Middle East

DAMAC’s 71-Story Cavalli Tower Marks Major Milestone in Dubai

Ahead of anticipated completion in mid-2026, DAMAC Properties marked a significant milestone at its 71-story Cavalli Tower: completion of the initial casting for the property's raft foundation, Construction Week Middle...

ICC Head: Iran Exports E&E Equipment and Parts to More Than 15 Countries

Iran is exporting elevator and escalator (E&E) equipment and parts to more than 15 countries globally, and exports are expected to exceed imports over the next two to three years,...

Nazareth Official Makes Ruling on Shabbat Elevator Use

After a lawsuit was filed about the use of Shabbat elevators in high-rise buildings, Nazareth Supervisor of Real Estate Registration Einat Medan Blum has determined that the Shabbat elevator in...

Schindler Providing 150 VT Units to Latest Phase of Mecca Giga-Project

Schindler will provide 150 vertical-transportation (VT) units, including 44 Schindler 7000 elevators, 65 Schindler 5500 elevators, 36 Schindler 9300 escalators and five platform lifts to Masar, a mixed-use "giga-project" in...

TKE Highlights Work at Qatar’s Lusail Stadium

On July 10, TK Elevator (TKE) highlighted its role as the "sole mobility provider" for Qatar's Lusail Stadium, which hosted the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM in December 2022. The...

DAMAC Launches Canal Crown Project in Dubai

Dubai mega-developer DAMAC Properties has launched its sixth project of the year, Construction Week reports. Located at the Dubai Canal and designed by de GRISOGONO, Canal Crown will neighbor a...

Israel To Inaugurate Elevator at Tomb of the Patriarchs

On June 8, Israel will inaugurate an elevator at the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron, Palestine, ANI is among outlets to report. One of Israel’s most visited religious sites,...

One of the World’s Largest Buildings Planned for Dubai

Privately owned business conglomerate Al Habtoor Group has announced the launch of the Habtoor Tower to be built in Al Habtoor City on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, Construction Week...

Bugatti Residences with Private Car Lifts Unveiled in Dubai

The 46-story Bugatti Residences, featuring private car lifts for penthouses, has been unveiled by developer Binghatti in Dubai's high-end Business Bay, Gadget Tendency is among outlets to report. "The world's...

Elevator Assembly Plant Planned for Azerbaijan

Belarus and Azerbaijan signed several documents relating to cooperation in the manufacturing sector at a recent meeting of the intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperations in Baku, Azerbaijan, Azernews...

NEW JERSEY TRANSIT BOD PLAN TO REPLACE ESCALATORS

New Jersey Transit BoD Plan to Replace Escalators

WEEF HOLDS SECOND IN-PERSON MEETING IN FRANKFURT

WEEF Holds Second In-Person Meeting in Frankfurt

The Torch at 640 Eighth Avenue takes its place on the Midtown Manhattan skyline; rendering courtesy of ODA and SLCE Architects

TEI Group Awarded Major 30-Unit Contract at The Torch

TKE CONSIDERING US$22.7-BILLION IPO IN U.S. IN 2026

TKE Considering US$22.7-Billion IPO in U.S. in 2026

Hiyaa Towers; image courtesy of Architecture Association Maldives

Progress Made on Elevator Installation in Maldive Towers