KEF Infra merger with Silicon Valley tech firm will expand regional presence

Indian prefab specialist joins forces with KEF Katerra. Indian prefabrication specialist KEF Infra has merged with Katerra, a tech company that serves...

Muhammed BinGhatti says rental laws bring needed transparency

Binghatti Developers' CEO welcomes upcoming changes to Dubai rental legislation . The CEO of Binghatti Developers says he welcomes the Dubai Land...

Egypt’s Tamer El Khouly secures Ivory Coast government investment partnership

El Khouly's firm has already participated in projects worth $932 million in five years. Egypt's Tamer El Khouly has agreed a strategic...

Haramain will carry 60mn passengers per year, says project’s head

Haramain remains on track to begin high speed service this year. The high-speed Haramain rail route between Makkah and Madinah is projected...

ADM calls on contractors to join OSHAD-SF to improve HSE standards

Unregistered contractors, consultants and developers urged to protect workers. Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM) has urged companies operating in the building and...

Egypt: Chinese-led consortium offered lowest price to build coal power station

Egypt's Hassan Allam Construction to work with Chinese firms on $4.4bn plant. Local Egyptian media has reported that a consortium comprising Egyptian...

Aldar teases new Viceroy project for Abu Dhabi

Announcement follows news that Yas Island Hotel operation is to be handed over to Marriott. Aldar has issued a statement declaring that...

Striking Binghatti Sapphires structure is complete

Finishing, façade, and installation works is well underway, says developer. Binghatti Developers says the structure of its Binghatti Sapphires’ project has been...

RTA announces 85% completion of works on two major road projects in Dubai

Both projects on track to open by September 15, 2018. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that 85% of construction...

Five international firms bidding for $745m contract to build Saudi canal project

Deadline for accepting tenders to expire on June 25, 2018, with winner to be announced in 90 days. Saudi Arabia’s deadline for...

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