Entrepreneurs.

Bamburi Cement has implemented a new road safety campaign for the festive season.

AshakaCem commits over N150 million to developmental projects in thirteen communities.