Coronavirus: Three reasons why the construction industry must fully embrace digital tech in a post COVID-19 world

Louay Dahmash, head of EMEA Emerging, Autodesk, on why we must be fully embracing the potential of digital technology. The COVID-19 pandemic...

RTA opens two key internal road projects in Dubai

Construction of internal roads part of RTA efforts to improve infrastructure of roads, lighting and rainwater drainage systems in residential areas. Dubai’s...

Malaysia’s Eversendai partners with Hyundai E&C for RAK modular construction work

Projects secured by alliance will be carried out at 200,000sqm waterfront fabrication yard in RAK Maritime City in Ras Al Khaimah. Eversendai,...

DEWA signs 25-year power purchase agreement for fifth phase of MBR Solar Park

To implement the project, DEWA establishes Shuaa Energy 3 in a 60:40 partnership with the consortium led by Acwa Power and GIC...

Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi Ports constructs COVID-19 testing facilities

The new facilities are said to have been constructed in a day and can conduct 700 tests daily . Abu Dhabi Ports...

ADQ assumes full ownership of NPCC

Holding company acquires the remaining 30% of shares previously held by Consolidated Contractors International Company. ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding...

Sharjah’s DPW announces completion of 76 projects worth $53mn in Q1 2020

Projects are part of the developmental plans adopted by the emirate to ensure social welfare and economic wellbeing. The Sharjah Directorate of...

Muscat Municipality and Oman’s Housing Ministry working to allocate land for construction of Labour City in capital

Growing demand for labour accommodation to be built outside of residential areas due to COVID-19 threat. Muscat Municipality has said that it...

Sustainable City launches Zoom-based sustainability focused educational webinar series

Webinars run for 30 minutes each and are free to attend . The Sustainable City has launched the first edition of a...

Acciona to build its fourth reverse osmosis desalination plant in KSA

The project will have a capacity of 600,000 cu. m. per day to serve a population of three million making it one...

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