Abu Dhabi to develop $735mn residential project on the coast of Al Dhafra region

1.29mn sqm project will accommodate more than 12,000 people, Department of Municipalities and Transport says. Abu Dhabi has announced plans to develop...

Report: Over $23bn in hotel construction contracts to be awarded across MENA by 2023

Saudi Arabia is tipped as leading the future hotel pipeline with some $9bn worth of contracts to be awarded. Over $23bn worth...

Arabtec Holding outlook positive despite losses of $211mn in 2019

The company attributes losses to construction business while pointing fingers at a slowing real estate market. Arabtec Holding has announced its financial...

Hopkins Architects announces opening of Sharjah’s Buhais Geology Park

Learning centre is located 48km from Sharjah, on a site that contains 65mn-year-old fossils, and ancient burial sites. Hopkins Architects, a British...

University of Manchester launches new master’s degree for Middle East professionals

New programme is the latest in a growing portfolio of blended Masters degrees for working professionals offered in the region. The University...

Drees & Sommer says digital innovation is key driver for ME construction industry growth

New technology and alternative business models will take hold in 2020 with adaptive buildings and smart cities on the horizon, firm says....

Expert opinion: Complex EPC environments getting a reboot with AI

Paul Donnelly, director, Industry Marketing, AspenTech. argues artificial intelligence will smarten up EPC laggards . As we move ahead into 2020, the...

Expo 2020 Dubai’s Saudi pavilion inks volunteer deal with Emirates Foundation

Volunteers will receive mentoring and guidance during their participation in Expo 2020 Dubai. The Saudi Arabia pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai has...

RTA completes roads network leading to Expo 2020 Dubai site

The project covered constructing bridges extending 7km, roads spanning 43km and 3 flyovers. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened the...