Aecom in agreement to pursue KSA affordable housing projects

Memorandum of understanding with Red Sea Housing Services Company to pursue projects in Saudi Arabia. A subsidiary of the Tadawul-listed Red Sea...

Farnek ties up with ArabiaWeather for smart weather forecasts for FM

Hyper-local forecasting to be used by facilities management company to reduce costs, improve efficiency and safety for building maintenance and cleaning. Facilities...

Dubai’s DSI to receive $27m loan from Tabarak Investment

Interest-free loan will meet the immediate working capital requirements of Drake & Scull International. Drake & Scull International, the Dubai-based engineering and...

KSA to allow 100% foreign ownership of engineering firms

Several prerequisites have to be met prior to beginning operations in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia will allow full foreign ownership of engineering...

Set in stone: Why surface protection matters

Architects, consultants and project owners could benefit greatly from a better understanding of stone protection solutions, says FILA’s Francesco Pettenon. The Middle...

On site: Mihai Flamaropol Rink, Bucharest

Under the watchful eye of Arcadia Engineering, Bucharest is scheduled to have a new Olympic-class ice skating rink and mixed-use athletic facility...

Emaar Hospitality appoints corporate director for design

Morgan Tuckness will be tasked with setting up and maintaining development and design guidelines. Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business...

Cavendish Maxwell opens office in Oman

Office is part of the consultancy’s regional growth plans. UAE-based Cavendish Maxwell has just opened an office in Muscat, Oman, according to...

SNC-Lavalin receives go ahead for EPC phase of ammonia plant

Canadian firm was awarded contract by Salalah Methanol Company. SNC-Lavalin has received notice to proceed with the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)...