Plant & Equipment | Issue 261 November - December 2023

November - December 2023

EVERYTHING UNDER ONE BRAND

Bobcat discusses its MEA performance and the benefits of bringing former Doosan equipment lines under one brand.

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Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) will launch its ZX-7G excavator series in early 2024 in the Middle East. A successor to the ZX-5G series, the ZX-7G comes with a selection of new features that will help it to outshine its predecessors.

26 TRANSFORMING THE SAUDI PRE-OWNED TRUCK MARKET The expansion of JuffaliTrucks’ reach is a top priority as it makes substantial progress in the Saudi used truck industry.

30 QUANTRON AND PETROMIN TO SUPPLY 50 BATTERY-ELECTRIC TRUCKS IN SAUDI ARABIA

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MARKET OVERVIEW

In the initial phase, the QUANTRON QARGO 4 EV light trucks will support the fleet decarbonisation efforts of strategic customers like PepsiCo and Red Sea Global.

34 EVERYTHING UNDER ONE BRAND

Gaby Rhayem speaks to James Morgan about Bobcat’s recent performance in the MEA region and the benefits of bringing former Doosan equipment lines under a single brand.

48 MERLO’S LONG TERM VISION FOR GROWTH IN AFRICA Established officially in 1964, Merlo Group today has a global presence with 800 dealers around the world. Ninety percent of Merlo’s machines are exported through its network.

66 IVECO DAILY WINS ‘LIGHT TRUCK OF THE YEAR’

DEVELON’s Jung Hwa Kim and Volvo’s Ilkay Fidan speak to Plant & Equipment about current trends and future opportunities within the Middle East’s tracked excavator segment.

The IVECO Daily continues its winning streak in 2023 with another award win.

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38 TRACK TO THE FUTURE

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52 CRUSHING THE COMPETITION

Keestrack, Astec Industries and Propel Industries discuss evolving demand for crushing equipment in African markets.

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LARGE CAPACITY TOWER CRANES

RANGE-TOPPING POTAIN CRANES DEBUT ON PRESTIGIOUS SAUDI ARABIA RESORT PROJECT giant MD 1100 – a forerunner to the MCT 1105.

The cranes are scheduled to work onsite for nine months on Sindalah, a luxury Red Sea Island resort, and part of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM project. Using large capacity tower cranes was the only option for the jobsite, owing to limited space and the fact there are no accessible routes for mobile or crawler cranes on the 840,000m2 island. The timeframe is tight for construction too, so a precast design is being used to speed up the build time. This means the cranes have to place concrete modules of up to 20-30t.

NFT Group has purchased two landmark Potain tower cranes and immediately shipped both to a high-profile tourist

destination under construction in Saudi Arabia as part of the

vast NEOM development. One of the cranes is an MCT 1105, the largest topless tower crane from Potain, and the other is one of the previous largest models, an MCT 1005.

Long-time Potain partner NFT Group boasts one of the world’s most extensive tower crane fleets, including several of the

Both have been configured with 50m jibs for the project, although they can accommodate up to 80m. The MCT 1005 is working with a 43.1m height under hook, while the MCT 1105 has a 63.1m height under hook. Maximum possible freestanding height for both is 69.7m. Both cranes can also lift a maximum of 50t, however, the MCT 1005 will lift 8t at its 80m jib radius, while the MCT 1105 can lift an impressive 11t at the same radius. When working with a 50m jib, as on the Sindalah project, the MCT 1005 will lift 21.5t at the jib end, and the MCT 1105 will lift 22.8t..

FAST-CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE

SAUDI ARABIA’S PIF AND SEC TO LAUNCH ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY adoption of EVs. It plans to establish presence in more than 1,000 locations, installing over 5,000 fast chargers by 2030 in cities across Saudi Arabia and on the roads that connect them, in line with applicable regulations and standards.

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) announced the launch of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Company. PIF will own a 75% stake in the Company, while SEC will hold the remaining 25% stake.

The Company aims to deliver best-in-class electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging infrastructure across Saudi Arabia, further unlocking the local automotive ecosystem and accelerating the

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The Company aims to enhance Saudi Arabia’s automotive ecosystem, through collaboration with EV companies, by supplying the necessary charging stations to meet future demand. It also aims to promote private sector participation in the development of its network of charging stations and support the localization of R&D and manufacturing of technologically advanced materials, ultimately building domestic expertise and resilience.

The launch of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Company is in line with PIF’s strategy to expand Saudi Arabia’s automotive capabilities to promote the country’s competitiveness on the world stage, and ultimately position it as a global leader. It will aim to further Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification efforts, driving non-oil GDP growth and creating new jobs..

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DISTRIBUTION

KEESTRACK SELECTS GTE AS DEALER FOR SAUDI ARABIA General Trading & Equipment CJSC (GTE) will be importing KEESTRACK mobile crushing and screening equipment into Saudi Arabia in order to increase market share in the Middle East.

GTE was founded in 1976 and has its headquarters in Damman. The company currently has 9 branches with their own sales and aftersales support, 5 service centers with workshops, and three divisions: construction equipment, cleaning & industrial equipment, and building systems.

Construction, agricultural, infrastructure, mining, warehousing, facility management, utilities, industrial plants, and oil and gas are all areas in which the corporation operates.

“The mission of GTE is to have strong relationships with its customers by providing best-in-class solutions, products and service and support,” said Mohamed Shams Elramly, General Manager at GTE. “This is why GTE is happy to add Keestrack state-of-the-art crushing and screening equipment to our product portfolio.”

“For Keestrack equipment, the focus in Saudi Arabia will be on quarrying and mining, but also to some extend on potential recycling business,” said Giovanni Bartoli, Area Sales Manager at Keestrack. “One of the reasons GTE wanted to become

a KEESTRACK dealer is the ability to deliver fully electric powered mobile crushing and screening equipment.”

Keestrack, the global specialist for mobile crushing and screening equipment in the mining & quarrying, recycling and the aggregates industry, started introducing electric drives already in 2012 by the e-drive; electric plug-in with onboard diesel/gen-set, in case there is no electric plug-in available.

The e-driven machines evolved to equipment with a dropoff engine/gen-set unit which could be placed next to the equipment, in less dusty and vibrant circumstances, or on the frame of the machine..

INCREASE MARKET SHARE

HD HYUNDAI INFRACORE WINS LARGE-SCALE DEVELON ORDERS IN SAUDI ARABIA With the NEOM city project in progress, demand for large construction equipment has been increasing. To meet this demand, HD Hyundai Infracore has been implementing individual strategies such as active sales activities through its Dubai office and new dealership openings near NEOM city with additional service personnel, to ensure these latest deals were secured.

HD Hyundai Infracore has won large scale orders from customers in Saudi Arabia and Brazil and will be supplying a total of 131 DEVELON excavators and wheel loaders to meet these orders.

Thirty 53t excavators and fifty large wheel loaders will be supplied to two Saudi Arabian construction companies which will be used for the NEOM project.

Including recent orders, HD Hyundai Infracore has recorded a total of 846 units for ‘Excavator, Wheel Loader, and ADT’ sales in Saudi Arabia which is a 51.6% increase compared to the 558 units sold YoY. A representative of HD Hyundai Infracore commented: “We continue to be successful in winning orders for DEVELON products from large global construction companies. We will use this as an opportunity to expand our market share for large equipment in other similar markets around the world.”.

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OFF-GRID POWER MARKETS

AFC ENERGY AND TAMGO SIGN EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Under the Agreement, TAMGO will market and sell or lease to end-customers AFC Energy’s zero emission hydrogen fueled H-Power Generators in the industrial and off-grid power markets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a further 16 countries in the MENA and surrounding region including, amongst others, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Kazakhstan.

AFC Energy, a leading provider of hydrogen energy solutions, signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Saudi Arabia’s The Machinery Group LLC, trading as TAMGO, to market and sell AFC Energy’s zero emission hydrogen fuelled H-Power Generators into the significant Saudi Arabian industrial and off-grid power markets, and a further 16 surrounding countries.

TAMGO is an approved vendor to many of Saudi Arabia’s mega and large-scale infrastructure and mining projects including NEOM, Red Sea Global and Qiddiya with customers including Aramco and Altaaqa Alternative Solutions, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading power rental businesses.

This region’s rental power market is already worth more than $1.6bn and is projected to increase to $3.2bn by the end of 2030. AFC Energy’s technology provides clean electricity for on and off grid power applications and will aid the decarbonisation of society’s growing electrification needs.

TAMGO will have exclusive rights in the region to AFC Energy’s S Series (air-cooled) and S+ Series (liquid-cooled) fuel cell generators currently ranging from 10kW to 200kW. TAMGO will provide local customer support with on the ground maintenance and servicing of H-Power Generators along with engineering, design, commissioning and logistics support direct to customers.

TAMGO is a Zahid Group company that was established in 1991 as part of the Group’s long-standing commitment to support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s infrastructural development..

LOGISTICS

MOTORCITY DELIVERS HINO TRUCKS TO AL FATEH GROUP IN BAHRAIN and fresh food stuffs and the HINO 916 Car Carrier truck to facilitate transportation of both passenger and commercial vehicles in addition to the breakdown recovery assistance across the region.

Al-Fateh Group is considered as one of the leading firms in the logistics, transportation, shipping and customs clearance sector in the region since its inception in 1946.

Motorcity announced the successful delivery of new HINO trucks to Al Fateh Group in Bahrain. The new order includes the HINO 300 series refrigerated truck, which aims to boost Al Fateh Group’s logistic capability for transporting frozen

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A subsidiary of the Toyota Group, Hino Motors Ltd has established a global presence through its wide range of trucks, buses, and industrial engines manufactured in Japan. Hino uses the Toyota Production System to achieve continuing gains in productivity and quality throughout their operations, ensuring that it provides customers with quality products at competitive pricing..

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LAST MILE DELIVERY FLEET

ARAMEX EXPANDS ITS CLEAN MOBILITY FLEET WITH INTRODUCTION OF EVs IN THE UAE 2030 and to become net-zero by 2050. The deployment of these EVs marks the first phase of the company's strategy to expand its clean mobility fleet in the UAE. Going forward, Aramex aims to engage with leading global companies in the EV space to form partnerships in order to support its ambitious fleet electrification plans across its global network until 2030.

In 2017, Aramex successfully introduced ten fully electric vehicles to its fleet in Amman, Jordan, and has since progressively tested introducing EVs in other regional markets, such as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has announced the introduction of fully electric vehicles (EVs) to its last mile delivery fleet in the UAE, as a part of its long-term strategic commitment to sustainability and lowering its operational carbon footprint.

In particular, the initiative is part of Aramex's broader plans, which include its ambition to achieve carbon neutrality by

The deployment of the EVs in Dubai comes after Aramex completed rigorous trials for a wide range of electric delivery vehicles. During the trials, the Company tested the effectiveness of EVs and ensured that the necessary infrastructure was in place to support timely & reliable operations. EV trials were conducted during different times of the day and the year to take weather factors into consideration and ensure the delivery efficiency..

PARTNERSHIP

PIF AND HYUNDAI MOTOR TO ESTABLISH MANUFACTURING PLANT IN SAUDI ARABIA The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) have announced the signing of a joint venture agreement to establish a highly automated vehicle manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi’s PIF will hold a 70% stake in the new joint venture with Hyundai holding the remaining 30%. Hyundai will also act as a strategic technology partner to support the development of the new manufacturing plant, by providing technical and commercial assistance. The total investment for the project is estimated to exceed $500 million.

The joint venture announced at the Saudi-Korean Business Forum, aims to manufacture 50,000 vehicles per year, including both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles (EV). The plant groundbreaking is planned for 2024, and production is expected to begin in 2026.

The new manufacturing plant will create thousands of jobs and allow for knowledge and expertise transfer. The localization

of Hyundai’s vehicles will accelerate the development of Saudi Arabia’s automotive and mobility ecosystem and attract further investments to the sector and the wider economy.

As the third largest automaker worldwide in terms of sales volume, Hyundai Motor Group brings invaluable technical capabilities and expertise to design, develop, and operate the vehicle manufacturing plant..

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SIGNIFICANT STEP

VOLVO HAUL ASSIST NOW STANDARD IN MIDDLE EAST the Middle East, Volvo CE has taken the significant step of including the hardware for Volvo Co-Pilot with Haul Assist as standard on new articulated haulers, initially in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This means that every new articulated hauler in these markets will come equipped with the 10-inch Android colour Volvo Co-Pilot touchscreen, along with all the necessary pressure and position sensors to provide real-time operational data to the cab display and the cloud. These components will be installed in the factory, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has witnessed a remarkable shift over the past few years in the approach to connectivity and digitalisation within the construction and quarrying industries in the Middle East.

To cater to this growing demand and support customers in

With this inclusion of hardware, customers in Saudi Arabia and the UAE who wish to leverage the benefits of Haul Assist need only to request the local authorised Volvo CE dealer, AlFuttaim Auto & Machinery Company LLC (FAMCO), to activate the software subscription. This activation can be carried out at any point, allowing customers the flexibility to adopt Haul Assist when they are ready..

SUSTAINABILITY

MAI DUBAI INTRODUCES ELECTRIC TRUCK TO DELIVERY FLEET to sustainable development, especially as the country prepares to host the prestigious COP28 conference in November 2023.

As part of its continued commitment to sustainability, Mai Dubai will support the conference by delivering drinking water in glass bottles using the recently launched electric truck.

Mai Dubai, the UAE’s leading bottled water company, has taken a pioneering step towards sustainability by becoming the region’s first beverage company to officially incorporate an Electric Vehicle (EV) truck into its delivery fleet. Admiral Mobility, in collaboration with Farizon Commercial Group, officially handed over the EV truck to Mai Dubai at a ceremony held at its factory.

This significant accomplishment is in line with Mai Dubai’s goal of lowering carbon emissions and the UAE’s commitment

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Mai Dubai’s latest initiative also supports the transportation sector’s efforts in reducing global CO2 emissions, which is approximately 23 percent of man-made emissions.

Furthermore, the recently launched Global EV Market project initiated by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure in UAE aims to support the objectives of the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, promote circular economy, and reduce the carbon footprint of the mobility sector.

UAE-based Admiral Mobility, a subsidiary of the Admiral Global Group, officially joined forces with Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group in 2022, solidifying their commitment to bringing 5000 electric vehicles to the Middle East over the next three years. The fully electric 8T Cargo Truck and an Admiral Energy 47KW Charger with 20% extended battery life was provided with full driver training, servicing, maintenance, and insurance..

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EXPANSION STRATEGY

MG MOTOR ANNOUNCES JIAD MODERN MOTORS AS ITS DISTRIBUTOR PARTNER IN SAUDI ARABIA MG Motor has announced the appointment of Jiad Modern Motors, a Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Company, as the brand’s new and official distributor in Saudi Arabia. Effective immediately, the appointment is in line with the British-born brand’s regional retail network expansion strategy, as it seeks to make its range of highly popular cars accessible to as many customers as possible.

This new partnership comes ahead of the brand’s upcoming centenary, and as the brand is already established as a leading player in Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East. More customers than ever before purchased MG’s stylish, wellequipped, high-tech, high value cars in 2022, helping the brand to break into the GCC’s top six of car manufacturers for the first time in 2022.

Jiad Modern Motors will launch showrooms in Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam soon, with further facilities planned by the end of 2023 totalling six facilities.

Car buyers in Saudi Arabia will have access to the full range of best-selling models available in the Middle East, including MG RX5, MG ONE and MG GT, along with exciting additions from the brand’s electric vehicle line-up. All of which are backed up with a best-in-region manufacturer warranty of six years or 200,000km, or eight years/200,000km for the battery packs on electric models, providing ultimate peace of mind..

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INTERNATIONALIZATION

XCMG MACHINERY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES ITS SAUDI ARABIA SUBSIDIARY COMPANY to create greater values for our customers in Saudi Arabia and other countries in the Middle East and North Africa regions,” said Lu. With the opening of the Saudi Arabia subsidiary, XCMG will further expand its regional operation layout and promote the green, low-carbon transformation of product development to take full advantage of the integrated industrial chain, joining hands with local partners to achieve win-win development, while taking part in opening new chapter of China-Saudi Arabia cooperation..

Leading construction machinery manufacturer XCMG Machinery has officially launched its Saudi Arabia subsidiary company in Riyadh, to anchor the establishment of a more comprehensive sales and service network locally and further boost the integration into Saudi Arabia’s development.

The Saudi subsidiary offers a range of services including aftersales support, spare parts warehousing, buyback options, and maintenance and repair services to local customers.

Saleh Ali Khabti, Deputy Minister for Investment Transaction, Ministry of Investment, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, noted at the opening ceremony that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Saudi Arabia in the last century, China-Saudi Arabia relations have advanced steadily with fruitful cooperation across various fields, in particular, with the launch of ‘Vision 2030,’ Saudi Arabia has accelerated its socio-economic reforms with new policies and initiatives coming into effect and the society becoming more open up, the business environment is improving continually and diversified economic programs are being implemented steadily.

“In recent years, Chinese enterprises like XCMG have actively participated in the economic development and construction of Saudi Arabia and Middle East countries, and XCMG has also become a bridge and link to deepen the friendship between the two people,” said Saleh Ali Khabti.

Lu Chuan, President of XCMG, noted that XCMG has evolved from trade export to cultivating localized operations to carry out an international development roadmap integrating product export, overseas factories, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and global R&D collaboration.

“XCMG is firmly committed to internationalization, the main strategy of the group, and upholding the industrial transformation and upgrading to achieve high-end, intelligent, green, service-oriented, and international development, continuing to strengthen our marketing and sales network and comprehensively elevate our services

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EXPANDING OVERSEAS TEAM

SINOBOOM APPOINTS MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR MENA REGION Access equipment industry expert, Andy McPhail, has been appointed by Sinoboom as Managing Director for the MENA region, in the latest stage of the company’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its global operations with detailed local knowledge. McPhail brings with him extensive experience in the access-equipment sales and rental sectors in Qatar and Dubai.

Commenting on Andy’s appointment, Sinoboom Overseas Sales and Marketing Director Dawei He said: “We are delighted to welcome another experienced manager to our rapidly expanding overseas team, Andy has the perfect background for this new position.”

“This new appointment is part of our commitment to rapidly increasing our presence in the Middle East, customers will quickly notice additional services and support being made available,” added Tim Whiteman, Global Branding Director at SinoBoom..

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LOGISTICS SERVICES

NEOM AND DSV TO ESTABLISH $10BN LOGISTICS JOINT VENTURE NEOM and DSV announce a $10bn exclusive logistics joint venture to support the development of the ambitious projects taking shape in NEOM, Saudi Arabia. The partnership will focus on providing logistics services for NEOM in the coming years.

Under the agreement, the joint venture will provide end-toend supply chain management, development and investments in transport and logistics assets and infrastructure as well as transport and delivery of goods and materials within NEOM. NEOM will hold 51% of the joint venture with DSV holding the remaining 49%.

NEOM envisions unparalleled demand for construction logistics through to December 31, 2031, with sustained growth in non-construction logistics thereafter. In addition to its impact on the logistics landscape, the venture is expected to boost the Saudi economy, through infrastructure development and creating more than 20,000 job opportunities.

NEOM and DSV are committed to driving innovation and will allocate a portion of the JV’s revenues to foster the development of groundbreaking technologies and commercialize new sustainable next-generation logistics solutions. The vision extends further by establishing a dedicated innovation center at NEOM..

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JORDAN’S MANASEER GROUP STRENGTHENS ITS ELECTRIC VEHICLE LINEUP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH W MOTORS Manaseer Group announced a strategic partnership with W Motors, a leading UAE developer and manufacturer of high-performance luxury sports cars, security vehicles and commercial EV’s in the Middle East. Through this partnership, Manaseer Group will become the exclusive importer for W Motors vehicles in Jordan and surrounding countries starting January 2024.

Through this agreement, Manaseer Group will offer W Motors vehicles in Jordan and the region by introducing a new brand that combines technology and outstanding performance. As the first phase of this partnership, the group will offer electric vehicles including vans and pick-up trucks in the market.

Currently, Manaseer Group is preparing to showcase W Motors cars at both the Group’s showroom, located in its headquarters building, and at the Al-Adiyat showroom on Airport Road. The Group also has plans to commence car assembly by the end of next year, with manufacturing operations in Jordan expected to commence by the end of 2025.

Founded in 2012, W Motors is the first manufacturer of high-performance luxury sports cars in the Middle East.

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Based in Dubai, the fully integrated company capabilities span automotive design, research & development, through to technology and engineering, as well as consultancy and manufacturing under the Special Projects Division.

Manaseer Group is considered one of the leading companies in Jordan and the region since its establishment in 1999 in sectors such as fuel, mining, construction materials, automobiles, and other vital industries..

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KEY MILESTONE

ZAJEL SHIPS HUGE OIL AND GAS CARGO FROM THE UAE TO IRAQ’S UMM QASR

by Zajel’s freight forwarding division employing break bulk, specialized gear such as flat racks and open-top containers, as well as standard containers.

The shipment included a variety of tools, pipelines, modules, and other essential equipment for the oil and gas industry that is essential to Iraq’s energy sector. Some of the most intricate ones topped 22 meters in length and weighed more than 80 tonnes according to Zajel.

A large oil and gas shipment in the Gulf from the UAE’s Jebel Ali Port in Dubai to Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port was recently handled successfully by Zajel, a logistics company based in the United Arab Emirates, reaching a key milestone for the business.

The large cargo had a volume greater than 5,000 cubic meters and weighted almost 500 tonnes. The package was delivered

In order to provide its clients with logistical solutions for air, sea, and land transport, Zajel recently announced the establishment of a new freight forwarding department.

“Embarking on this exciting journey, we are proud to unveil Zajel’s Freight Forwarding solutions. This strategic addition reflects our dedication to redefining the logistics landscape with innovation, reliability, and unmatched customer experience,” said Shaher Abu Hammor, Business Development Manager, Freight at Zajel Logistics..

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION

EJAR DELIVERS 16 ZERO-EMISSION JLGS IN SAUDI ARABIA helping NEOM’s vision for engineering a sustainable society,” said Mohamad Lakis, JLG head of sales for MEA & Turkey.

The new models are the first aerial platforms to be acquired

by NEOM Media Company and Ejar has delivered them with support including operator training and maintenance, along with service engineers, which was key to securing the deal.

EJAR supplies a diverse range of new, used and rental equipment for a variety of industries, including general construction, industrial manufacturing, food and drinks, events, oil and gas, and mining.

Ejar, the Saudi Arabia distributor for JLG, has delivered 16 electric-powered models for use in the entertainment industry.

NEOM Media Company has taken delivery of four units each of the EC600SJ boom lift, X26JP compact crawler, ERT4069 rough terrain scissor and E450AJ boom lift, to the customer’s locations in Sharma Village and Bajdah Desert Studios for use on two projects.

“This zero-emission fleet includes the newly launched electric rough terrain scissors, which will play a significant role in

“We recognised the vital role of skilled operators and provided comprehensive support and tailored training to ensure the seamless integration of these electric-powered units into NEOM Media’s workflow,” said Khaled Kamal, the General Manager of Ejar.

“Our recent collaboration with NEOM Media Company marks a significant stride towards sustainable innovation. This milestone delivery showcases our commitment to excellence and underscores our dedication to zero emissions,” added Kamal..

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ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION

LUCID GROUP MAKES HISTORY IN SAUDI ARABIA AS IT OPENS COUNTRY’S FIRST-EVER CAR MANUFACTURING FACILITY support the Saudi Green Initiative’s imperative to ensure 30% of new car sales in the Kingdom are electric by 2030.

The AMP-2 facility has begun semi knocked-down (SKD)

assembly and is expected to have an annual capacity of 5,000 cars. The initial operation re-assembles Lucid Air vehicle

‘kits’ that are pre-manufactured at the company’s U.S. AMP-1 Manufacturing Facility in Casa Grande, Arizona. Lucid aims

to transition AMP-2 to complete build unit (CBU) production after the middle of the decade, with an additional annual Lucid Group, Inc. has officially opened the first-ever car

capacity of 150,000 cars.

manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. As Lucid’s second

AMP-2 will be a driving force for innovation and job creation,

plant, the facility will produce Lucid’s groundbreaking electric

skill development training. Through an agreement with

Advanced Manufacturing Plant (AMP-2) and first international vehicles for Saudi Arabia and export to other markets.

The AMP-2 facility received significant support from the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA), the Saudi Industrial

championing home-grown Saudi talent and providing expert

Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF), Lucid expects to employ hundreds of Saudi nationals in the first few years and eventually, grow the workforce into the thousands.

Development Fund (SIDF), and the Economic City at King

The plant’s strategic location near Jeddah will also act as a

accelerating Saudi Arabia’s strategic goal to diversify its economy.

domestic supply chain, creating demand for local suppliers and

Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) and will play a pivotal role in Through the development of electric transportation, Lucid will

catalyst to further grow and expand the newly established fostering long-term growth..

DISTRIBUTION

HITACHI SELECTS TAMKEEN AS ITS DEALER IN JORDAN in Jordan. The agreement marks a strategic partnership that will fortify Hitachi’s position in the Jordanian market, unlocking new opportunities and bolstering the company’s potential in the region.

Manabu Arami, President of Hitachi Construction Machinery Middle East Corp. FZE, Khalil Abdu Al-Rubb, Chairman of Harmony Investment Company-Tamkeen, and Mohammed Jaber, General Manager of Tamkeen, all attended the agreement ceremony.

Hitachi Construction Machinery have signed an agreement with Tamkeen to be appointed as their authorized distributor

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With this strategic move, Hitachi Construction Machinery anticipates a significant boost in its market presence and influence in Jordan..

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COMPLIANCE

FARNEK SIGNS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH NEUTRAL FUELS

MoEI REVEALS THE FEDERAL LAW REGULATING WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS OF HEAVY VEHICLES UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) revealed the details of the amendments to the federal law regulating the weights and dimensions of heavy vehicles on UAE roads.

Leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek, has signed a partnership agreement with Dubai headquartered Neutral Fuels to reduce the amount of carbon emissions generated by its transport fleet.

Farnek has made a commitment to transition to Neutral Fuels’ B7 blend biodiesel which saves 6.14% of carbon emissions in comparison to using regular diesel. So, for every 100,000 litres of B7 biodiesel used there is a saving of 21,170 kilograms of CO2e.

Neutral Fuels, which is the largest producer of biofuel in the Gulf region, collects waste cooking oil from local restaurants and kitchens and chemically transforms it into Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (commonly called biodiesel), a commercially viable drop-in replacement for the high carbon footprint fossil fuel normally used in diesel engines.

Neutral Fuels biodiesel is a clean, green renewable fuel which immediately and significantly reduces transport carbon emissions without any engine modifications enabling organisations to reduce their contribution to climate change.

Farnek will use Neutral Fuel’s B7 biofuel which fully complies with the UAE diesel standard UAE S. 477: 2021 in conjunction with its innovative FLEETEK solution, which digitalises the entire fleet management process. It identifies both fleet and driver productivity in real time, using a system-based inventory and digital schedule, which is powered by IoT sensors fitted to the vehicles and connected with Google Maps to enable tracking and navigation for route optimisation.

As per the amendments, the permissible maximum weight of heavy vehicles will be set at 65 tons from 2024.

They also identify the responsibilities of heavy vehicle operators, whether they own or rent it, and control entities to ensure compliance. The provisions of the law are applicable to heavy vehicles that use the UAE’s roads, including ones that are licensed from other countries and are permitted into the UAE. However, vehicles owned by security, military, police, and civil defense authorities are exempt from the law.

In coordination with the relevant federal and local authorities, 24 smart electronic gates will be installed by the end of 2024 to measure the weights and dimensions of heavy vehicles. Furthermore, MoEI will collaborate with relevant stakeholders to approve decisions specifying the maximum total and axle weight limits and charts of permissible maximum dimensions according to the vehicle classifications and the number of their axles.

The federal law regulating the weights and dimensions of heavy vehicles is expected to reduce traffic fatalities rate by 50% per 100,000 people. Raising the level of road safety is a priority for the UAE, given that studies indicate that deaths by truck crashes amount to 62%. Moreover, the law will cut down the annual road maintenance cost

by AED 200 million and will reduce carbon emissions by five billion kgs by 2032..

The agreement also complements Farnek’s net-zero roadmap, which aims to reduce the company’s transportation emissions by up to 50% by 2031..

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HITACHI’S ZX-7G EXCAVATOR - SAFE AND EFFICIENT Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) will launch its ZX-7G excavator series in early 2024 in the Middle East. A successor to the ZX-5G series, the ZX-7G has features that outshine its predecessors.

Quality, safety, responsiveness, productivity and operational cost are at the top of the agenda.

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itachi Construction Machinery Middle East

Corporation FZE recently introduced its new

generation excavator model range ZX-7G in the

Middle East and East Africa. With a region-wide upswing

in the construction industry in general, Hitachi is “enjoying being a healthy part of it,” says Piet van Bakergem, GM, Marketing, Hitachi Construction Machinery Middle East Corporation FZE.

Being a natural progression from the previous ZX-5G

model, the 7G builds on the standards set by the 5G (since 2013) of quality, robustness, and low fuel consumption.

Excavators in the new Hitachi ZX-7G series include the ZX350-7G, ZX490-7G, ZX690-7G, and ZX890-7G.

The ZX-7G series offers a considerable increase in

operational productivity, a decrease in lifecycle costs, and an increase in safety in day-to-day operations.

The upgraded hydraulic system, high efficiency engine

with ECO guidance and gauge functions comes without exhaust gas recirculation and this is coupled with low

fuel consumption. An increased bucket selection comes

standard on the new ZX-7G. Additionally, buyers can add Hitachi’s ConSite oil monitoring sensor for an extra cost.

The new ROPS-Compliant cab, decreased cab vibration,

and reduced interior noise are among the benefits of the series that provide convenience and comfort.

Cabin safety features on the new ZX-7G model The excavator comes with a brand new cabin design. It is ISO standard compliant to tip-over protective structures (TOPS) and roll-over protective structures (ROPS). The cabin has an aerial angle with a 270-degree birds-eye-

view that comes with guidelines, it also comes with new,

safer, multiple handrails. This new cabin has stronger and brighter LED lights. There is also a timer to keep the site lit up even after the engine has been switched off for a duration of up to a minute.

It also has a new overhead protection guard and front

guard level II with opening and closing functions. It comes with a two-way battery disconnection switch. In terms of

safety, the driver is reminded of wearing his/her seat belt through an interactive display message. The dashboard

has a spacious, extended, dimensional operation station with a one-touch console height adjustment feature.

The seat is adjustable using a single lever synchronised movement with an adjustment of the console as well.

The screen is 8-inch hi-resolution and can be customized.

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The engine has an Eco guidance and Eco gauge function,

15+ preset attachments, adjustable flow and pressure settings and a new operation switch station. The cabin has a reduced pilot lever control force by 15%, and an enhanced cab mount reducing vibration and noise by 27%. Reinforced glass thickness reduces cab noise by 9%.

There is a bluetooth integrated radio option, too. Outside wider side steps make getting off or climbing into the cabin easier. And customers can choose to enhance their excavator by adding Hitachi’s 270-degree bird’s eye-view camera system.

High efficiency engine The ZX-7G’s engine comes with a precise and electrically controlled fuel system. It has no exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). It comes with upgraded fuel lines with diamond like carbon (DLC) coated injectors and fuel pumps.

Low Fuel consumption The ZX-7G has a proven reduction in the use of fuel, its multi operational / working modes enhance this function

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with a 16% fuel reduction for ECO Mode, 17% fuel reduction for power (PWR) Mode. There is also an additional option of Super ECO Plus Mode.

Wider range bucket and attachment provided This excavator has various ranges of bucket types provided such as GP, HD, RP and for mining applications. It has an increased bucket capacity range with up to 40% for special applications. It has quick coupler options, a wide range of breaker selections, drum cutter attachments and a provision of supporting machine guidance systems for precise operations as per drawing designs.

Bakergem says: “Customers’ savings have been recorded in double digits with the use of the ZX-7G making it a very attractive investment.” The company’s regional market share relates directly to their ongoing projects in the countries in the Middle East. “It’s not always the biggest markets that are giving us the biggest revenues,” continues Bakergem.

Parts and product support are the backbone of HCM. “We work with our dealers and train them perfectly to serve customers,” continues Bakergem. In terms of orders received and on time delivery, Hitachi’s dealer network prepares a forecast based on which their supply chain follows up with while simultaneously keeping a track of current available stock; this process ensures customers are being served on time and efficiently..

Fuel efficiency is one of the many strengths of the ZX-7G.

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TRANSFORMING THE SAUDI PRE-OWNED TRUCK MARKET The expansion of JuffaliTrucks’ reach is a top priority as it makes substantial progress in the Saudi used truck industry.

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division of Juffali Commercial Vehicles, JuffaliTrucks is focused on pre-owned trucks, trailers, and applications. It started its journey in 2018 by importing pre-owned Mercedes-Benz trucks from Europe and arranging fleet exchanges for newer vehicles from its inventory.

JuffaliTrucks now serves the Central, Eastern, and Western regions of Saudi Arabia and is expanding its reach to provide an even wider range of options.

“At JuffaliTrucks, our mission is to continually exceed expectations, offering commercial vehicle solutions and a partnership focused on trust, innovation, and customer-centricity,” says Heiko Schulze, CEO of Juffali Commercial Vehicles.

The year 2018 marked a pivotal moment for JuffaliTrucks, as it ventured into the pre-owned trucks market with the importation of used Mercedes-Benz trucks from Europe.

This strategic move allowed the company to establish a solid foundation and set the stage for its subsequent growth and success. Mohammed Alwardat, the Director of JuffaliTrucks, reflects on the company’s inception, saying: “2018 marked the establishment of our pre-owned trucks company with the importation of used Mercedes-Benz trucks from Europe.”

JuffaliTrucks has distinguished itself by going beyond merely offering pre-owned trucks. The company actively engages in fleet exchanges, facilitating the replacement of used trucks of all brands with brand-new Mercedes-Benz and FUSO trucks from its inventory. This approach not only rejuvenates the fleets of its customers but also emphasizes the commitment to providing state-of-the-art vehicles with cutting-edge technology and features.

“Additionally, we exchange used trucks of all brands to replace customers’ fleets with brand-new Mercedes-Benz and FUSO trucks. We have unwavering faith in our group’s ability to exceed customer expectations,” says Alwardat.

JuffaliTrucks solutions are not just a unique selection; they embody a 100% passion-driven commitment to delivering unparalleled excellence. The Saudi distributor firmly believes that genuine success is born from the heart, and their dedication to customer satisfaction is at the core of everything they offer. Here are the pillars of their solutions:

Heiko Schulze, CEO of Juffali Commercial Vehicles.

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Warranty: Choosing a used truck saves money but may lead to costly repairs. A used truck warranty is a safety net, offering peace of mind and financial security. JuffaliTrucks’ warranty covers repair costs or provides a replacement vehicle for significant issues like engine, pistons, turbos, after-treatment, or transmission problems. While it requires an initial investment, a single major repair can make it cost-effective.

This warranty is vital for those heavily reliant on their trucks for work.

the insight needed to make an informed investment decision, ensuring your truck purchase aligns with your long-term financial goals.

Truck Purchase: JuffaliTrucks redefines the truck buying process by assisting buyers find and purchase a suitable truck and offer fair prices when you want to sell your vehicle. Their expert team quickly evaluates your used truck to provide an offer price.

Export: For those looking to take their truck to international markets, JuffaliTrucks make it a seamless reality. Their export services handle all procedures and formalities, ensuring a smooth transition to the global stage.

Financial Services: JuffaliTrucks simplifies your path to owning one of their exceptional used trucks with various financing options and special offers. They’re dedicated to helping buyers find the financial solution that suits your unique ownership concept.

Buy-Back: Wouldn’t knowing the resale value of your commercial vehicle at the point of purchase be helpful?

That's what JuffaliTrucks buy-back service offers. It provides

Trade-In: JuffaliTrucks’ trade-in option goes beyond a straightforward vehicle swap. It’s a way to maximize your investment. Buyers can easily deduct the value of your existing truck when acquiring a new one, ensuring that your transition not only meets but exceeds your value expectations.

At JuffaliTrucks Solutions, their commitment to excellence drives everything they do. “JuffaliTrucks operates as a united team, working tirelessly to ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction, making it seamless to serve all our clients,” Alwardat concludes.

As JuffaliTrucks continues to make significant strides in the pre-owned truck market, it remains focused on expanding its reach. The company is committed to offering an even wider range of options to cater to the diverse needs of its customers.

With a strong foundation built on integrity, excellence, and customer-centric values, JuffaliTrucks is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the commercial vehicle industry in Saudi Arabia.

The successful partnership with Juffali Commercial cars and Daimler AG dates back to 1974, when a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles and E.A. Juffali & Brothers established the National Automobile Industries in Jeddah to construct Mercedes-Benz commercial cars domestically in Saudi Arabia.

Mohammed Alwardat, the Director of JuffaliTrucks.

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Juffali Commercial Vehicles is the sole agent and distributor for Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses in Saudi Arabia. The company recently became a distributor for FUSO vehicles and buses..

RELIABILITY REDEFINED DOOSAN FORKLIFTS BECOME A PART OF THE BOBCAT FAMILY We combined the innovation and durability you expect from Bobcat equipment with decades of experience in designing reliable material handling equipment from Doosan. We‘re incorporating the built-to-last and easy-to-maintain Bobcat DNA into solutions for intralogistics and distribution facilities to boost their profits.

Bobcat forklifts are here to empower you and your business to accomplish even more.

Bobcat is a Doosan Company. Doosan is a global leader in construction equipment, power and water solutions, engines, and engineering, proudly serving customers and communities for more than a century. Bobcat®, the Bobcat logo and the colors of the Bobcat machine are registered trademarks of Bobcat Company in the United States and various other countries. ©2023 Bobcat Company. All rights reserved.

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QUANTRON AND PETROMIN TO SUPPLY 50 BATTERY-ELECTRIC TRUCKS IN SAUDI ARABIA In the initial phase, the QUANTRON QARGO 4 EV light trucks will support the fleet decarbonisation efforts of strategic customers like PepsiCo and Red Sea Global.

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uantron AG, a clean tech company and specialist in sustainable passenger and freight transport, together with its partner Electromin, wholly owned by the Petromin Corporation, announced the delivery of the first 50 QUANTRON QARGO 4 EV light trucks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Decarbonisation of mobility

The vehicles have been prepared for deployment with customers like PepsiCo and Red Sea Global. This is the largest delivery of battery-electric trucks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia representing a significant milestone towards decarbonisation of mobility, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 sustainability goals.

“Electromin and QUANTRON’s collaboration represents a transformative step forward in the e-mobility landscape of Saudi Arabia,” says Mark Notkin, Head of Electromin and Chief Innovation Officer of Petromin Group.

“By joining forces, Electromin and QUANTRON have forged a powerful alliance that capitalizes on their unique skill sets and positions them at the forefront of the e-mobility revolution in KSA,” says Kalyana Sivagnanam, Group CEO of Petromin Corporation.

Saudi Vision 2030 is a clear plan to diversify Saudi Arabia’s economy and address concerns about urbanization and climate change. The Saudi government has proposed a variety of solutions aimed at reducing energy consumption per capita whilst strongly prioritizing the exploitation of renewable energy sources.

Moreover, the government is investing in improvements to the transportation system and the development of tourism, entertainment, and other important industries.

“This is a significant step for us towards internationalisation and entry into the Middle East,” says Michael Perschke, CEO of Quantron AG.

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Strong Partnership QUANTRON’s Saudi Arabian partner Petromin is a multinational corporation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that serves as a powerful transformational force by facilitating the movement of people, goods, and services through sustainable and innovative mobility solutions.

“This synergistic partnership enables the pooling of resources, knowledge, and experience, paving the way for the creation of innovative, sustainable mobility solutions that will revolutionize transportation in the Kingdom,” says Sivagnanam.

Saudi Arabia’s first fleet of battery-electric vehicles with zero emissions is being piloted by Petromin as part of an ongoing collaboration. Since November 2022, there has been a

successful testing phase with the first QUANTRON QARGO 4 EV in the Kingdom.

“It’s merely the beginning of a journey where QUANTRON and Petromin will leverage their complementary expertise to revolutionise the mobility landscape in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” says Perschke.

Optimum Solution The battery-electric QUANTRON QARGO 4EV has been specially designed to make urban transport and last-mile deliveries as convenient and sustainable as possible. With ranges of more than 250km based on CATL battery with 81kWh which can be recharged in one hour, the QUANTRON QARGO 4 EV is the optimum solution for decarbonized transportation needs of metropolitan areas.

Due to the wide range of mounting and assembly options, the vehicle can be used very flexibly in a wide variety of applications (e.g., dry goods, fresh food, municipal services, furniture transport and more). Among the first customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are PepsiCo and Red Sea Global, demonstrating a strong commitment towards sustainability.

These customers will operate the trucks in day-to-day operations, substituting diesel trucks, thereby achieving an estimated carbon saving of 31.5 kilograms per 100 km.

The QUANTRON QARGO 4 EV is an ideal fit for the decarbonized transportation needs of cities.

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“With the shared commitment to zero-emission solutions, this partnership will unlock a new era of sustainable transportation, offering clients and partners an expanded range of cutting-edge products and services that will shape the future of mobility in the Kingdom and beyond,” says Norkin..

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EVERYTHING UNDER ONE BRAND Gaby Rhayem speaks to James Morgan about Bobcat’s recent performance in the MEA region and the benefits of bringing former Doosan equipment lines under a single brand.

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t has certainly been an interesting few years for Bobcat.

In 2021, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) acquired a controlling stake in Doosan Infracore – a move that

precipitated the phasing out of the South Korean brand from

the heavy equipment space during 2023, to be replaced by the new brand, Develon.

US-headquartered Bobcat, which remains part of Doosan Group, appears to have benefitted significantly from this

series of events. The departure of its sister brand cleared

the way for the manufacturer to explore larger machinery segments, and it is now poised to absorb the remaining

Doosan lines of materials handling and portable power. Few industry pundits would have expected Bobcat’s portfolio to grow so large, so fast.

Gaby Rhayem, Regional Director – Middle East, Africa and CIS at Bobcat, certainly seems buoyed by his employer’s trajectory.

Speaking from the firm’s Dobříš campus in the Czech Republic, he tells Plant & Equipment: “Starting in January 2024, Doosan forklifts, generators and compressors will move under the Bobcat brand. Everybody is really excited about this.

“Doosan was an extremely strong and well-established brand in the construction business but, following the sale of Doosan Infracore, it will no longer be used,” he continues.

“Fortunately, Bobcat is also very well recognised. Our position is strong so, for us, it’s going to be an exciting time as we start to sell these new machines under the Bobcat brand.”

The fact that crossover between Bobcat’s new and existing customer bases is limited represents another advantage for

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Rhayem and his team, maximising growth potential in the

The outlook for 2024-27 is also looking promising in this

has perhaps 20-25 percent commonality with Bobcat’s existing

Arabia, I think good times lie ahead.”

MEA region. “The customer portfolio for materials handling

equipment lines,” he explains. “It is a very different business, especially in the MEA region where a lot of these machines are rented.”

Rhayem is clearly relishing the prospect of delivering Bobcat-

branded forklifts, generators and compressors to MEA markets, but how are the manufacturer’s existing lines performing?

“2023 has been fantastic,” he says. “Although we haven’t

witnessed significant growth in Africa, our activities in the

Middle East have increased by 25-30 percent, which is huge.

region. With all the projects taking place in the UAE and Saudi The uptick in Middle East markets has been driven in no small part by gigaprojects such as NEOM, a $500 billion

development now underway in Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk Province.

“We are selling good numbers of machines to NEOM, including telescopic handlers, skid-steer loaders (SSLs), compact track loaders (CTLs), mini-excavators and also backhoe loaders,”

says Rhayem. “We had initially anticipated a move to electrical or Tier 5 on these projects, in line with zero-emission targets, but we have not yet seen a significant shift in this direction.

We expect this transition will still materialise as regulations

continue to evolve and fuel quality in the Kingdom improves.

It will just take a little longer than expected.”

Commenting on the manufacturer’s most sought-after models in the MEA region, Rhayem says: “Bobcat’s famous S450

and S630 SSLs remain very popular, and our T590 CTLs are also in high demand. At the same time, we are moving a lot of mini-excavators and telescopic handlers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

“The big surprise, however, is that we are seeing a major shift towards backhoe loaders in the region,” Rhayem continues.

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“These units have been very well received by our MEA

customers. Orders for backhoe loaders are equal to – or even a little bit higher than – SSLs right now.”

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Turning his attention to Africa, Rhayem seems particularly optimistic about Bobcat’s prospects in Algeria. The North African nation is in the process of relaxing customs regulations that have limited the import of finished goods, including construction equipment, for

several years. Thanks to this shift, international manufacturers will soon be able to resume the supply of machinery to this market.

“We have identified our partner in Algeria,” says Rhayem. “It’s now

just a question of getting official authorisation from the government in the form of an import licence. Once everything has been

finalised, we expect our renewed activities in Algeria to represent one of the biggest milestones on the road to increasing Bobcat’s footprint in Africa.”

As for Bobcat’s current focuses, Rhayem says his team will continue to ensure the manufacturer’s supply chain is equipped to deal with rising regional demand. “My priority is to continue delivering the

correct machines for the correct applications,” he explains. “We will work hard to avoid any challenges in this respect because this is

not the time to encounter issues with our supply chain. Business is

booming so we need to ensure our factories are ready to build and ship the volume of machinery that our MEA dealers require.

“We will also take steps to ensure our upcoming rebrand runs

smoothly,” Rhayem concludes. “We must support our dealer network and market our new products effectively. This will take significant effort but I believe we are heading in the right direction. We

understand the power of the Bobcat brand and we are determined to ensure this transition is successful.”.

The right tools for the job This month, Bobcat launched an enhanced

version of its market-leading S450 M-Series SSL

for the MEA region. Whereas previous iterations included a 2.2L engine, the updated model

features the same 2.4L mechanical engine as its larger S510 and S530 counterparts, as well as

a joystick control option for the first time in the standard-cab configuration.

In September, the manufacturer introduced

its brand-new B730 M-Series backhoe loader.

Produced at Bobcat’s factory in Chennai, India, this model boasts a powerful hydraulic system, high breakout force and intuitive operations,

enabling users to optimise productivity when trenching, levelling and loading.

Given the brand’s unrivalled track record in the

SSL and CTL segments, the continued popularity of the Bobcat S450 M-Series is unlikely to raise many eyebrows. However, the fact that the

Bobcat B730 M-Series backhoe loader is already achieving sales parity with the manufacturer’s

more established lines will certainly have come as a pleasant surprise to Rhayem and his colleagues.

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TRACK TO THE FUTURE DEVELON’s Jung Hwa Kim and Volvo’s Ilkay Fidan speak to Plant & Equipment about current trends and future opportunities within the Middle East’s tracked excavator segment.

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nyone familiar with the Middle East will know that tracked excavators represent an essential tool for regional construction professionals. Drive past any worksite in the Gulf and you are likely to spot brightly coloured booms and buckets performing all manner of essential applications, from grading and landscaping to ditching and trenching – and everything in between.

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contributed to this performance. This line-up comprises 19 models, ranging from 2t to 53t. They are designed for a wide variety of markets, including rental, construction, recycling, waste processing, utilities, mining and quarrying. From the smallest model in the range – the DX27Z-7M mini-excavator – to the largest – the DX530LC(A)-7M units – our DX-7M models all offer significantly improved performance compared to their

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) excavator market is on course to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 6.9 percent during the period 2022-27, according to analysis from Actual Market Research. This trajectory is certainly impressive, especially when one considers the level of popularity these ever-dependable crawlers already enjoy across the region.

It has certainly been a good year for DEVELON, a new brand developed by South Korea-headquartered HD Hyundai Infracore for its newly acquired bright-orange workhorses – formerly part of the Doosan Construction Equipment range.

Jung Hwa Kim, Branch Head of the manufacturer’s Dubai office, tells James Morgan: “We have seen an increase of around 10 percent in 2023, compared to 2022, making this an unforgettable year for my colleagues and me. The launch of DEVELON’s new DX-7M range of tracked excavators has

Jung Hwa Kim is Branch Head of DEVELON’s Dubai office.

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predecessors. This is due to the many enhancements we have made, such as the inclusion of more powerful engines and new, higher-flow hydraulic systems.”

Sweden-headquartered Volvo Construction Equipment is also witnessing healthy levels of demand for its tracked excavators in the Middle East. Ilkay Fidan, the manufacturer’s Commercial Manager for Market Area Middle East, says: “The market has been very positive over the last 12 months, growing by 50 percent for crawler excavators. Admittedly, there have been some challenges related to availability and logistics to meet the exceptionally high demand. Nevertheless, the overall performance of our dealer partners in the Middle

East over the past year has been impressive, and we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.”

In terms of the region’s current requirements for these units, Fidan says demand has softened somewhat following a pronounced uptick in 2022. However, he remains optimistic as we head into the New Year. “Current demand for Volvo tracked excavators in the Middle East remains strong, although we have observed a gradual slowdown in recent months compared to the exceptional growth experienced a year ago,” he explains. “There is still growth, but the rate is not as high as the remarkable 50 percent we saw previously, and this is related to some project delays. The outlook for the next six months, however, is very positive, with expectations of renewed activity in the region.

“In terms of our most active Gulf markets, Saudi Arabia and the UAE stand out as frontrunners in the race,” Fidan continues. “These two countries have shown the most significant growth.”

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Kim agrees, noting the positive effect that projects in the Kingdom are having on DEVELON’s order book. “Current crawler excavator demand is very high because of projects in Saudi Arabia, with the most popular models being the new DX225LCA-7M 22-ton unit and the DX530LC-7M 50-ton machine,” he says. “Due to their productivity and durability, DEVELON machines are particularly suitable for the Middle East market.

“The completely redesigned cabs on the DX-7M excavators provide maximum comfort and total control of all aspects

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DEVELON, whose tracked excavators are currently working across a variety of KSA projects, including NEOM, also have numerous sought-after machines in this segment.

“Compared to tracked excavators, demand for wheeled machines, which are usually used in urban areas or on confined job sites, is not so big,” Kim says. “Large-scale civil engineering works are driving the majority of orders for DEVELON’s crawler units.

“Our most popular models are the new DX225LCA-7M and DX530LC-7M,” he adds. “Like all DEVELON DX-7M excavators, both offer unbeatable performance on every job site, improved fuel efficiency and customer-oriented convenience.”

So, what can tracked excavator manufacturers expect from the Middle East in 2024?

“Market demand is likely to be slightly lower in 2024 because most customers have already made their machine purchases,” Kim notes. “Smaller projects will be released, but we are not anticipating new megaprojects next year.”

Commenting on Volvo’s expectations, Fidan concludes: “We expect demand for these units to follow a similar trajectory to 2023. “The key factor influencing success will be the availability of equipment.”.

of the equipment,” Kim continues. “Several ventilation and air-conditioning options are offered to meet any additional needs, and enhanced safety is also ensured by the seat-belt warning alarm and Around View Monitor (AVM) system, the latter having been designed to prevent accidents caused by blind spots.

“Demand may well drop again in Saudi Arabia once the current megaprojects finish, but it remains very high at present,” he adds.

Having been active in the region for many years, Volvo Construction Equipment has built an enviable reputation for quality, safety and efficiency among Middle East construction professionals. “Our most popular tracked excavators in the region are our EC220D, EC300D and EC480D models,” says Fidan. “These machines have gained significant traction for several reasons.

“First and foremost, Volvo is known for its unwavering commitment to product quality and safety,” he explains.

“Contractors in the Middle East place a high value on equipment reliability, durability and safety, and our excavators meet and exceed these expectations. Secondly, our aftersales support and services have helped to make Volvo the preferred choice among many contractors since maintenance, spare parts availability and technical assistance are critical in the region’s demanding operational environments. Furthermore, our excavators are renowned for their exceptional fuel efficiency.

Fuel costs are a significant concern for contractors, and our products are designed to minimise fuel consumption without compromising on performance.”

Optimised worksites Leading equipment manufacturers have invested significant time and resources into supplementary technologies during recent decades, improving productivity, efficiency and safety across Middle East worksites. The tracked excavator segment is no exception, as Volvo’s Fidan explains.

“In 2023, Volvo introduced its Site Optimization and Productivity Services in the Middle East,” he tells Plant & Equipment. “This has been well received by our customers as it allows them to maximise the efficiency of their machines through digital monitoring and analysis. By providing insights and recommendations for optimising their results, we aim to help our customers achieve the best possible outcomes.

“We have also initiated a new training programme to help site managers enhance efficiency and productivity,” Fidan adds. “This is a valuable addition to our existing offerings, which include Site Simulation and Advanced Operator Training. We believe that by continually expanding our services and providing added value to our customers, we can strengthen our partnerships in the long run. These initiatives underscore Volvo’s commitment to its customers, not only by providing highquality equipment but also by offering comprehensive support and services that contribute to the success of their projects.”

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BAHRAIN Project:

Bahrain Marina Mixed-use Project

Client:

Bahrain Marina Development Company W.L.L.

Value:

USD 525,000,000

Website:

www.bahrainmarina.bh

Bahrain Marina Development Company has announced that work has started on its $525m mixed-use project located on Manama’s eastern coastal strip.

The Bahrain Marina project, which will cover an area of 256,000 square meters, would provide a unique combination of living, retail, picturesque beaches, and different water sports activities. It will boast a total of 274 residential units

as well as 192 retail outlets in addition to hotel area of 68,637sqm area that will have 304 rooms. Nass Contracting, a subsidiary of Nass Corporation has been signed up as the principal contractor responsible for project implementation along with Mohamed Salahuddin Engineers & Architects (MSCEB) which will oversee the construction of the inaugural phase of the project.

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Jouri Hills Project USD 544,000,000 Arada Developments LLC www.arada.com

UAE property developer Arada is launching a $544m project in Dubai as it capitalizes on high demand and looks to expand to new markets. The Jouri Hills Project, with 294 high-end villas and townhouses, will come up at Dubai’s Jumeirah Golf Estates. This is the first project for the Sharjah-based developer in Dubai.

Arada has awarded two contracts to build Jouri Hills at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The main contract to build all units at Jouri Hills was won by Intermass. The landscape and infrastructure contract at Jouri Hills was awarded to Proscape.

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Jeddah - Jazan Highway USD 320,000,000 Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services www.mot.gov.sa

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services is expected to release the tenders for Jeddah-Jazan highway project under the Public-Private Partnership PPP model by the first quarter of 2024.

The highway will connect Jeddah and Jazan, with a length of 570km, containing 43 intersections, 11 wildlife crossings, and 29 bridges. The project scope includes converting the current 280km of double lanes into three lanes. The contract duration would be 30 years. The carry out completion and commissioning of the construction project is expected for the first quarter of 2028.

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New Carbon Capture Project USD 500,000,000 Abu Dhabi National Oil Company www.adnoc.ae

Elysee Heights USD 41,000,000 Pantheon Development www.pered.ae

Abu Dhabi state oil company ADNOC has announced its final investment decision on the Habshan carbon capture project. The workscope is likely to include a CO2 recovery unit, a CO2 primary compression facility, a triethylene glycol dehydration unit, enhancement of existing tail gas treatment units and other associated facilities. The cost (for CO2 recovery) is high and ADNOC wants to bring them down to more realistic levels.

The $41m project coming up in District 15 of JVC will be spread across an area of 200,000sqft. The project will feature 183 residential units with a mix of studios, one- and two-bed options as well as 10 retail units. Studios will be in the range of 390-425sqft, one-bedroom unit will be 650 to 800sqft and two-bed units ranging from 850 to 1,100sqft. The planned hand over of Elysee Heights is in Q4 2025.

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Construct Entertainment Destination USD 293,000,000 Saudi Entertainment Ventures (Seven) www.seven.sa

The Saudi Arabian city of Yanbu has seen the start of construction on the new entertainment destination. A joint venture between Al Bawani Co. and UCC Saudi was given the contract by SEVEN. The new entertainment concept is being developed by Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), and it is planned that the various venues would include attractions, restaurants serving both international and local cuisine, and much more. A joint venture between Al Bawani Co. and UCC Saudi was given the contract by SEVEN. To build some of the attractions, SEVEN has partnered with international entertainment firms including Warner Bros.

Discovery, Hasbro, Mattel, and Clip 'n Climb. SEVEN is a completely owned subsidiary of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF).

Pantheon Development awarded Al Serh Al Kabeer Construction as the main contractor and Al Khawajah Engineering Consultants as the design consultant for Elysee Heights project.

Upgrade District Cooling Plant USD 27,800,000 Empower www.empower.ae

Dubai-listed cooling company Empower will spend $27.8m to upgrade its District Cooling Plant in Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR). The work is expected to be completed by 2025. The project will incorporate cutting-edge technologies to improve the energy efficiency and reliability of the cooling system.

The upgrade is the plant’s third since its completion 19 years ago, with the first taking place in 2016, and will contribute to achieving savings in energy, increasing efficiency, and significantly reducing carbon emissions, and relieving pressure on the national power grid. The plant serves JBR and Bluewaters areas including the area’s many luxury hotels, such as Caesars Palace and the Address Beach Resort as well as attractions Ain Dubai and the Madame Tussauds Dubai.

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LARGE ORDER

EPIROC AND KAMOA COPPER STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP IN THE DRC Copper Mining Complex, which is projected to be among the

world’s lowest greenhouse gas-emitting copper mines per unit of metal produced.

Kamoa-Kakula is set to become one of the world’s largest copper mines and will have one of the most favorable

environmental footprints of all major copper mines, according to one of the major owners, Ivanhoe Mines.

Epiroc has had a local presence in the Democratic Republic of Epiroc, a leading partner for the mining and construction industries, is continuing its partnership with Kamoa Copper SA in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Epiroc has won its largest-ever order, for the expansion of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Mining Complex.

Kamoa Copper has ordered Minetruck MT65 S haulers, the world’s highest payload underground truck in the field, as well as Scooptram ST18 S loaders, Boomer 282 face drilling rigs, and Simba E70 S production drilling rigs. The machines will be used to expand operations at the Kamoa-Kakula

the Congo since 2001, and currently has about 120 employees in the country, mostly Congolese nationals.

The new order is the third large order that Epiroc has received from Kamoa Copper for Kamoa-Kakula. Epiroc will also

provide service of the machines, as well as on-site technical support and operator training.

The ordered machines have several advanced features, such as Epiroc’s telematics system, which allows for intelligent

monitoring of machine performance and productivity in realtime. Delivery will begin in 2024..

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LOGISTICS LEADER DSV TO OPERATE FROM AGILITY LOGISTICS PARK – MAPUTO the facility with the possibility to add an additional 2,000sqm to help its customer meet seasonal demand for raw materials, bottles, packaging and finished products.

The Agility Logistics Park is located on the Maputo Ring Road, at Chiango area in Marracuene and is strategically situated for efficient distribution both across the country and into Maputo.

The park is within a 25-kilometer radius of the Maputo port and airport, the N4 highway to South Africa, and the capital’s Central Business District.

DSV, one of the world’s largest freight and logistics providers, has chosen the Agility Logistics Park in Mozambique as the location where it will manage storage and distribution for a global beverage customer.

The Agility park is the leading warehouse facility in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo. DSV has leased 12,000sqm at

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Agility is funding and developing 300,000sqm of warehouses on the site, a center of excellence for warehousing in the region, to support businesses operating in and from Mozambique. The Agility warehouses provide the essential infrastructure required for both multi-national companies and local businesses that need storage, distribution, packaging, processing and light manufacturing space..

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EXPANSION

TOYOTA EGYPT LAUNCHES ITS LATEST STATE-OFTHE-ART 3S FACILITY AT MAADI – AUTOSTRAD As part of its ongoing commitment to reaching all customers countrywide, Toyota Egypt Group has unveiled its latest integrated 3S facility at Chillout Station on Maadi Autostrad.

The facility offers a comprehensive range of services, including new and certified pre-owned car sales, along with an array of after-sales services, including maintenance and sales of original spare parts and Toyota oils. The opening of the new facility underscores the group’s dedication to serving its customers and meeting the needs of loyal owners of the renowned Japanese brand.

The new facility caters to Toyota car owners residing in Maadi, Al-Basatin, Mokattam, and the neighboring areas, delivering a wide spectrum of integrated after-sales services. These services encompass periodic maintenance and mechanical work for both passenger and commercial vehicles like Toyota Coaster buses. Additionally, the facility offers sale of original Toyota spare parts, a variety of accessories for Toyota models, sales of original TGMO – Toyota Genuine Motor Oil in addition to tires and battery replacement services.

Besides offering the latest new vehicles models sales, the facility also provides Automark service, facilitating the

purchase and trade-in of used Toyota vehicles with new or certified pre-owned ones that adhere to Toyota’s global quality standards. The facility has been meticulously outfitted to the highest standards to ensure Toyota customers receive utmost comfort and convenience experience while benefiting from top-notch services.

Toyota Egypt Group has a large network of 19 authorized distributors in various governorates to provide car sales, preand after-sales services, as well as direct sale of spare parts and original oils..

ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT

VOLVO TRUCKS AND DHL SUPPLY CHAIN DRIVE DOWN EMISSIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA Volvo handed over 45 Volvo FH Euro 5 truck-tractors to add to DHL Supply Chain’s South African fleet. The company already took delivery of the first five units, with the balance to be delivered by November this year.

All the FH Euro 5 units were assembled in Volvo Trucks’ local plant in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Volvo Trucks South Africa started assembly of Euro 5 specification trucks at its plant in October last year, but the company’s Euro 5 variants have been available in South Africa since 2012.

“As part of our commitment to sustainability in this country, we are actually producing these vehicles locally, even though Euro 5 is not a legal requirement here yet,” said Eric Parry, Sustainability Manager at Volvo Trucks SA. “The Euro 5 vehicles are an evolution in our mission towards a more sustainable future. More and more customers have ambitions to improve their environmental footprint, which is driving the uptake of Euro 5 models locally.”

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Eon Engelbrecht, DHL Supply Chain’s Director of Transport Africa, added: “We are super excited to receive our first five Euro 5 Volvo trucks. Not only are they helping provide employment by being produced locally, but they will make our environment cleaner.”.

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The Sarens team in South Africa signed a contract with Scatec for the offloading and installation of 456 Battery Energy Storage System units and 90 MVPS units within the battery storage area for a hybrid solar farm in Kenhardt, South Africa. The project is one of the first RMIPPP in execution phase.

“We are thrilled to be at the forefront of this operation as it opens our horizons in the Renewables. Solar is a sector that can bring immense changes for the best on our planet, and we are dedicated to helping it grow with whatever we can do as referenced heavy lifting and engineered transport solutions and service provider globally,” said Tim Biesemans, Saren’s Regional Director of Southern Africa.

The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2023 and will supplement the power grid of the country with 540MW of installed capacity..

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has expanded its ground support offering in Western Africa to include the full DSI Underground portfolio, with stocks now available locally in major mining markets Burkina Faso, Ghana and Mali.

Sandvik acquired DSI Underground in 2021, forming the new Ground Support Division within Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. As integration of the leader in ground support and reinforcement products, systems and solutions for the underground mining and tunnelling industries has continued, so has Sandvik’s rollout of the DSI Underground offering.

Sandvik is now supplying its Western African customers with DSI Underground’s full range of paddle bolts, cable bolts, friction bolts, mesh and FASLOC resin capsules as well as MD/MDX bolt system..

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MERLO’S LONG TERM VISION FOR GROWTH IN AFRICA Established officially in 1964, Merlo Group today has a global presence with 800 dealers around the world. Ninety percent of Merlo’s machines are exported through its network. With their products gaining importance in the African market, Merlo has had a good year in the continent with its telehandlers and concrete mixers.

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he telehandler market in Africa is expected to grow significantly in the coming years with rapid infrastructure development, agricultural productivity and growing urbanisation. Telehandlers are essential in construction and infrastructure projects, such as road building, bridge construction, and power plant construction. They are also widely used in the agricultural sector.

Africa’s rapid urbanisation is driving a surge in demand for new housing, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities.

Telehandlers are essential for the construction of these new buildings and facilities, and demand is therefore expected to remain strong.

For Merlo, 2023 has proved to be a good year so far as compared to the previous years where there was a decrease in business after the Covid 19 pandemic. “Some areas in

Africa such as the Western region, the market has been going through a tough period. But our strong relationships within Merlo Group and its importers and dealers has enabled us to strengthen our position and continue planning for the short and long term,” says Matteo Chionetti, Export Area Manager for the Middle East Africa (MEA) region.

The telehandler market in Africa is still relatively fragmented, with a number of different manufacturers and suppliers competing for market share. Merlo is present in the African region with two main products - telehandlers and selfloading concrete mixers. “For us the best seller is still the concrete mixer, but we are seeing a growing demand for the telehandler. The demand is stable in most of the countries, but the development of the continent will bring an increasing demand in the future,” continues Chionetti.

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Currently for Merlo, the most active markets are in subSaharan countries such as the Ivory Coast, Senegal. During the second half of 2022, the mining sector also proved to be really solid in South Africa. “However, lately we are also facing a contraction of the market,” says Chionetti.

The telehandler market in Africa is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 5.6% over the next decade as per a report

by GlobalNewswire. And luckily for Merlo, the sectors in which their telehandler is most in demand; there is no real competition by any other machine. “Probably in the industrial applications sector, we would face stronger competition but it is still a young market for us and we strongly believe that the versatility, compactness and productivity of our Merlo telehandlers will open new markets and strengthen the existing one,” opines Chionetti.

“We are also introducing a new range - the Generation 0 concept, a fully electric telehandler range, which has two models currently. This is for the forklift sector. Our product is a super compact size, comes with great manoeuvrability (typical of forklifts) with the performances of a telehandler (2.5 tonnes capacity and a lifting height of five metres). This model is still very young but we strongly believe in a bright future for it in the region in the next few years,” says Chionoti positively.

Merlo feels the African market is fluctuating and almost impossible to predict, but knows their hard work with importers and dealers to create a strong and lasting network both for sales, and even more for servicing their customers will pay off in the long term..

In Africa, the two main driving markets for Merlo telehandlers are construction for the whole continent and mining for South Africa. “We are also approaching agricultural applications (sectors in which telehandlers are vital for other areas such as Europe, North America and Oceania) and we are looking forward to this market to grow in the next few years,” says Chionetti.

Merlo’s entire outlook for Africa is dependent on its two machines - the P40.17EE for the construction sector, it has a capacity of four tonnes and a maximum lifting height of 17 metres. And for the mining sector, Merlo has the P120.10EE with a capacity of 12 tonnes and maximum lifting height of 10 metres.

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CRUSHING THE COMPETITION Representatives from Keestrack, Astec Industries and Propel Industries talk to Plant & Equipment about current levels of demand for crushing equipment in Africa.

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hen it comes to growth opportunities for manufacturers of crushing equipment, few regions on the planet can compete with Africa. Last year, analysts at Verified Market Research valued the continent’s mining market at a sizeable $476.86 billion. Even more impressively, the sector is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6 percent during the period 2023-30, reaching a staggering $799.66 billion by the end of the decade.

Crushers are essential to Africa’s mining sector, but these versatile machines also boast a host of applications in other market segments. From construction and aggregates to agriculture and recycling, these units have become must-have companions for industrial activities across the length and breadth of the continent.

With more than three decades of experience in the construction equipment sector, Belgium-headquartered Keestrack is keen to capitalise on growth potential in Africa.

Giovanni Bartoli, Area Sales Manager for the Africa and

Middle East Region, tells James Morgan: “We are growing and building our dealer network in line with our commitment to continue investing in the African market. While it will take some time to get all our dealers up to speed and confident with our products and unique selling points, we believe there is significant potential in this region. Keestrack is already well recognised and valued for its high-end products, especially in North and West Africa.”

Astec Industries’ Africa Middle East regional sales team is certainly optimistic about the continent’s crushing segment.

“The past 12 months have demonstrated great success, as evidenced by a significant increase in quote and sales activity across the region,” they explain. “We are continuing to see demand for high-quality crushers in Africa, which is being driven by a need for productivity, reliability and strong aftermarket support. This is where Astec’s range is the perfect fit, with more than a century of crushing and screening experience. These high levels of demand are not only evident in Astec Industries’ crushing segment but also throughout its

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material processing range, which includes our world-class apron feeders and rock-breaking solutions for above- and underground mining applications.”

Neeraj Kumar Singh, President – Business Development at Propel Industries, seems equally satisfied with his team’s performance in the region. “We have exceeded expectations, with sales in Africa reaching almost 70 percent of the previous year’s figures within the first six months of fiscal year 202324,” he explains. “The African market has been exceptionally receptive to Propel’s machines, which have consistently delivered high performance and reliability.”

Despite broader macroeconomic headwinds, Bartoli notes that requirements for crushers are following an upward trajectory.

“We see demand for Keestrack equipment rising every year,” he says. “As we are better represented, our brand becomes more visible. The African market is somewhat hesitant to commit to large investments right now, as is the case in other regions.

However, we have new partners on board, and we have some promising projects in the pipeline, so we are optimistic.”

Commenting on the sectors currently driving demand for crushing equipment in Africa, Singh identifies quarrying and aggregate as important driving forces. “Due to the immense potential for growth in infrastructure, we have made these segments a prime focus for Propel Industries,” he explains.

“More than 100 of our machines are currently active in quarries across the continent. We are leading the way in East and West Africa, and our expansion efforts are expanding into surrounding countries.”

Astec Industries is enjoying similar success on the continent, according to their spokespeople. “Mining, quarrying and aggregate companies are leaning more towards complete crushing solutions that optimise total cost of ownership (TCO), a trend that aligns with the need to minimise production risk through the acquisition of high-quality and reliable crushers.

Neeraj Kumar Singh, President – Business Development at Propel Industries.

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“Astec understands the importance of operational continuity to its customers, which is why we remain fully committed to supporting our products,” they add. “Our original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, for example, are designed and produced specifically for the equipment they are intended to fit, providing extended life and reliability.”

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Keestrack is currently active in North, West and East Africa, with plans to expand into central and southerly markets in the future. “We have a strong reputation in quarrying and mining, aggregates processing and recycling,” says Bartoli. “We have been training, growing and expanding our distributor network while introducing various new products to the market. Through this approach, Keestrack has cemented its reputation as an innovative leader in Africa’s mobile crushing and screening equipment segment.”

As for the crushers that are proving most popular among customers in Africa, Singh says Propel Industries’ longstanding investments in research and development are paying dividends. “Our track-mounted machines have proven exceptionally popular in these markets,” he says. “Our introduction of complete electric drive systems and dual-power features in 2017 set our company apart as a technological leader. What was once innovation is now the trend, and other brands are following suit.

“Our cone crusher range goes from primary and secondary to tertiary crushing, and all models are available with threedeck after-screens and return conveyors. Keestrack’s new I4e reversible horizontal impact crusher, meanwhile, can sustainably produce or recycle the highest-quality end products at the lowest costs, enabling users to perform secondary and tertiary crushing activities with a single machine,” Bartoli notes.

The products that Astec Industries delivers to its Africa Middle East region are sourced from the company’s global manufacturing facilities in the United States, Brazil and Northern Ireland. “We also have a triple ISO-accredited manufacturing facility in Johannesburg, South Africa, which has been in existence for 105 years,” the company’s

“Additionally, Propel’s ‘Pro Fast’ series of wheel-mounted machines have been well received, thanks to their rapid installation times, ease of mobility and quick resale,” he adds.

Bartoli says his team’s advantage lies in the diversity of the manufacturer’s product range. “Keestrack’s B5 and B7 jaw crushers are specially designed for quarrying and mining, whereas the B3 and B4 models are primarily used for recycling,” he explains. “All our impactors are suitable for natural rock quarrying, mining and recycling, and they are equipped with after-screens and return conveyors that run in closed circuits.

US-headquartered Astec Industries supplies a range of crushers, apron feeders and rock-breaking solutions to Africa.

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spokespeople explain. “This location produces jaw and cone crushers, screens, apron feeders and our signature heavy-duty double-toggle jaw crushers.”

So, how do manufacturers expect demand for crushing equipment to evolve in Africa over the coming years?

From Singh’s perspective, there are plenty of reasons for optimism. “Propel Industries’ remarkable performance in the African market over the past year is a testament to our team’s dedication, innovation and commitment to customer satisfaction,” he comments. “Despite occasional geopolitical fluctuations across the continent, the African Union’s leadership and the development plans of various organisations continue to create a promising environment for business growth.

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“The enduring relationship between India and Africa has been further strengthened by the inclusion of African countries in the G20 Summit – a move that bodes well for steady growth and prosperity,” Singh adds. “The future looks bright and promising, both for Propel Industries and the African markets we serve. As demand for crushing machines continues to grow in this region, we are well positioned to lead the way.”

Commenting on Astec Industries’ prospects, the regional sales team says: “Our backlog of equipment to be delivered next year is increasing at a favourable rate, so we are in a positive space as we head into 2024. Also, the Africa Middle East region will be the main source of raw materials for the foreseeable future. New mines are in development, and new mines lead to new ports, roads, bridges and other infrastructure. We are therefore optimistic about demand for material processing and infrastructure solutions during 2024 and beyond.”

For Bartoli and his colleagues, 2024 will be a year of consolidation as Keestrack looks to capitalise on its productionrelated investments and regional partnerships. “We expect demand for crushers to remain stable, or perhaps grow slightly,” he concludes. “With investments in production facilities in Turkey, India, Italy and the Czech Republic, Keestrack aims to further strengthen its African operations during this period. We are expanding our distributor network and we are confident our new partners will help us to grow our regional market share in 2024.”.

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Solar PV Park

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Alten Energias Renovables

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USD 286,525,000

Website:

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A 157 MW solar PV power plant called Middle Band Solar One Solar PV Park is being proposed for Kogi, Nigeria. It is anticipated that the project will begin construction in 2024 and begin commercial operations by 2025.

The Middle Band Solar One Solar PV Park is a 400-hectare ground-mounted solar project with an anticipated

255,000MWh of power production. Middle Band Solar One and Alten Energias Renovables are developing the project.

Under the terms of a power purchase agreement, Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading would buy the power produced by the facility. A 100MW offtake capacity is anticipated.

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Home Appliances Factory

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Beko Egypt

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USD 100,000,000

Website:

www.beko.com

Beko Egypt, a subsidiary of Turkey’s Arelik, will establish its first plant in Egypt in early 2024. The project, which will be completed in ten months, will comprise the main production area, administrative buildings, and other structures. It covers an area of over 114,000sqm and has a total construction area of 56,000m. Hassan Allam Construction will handle all civil, architectural, mechanical, and electrical works. The factory will use waste management, recycling, water-saving

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technologies, and renewable energy sources.

The new plant, which will have an annual capacity of 1.5 million household appliances, is expected to start production by 2024. It will serve as an export hub, with more than 60 percent of its production allocated to Europe, the Middle East & Africa representing around $250m in annual export potential. The first phase is set to be allocated for producing eco-friendly cookers and refrigerators.

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Wind Energy Facility USD 592,000,000 G7 Renewable Energies www.g7energies.com

The Rondekop Wind Energy Facility is a 325MW onshore wind generating project in South Africa’s Northern Cape.

Developed and currently owned by G7 Renewable Energies, the project is now in the permitting stage and will be built in a single phase.

The wind power project will have 48 turbines with 90m towers. The development is planned to be commissioned in 2024 when construction is completed.

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Saada New Cairo Compound USD 116,390,415 Horizon Egypt Developments www.horizonegyptdevelopments.com

Horizon Egypt Developments launched its first real estate project in Egypt Saada New Cairo compound. The project will be built on 370 feddan in New Cairo. It consists of 1,300 villas, two five-star hotels, 250 serviced units, an international school, a world-class club, a clubhouse, and a commercial mall. The project also includes a commercial and administrative area of 2km on the Suez Road. The construction of the first phase has been completed, and the company has contracted with Saudi-based Abdulla Al-Mis’hal Contracting Company to carry out the rest of the development.

MOROCCO Abou Qir Metro Line USD 280,316,000 National Authority of Tunnels www.nat.org.eg

Orascom Construction announced that its consortium with Colas Rail has signed an EPC contract to build a new regional metro system in Alexandria Egypt. The proposed project is to upgrade and electrify the existing AlexandriaAbou Qir rail line into efficient, safe, and low carbon metro rail system.

The project comprises infrastructure works for the development of the line, its electrification, and related railway systems, including the development of signalling, communication and central control systems, the railway cars that will be operated on the new metro line, construction supervision, and site preparation work.

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Sentury Tire Plant USD 300,000,000 Sentury Tire www.senturytire.com.cn

Sentury Tire, a Chinese tire manufacturing behemoth, plans to build Morocco's first tire plant in the north, 35 kilometers from Tanger-Med port, Africa's largest container port, which handles more than half of all cargo traveling through Moroccan ports. The plant's construction will encompass 200,000m2 and will cost $300m. The factory will boost the company’s export capabilities.

Sentury claimed it will invest approximately $300m in self-raised money to develop a car tire facility in the North African country with an annual capacity of six million units.

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PRODUCTION RAMP-UP

METSO TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE ITS MANUFACTURING CAPACITY IN INDIA The new factory showcases the most modern manufacturing practices, hosting several sustainability-driven functions like automated warehousing, automated assembly lines, modern painting lines and 13,000 solar panels installed to enable the increased energy production. After the extension, solar energy covers 85% of Alwar’s total power generation, which is maximum permitted as per state government guidelines.

Metso has extended its manufacturing capacity of mobile trackmounted crushing and screening equipment in Alwar, India, by opening new manufacturing facilities. After the extension is complete, the total size of the Alwar factory is approximately 340,000 square meters, adding 35% more capacity to the factory initially opened in 2008. The Alwar factory has become one of Metso’s biggest manufacturing sites, employing approximately 1,300 people in total. The official opening took place on September 19, 2023, and production ramp-up to reach full capacity will continue until the end of the year.

”With the increased manufacturing capacity, Alwar becomes the major Metso site for increased domestic business in India and exports to Metso’s customers globally. Additionally, significant investment has been made in engineering and R&D resources, making it one of our key global engineering hubs,” said Markku Simula, President of the Aggregates business area of Metso.

The Alwar factory will facilitate the manufacturing of several Metso Group brands. In addition to the mobile Metso Lokotrack equipment, the increased capacity in India will be used for the manufacturing of mobile McCloskey and Tesab equipment. At the same site, Metso is also producing wear parts and pumps for the aggregates and mining industries..

EXPANSION

SCHMITZ CARGOBULL OPENS SUBSIDIARIES IN GEORGIA AND KAZAKHSTAN individual support for the entire Caucasian catchment area.

This includes new and used trailers for freight transport, the construction industry, refrigerated transport and agriculture.

The range of services is also being further expanded. With a turnover of 6.8 million euros and over 130 vehicle units sold, the 6-strong team was able to further expand its position as market leader last year and can now respond even better to the needs of transport companies, especially in Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, thanks to the local branch.

Schmitz Cargobull recently announced two subsidiaries in Georgia and Kazakhstan. The leader in the European market is growing its footprint and getting closer to clients with the two recently established subsidiaries.

With Schmitz Cargobull Georgia LLC in Georgia, the European market leader is creating a solid basis for its business activities throughout the Caucasus. The subsidiary, based in Gardabani in the Tbilisi region, offers local customers direct and

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The new subsidiary TOO Schmitz Cargobull KAZ, based in Otegen-Batyr in the Almaty/Kazakhstan region, provides comprehensive support in the STAN states. The Central Asian market had already been supplied for several years by sales representatives of Schmitz Cargobull AG. Last year, the 18-strong team achieved sales of 49 million euros with over 800 vehicle units sold. With the new subsidiary, Schmitz Cargobull can provide targeted support to transport companies in Kazakhstan and the neighbouring countries of Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan..

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NEVADA GOLD MINES PLACES ORDER FOR 62 KOMATSU HAUL TRUCKS complex in the world, formed as a joint venture between Barrick and Newmont.

The new Komatsu haul trucks will be in operation at two Nevada mines: 40 will be deployed to the Carlin Complex and 22 will be at the Cortez site. In addition to the haul trucks, NGM has also purchased multiple pieces of support equipment from Komatsu.

Based on the proven performance of Komatsu trucks at Barrick's Lumwana copper mining site in Zambia, Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) inked a multi-year arrangement with Komatsu to deliver 62 Komatsu 930E-5 haul trucks between 2023 and 2025. NGM is the single largest gold-producing

Komatsu is building a nearly 50,000 square-foot warehouse adjacent to its Elko service center in Nevada to expand local parts support for mining and construction customers in region. The facility is planned for completion in early 2024. The company’s 189,000-square-foot Elko service center supports mining and construction equipment including haul trucks, hydraulic shovels, electric rope shovels and support equipment..

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TORSUS AND MAN TRUCK & BUS EXPAND COOPERATION Using similar processes and techniques to those used in the manufacturing of its own buses, MAN Truck & Bus use protective gases during the precision welding process of the PRAETORIAN’s skeleton, before it undergoes cataphoretic painting for protection against corrosion, then varnishing, and finishing with a final coat of paint. All of this ensures that the product is of the highest quality possible when it leaves the factory, before heading to TORSUS’ purpose-built factory in Horné Srnie, Slovakia, for final assembly.

TORSUS announced the growth of its continued cooperation with MAN Truck & Bus, following an agreement for MAN Truck & Bus to manufacture the TORSUS PRAETORIAN’s skeleton chassis. TORSUS has worked in close collaboration with MAN Truck & Bus, since 2017, to develop the PRAETORIAN. MAN Truck & Bus’ 300,000 square-metre produces some of the world’s most innovative buses. With a 2,700-strong highly skilled workforce based there, each TORSUS PRAETORIAN skeleton produced at the site will be carefully crafted to ensure it meets all their customers’ needs, wherever they are in the world.

Designed to transport up to 35 people and their equipment safely across the world’s harshest environments, the PRAETORIAN is a 10-tonne 4×4 off-road bus based on an upgraded, heavy-duty MAN TGM chassis. It is powered by a 6.9L six-cylinder MAN diesel engine with 286bhp and 1,150Nm of torque, as well as a heavy-duty 4×4 off-road transmission – sufficient for the bus to easily climb a 65 percent incline.

The MAN Truck & Bus Starachowice plant produces over 1,600 buses and 520 bus chassis a year, exported to customers in countries all over the world including Germany, France, Georgia, Norway, Sweden and Saudi Arabia..

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PACCAR PARTS ANNOUNCES CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PARTS DISTRIBUTION CENTER The new 240,000 square foot facility will be situated on a 54 acre site and is expected to open in 2024. The operation is designed to provide a world-class service to the dealer network with shipments and emergency orders delivered within hours.

The PDC will have the capacity to store over 80,000 different parts. The Massbach PDC will utilise leading edge technologies and innovations, including voice-directed material handling, the most advanced scanning equipment and automated packaging systems to boost order fulfilment.

PACCAR Parts began the construction of a new state-of-theart Parts Distribution Center in the city of Massbach, Bayern, Germany. An official ground breaking ceremony was held, which signalled the beginning of an €85 million investment.

The PACCAR Parts Distribution Center (PDC) will support DAF in further strengthening its market position in Germany.

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PACCAR’s environmental leadership will be further increased as the building will be solar powered and incorporate ‘green roof’ concepts. Eco-friendly heat pumps maintain building temperature all year round. Electric truck charging facilities will be installed at the site and the entire fleet of material handling equipment will be electric, resulting in zero onsite gas emissions and quiet operations..

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WORLD’S FIRST LIEBHERR LTC 1050-3.1E GOES TO MAMMOET locations, especially indoors, where both its zero emissions and noise reduction in electrical operation are particularly important.

Mammoet ordered the crane with Liebherr RemoteDrive for these operations. This allows the vehicle to be optimally controlled with remote control with centimetre precision under the tightest conditions.

The globally operating Dutch crane and heavy haulage company Mammoet has taken delivery of the first electrically driven Liebherr mobile crane. The LTC 1050-3.1E is equipped with an electric motor in addition to the conventional drive.

Crane movements can thus optionally be carried out using electricity. The new variant of the compact Liebherr 50-tonner thus contributes to CO2 reduction and meets the requirements for operation on “zero emission” construction sites.

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The electric version of the LTC 1050-3.1 offers the best possible combination of environmental compatibility, customer benefits and efficiency. On and off the road, the 50-tonne crane is powered by a conventional and low-emission combustion engine with exhaust emission stage 5, delivering 243kW (326hp). The engine can be fed without restriction with hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO), which already saves up to 90 % of CO2 emissions in operation, compared to pure diesel drive.

In crane operation, the combustion engine or electric motor can be flexibly selected depending on the operating conditions.

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EURO AUCTIONS ACQUIRES MICHENER ALLEN AUCTIONEERING Euro Auctions, announced the acquisition of Michener Allen Auctioneering Limited, a leading Canadian Industrial Equipment and Automotive auction company.

Michener Allen Auctioneering Limited (Michener Allen) founded in 1971, now has 50 employees and operates from three permanent sites in Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta, and Winnipeg in Manitoba. The family owned and operated business has three generations working together, conducting 50 auctions per year, catering for a wide variety of both buyers and sellers across multiple sectors.

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XCMG MACHINERY INTRODUCES ELECTRIC SHOVEL EXCAVATOR FOR OPEN PIT MINING standard configuration comes with a 35m³ shovel bucket that loads about 65 tons of ore each time, and it’s designed to deploy with mining dump trucks of the 220 to 330 tonnage range.

XES35, a next-generation super 35m³ electric shovel excavator developed by XCMG Machinery for open pit mining operations has successfully rolled off the assembly lately in Xuzhou, China. Powered by multiple technological upgrades to deliver industry-leading performance, the self-developed model will meet the construction demands of super scale open pit mines.

The XES35 is weighed at nearly 1,100 tons with a height of 18.5 meters, which is the equivalent of a six-story building. Its

Open pit mines with large-scale operations require super mining equipment that excels in efficiency, sustainability, and safety. Compared with hydraulic excavators, the electric shovel excavators can better suit the mining demands – the loading capacity of shovel bucket can reach up to 70m³ with service life of 20 years, which is twice the length of hydraulic excavators. The electric shovel excavator is also easy to maintain with low operation cost that’s only one third of regular excavators of the same bucket capacity.

XCMG’s mining equipment sector has been operating independently since 2018, and it has developed a comprehensive mining product portfolio of high-end, intelligent, unmanned and electric equipment covering the full process of excavation, transportation, drilling and more.

Its self-developed mining excavators of 70 tons and above has about 50 percent market share in China..

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SANDVIK INTRODUCES AUTOMINE CORE collection and analysis and an advanced fleet of automated equipment options, making underground mining safer, more sustainable and productive.

AutoMine Core also includes solutions for optimizing mass mining, which integrate seamlessly with Sandvik and partner products, providing insights to optimize operational safety and productivity. Integrated solutions like Polymathian’s ORB can further improve productivity by 20 percent, allowing for autonomous dispatching with real-time end-to-end optimization.

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing AutoMine Core, a comprehensive automation platform for mass mining applications to support customers ramping up from manual operation to fully autonomous production.

Built on Sandvik’s proven AutoMine Fleet and Manual Production Monitoring (MPM) solutions, AutoMine Core provides users with multiple levels of interoperability for Sandvik and third-party OEM fleets. It provides access to industry-leading solutions for underground connectivity, data

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The AutoMine Core platform uses Sandvik’s proven AutoMine Fleet traffic management, from which customers are able to easily control traffic flow of multi-machine operations and handle complex situations such as advanced deadlock control, passing bays, dynamic dispatch and dynamic speed scaling, resulting in greater flexibility and mining output. AutoMine Access Control System also improves safety.

Pairing AutoMine Core with Sandvik’s lifecycle support solutions helps customers maximize uptime and improve efficiency through an extensive service and support offering..

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NIKOLA CELEBRATES THE COMMERCIAL LAUNCH OF HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC TRUCK Nikola Corporation achieved a significant milestone as it celebrated the commercial launch of the Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Coolidge, Arizona.

Nikola’s ground-breaking hydrogen fuel cell electric truck features a range of up to 500 miles and an estimated fueling time as low as 20 minutes. This truck is expected to have among the longest ranges of all commercially available zero tailpipe emission Class 8 trucks, with versatile applications ranging from drayage and intermodal to metro-regional truckload and less-than-truckload to certain specialized hauling use cases.

Nikola and its dealers in the US have received 223 nonbinding orders for its hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks from 23 customers. Notable fleet operators such as J.B. Hunt, AJR Trucking, Biagi Bros. and TTSI, are among the growing list of customers committing to the future of sustainable trucking.

The completion of Phase 2 assembly expansion at the Coolidge manufacturing facility sets the stage for a new era in

transportation. The facility stands ready to achieve an annual production capacity of approximately 2,400 trucks across three shifts.

As Nikola accelerates toward its goal of mass-producing hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks, the HYLA team is committed to securing a reliable hydrogen supply to meet the demands of 2023 and beyond by collaborating with partners who share in the vision for a sustainable and efficient future..

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FIRST TEST FOR NEW SOLAR-POWERED HYBRID SCANIA TRUCK A unique hybrid truck with a solar panel covered trailer is being tested on public roads, as a result of a two-year research collaboration involving Scania, Uppsala University, Eksjö Maskin & Truck, Midsummer, Ernsts Express, and Dalakraft. The solar energy decreases operational costs and local emissions significantly because of the truck’s self-produced energy.

The truck is used in a research project to examine the generated solar energy, and how much carbon emissions decrease via the solar panels. The researchers developed new, efficient, and lightweight solar panels for trucks.

The truck’s 18-metre trailer is almost completely covered in solar panels, equivalent to a house equipped with similarly powerful panels. The solar energy gives the hybrid truck a prolonged driving range of up to 5,000km annually in Sweden.

The solar powered truck has been developed in a research project party funded by government agency of innovation Vinnova, to develop trucks with low climate impact thanks to

solar energy. The truck is a 560 horsepower plug-in hybrid. On the 18-metre trailer, an area of 100 square meters is covered by thin, lightweight and flexible solar panels with a maximum efficiency of 13,2kWp (kilowatt peak). They are estimated to deliver 8,000 kilowatt hour (kWh) annually when operated in Sweden. The batteries have a total capacity of 300kWh, with 100kWh on the truck and 200kWh on the trailer..

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IVECO DAILY WINS ‘LIGHT TRUCK OF THE YEAR’ The IVECO Daily continues its winning streak in 2023 with another award win.

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he IVECO Daily was awarded as ‘Light Truck of the Year’ in the Fleetworld Great British Fleet Awards 2023, the annual event organized by the UK publishing company Fleet World Group which recognizes those at the forefront of new developments, technology, sustainability and thinking in the fleet industry.

Judged by an expert panel of Fleet World Group editors, IVECO Daily was commended for its broad range of abilities and continual improvement with each new model year, the IVECO Daily is a staple of the commercial vehicle landscape.

The motivation behind this assignment was: “Frequent model refreshes have helped to ensure that the IVECO Daily continues to sell well in the light truck sector. The backbone of Daily is its proper truck chassis and the breadth of the model range, with fleet buyers offered a broad range of models from vans to conversions. It gets better to drive with each new generation with a choice of engines and transmissions.

Specialist conversions for a range of customers help to give the Daily plenty of fleet appeal.”

The IVECO Daily 7-tonne model has become a true asset to operators thanks to its rugged truck-based chassis that affords an impressive 3.5-tonne towing capability and class-leading payload of up to 4.9 tonnes. Its cargo-carrying capacity has enabled operators to downsize from larger trucks, reaping the benefits of lower total cost of ownership and increased maneuverability in the process.

A range of engines provides a good balance of power and efficiency. Each engine designed for each need: • Euro VI-E specifically designed to meet the challenging European pollution targets • Euro V able to satisfy the needs of most of South Africa, North Africa, and Middle East countries • Euro 4, Euro 3 diesel strong and robust for more challenging missions in the remaining AME countries

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The recently launched IVECO eDaily in Europe, the Daily

electric twin, enables zero-emissions without compromising on vehicle capabilities.

The Daily was the first vehicle in its sector to offer a smooth eight-speed Hi-Matic automatic transmission for both Euro

VI-E and Euro V, able to surprise with a full speed and torque with fuel efficiency. The new six-speed manual gearbox

reduces free play in gear selection by 50% versus previous

models increasing the oil change intervals up to an impressive

IVECO Way range with the on-road and light off-road IVECO S-Way and the off-road IVECO T-Way.

IVECO employs close to 21,000 individuals globally. It

manages production sites in 7 countries throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Latin America where it produces

vehicles featuring the latest advanced technologies. 3,500 sales and service outlets in over 160 countries guarantee technical support wherever an IVECO vehicle is at work..

350,000km.

The IVECO Daily Euro V and Euro VI-E may also be equipped

with the AIR-PRO pneumatic suspension, which continuously

adapts to the condition of usage to deliver a uniquely smooth and safe ride for driver and load.

Another segment first delivered by the IVECO Daily was its

Hi-Comfort memory foam seats. The foam molds to the body,

evenly distributing weight and reducing pressure peaks by up

to 30%. This protects against fatigue and back pain, improving comfort and driver well-being.

IVECO’s wide range of products include the Daily for the light vehicle segment; the Eurocargo for the medium segment; the

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The IVECO Daily 7-tonne model features a truck-based chassis with a 3.5-tonne towing capacity.

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‫‪١٣ - ٢٨‬‬

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‫‪٩-٣‬‬ ‫‪١١‬‬ ‫‪١١‬‬ ‫‪١٤‬‬ ‫‪٢٩‬‬

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‫‪٥ - ٢٧‬‬

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‫‪٧-١‬‬ ‫‪٨-٦‬‬ ‫‪٩-٨‬‬

‫‪١٢ - ١١‬‬ ‫‪١٢‬‬ ‫‪١٤ - ١٣‬‬

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‫‪٩-٦‬‬ ‫‪٩-٦‬‬

‫‪١٠ - ٨‬‬

‫ذا بيج ‪ ٥‬كونستركت كينيا‬ ‫كينيا | ‪www.thebig5constructkenya.com‬‬ ‫مؤتمر دبي الثالث لإليجار‬ ‫اإلمارات العربية املتحدة | ‪www.thealtaconferences.com‬‬ ‫ذا مايننج شو‬ ‫اإلمارات العربية املتحدة | ‪www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/mining-show‬‬ ‫إنترموبيليتي إكسبو‬ ‫اإلمارات العربية املتحدة | ‪www.informaconnect.com/intermobility-expo‬‬ ‫هاندلينج إكسبو‬ ‫مصر | ‪www.handlingexpo.com‬‬

‫‪٢٢ - ٢١‬‬ ‫‪٢٣ - ٢١‬‬

‫نوفمبر ديسمبر‬

‫‪٣ - ٣٠‬‬

‫ديسمبر ‪٢٠٢٣‬‬

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‫اإلمارات العربية املتحدة‬

‫اململكة العربية السعودية‬

‫املشروع‪ :‬مشروع جديد اللتقاط الكربون‬ ‫القيمة‪ 500،000،000 :‬دوالر أمريكي‬ ‫العميل‪ :‬شركة بترول أبو ظبي الوطنية (أدنوك)‬ ‫املوقع اإللكتروني‪www.adnoc.ae :‬‬

‫املشروع‪ :‬إنشاء وجهة ترفيهية‬ ‫القيمة‪ 293،000،000 :‬دوالر أمريكي‬ ‫العميل‪ :‬شركة مشاريع الترفيه السعودية (‪)SEVEN‬‬ ‫املوقع اإللكتروني‪www.seven.sa :‬‬

‫أعلنت شركة بترول أبو ظبي الوطنية (أدنوك) عن قرارها النهائي لالستثمار‬ ‫في مشروع التقاط الكربون في حبشان‪ .‬من المحتمل أن يشمل نطاق العمل‬ ‫وحدة استرجاع ثاني أكسيد الكربون ومرفق ضغط ثاني أكسيد الكربون األولي‬ ‫ووحدة تجفيف ثالثي إيثيلين جاليكول وتعزيز وحدات معالجة غاز الذيل‬ ‫الموجودة وغيرها من المنشآت المرتبطة بها‪ .‬التكلفة (الستخراج ثاني أكسيد‬ ‫الكربون) عالية وترغب أدنوك خفضها إلى مستويات أكثر واقعية‪.‬‬

‫جاري العمل على وجهة ترفيهية جديدة في مدينة ينبع السعودية‪ .‬سيتم تطوير‬ ‫مفهوم ترفيهي جديد من قبل شركة مشاريع الترفيه السعودية (‪ )SEVEN‬كجزء‬ ‫من االقتراح‪ ،‬ومن المتوقع أن تشمل المواقع العديدة مناطق الجذب ومطاعم‬ ‫محلية ودولية وأكثر من ذلك بكثير وسيكون كل ذلك تحت سقف واحد‪ .‬دخلت‬ ‫شركة مشاريع الترفيه السعودية (‪ )SEVEN‬في اتفاقيات إلنشاء العديد من‬ ‫مناطق الجذب مع شركات الترفيه الدولية‪ ،‬مثل ديسكفري ووارنر برذرز وهاسبرو‬ ‫وماتيل وكليب آند كليمب‪.‬‬

‫اإلمارات العربية املتحدة‬

‫اإلمارات العربية املتحدة‬

‫املشروع‪ :‬االليزيه هايتس‬ ‫القيمة‪ 41،000،000 :‬دوالر أمريكي‬ ‫العميل‪ :‬بانثيون للتطوير العقاري‬ ‫املوقع اإللكتروني‪www.pered.ae :‬‬

‫املشروع‪ :‬ترقية محطة تبريد مركزية‬ ‫القيمة‪ 27،800،000 :‬دوالر أمريكي‬ ‫العميل‪ :‬امباور‬ ‫املوقع اإللكتروني‪www.empower.ae :‬‬

‫المشروع الذي تبلغ تكلفته ‪ 41‬مليون دوالر في المنطقة ‪ 15‬من قرية جمي ار‬ ‫الدائرية (‪ )JVC‬سيمتد على مساحة ‪ 200‬ألف قدم مربع‪ .‬سيضم المشروع‬ ‫‪ 183‬وحدة سكنية بمزيج من خيارات االستوديوهات والشقق المكونة من‬ ‫غرفة نوم واحدة وغرفتي نوم باإلضافة إلى ‪ 10‬وحدات تجارية‪ .‬ستتراوح‬ ‫مساحات االستوديوهات من ‪ 390‬إلى ‪ 425‬قدم مربع وستتراوح مساحة شقة‬ ‫الغرفة الواحدة من ‪ 650‬إلى ‪ 800‬قدم مربع وستتراوح مساحة شقتي الغرف‬ ‫من ‪ 850‬إلى ‪ 1100‬قدم مربع‪ .‬من المقرر تسليم االليزيه هايتس في الربع‬ ‫الرابع من عام ‪.2025‬‬

‫امباور‪ ،‬شركة التبريد المدرجة في دبي ستنفق ‪ 27.8‬مليون لترقية محطة‬ ‫التبريد المركزية في جمي ار بيتش ريزيدنس (‪ .)JBR‬المتوقع أن يكتمل العمل‬ ‫بحلول عام ‪ .2025‬سيتضمن المشروع تقنيات متطورة لتحسين كفاءة الطاقة‬ ‫وموثوقية نظام التبريد‪.‬‬

‫منحت شركة بانتيون ديفيلوبمنت شركة الصرح الكبير لإلنشاءات كمتعهد‬ ‫رئيسي وشركة الخواجة للهندسة واالستشارات كمستشار تصميم لمشروع‬ ‫االليزيه هايتس‪.‬‬

‫مشورع الترقية هذا هو الثالث للمحطة منذ اكتمالها قبل ‪ 19‬عام‪ ،‬حيث تمت‬ ‫عملية الترقية األولى في عام ‪ ،2016‬ستساهم الترقية في تحقيق وفورات في‬ ‫الطاقة وزيادة الكفاءة وتقليل انبعاثات الكربون بشكل كبير وتخفيف الضغط‬ ‫على الشبكة الكهربائية الوطنية‪ .‬تخدم المحطة مناطق جمي ار بيتش ريزيدنس‬ ‫(‪ )JBR‬وبلوواترز بما في ذلك العديد من الفنادق الفاخرة في المنطقة‪ ،‬مثل‬ ‫سيزار باالس ومنتجع شاطئ العنوان باإلضافة إلى مناطق الجذب مثل عين‬ ‫دبي ومتحف مدام توسو دبي‪.‬‬

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‫مشــاريع‬‪ ‭‬ضخمـة‪ ‬‭‬قادمــة‬

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‫جنوب إفريقيا‬ ‫املشروع‪:‬‬ ‫القيمة‪:‬‬ ‫العميل‪:‬‬ ‫املوقع اإللكتروني‪:‬‬

‫محطة طاقة الرياح‬ ‫‪ 592،000،000‬دوالر أمريكي‬ ‫جي ‪ 7‬رينيوبل انيرجي‬ ‫‪www.g7energies.com‬‬

‫املشروع‪ :‬كمبوند سعادة القاهرة الجديدة‬ ‫القيمة‪ 116،390،415 :‬دوالر أمريكي‬ ‫العميل‪ :‬هورايزون مصر للتطوير العقاري‬ ‫املوقع اإللكتروني‪www.horizonegyptdevelopments.com :‬‬

‫محطة طاقة الرياح روندكوب هي مشروع توليد طاقة رياح بري بقدرة ‪325‬‬ ‫ميجاوات في كيب الشمالية في جنوب إفريقيا‪ .‬تم تطويره وتمتلكه حالياً جي‬ ‫‪ 7‬رينيوبل انيرجي‪ ،‬وهو اآلن في مرحلة الحصول على التصاريح وسيتم بناؤه‬ ‫على مرحلة واحدة‪.‬‬

‫أطلقت شركة هورايزون مصر للتطوير العقاري أول مشروع عقاري لها في‬ ‫مصر وهو كمبوند سعادة بالقاهرة الجديدة‪ .‬سيتم بناء المشروع على مساحة‬ ‫‪ 370‬فدان بالقاهرة الجديدة‪ .‬ويتكون من ‪ 1300‬فيال وفندقين من فئة الخمس‬ ‫نجوم و‪ 250‬وحدة مخدومة ومدرسة دولية ونادي عالمي وكلوب هاوس ومركز‬ ‫تجاري‪ .‬كما يضم المشروع منطقة تجارية إوادارية بطول ‪ 2‬كيلو متر على‬ ‫طريق السويس‪ .‬تم االنتهاء من بناء المرحلة األولى‪ ،‬وتعاقدت الشركة مع‬ ‫شركة عبد اهلل المشعل للمقاوالت السعودية لتنفيذ باقي أعمال التطوير‪.‬‬

‫اململكة العربية السعودية‬

‫مصر‬

‫املشروع‪ :‬طريق جدة ‪ -‬جازان السريع‬ ‫القيمة‪ 320،000،000 :‬دوالر أمريكي‬ ‫العميل‪ :‬وزارة النقل والخدمات اللوجستية‬ ‫املوقع اإللكتروني‪www.mot.gov.sa :‬‬

‫املشروع‪ :‬خط مترو أبو قير‬ ‫القيمة‪ 280،316،000 :‬دوالر أمريكي‬ ‫العميل‪ :‬الهيئة القومية لألنفاق‬ ‫املوقع اإللكتروني‪www.nat.org.eg :‬‬

‫من المتوقع أن تصدر و ازرة النقل والخدمات اللوجستية في المملكة العربية‬ ‫السعودية مناقصات مشروع طريق جدة ‪ -‬جازان بنظام الشراكة بين القطاعين‬ ‫العام والخاص (‪ )PPP‬بحلول الربع األول من عام ‪.2024‬‬

‫أعلنت شركة أوراسكوم لإلنشاءات أن تحالفها مع شركة كوالس ريل قد وقع‬ ‫عقد هندسي وتنفيذي لبناء نظام مترو إقليمي جديد في اإلسكندرية بمصر‪.‬‬ ‫يهدف المشروع المقترح إلى ترقية وتكهين خط السكة الحديد الحالي بين‬ ‫اإلسكندرية وأبو قير إلى نظام مترو فعال وآمن ومنخفض الكربون‪.‬‬

‫سيتكون مشروع طاقة الرياح من ‪ 48‬توربيناً بأبراج بارتفاع ‪ 90‬مت اًر‪ .‬من‬ ‫المقرر تشغيل التطوير في عام ‪ 2024‬عند اكتمال البناء‪.‬‬

‫تقاطعا و‪11‬‬ ‫سيربط الطريق السريع جدة وجازان بطول ‪ 570‬كم ويضم ‪43‬‬ ‫ً‬ ‫جسرا‪ .‬يتضمن نطاق المشروع تحويل ‪ 280‬كم‬ ‫ًا‬ ‫معبر للحياة البرية و‪ً 29‬‬ ‫الحالي من الطرق ذات الحارتين إلى ثالث حارات‪ .‬ستكون مدة العقد ‪30‬‬ ‫عاما‪ .‬من المقرر إكمال المشروع وتشغيله بشكل عام في الربع األول من عام‬ ‫ً‬ ‫‪ 2028‬وتقدر تكلفة المشروع بما قيمته ‪ 320‬مليون دوالر‪.‬‬

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‫‪www.PlantAndEquipment.com‬‬

‫يتضمن المشروع أعمال البنية التحتية لتطوير الخط وتكهينه وأنظمة السكك‬ ‫الحديدية ذات الصلة‪ ،‬بما في ذلك تطوير أنظمة اإلشارات واالتصاالت‬ ‫والتحكم المركزي‪ ،‬وعربات السكك الحديدية التي سيتم تشغيلها على خط المترو‬ ‫الجديد‪ ،‬واإلشراف على البناء وأعمال إعداد الموقع‪.‬‬

‫مشــاريع‬‪ ‭‬ضخمـة‪ ‬‭‬قادمــة‬

‫مصر‬ ‫املشروع‪:‬‬ ‫القيمة‪:‬‬

‫مصنع أجهزة منزلية‬ ‫‪ 100،000،000‬دوالر أمريكي‬

‫ستقوم شركة بيكو مصر وهي إحدى الشركات التابعة لشركة أريليك التركية بإنشاء‬ ‫أول مصنع لها في مصر في أوائل عام ‪ .2024‬وسيشمل المشروع‪ ،‬الذي سيتم‬ ‫االنتهاء منه في غضون عشرة أشهر منطقة اإلنتاج الرئيسية والمباني اإلدارية‬ ‫وغيرها من الهياكل‪ .‬تبلغ مساحتها أكثر من ‪ 114000‬متر مربع وتبلغ مساحة‬ ‫البناء اإلجمالية ‪ 56000‬متر‪ .‬ستقوم شركة حسن عالم لإلنشاءات بتنفيذ جميع‬ ‫األعمال المدنية والمعمارية والميكانيكية والكهربائية‪ .‬وسيستخدم المصنع إدارة‬

‫العميل‪:‬‬ ‫املوقع اإللكتروني‪:‬‬

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‫النفايات إواعادة التدوير وتقنيات توفير المياه ومصادر الطاقة المتجددة‪.‬‬

‫ومن المتوقع أن يبدأ المصنع الجديد الذي ستبلغ طاقته السنوية ‪ 1.5‬مليون‬ ‫جهاز منزلي اإلنتاج بحلول عام ‪ .2024‬وسيكون بمثابة مركز للتصدير‪ ،‬حيث‬ ‫سيتم تخصيص أكثر من ‪ %60‬من إنتاجه إلى أوروبا والشرق األوسط وأفريقيا‪.‬‬ ‫تمثل حوالي ‪ 250‬مليون دوالر من إمكانات التصدير السنوية‪ .‬ومن المقرر أن‬ ‫يتم تخصيص المرحلة األولى إلنتاج البوتاجازات والثالجات الصديقة للبيئة‪.‬‬

‫اإلمارات العربية املتحدة‬

‫املغرب‬

‫املشروع‪ :‬مشروع جوري هيلز‬ ‫القيمة‪ 544،000،000 :‬دوالر أمريكي‬ ‫العميل‪ :‬شركة أرا َد العقارية ذ‪.‬م‪.‬م‬ ‫املوقع اإللكتروني‪www.arada.com :‬‬

‫املشروع‪:‬‬ ‫القيمة‪:‬‬ ‫العميل‪:‬‬ ‫املوقع اإللكتروني‪:‬‬

‫مشروعا بقيمة ‪ 2‬مليار درهم (‪544‬‬ ‫مطور العقارات اإلماراتي أر َاد يطلق‬ ‫ً‬ ‫مليون دوالر) في دبي حيث يستفيد من الطلب المرتفع ويسعى للتوسع في‬ ‫أسواق جديدة‪ .‬سيقام مشروع جوري هيلز الذي يضم ‪ 294‬فيال وتاون هاوس‬ ‫عالية الجودة في مالعب جمي ار للجولف في دبي‪ُ .‬يعد هذا هو أول مشروع‬ ‫للمطور العقاري القائم في الشارقة في دبي‪.‬‬

‫سنتوري لإلطارات‪ ،‬وهي شركة صينية رائدة في تصنيع اإلطارات‪ ،‬ستبني أول‬ ‫كيلومتر من ميناء‬ ‫ًا‬ ‫مصنع لإلطارات في المغرب في الشمال على بعد ‪35‬‬ ‫طنجة على البحر المتوسط‪ ،‬الميناء هو أكبر ميناء حاويات في إفريقيا والذي‬ ‫يمر عبره أكثر من نصف جميع البضائع التي تمر عبر الموانئ المغربية‪.‬‬ ‫سيبدأ بناء المصنع الذي سيغطي مساحة ‪ 200‬ألف متر مربع ويكلف ‪300‬‬ ‫مليون دوالر‪ ،‬في أغسطس‪ .‬سيعزز المصنع قدرات الشركة التصديرية‪.‬‬

‫منحت أر َاد عقدين لبناء جوري هيلز في مالعب جمي ار للجولف‪ .‬فازت شركة‬ ‫انترماس بالعقد الرئيسي لبناء جميع الوحدات في جوري هيلز‪ .‬تمت ترسية‬ ‫عقد المناظر الطبيعية والبنية التحتية في جوري هيلز على شركة بروسكيب‪.‬‬

‫مصنع سنتوري لإلطارات‬ ‫‪ 300،000،000‬دوالر أمريكي‬ ‫سنتوري لإلطارات‬

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‫زعمت سنتوري أنها ستستثمر حوالي ‪ 300‬مليون دوالر من األموال المجمعة‬ ‫ذاتياً لتطوير مصنع إلطارات السيارات في البلد الواقع في شمال إفريقيا بسعة‬ ‫إنتاجية سنوية تبلغ ستة ماليين وحدة‪.‬‬

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‫بحرين مارينا متعدد االستخدامات‬ ‫‪ 525،000،000‬دوالر أمريكي‬

‫أعلنت شركة تطوير بحرين مارينا عن بدء العمل في مشروعها متعدد‬ ‫االستخدامات بقيمة ‪ 525‬مليون دوالر أمريكي الواقع على الساحل الشرقي‬ ‫للمنامة‪.‬‬ ‫يمتد مشروع بحرين مارينا على مساحة ‪ 256‬ألف متر مربع‪ ،‬وسيقدم مزيجاً‬ ‫فريداً من السكن والتسوق والشواطئ الخالبة وأنشطة الرياضات المائية‬

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‫المتنوعة‪ .‬سيضم ما مجموعه ‪ 274‬وحدة سكنية باإلضافة إلى ‪ 192‬منفذ للبيع‬ ‫بالتجزئة باإلضافة إلى ‪ 68637‬متر مربع من مساحة الفندق والتي ستضم‬ ‫‪ 304‬غرفة‪ .‬تم التعاقد مع شركة ناس للمقاوالت‪ ،‬وهي شركة تابعة لشركة‬ ‫ناس كوربوريشن‪ ،‬كمقاول رئيسي مسؤول عن تنفيذ المشروع إلى جانب شركة‬ ‫محمد صالح الدين معماريين ومهندسين(‪ )MSCEB‬التي ستشرف على بناء‬ ‫المرحلة األولى من المشروع‪.‬‬

‫نيجيريا‬ ‫املشروع‪:‬‬ ‫القيمة‪:‬‬

‫حديقة طاقة شمسية كهروضوئية‬ ‫‪ 286،525،000‬دوالر أمريكي‬

‫تم اقتراح بناء محطة طاقة شمسية بسعة ‪ 157‬ميجاوات في والية كوجي في‬ ‫نيجيريا‪ ،‬تحت اسم «ميدل باند سوالر وان بي في بارك» من المتوقع أن يبدأ‬ ‫تشييد المشروع في عام ‪ 2024‬وينتهي في عام ‪.2025‬‬ ‫تبلغ مساحة المحطة ‪ 400‬هكتار ومن المتوقع أن تنتج ‪ 255000‬ميجاوات‬

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