Mouchel launches asset management workshops in Saudi Arabia

Business services group's educational events will focus on managing assets and investments efficiently. International infrastructure and business services group Mouchel is holding five...

Orascom Construction to list in Dubai, Cairo after OCI demerger

The Amsterdam-listed OCI begins proceedings for March 7 demerger of its building and chemicals businesses. The Amsterdam-listed OCI NV plans to list...

UAE lacks home-grown engineering talent, experts say

Emirati engineers are in short supply despite the construction boom, says consultancy BuroHappold. The UAE is faced with a severe shortage of...

Work begins on $200m Gulf Related project in Riyadh

Luxury Antara residential complex being built for expats in north-western part of Saudi capital. Construction has begun on a $200 million residential...

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar appoints new chief development officer

Talal Al Dhiyebi replaces Gurjit Singh at state-owned property developer. Aldar Properties, the Abu Dhabi-based developer, has appointed a new chief development officer...

Saudi Arabia’s Khodari lands $170m contract at mining project

Ma’aden unit awards the contractor work at $9 billion Waad Al Shamal complex. Abdullah Abdul Mohsin al-Khodari and Sons, the Saudi Arabian...

Jumeirah plans to double portfolio of hotels by 2018

Dubai-based hotel group currently has 22 hotels under its brand. Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based hotel operator, plans to almost double its portfolio...

New software transforms your Lego plaything into a 3D digital building

Plastic building blocks are not just kids’ stuff: a London studio is using them to create real-time digital files. A London-based sketch...

Dubai, Abu Dhabi ‘most sustainable’ cities in Middle East

Sustainable Cities Index ranked how cities handle expansion of infrastructure and development. Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been ranked the most sustainable...