The First Group achieves major milestone on construction of world’s tallest hotel

Largest concrete pour completed this week with more than 11,800 cubic metres of concrete and 3,000t of steel needed for the building’s...

Development projects in Sharjah’s eastern region to shape emirate’s future

Roads, infrastructure, tourism, heritage and eco-friendly hospitality projects expected to drive economic growth in emirate. The eastern region of the emirate of...

1,514 plots and real estate transferred to Omani citizens says Oman Ministry of Housing

Oman Ministry of Housing says the plots and properties are spread across the sultanate . The Oman Ministry of Housing has announced...

Saudi Cement sees 19% y-o-y decline in earnings for Q2 2020

Cement producer saw earnings reach $20m in Q2 due to a decrease in sales, increased expenses and other issues. Saudi Cement earnings...

Oman: Ibri II solar power plant to begin operations by mid-2021

Power will be supplied to and distributed by the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company . Oman has announced that its under...

Emicool to discount bills for certain customers in response to COVID-19

Firm says the move is a translation of the directives of the government and aims to support individuals and companies. A seven...

UAE’s Arkan says that group revenue fell to $105mn in H1 2020 due to COVID-19 crisis

Decrease in revenue offset by rigorous cost saving programs, building materials supplier says . Arkan Building Materials Company, the UAE-based supplier, has...

Bechtel secures executive project management contract for NEOM’s cognitive cities

US construction giant overseeing and creating resource-efficient utilities and an advanced transport system to connect NEOM’s cognitive cities. NEOM Co has awarded...

Summertown Interiors announces completion of Takeda headquarters project

Project has been awarded LEED silver certification from the USGBC. Fit-out contractor Summertown Interiors has announced that it has delivered the new...