Coronavirus: KNPC finalises land for construction of three housing project sites for expat workers

Temporary housing sites will accommodate a total of 8,332 workers. Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) has readied land for the construction of...

UAE-based ASGC to become Costain’s biggest shareholder

UAE construction group says it generates more than $1bn in turnover annually. ASGC has said it will acquire a 15% stake in...

RTA says 37% completion rate achieved on Khawaneej Roads Improvement Project in Dubai

Project comprises the construction of three main interchanges as well as 23km of service roads along the Khawaneej and Al Amardi Streets....

Coronavirus: GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre receives $5.5mn in claims in first quarter of 2020

The centre said it relied on technology to continue offering its services despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Arbitration claims worth $5.5m have been...

Police cite the use of banned aluminium composite cladding as main cause of Abbco Tower fire

Police cities the use of banned aluminium composite cladding as being the main cause for a blaze at a 49-storey building in...

Kizad launches packages to support SMEs in response to global impact of COVID-19

Kizad is a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi ports, the latter unveiled its own stimulus for businesses within its freezones earlier in response...

Bentley Institute launches student focused infrastructure challenge

The challenge is said to continue the institute’s mission of nurturing future professionals by helping them stay active, engaged and enthusiastic during...

Coronavirus: Over 1,800 transactions totaling $985mn recorded during lockdown in Dubai

1,316 off-plan and 508 secondary sales transactions recorded . PropertyFinder has stated that 1,824 transactions were recorded in the month of April...

More than 9,000 residential units delivered to Saudi nationals in Q1 2020

JLL report highlights role of Sakani program in the increased momentum for delivery of units despite global pandemic. Saudi Arabia’s government drive...