Acciona deploys drones to create digital records of tunnel works

Firm says traditional monitoring systems and methodologies are time consuming. Acciona has said it has begun using drones during tunnel construction phases...

Coronvirus: W Capital Real Estate CEO calls for developers and landlords to grant rent exemptions

Al Zarouni said the initiative should apply to both commercial and residential real estate . Walid Al Zarouni, CEO of W Capital...

Coronavirus: KNPC finalises land for construction of three housing project sites for expat workers

Temporary housing sites will accommodate a total of 8,332 workers. Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) has readied land for the construction of...

UAE-based ASGC to become Costain’s biggest shareholder

UAE construction group says it generates more than $1bn in turnover annually. ASGC has said it will acquire a 15% stake in...

RTA says 37% completion rate achieved on Khawaneej Roads Improvement Project in Dubai

Project comprises the construction of three main interchanges as well as 23km of service roads along the Khawaneej and Al Amardi Streets....

Coronavirus: GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre receives $5.5mn in claims in first quarter of 2020

The centre said it relied on technology to continue offering its services despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Arbitration claims worth $5.5m have been...

More than 9,000 residential units delivered to Saudi nationals in Q1 2020

JLL report highlights role of Sakani program in the increased momentum for delivery of units despite global pandemic. Saudi Arabia’s government drive...

Madinah Governor inaugurates health projects worth $167mn in region

Projects are part of Kingdom-wide push to improve the quality of healthcare in the country. Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Governor...

Bahrain’s Diyar Al Muharraq provides update on progress of Jeewan project

Work on Phase One and Two are currently ahead of schedule, developer says. Diyar Al Muharraq, one of Bahrain’s largest real estate...

RTA opens pedestrian bridges in Dubai neighbourhoods

Bridges in Bur Dubai and Al Qouz built to enhance pedestrian safety. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a pedestrian...

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