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Burj Dubai material supplier sets up Mideast base

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BURJ DUBAI: The world's tallest building is set to open on Jan 4. (Getty Images)
BURJ DUBAI: The world's tallest building is set to open on Jan 4. (Getty Images)

Dow Corning, whose materials are being used in the construction of the Burj Dubai, has set up a Middle East headquarters, the company has confirmed.

One of the world’s largest silicon-based materials developers and manufacturers, Dow Corning has set up its regional headquarters in Manama, Bahrain. The company will provide the region’s  construction, textiles, petrochemical and oil and gas industries with silicon-based materials and solutions.

“The Middle East is growing rapidly and quickly diversifying its business footprint. We recognize the region’s growing impact on the global economy,” said Dr Stephanie Burns, Dow Corning’s chairman, president and CEO.


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