New UAE labour rules come into force on Jan. 1

Revised law to introduce standard labour contracts and make it easier to switch jobs. The UAE is to implement major changes to...

Lafarge wins ready-mix concrete contract for Doha Metro project

Building-materials producer secures contract for 300km rail development. Lafarge and MEKA have been chosen as ready-mix concrete providers for the Doha Metro...

Alkhalij Cement set to invest $219m in new Qatar production line

Cement production expected to increase by 50% when new facility opens in 2016. Qatar’s Alkhalij Cement Company plans to invest $219m in a...

New level for Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates as $272m extension opens

‘Evolution 2015’ extension houses 24-screen Vox Cinemas. Majid Al Futtaim on Monday delivered its AED1 billion ($272m) multi-stage extension of the Mall of...

Final piece of Louvre Abu Dhabi dome cladding lifted into place

Iconic roof is part of first museum to be constructed at the Saadiyat Cultural District. The final piece of the jigsaw is...

Gulf’s strong public sector ‘a challenge when recruiting’ in construction

Head of Pace Engineering calls on industry to encourage more young graduates into private sector. The strong public sector in the Gulf...

ALEC boss welcomes formation of Saudi contractors’ association

Government-backed body could bring ‘right kind of standards into the industry’, says Kez Taylor. The formation of a contractors’ association in Saudi...

Dubai’s Damac raises $100m in sukuk issue

Property developer says proceeds will partly be used to acquire land plots. Damac says its property development arm has raised $100 million...

Dubai property market ‘stands tall’ among rivals despite price slump

Decent rental yields and tax-free status means Dubai is still attractive to investors, says Knight Frank. Dubai’s real estate investment sector still...