Qatar ‘may not require cooling systems at winter World Cup’

World Cup Organising Committee exec reportedly said holding event in winter could negate need for sophisticated cooling systems. Qatar may not require...

Dubai contractor ASGC wins $133m Union Museum contract

Al Shafar General Contracting Co will build eight distinct sections of museum and all support facilities. Al Shafar General Contracting Co, the...

Dubai builder Arabtec appoints new CEO for construction arm

Raja Hani Ghanma lands role as chief executive of Arabtec Construction. Arabtec Holding has appointed a new chief executive for its construction...

Dubai’s Damac says property sales boosted by foreign buyers

Firm’s managing director says foreign demand in first quarter of 2015 was not significantly affected by the fall of the Euro. Dubai’s...

Dubai’s Majid Al Futtaim to use bonds, sukuk for expansion

Retail conglomerate rules out IPO as it looks to expand in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The Dubai-based retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim (MAF)...

Dubai builders required to use ‘green’ concrete from April

Switching to eco-friendly building materials will cut pollution and long-term costs, Dubai Municipality says. All new buildings in Dubai will have to...

France’s Egis lands contract for Um Alhoul Economic Zone in Qatar

French engineering group to oversee construction of 27 sq km development south of Doha. Egis, the French engineering group specialising in infrastructure...

Cayan, Shuaa to set up fund for $272m Dubai project

Gulf-based developer and investment firm to back construction of twin-tower development of 700 residential units and hotel apartments. The Gulf-based developer Cayan...