Iraqi governorate freezes Grand Sewage project

Dhi Qar, a southern governorate in Iraq suspended work on a $217mn (IQ253mn) sewage project, after investigations revealed the contractor had committed...

Saudi committee proposes inter-company labour-sharing

Council of Saudi Chambers presents proposal that will allow labourers to be shared amongst contractors. Saudi companies may soon be lawfully permitted...

Expo 2020 to have a global effect on Dubai

Event expected to create more than 277,000 new jobs opportunities in Dubai over next seven years. HH Sheikh Majed bin Mohammed bin...

Collapsed crane kills two at site of World Cup 2014 opening match

Preparations at Sao Paulo’s Itaquerão stadium hit by tragedy with work nearly 94% complete. Brazil’s World Cup 2014 preparations have suffered a...

Dubai wins Expo 2020

Dubai has been announced as the host city for the World Expo 2020 following the voting in Paris. Dubai has won the...

Saudi planning port to ease Jeddah sea traffic

Project to be launched after necessary financial allocations from Ministry of Finance. Saudi Arabia has announced plans to build a 43 million...

Big Project ME Awards 2013 – Winners List

The full list of winners from the Big Project ME Awards 2013. The Big Project ME Awards 2013 was held on the...

Big 5 bigger than ever

Region’s largest construction focused exhibition grows by 10% from previous year’s figures, with 60,000 industry professionals expected over four days. The 2013...

2020 win would bring immediate orders – NFT

Instant demand for kit if Dubai wins Expo 2020. [caption id="attachment_5258" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Nabil al Zahlawi has expanded NFT to markets in...

Wolffkran’s Schiefer: Tower cranes funding critical

Wolffkran boss says funding a critical area. [caption id="attachment_5867" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Schiefer said it was important to stress that new banking regulations,...

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