DEWA on track to complete $70m water pipeline project

Firm says losses in water transmission and distribution network are now 5.36% compared to 42% in 1988. 88% of work has been...

Sawafi Borets breaks ground on new 21,000 sqm HQ in Saudi Arabia

The new facility will serve as its production hub for the manufacture, testing, and service of submersible pump systems. Saudi-based joint venture...

Haejo, Oman ink deal for artificial coral reef project

The project is part of Oman’s strategic plans to develop its fisheries sector. Oman’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has...

Abu Dhabi and Aldar to develop $12.25bn worth of projects

Framework agreement will see Aldar take on the management of major projects, as well provide management oversight for Musanada projects, amongst other...

EBS says work on four Expo 2020 projects nearing completion

Steel structure manufacturer says work on Kuwait, Russia, Indonesia and Uzbekistan pavilions are on track for delivery. Emirates Building Systems (EBS), a...

Development in Bahrain: Where next for the kingdom?

Crippling debt and poor public finances make 2021 a challenging year for the nation’s construction sector. How times change. Two decades ago,...

$270mn company set up to develop Holy Sites at Makkah and Madinah

Kidana will have an authorised capital of $270m and is a key step in RCMC’s strategy to develop and maintain the holy...

Oman Shell launches 25MW Qabas solar plant

Project will supply electricity output to a large ferrochrome production facility in Sohar Free Zone. Oman Shell has launched the 25MW Qabas...

Abu Dhabi’s Al Maryah Island launches world-class sports, recreation destination

Powered by Zayed Sports City, the new facility encompasses three outdoor football fields, four tennis courts, and four multipurpose sports courts. Abu...