Cement

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UK’s PeroCycle in deal to boost industrial carbon recycling tech

Sat, 15 Aug 2026

PeroCycle, a pioneer in closed-loop carbon recycling based in UK, has announced strategic partnerships that will accelerate development and global commercialisation for a technology that addresses the urgent need to decarbonise foundation industries such as steel, cement, and chemicals.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi cement monthly sales up 5.5pc in July, says report

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia’s cement sales volumes recorded a solid boost rising 5.5% month-on-month in July to 4.63 million tonnes, while it was down 1.8% over last year. Yamama Cement dominated its position as the market leader, with a 15.3% share of year-to-date cement sales through the month.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Big 5 Construct Saudi returns to power the kingdom's next building phase

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Following a successful January 2026 edition that brought together Saudi Arabia's built environment community with a spotlight on project finishing and delivery, Big 5 Construct Saudi is back this August with its focus firmly on the foundations of construction.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

CBMI joins World Cement Association as associate corporate member

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

The World Cement Association (WCA) has announced that CBMI Construction Company has become its Associate Corporate Member. Established in 1959, CMBI is a global leading service provider of green and low-carbon solutions for the cement and building materials industry.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

EMSTEEL Q1 revenue touches $599m; profit up 246% to $81.42m

Wed, 13 May 2026

EMSTEEL on Wednesday reported first-quarter revenue of AED2.2 billion ($599.05 million), remaining broadly in line with the corresponding period in the prior year. Net profit for the period amounted to AED299 million ($81.42 million), reflecting a 246 percent YoY increase.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Arabia's cement sales in Q1 down 4.7pc

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

The cement sales volumes across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia declined by 6.7% y-o-y and 21.3% m-o-m to hit 3.37 MT, reflecting the holiday effect and recent geopolitical developments, according to a new report. The sales volume for the first three months fell by 4.7% y-o-y to 12.76 MT.

Construction & Real Estate

WCA President urges global collaboration for industry transformation

Thu, 30 Apr 2026

The World Cement Association (WCA) has called for greater global collaboration and technological advancement to navigate industry transformation.

Construction & Real Estate

Global cement industry leaders to gather in Bangkok for WCA conference

Sat, 28 Feb 2026

Global cement industry leaders, policymakers and technology providers will examine the strategic, operational and sustainability challenges shaping the sector’s next phase of transformation at a major conference in April.

Construction & Real Estate Gulf Industry

Holcim, 44.01 launch carbon capture, mineralisation pilot project in Fujairah

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Holcim, a global leader in sustainable construction, has announced that it has joined hands with 44.01, a key environmental services company, for its first pilot project in Fujairah to mineralise CO₂ captured from the cement industry.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

RHI Magnesita boosts regional operations with new Dubai office

Thu, 18 Dec 2025

RHI Magnesita, a global leader in refractory products and services for the steel, cement, glass, and non-ferrous metals industries, has strengthened its operations in the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa region by setting up its regional head office in Dubai.