Besix completes construction of Belgian Pavilion at EXPO 2020 site

The firm says the pavilion can be dismantled and reassembled at another location after the event concludes. Construction of the Belgian Pavilion...

DEWA hosts workshop to develop post COVID-19 strategy

Firm said it is committed to continuous improvement and plans to increase work mechanisms to the highest international standards. A workshop to...

Abu Dhabi Chamber and CONNECT launch international events in Abu Dhabi for the construction and manufacturing industries.

Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry and CONNECT announce two inaugural events, Middle East Design & Build Week (MEDBW) and Middle...

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum allocates $17bn to Emirati housing programme in Dubai

Allocation is part of implementation of Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime...

Oman’s RCC confirms $30mn Duqm grinding unit will be on stream in Q4 2021

New plant will raise annual group output to 7.4 million tonnes. Raysut Cement Company (RCC), Oman’s largest cement manufacturer with a global...

23 new factories to be built in Saudi Arabia says Modon

Move is part of Modon’s strategy to empower industry and contribute to increasing local content. 23 new factories that will produce solar...

Saudi Arabia to begin bid process for development of worker housing at Neom

The government is said to have accelerated the pace of work at Neom. Saudi Arabia will begin inviting bids for the construction...

Union Properties agrees exit from the ownership of Motor City shopping centre under construction in Dubai

MoU valued at $114.3 million and was signed with a leading real estate developer in Dubai. Union Properties, the Dubai-based real estate...

How automation and digitalisation are reshaping construction industry in the Arab world

Apply new technology in construction and experience the seamless convergence of the physical and digital worlds, writes Paul Wallett, regional director, Middle...

OCC reveals plans for new $300mn production line as part of expansion plans

New production line will have a capacity of 10,000 tonnes per day. Oman Cement Company (OCC) has announced plans to add a...

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