Abu Dhabi announces 150,000sqm destination at gateway to capital

Project will be built on the Abu Dhabi waterfront, opposite Al Maqtaa Tower. The Abu Dhabi Municipality has announced that a 150,000m2...

JCCI official admits Saudi contractors wary of new tenders

Government's crackdown on illegal immigrants has contractors worried about getting enough workers to complete projects. The Saudi government's crackdown on illegal immigrants...

Qatar releases cooled pitch design for World Cup 2022

Design to feature shaded spectator stands cooled between 24ºC and 28ºC and a natural grass pitch cooled to 26ºC. Qatar has begun...

Emaar denies that it plans to surpass the Burj Khalifa

Company says that media reports misinterpreted quotes from chairman Mohamed Alabbar. Emaar has denied that it plans to construct a building that...

Dubai Land Department head passes away

Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Ruler of Dubai offer condolences. Shaikh Maktoum Bin Khalifa Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the head of...

Update: One killed in Dubai construction site blaze, 300 rescued

Eyewitnesses say that panicked workers tried to climb down the sides of the building. A worker was killed during a blaze at...

Ouch! – Van Damme splits with Volvo

Action film star performs amazing stunt to demonstrate new steering. Hollywood action star Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in the latest Volvo...

JCB send kit to Philippines

JCB sends machines worth $500,000 to disaster zone. [caption id="attachment_5798" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The JCB backhoes will be deployed in clear up operations...

First job for massive Liebherr drill rigs

LB 44-510 rotary drilling rig works on particle accelerator. [caption id="attachment_5794" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Particles accelerated by FAIR will travel 270,000 times per...

PMV Live Roundtable Pt. 3: Rental vs Purchasing

With the start of PMV Live around the corner, CMME presents it coverage of the special PMV Live Roundtable that took place...

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