Germany’s Hochtief in $1.5bn deal for Riyadh airport expansion

International joint venture consists of Hochtief, Shapoorji Pallonji MidEast and Nahdat Al Emaar. A multinational joint venture led by Germany’s Hochtief has...

Dubai plans world’s first 3D-printed office

The 2,000 sq. ft. structure is set to be printed layer-by-layer using a 20-foot 3D printer. Dubai has unveiled plans to build...

Van Oord wins $150m contract for Nakheel’s Deira Islands project in Dubai

Dutch dredging firm to construct beaches, quays, rock edges and breakwaters. The Dubai real-estate firm Nakheel has awarded a $150 million contract...

Gulf infrastructure projects moving despite oil slump, says Atkins exec

Simon Moon, CEO of Atkins Middle East, says states like Saudi Arabia are committed to vital infrastructure and transport projects. Gulf infrastructure...

Dubai theme parks ‘to generate $5bn by 2020’

Trade events also a key driver of visitors to Dubai, and can further boost the leisure and entertainment industry, says trade-show organiser....

Damac Properties launches Paramount Residences in Dubai

The 64-storey project will offer a sky lobby and private Paramount Pictures screening room, developer says. The Dubai-listed property developer Damac has...

Mideast investors ‘to account for 25-30% of prime London property sales’

There is increased appetite for top London real estate since the May 7 election, CBRE says. Middle Eastern investors are expected to...

ALEC to target UAE’s growing solar and renewables market

New ALEC Energy division to offer financing assistance to companies that implement solar-power systems on their rooftops. ALEC, the Dubai-based contracting and...

Egypt: Deal with UAE’s Alabbar to build $45bn capital city ‘is still on’

Ministry of Housing denies report claiming memorandum of understanding with Alabbar’s Capital City Partners had been terminated. Negotiations to build a new...