RTA to build cycling tracks across Dubai

Construction of tracks part of RTA masterplan to encourage environmentally friendly transit means. [caption id="attachment_14980" align="aligncenter" width="448"] The cycling tracks will cover...

KSA to build 7,000 new houses in Riyadh

Project contract will include electricity, water, sanitary drainage and stormwater drainage networks. [caption id="attachment_14975" align="aligncenter" width="413"] 7,000 new houses will be built...

Challenging traditional thinking through innovative solutions

Sadig Abuagla explains why contractors and developers are adopting off-site building solutions. With the construction in the Middle East finally recovering...

Al Habtoor to construct water show theatre worth $15mn

Theatre will host a permanent water show to attract tourists. [caption id="attachment_14946" align="aligncenter" width="436"] The Metropolitan Hotel redevelopment project is likely to...

Oman Tender Board extends Preliminary Design Contract for National Railway Project

Bidders possibly given extra time to get their clarifications suitably addressed, official says. [caption id="attachment_14941" align="aligncenter" width="448"] Oman's Tender Board has extended...

Abu Dhabi’s Senaat plans $600mn investment in industry

Investment consistent with strategy to engage in industrial projects, Senaat chairman says. [caption id="attachment_14936" align="aligncenter" width="449"] Abu Dhabi is looking to diversify...

Construction begins on Phase II of $1.63bn Doha Festival City

Mixed use development is set to open in the first quarter of 2016, developer’s CEO says. [caption id="attachment_14931" align="aligncenter" width="436"] The $1.63...

Oman warned over rising construction costs

Oman Society of Contractors warns that profit margins could be eroded by new regulations and rising wages. [caption id="attachment_14925" align="aligncenter" width="449"] Construction...

Arabtec and Samsung form joint venture

Joint venture to target the oil and gas industries. [caption id="attachment_14920" align="aligncenter" width="296"] The joint venture between Arabtec and Samsung will be...

New Dubai Zoo by 2014 end

New Dubai Zoo will offer safari experience to Dubai residents and visitors. [caption id="attachment_14915" align="aligncenter" width="400"] The new Dubai Zoo is expected...

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