Al Futtaim Group allocates $27 million fund to ease financial burden on retailers

The relief fund will cover three months’ rent for ‘eligible’ retailers who might be impacted by COVID-19 virus. Al Futtaim Group has...

Coronavirus: ASGC outlines steps taken to limit impact of COVID-19

Dubai-based contractor tells MECN.com that welfare and health of employees and staff is paramount. With companies across the region taking stringent measures...

Coronavirus: Airolink Construction Group implements measures against COVID-19

Dr Anil Pillai tells MECN company has mobilised crisis management team to ensure all possible safety measures implemented on and off site....

Coronavirus: Losberger De Boer reports hike in Middle East enquires for mobile treatment systems

Systems are already in use to support efforts to combat COVID-19 in Italy. Losberger De Boer, a leading supplier of temporary structures,...

Coronavirus: All Expo 2020 Dubai countries ‘remain committed’ to finalising their pavilions on site

Participants hold virtual meeting to assess impact of coronavirus; reassured on health measures given. Expo 2020 Dubai hosted a virtual Steering Committee...

Coronavirus: Dubai Investments announces initiatives to combat COVID-19

Workers at industrial units and construction sites are being regularly monitored to ensure their safety and well-being, limiting the spread across the...

Bahrain opened and awarded tenders worth $134.2m in February 2020, ministry says

Eight bids with a total value of $17.8m awarded, along with eight bids worth $119.3m opened. Tenders worth more than $134.2 million...

Oman launches pilot project for Smart Cities at Knowledge Oasis Muscat

Ministry of Technology and Communications launched the pilot project which is being implemented by Cisco and Bahwan Information Technology. Oman’s Ministry of...

Oman awards $3.6mn contract for hospital development

The hospital is being constructed for the country’s Ministry of Health and the contract was awarded by the Oman Tender Board. The...

Acciona delivers region’s first 3D printed concrete bus stop in Ajman

Structure built for the Ajman Transport Authority weighs over 3t and took 10 hours to print with 3D concrete printing technology ....

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