Abu Dhabi’s $1.4bn road to Saudi border ‘59% complete’

Mafraq-Ghuwaifat International Highway project on track – officials. A road project worth AED 5.3 billion ($1.4bn) linking Mafraq in Abu Dhabi with...

Workers evacuated as fire engulfs factory in Ajman, UAE

Civil Defence teams fight to bring blaze under control. Workers were evacuated after a fire broke out at a fibreglass factory in...

Dubai to get landmark $817m sports stadium

60,000-capacity Mohammed bin Rashid Stadium to be built in Al Aweer area. A 60,000-capacity sports stadium is to be built in Dubai...

Drake and Scull names Wael Allan as COO

Management shake-up sees Kailash Sadangi taking CFO role. The Dubai-listed contractor Drake and Scull International (DSI) has announced the appointment of Wael...

Saudi Binladin Group layoffs ‘rise to 77,000’

Staff told to quit or wait until company receives dues – report. The number of layoffs at Saudi Binladin Group, one of...

Builders’ day out: Big Project ME Golf Day

Regional players descend on the Emirates Golf Club for the Contractors Cup 2016. The Emirates Golf Club once again hosted the Big...

Danube launches ‘affordable’ Glamz Residence in Dubai

The $82 million development will offer 418 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. UAE-based developer Danube Properties has launched its sixth “affordable” housing...