Mental health of construction workers needs more thought

There are serious gaps in the way the industry addresses health issues. This month, Big Project ME looks at how the UAE’s construction...

Nakheel unveils three-year plan for Dubai projects worth $3.8bn

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed briefed on developments, which include extensions to Dragon Mart and Ibn Battuta Mall. The Dubai developer Nakheel has unveiled...

Abu Dhabi gets 906 new apartments as Hydra towers complete

First phase of Hydra Avenue development on Reem Island is completed, developer says. Three towers comprising 906 apartments on Abu Dhabi’s Reem...

Dubai Investments Park plans eight new hotels, serviced apartments

Community owner sees ‘surging demand’ due to proximity to Al Maktoum Airport and Expo 2020 site. Dubai Investments Park (DIP) plans eight new...

Damac shares rally in Dubai on London tower plans

Dubai property developer says it is considering an equity stake in a 50-storey project, in what would mark its entry into the...

Damac opens two hotels near Burj Khalifa in Dubai

Property firm says it has opened five hotel-apartment developments in last 14 months. The Dubai-listed developer Damac says it has opened two hotel-apartment...

Arabtec shares rally as first phase of $40bn Egypt deal approved

Shares in the Dubai builder rose by more than 5% after 100,000 housing units get green light by Egyptian government. Arabtec shares on...

Dubai tackles 500 construction-site issues in first quarter of 2015

Dubai Municipality assesses complaints regarding issues such as on-site accidents and night-time work. Dubai Municipality officials have addressed more than 500 complaints, requests...

Migrant workers ‘forced to run Qatar marathon’

Workers allegedly “press-ganged” into participating, although organisers deny claims of coercion. Qatar is once more courting controversy over the treatment of migrant workers following...