Insight: Contractors’ potential avenues for relief following failures by nominated subcontractors

Jonathan O'Neill, senior consultant, HKA Global, gives an overview of potential relief for contractors with regards to failure by nominated subcontractors on...

Kanoo Group inks deal for public facilities at Diyar Al Muharraq

Construction agreement was signed at a ceremony held in Kanoo Tower located in the Diplomatic Area of Manama. The Yusuf bin Ahmed...

Over $5bn invested into Egypt’s New Garden City project

New Garden City community project is expected to occupy an area of 4.1 million sqm . Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities and...

Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia imposes 21-day curfew amid coronavirus outbreak

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior will implement the curfew from 7 pm until 6 am from March 23 for a period of...

Ducab Group posts 5% climb in overall profits for 2019

Results due to the securing of key strategic contracts during the year. Ducab Group, one of the UAE’s largest manufacturing businesses, has...

Coronavirus: It’s not only about the possibility of recovering time

Jeffrey Badman, Partner at HKA, provides practical guidance to those contractors and subcontractors that have experienced delay and disruption in the region....

Coronavirus: Kuwait to construct 25,000 temporary homes for expat labourers

Ministry conducting field inspections to ensure that temporary homes are up to proper living standards. Kuwait’s Ministry of Public Works has revealed...

Coronavirus: Work progresses as scheduled at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Italian pavilion

Health measures including temperature screenings and isolation stations are in place amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Italian Commissioner for Expo 2020 and...

Coronavirus: Emaar rolls out work-from-home policy in response to pandemic

Developer confident of overcoming any challenges and is united under the ‘One Emaar’ banner to provide comprehensive support. The Emaar Group has...

Falconcity of Wonders awards Evolve Contracting SAAM Vega project

Contractor tasked with the construction the small pyramid project. Falconcity of Wonders, the UAE-based developer of the Falconcity of Wonders multipurpose megaproject...

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