Kuwaiti political issues causes concerns

Industry experts fear that delays and bureaucracy are scaring off global contracting firms. The political deadlock in Kuwait is raising concerns amongst...

Qatar approves new building law

Civil defence warns that new law could see violators faced with three years of jail time. The Qatari Cabinet has issued a...

$7.2bn Khalifa Port launches operations

Abu Dhabi based $7.2bn mega-project sees phase 1 of industrial zone also launched on Sept 1. In the world of maritime operations,...

Sharjah Ruler orders high-rise protection committee

Responsibilities include revising and updating current public protection provisions and issuing safety certificates. The Ruler of Sharjah, HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin...

Apache awards Foster Wheeler three-year deal

Swiss firm will provide design, engineering and project management to assist joint venture. Swiss-headquartered engineering firm, Foster Wheeler has secured a three-year...

Orascom Development sees 24.6% revenue jump

Healthy sales growth for high end hotels and accommodation spurs increase. Orascom Development (OD), the Swiss-listed Egyptian property and hotels group, has...

Galfar to complete Azaiba Hotel by mid-2013

$78m, five star property to have 240 rooms, restaurants and multi-level basement parking. Oman’s Galfar Engineering and Contracting Company has said the...