RAK: Flamingo Townhouses units to be delivered early

Developer will hand over 57 units in phase two of the Mina Al Arab project two months before due date. RAK Properties...

Worker dies at Qatar World Cup stadium site

Investigation underway into ‘work-related fatality’ at Al Wakrah Stadium - officials. A worker has died at the site of a stadium being built...

Perkins+Will appoints new finance director for Dubai office

Finance and legal services veteran Ganesh Prabhu to oversee unit’s financial management. Perkins+Will has appointed Ganesh Prabhu as the finance director for...

New safety rules for Saudi govt projects

Contractors and consultants now required to adhere to stringent new rules to ensure payment for projects. Saudi Arabia has introduced a number...

First Avenue Mall, hotel to open in Dubai in early 2017

$136m Motor City development will comprise 70 shops, 15 restaurants and a 150-room four-star hotel. A new shopping mall and hotel are...

Macro wins facilities management contract for three UAE schools

The $7.35 million deal covers three schools owned by Evolvence Knowledge Investments. Macro has won a three-year integrated facilities management (FM) contract...

Machinery: Backhoes buck the trend

The backhoe loader is providing steady volumes even in the current scenario of stagnating sales, major manufacturers say. It’s no secret that...

Atkins MEA appoints Phil Malem as MD for transport and infrastructure

Malem will oversee the group’s metro, rail, highway and aviation business. Atkins Middle East & Africa (MEA), has appointed Phil Malem as...

Dubai’s DEWA, Huawei ink deal to promote smart city initiatives

Two parties to establish team to launch pilot programmes using the latest technologies. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Huawei...