Opinion: Fossil Fuels + Renewables: Synergies for a more efficient future

Ghassan Barghout, CEO Gas Power Systems – Sales, GE Power, MENA examines the pathway for a stronger energy future. The global energy...

Oman announces second solar and wind projects

The solar power plant will have a capacity of 500MW–1000MW.. Oman has announced its plans for the procurement of a second, utility-scale...

RTA awards contracts worth $172m for Expo 2020 related roads and transport systems

Contracts include the last two phases of roads leading to the Expo project . Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded...

Deyaar announces hotel opening at Cityscape Global 2018

Deyaar announces hotel opening at Cityscape Global 2018. Deyaar Development is set to open its first four-star hotel at the end of...

Meydan announces California-style waterfront lifestyle community

UAE's first climate-controlled marina replicates Newport Beach in Orange County, Los Angeles. Marsa Meydan, the Meydan Group’s latest project, is a residential...

UAE government to allocate $1.36bn in 2017-2019 budget for Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme

Programme will ensure decent housing for local families of different economic and social levels. The UAE government has allocated $1.36 billion in...

Ithra Dubai announces Phase 1 of the Deira Enrichment Project

Project aims to enhance the flow of people and goods in and around the historic Deira neighbourhood. Ithra Dubai has announced its...

Global demand for cement to dip this year

Forecast by CW Research says Middle East, China and Africa to drag down worldwide consumption despite growth in developed economies . Worldwide...

First Volvo A45G articulated hauler delivered in the UAE

FAMCO unveils new 45t giant and hands over first unit to Sharjah-based contractor. The first Volvo CE A45G articulated hauler in the...

Shanahan Engineering awarded Saudi Arabia JIGCC contract

Firm has worked on over 350 power generation projects around the world. Chinese EPC corporation Sepco-2 has awarded Shanahan Engineering a contract...

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