Kuwait political instability strangling construction

Global Investment House executive says nation cannot move ahead with projects due to parliament wrangles. [caption id="attachment_13427" align="aligncenter" width="451"] Kuwait's political instability...

Law firm calls for off plan sales regulation

Hadef & Partners report says that Dubai could face boom or bust cycle. [caption id="attachment_13421" align="aligncenter" width="544"] Hadef & Partners has called...

UAE mega projects to fuel Sharjah business forum

The inaugural Russia-GCC Business Forum will be held at Expo Centre Sharjah, from December 17 to 19, 2012. [caption id="attachment_13411" align="aligncenter" width="449"]...

PwC report predicts increased ME project investment

Developers looking for alternative funding sources, analysts say. A Price Waterhouse report has said that investment in Middle Eastern projects is projected...

Nakheel sells $15mn worth of villa plots in two hours

Developer says plots sold for higher than expected prices. [caption id="attachment_13399" align="aligncenter" width="360"] Nakheel said that it sold $15mn worth of villa...

Drake and Scull JV ties up $720mn Saudi deal

Joint venture between DSC and Arabian Construction will build Phase III of Jabal Omar development in Mecca. [caption id="attachment_13393" align="aligncenter" width="421"] Arabian...

Qatar will control heat during World Cup

Secretary General of organising committee says technology being developed to cool entire neighbourhoods. [caption id="attachment_13387" align="aligncenter" width="424"] Qatar will manage the summer...

Khalifa Port has official launch on 12/12/12

HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan inaugurates massive Abu Dhabi port. [caption id="attachment_13380" align="aligncenter" width="405"] Khalifa Port had its official launch...

Abu Dhabi considering tightening building codes

Decision to tighten codes comes in the wake of high-rise fires. [caption id="attachment_13373" align="aligncenter" width="335"] Abu Dhabi is considering introducing tighter building...

DIA eyes Q1 2013 opening for Concourse III

$3.5bn concourse will connect to two major public levels of Terminal 3. [caption id="attachment_13367" align="aligncenter" width="449"] Dubai International Airport is eyeing a...

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