Work starts at $1bn ICD Brookfield Place in Dubai

Construction set to finish in 2018. The Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) and Brookfield Property Partners have started work on a $1...

Dubai fire caused by electrical fault – police

Blaze at The Address Downtown hotel resulted from short circuit. The major fire at The Address Downtown hotel in Dubai was caused...

Transport growth to extend beyond Dubai Expo, Qatar 2022 – expert

New avenues to open up for construction sector. The Gulf transport sector will create ongoing opportunities for the construction industry beyond major events like Dubai...

Aldar buys Daman building in Abu Dhabi as part of $816m investment drive

Developer puts focus on revenue-producing assets. Aldar Properties has announced the purchase of Daman House, a commercial office building in Abu Dhabi,...

Dubai Parks and Resorts exceeds Riverland leasing target

Agreements for over half of the 220,000 square feet of retail space. Dubai Parks and Resorts says it has leased out about...

Meraas set to open rainforest ‘bio-dome’ in Dubai

The Green Planet to house over 3,000 species of plants and animals. The Dubai-based developer Meraas has announced that it will be...

Project Qatar show returns to Doha in May

The all-inclusive platform for the entire construction sector. This content was supplied by IFP Qatar.Under the prestigious patronage of the Qatari government...

UAE to curb cladding use after Dubai fire – official

Civil Defence says restrictions will apply to new high-rise buildings. The use of cladding will be restricted in new buildings in the...

Two Egyptian construction firms set to merge in late January

Misr Concrete and Cairo for Contracting to target major projects. Egyptian companies Misr Concrete Development Company and Cairo for Contracting and Real...