Gulf PPP market on the upswing

Michael Conner of Faithful+Gould on how public-private partnerships can help close the infrastructure gap. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region’s sizeable infrastructure-investment...

New Abu Dhabi rent index ‘likely to cool growth in prices’

Provisional rental index could lead to lower price increases in the future, according to JLL analyst. The Abu Dhabi government’s expected introduction...

Saudi Arabia’s Al Rajhi Building Solutions lays out its ‘Vision 2020’

CEO Ahmed Al Bassam on expanding the firm’s Gulf business. Long established as one of Saudi Arabia’s best-known business entities, Al Rajhi...

Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council approves Al Reem Island master plan

Plan will enable three big developers, including Aldar Properties, to complete their own schemes on the island. Abu Dhabi’s Urban Planning Council...

Abu Dhabi ‘set to launch provisional rent index’

Various government departments said to be compiling the index with a likely launch later this year, it was reported. The Abu Dhabi...

Abu Dhabi to educate workers about heat stress, midday break

New campaign to raise awareness among construction contractors, consultants and workers on risks of heat exposure. The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has...

Damac Properties to open women-only sales office in Dubai

Developer says move is response to increasing number of female buyers. Property developer Damac plans to open a women-only sales office in...

Dubai Sports City’s Venetian building set for handover

First residents at Canal Residence West development set to move in this week, according to statement. Dubai Sports City plans a handover...

Healthy demand for hospital construction in the Gulf

How the complexities of building hospitals have changed over the years. Amidst the glitz and glamour of shopping malls and luxury hotels...

Dubai’s Limitless awards $77.5m contract for Downtown Jebel Ali works

Arco General Contracting to complete infrastructure works by end of 2017. Limitless, the Dubai-based master developer, has awarded a $77.5 million contract...