The tech to enhance collaboration and transparency in the construction industry post-Covid-19

Embracing innovative technology is needed in a time of uncertainty and to navigate an ever-evolving landscape, says Heriot-Watt University's Dr Anas Bataw....

Al Falah Healthcare says $136m Wellness Boulevard on track for Q3 2021 opening

7,600sqm health, wellness, retail and F&B destination will serve residents of Khalifa City. Al Falah Healthcare, the UAE-based group, has announced that...

The Red Sea Project to be first destination to offer bottled water made purely from sunlight and air

Facility to produce SOURCE brand of mineral water will be located on site and make 300,000 bottles a year. The Red Sea...

Nakheel’s Palm Tower reaches 95% completion mark

240-metre tower is in the advanced stages of fit out, with all exterior cladding completed. The Palm Tower, Nakheel’s new 52-storey landmark...

RTA awards French-Japanese consortium contract for the Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram

Operation and maintenance contract stipulates nine base years and six renewable years. The operation and maintenance of the Dubai Metro and the...

Abu Dhabi Airports to pull MTB contractors’ bonds over project

Reuters report says Abu Dhabi Airports will cash bonds provided by consortium totalling $817mn. Abu Dhabi Airports Company will move to cash...

Egis completes acquisition of Kuwait’s Projacs International

French multinational construction and engineering giant now owns 95.45% of Kuwait engineering and project management firm. Egis, a global player in the...

Digital twins show the way towards a net-zero emissions construction sector

The construction sector should look towards digital twins if it wants to fall in line with sustainability goals, says Suhail Arfath, director,...

Sheikh Mohammed decrees establishment of inherited property dispute tribunal

Tribunal will include legal, financial and real-estate experts, and its head will be named by the chairman of the Dubai Judicial Council....

EMPC appoints Arab Architects to Reef Mall refurbishment

Refurbishment project aims to increase footfall and attract new business. Edamah Property Management Company (EMPC) has awarded Arab Architects a contract for...

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