New Asphalt Mix Design Specifications

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates-Sunday 24 June 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

In an endeavour to boost the performance of roadways in the UAE, Sharjah Research Academy hosted a seminar jointly with Sharjah Engineering Research Institute of the University of Sharjah on ‘Development of New Asphalt Mix Design Specifications’ at Sharjah Research Academy, University City, Sharjah.

Bringing together industry leaders, experts from academia and government and materials suppliers to discuss successful modified asphalt projects as well as advances in technology that can eventually help in updating the current asphalt mix design specifications to meet the industry needs especially under local harsh climate and traffic loading conditions.

The seminar was spear headed by eight distinguished speakers. It included opinions and insights from experts like Dr Ghazi Al Khateeb and Dr Waleed Zeiada from University of Sharjah, D ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Monday 25 June 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

“It is with a great honor that we announce the distinctive gains achieved by GEZE with the double win of the German Design Award 2018” declared Charles Constantin; Managing Director GEZE Middle East.  The German Innovation Award recognizes innovative products and solutions from all industries that stand out from current solutions due to their significantly greater benefit. It thus makes exceptional services visible to a broader public. GEZE has numerous innovations that make lives better, easier and more pleasant, and that shape the future. Sometimes they are obvious, as in the case of the GEZE ActiveStop door damper. But GEZE often enjoys the added convenience or the enhanced security of a product without being able to imagine the innovative strength behind it, this could be the case with the climate-active façade with GEZE IQ box KNX. Charles Constantin affirmed.

 
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 Determined to Pray Salah, man at 62 undergoes surgery 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Sunday 24 June 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

62-year-old Abdul and 72-year-old Alia, both Egyptian nationals, couldn’t sit or walk a few months back, but now find it easy to prostrate and walk briskly. Things were not this easy when they were first diagnosed with osteoarthritis. However, unlike the usual belief, the elderly man and woman opted for a surgical treatment to put their pain at bay.

“Abdul, who complained from right hip pain couldn’t walk up and down the stairs or even sit on the ground to offer salah. Over years, his hip osteoarthritis had progressed from occasional joint pain to being unable to care for himself. Despite being on medication, his symptoms were worsening, making him feel depressed and helpless. When he visited me for the first time, his only motivation was to be able to offer salah. He felt terribly upset that he couldn’t pray ... Read more »

Stricter regulations to change supply and demand of the coatings landscape in the country, notes Frost & Sullivan’s Chemicals Practice

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Sunday 24 June 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

Mass and industrial production of coating products in Iran dates back to the 1940s and started with a nominal capacity of less than 20 million litres per annum in the decorative sector only. The industry has significantly developed and diversified in terms of capacity and product portfolio over the last couple of decades. At present, the coatings segment in Iran is facing an over-capacity situation with imports accounting for minor share in supply. Inappropriate go-to-market strategies, traditional management, lack of liquidity, obsolete formulation and inefficient sales channels are key restraints that hold back a positive growth in this industry. Consequently, the government is actively looking to attract international players to take a role to not only ... Read more »