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NEWS GCC/LEVANT/AFRICA

World’s largest 3D printed Record strong
growth

construction project in Qatar Printing, Packaging, Paper,
Egypt’s Export Council for

In a global first for large- assembly, and operational Literary & Artistic Works
scale digital construction, simulations—printing opera- (ECPP) has announced a
UCC Holding, in partnership tions have officially begun. strong 25% growth this April,
with the Public Works UCC Holding has assembled recording $89.2 million
Authority (Ashghal), has offi- a dedicated 3D construction compared to $71.2 in the
cially commenced the print- team consisting of architects, year-earlier period.
ing phase of the 3D Printed civil engineers, material sci- Chairman of the Export
Schools Project—marking entists, and printer techni- Council Nadim Elias stated
the launch of the world’s larg- cians. Over the past eight that this positive perfor-
est construction develop- months, this team conducted mance reflects the increasing
ment using 3D printing over 100 full-scale test prints competitiveness of Egyptian
technology. using a BOD2 printer at a industries in the packaging
The project involves the World’s largest 3D printed construction project commences in Qatar and printing sectors, particu-
construction of 14 public storey buildings on plots Denmark, to supply two cus- dedicated trial site in Doha, larly with the expansion of
developing concrete mix
schools, including two built measuring 100 by 100 meters tomized BODXL printers, regional markets and greater
using 3D printing technol- each, making this project an each measuring 50 meters designs, validating perfor- demand for high-quality
ogy, each with a built-up area unprecedented model for long, 30 meters wide, and 15 mance under local climate products.
of 20,000 square meters — future-ready educational meters high—roughly the conditions, and engineering The total value of Egyptian
totalling 40,000 square infrastructure in Qatar and size of a Boeing 737 hangar— a custom print nozzle to exports last financial year
meters. This is 40 times across the region. making them the largest con- ensure precision and smooth rose by about 5.4% year-on-
larger than the largest To realize this unprece- struction printers in the extrusion. year to reach $44.9 billion,
3D-printed building con- dented scale, UCC Holding world. In May 2025, the team according to data from the
structed anywhere in the commissioned COBOD, the Following extensive prepa- completed intensive training Central Agency for Public
world to date. The two world leader in 3D construc- ration—including site devel- alongside COBOD engi- Mobilization and Statistics
schools are designed as two- tion printing based in opment, equipment neers. (CAPMAS), issued in March.
WEPACK Southeast Asia to Apparel Group,

Debut in Indonesia Bisleri sign deal

Apparel Group, the global
From July 29 to 31, 2025, retail and fashion lifestyle
WEPACK Southeast Asia, conglomerate headquartered
organized by RX China, will in Dubai, announced a land-
make its highly anticipated mark strategic partnership
debut at the Jakarta with Bisleri International, The UAE launch in 2025
I nt er na t iona l E x p o India’s premium beverage
(JIEXPO), held in parallel company. This transforma- dynamic range of aerated
with the Paper Chain Expo. tive collaboration will see beverages including Bisleri
This marks the first time Apparel Group spearhead the Limonata, Bisleri POP,
these two exhibitions will be manufacturing, marketing, Bisleri Spyci Jeera, Bisleri
co-located, forming a com- Jakarta to Host Paper Chain Expo & WEPACK Southeast Asia and distribution of Bisleri’s Rev and Bisleri Soda. The
prehensive platform that growing for short-run equip- China, and Thailand, the portfolio of iconic brands
links upstream papermak- ment as well as innovations strategic collaboration across the Middle East and company’s operations span
ing with downstream pack- in corrugated processing b e t w e e n W E PA C K Africa, beginning with the across 128 manufacturing
aging applications. The and folding carton technolo- Southeast Asia and Paper UAE launch in 2025. centers with a robust distri-
combined event is poised to gies. Southeast Asia’s corru- Chain Expo aims to drive Bisleri International, with bution network catering to
become a landmark gather- gated packaging market is value chain integration a legacy of over 50 years, has more than 500,000 outlets,
ing for the industries in projected to grow at a com- bringing together more than a diverse product portfolio alongside an established
Southeast Asia. pound annual rate of around 300 companies spanning including Bisleri, the leading retail presence in the UAE
With the rapid rise of 4% between 2021 and 2026. from pulp and sustainable packaged drinking water
e-commerce, take-out ser- Supported by government materials to advanced pack- brand in India; Bisleri Market with marquee sports
vices, and industrial packag- bodies in countries includ- aging technologies and end- Vedica, it’s Himalayan sponsorships like Dubai
ing needs, demand is ing Indonesia, Vietnam, use solutions. Spring water offering and a Marathon.
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