Exclusive: James Baker says graphene can disrupt different industries

Firm is looking at graphene commercialisation through its partnership with Masdar. Graphene is a disruptive technology that could open up new markets...

ADFD allocates $105m for 8 renewable energy projects in partnership with IRENA

Projects range from Antigua and Barbuda to Cuba, Maldives, Nepal and Chad. The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has confirmed the...

CBRE sees rise in villa supply for Bahraini residential sector

6,200 freehold villas on the market as of Q4 2019, with mid- to high-end buyers targeted. Bahrain’s residential sector has recorded about...

Mammoet details how it successfully completed role in construction of Ain Dubai

Specialist in engineered heavy lifting and transport reveals how it helped build national landmark. Mammoet, the global specialist in engineered heavy lifting...

Opinion: How we can attract and retain talent within the UAE’s construction market

Anouar Bourakkadi Idrissi, COO, Edenred UAE on the construction industry's challenge of staff retention. Workforce development and retention is important for any...

Diyar Al Muharraq kicks off construction of Souq Al Baraha

The project is expected to reflect the architectural culture of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Developer Diyar Al Muharraq has kicked off foundation...

W Motors begins construction of $100m facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis

Project will be tackled in phases with Phase One due for completion later in the year. Dubai-based W Motors has laid the...

Virgin Hyperloop One says Middle East system can be powered completely off-grid

Clean energy system in line with UAE’s Federal Energy Strategy 2050. Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO), the American transportation technology company, has said...

Hilton to operate three hotels at Meraas’ Al Seef in Dubai

Originally opened in 2018, the three hotels are located at Al Seef, a waterfront destination by Meraas. Dubai-based Meraas has announced a...

Adnoc signs MoU with Indonesian firms for gas and petrochemical deals

MoU signed to explore the potential development of a crude-to-petrochemicals complex in Balongan, Indonesia. Adnoc has announced that it has signed agreements...