Dubai Holding ‘to look at US acquisitions’ for first time since downturn

Holding company says ‘new technologies’ in the US are a potential area of interest. Dubai Holding is considering making acquisitions in the...

Smart construction will usher in era of Middle East smart cities

Ammar Enaya: Wi-fi will be a key enabler of logistics and workforce planning. The Middle East is all abuzz with excitement about...

Landscape architecture: There’s an app for that

Kenneth Seraspi on how smart apps are changing the way consultants work. Smartphone applications are greatly affecting the way we live, interact,...

Suit up! How robotic exoskeletons could transform construction

Will building workers of the future wear high-tech suits?. Science-fiction fans know the concept of a powered exoskeleton being used in an...

Saudi council gives green light to undeveloped land tax – report

Legislation designed to ease housing crisis is set to be passed to king for approval. Saudi Arabia’s legislative council has endorsed a...

Dubai construction shows ‘to offer free training worth $250k’

Around 3,800 visitors expected to attend CPD-certified workshops at Middle East Concrete 2015 and PMV Live 2015. Two upcoming construction events in...

Kuwaiti developer NREC reports $38.1m nine-month profit

Total assets of $1.8 billion have increased by $39.8 million from December 2014. Kuwait’s National Real Estate Company (NREC) has reported a...

Dubai’s Arabtec ‘looks to build 13,000 homes in Egypt’

Proposal is separate from stalled agreement for 1 million homes, says chairman of Dubai-listed builder. Arabtec, the Dubai-listed contractor, has submitted a...