Emirates Extrusion Factory set for further growth following acquisition

UAE aluminium extrusion market to reach more than 175,000MT during 2011 to 2017. Global market research firm, Frost & Sullivan, has said...

Retail space at The Wave, Muscat to be increased

New development will increase retail opportunities offered by The Wave. Developers of Oman’s ‘The Wave, Muscat’ have announced they will break ground...

The Developers open Fontana Towers

$136m development will comprise of four towers and 400 apartments on Manama waterfront. Bahrain-based The Developers has opened a $136m development comprising...

Contract disputes cost the Middle East $112m in 2011 – EC Harris

Disputes doubled in value and took longer to resolve when compared to last year, despite the rest of the world seeing costs...

Infinite development is not financially viable

Expert warns that ambitious projects in the region may not be viable without external funding. Atkins’ UAE director of infrastructure has warned...

Barwa Real Estate signs major deals for projects

Qatari real estate developer sees ‘positive interest’ from Cityscape Qatar 2012, CEO says. Barwa Real Estate, the Qatari real estate and investment...

Imdaad establishes JV to target Qatar FM market

Tie up with Abuissa Holdings is intended to take advantage of an anticipated surge in FM demand. Imdaad, the UAE based facilities...

Al-Fara’a and Amanah win hospital contracts

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ruler’s representative in the Western Region has hailed the awarding of contracts to build...

UAE dumping sparking cement price war in Oman

UAE companies exporting excess cement into Oman is creating a price war and threatening local production. According to a report by Kuwait’s...

Panorama at Views sparks buying frenzy in Dubai

Investors buy out all the residences available on the opening day of sales, Emaar says. Panorama at the Views, the newest residential...

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