Saudi construction sector faces uncertain 2017

Saudi construction sector faces uncertain 2017 – expert

Faithful + Gould’s David Clifton says the kingdom’s construction market is likely to contract further. Saudi Arabia’s construction sector faces an uncertain...

Dubai Ruler unveils Smart Buildability Index

Sheikh Mohammed stresses the need for standardisation in the construction industry across the UAE. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice...

Global investments in RAK’s Al Hamra Village total $272m

Buyers of 99 nationalities have invested in the destination – led by Brits, Germans, Indians and Russians, developer reveals. Ras Al Khaimah’s...

Dubai Parks and Resorts holds private preview for workers

Event aimed at thanking and recognising workforce, company says. Dubai Parks and Resorts has given its construction workers a private preview of...

Sharjah’s Al Majaz phase 2 ‘to complete by year-end’

Extension of waterfront family and tourism project, currently 90% complete, will add 53,000 square feet to the total area. The Sharjah Investment...

Works to begin on $272m Gate Avenue in Dubai

Habtoor Leighton Group awarded $136m contract for retail development at the Dubai International Financial Centre. Construction work is set to begin on...

Dubai Marina ‘continues to attract buyer interest’

Millennials and small families eyeing locality for hot property deals, says propertytrader.ae. Dubai Marina continues to see strong interest from buyers, especially...

Dubai’s Emaar expects 20% costs reduction

Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of the Dubai-listed developer, expects a costs reduction in 2017 – Reuters. The Dubai-listed developer Emaar Properties forecasts a...