Qatar boosts London portfolio with stake in Claridge’s, Berkeley and Connaught hotels

The Gulf state’s Constellation Hotels buys 64 per cent of hotel company Coroin, which owns several five-star hotels. Qatar has bought majority...

Riyadh, Jeddah to see 16,000 new hotel rooms by 2018, says JLL

Domestic tourism in Saudi Arabia is expected to grow 400% by 2019. Saudi Arabia’s two major cities Riyadh and Jeddah are predicted...

Qatar’s Ashghal releases tender for $63m New Doha Zoo

Contract will include the construction of three hotels as part of the 750,000sqm project. Qatar’s public-works authority Ashghal has released a tender...

Mouchel appoints new delivery director for UAE

Leighton Greenland to lead the operational delivery of projects and client relationships for the UAE. Mouchel has strengthened its Middle Eastern infrastructure...

Construction begins on Dubai Expo 2020 site

Expo expected to generate two million jobs for Emirati and Arab youth. Construction work has begun on the Expo 2020 venue infrastructure...

Cityscape: Abu Dhabi rent rises to slow in 2015, says JLL

A reduction in government spending is likely to see rent increases reduce to ‘single-digit levels’, consultancy says. Abu Dhabi rents are forecast...

Abu Dhabi’s TDIC awards enabling-works contract for Saadiyat project

Enabling works for beachfront Mamsha Al Saadiyat development to be carried out by Nael & Bin Harmal Hydroexport. Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Development...

Cityscape: Aldar to build 2,000 homes to meet Abu Dhabi demand

Developer launches three residential developments on Yas Island and Al Reem Island. Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Properties has launched three residential developments with 2,000...

Cityscape: Dukes Oceana units on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai 50% sold

Developer Seven Tides offers 10% return-on-investment guarantee for Dukes Oceana Dubai Residences. Half the units at Dukes Oceana Dubai Residences, a development...