Bahrain’s Mina Salman Interchange ahead of schedule

$66.3m project to be completed four months ahead of schedule in August 2013, Minister says. Bahraini Works Minister Essam Khalaf has announced...

Indian demand pushes Gulf Extrusions growth

Subcontinent is a key destination in the UAE based company's global expansion strategy. UAE-based aluminium extrusion specialist, Gulf Extrusions has raised its...

UAE invests $2.72bn on power, water projects

FEWA says second phase of the project will cover Ajman, UAQ, RAK and Fujairah. Mohammed Mohammed Saleh, director general of the UAE...

Saudi to award construction contracts for 871 schools

Ministry of Education currently has 2,340 school projects worth $5.6bn under construction. The Saudi government is set to award contracts worth hundreds...

Fire at Dubai Mall days after launch of fire safety campaign

Middle East's largest shopping mall evacuated after fire scare. Shoppers at the Dubai Mall had to evacuate the building after a fire...

Kingspan sees trading profit up 19% in H1 2012

Irish firm also acquired Thyssenkrupp Construction and UAE’s Ridigal Industries. Kingspan, the Irish insulation and building envelope firm, has presented its half-yearly...

Oman moves to support construction sector

New borrowers to receive a 75% reduction in bank fees, with the government bearing cost of cuts. Oman Housing Bank (OHB) has...

Oman awards $320m contract for Batinah Expressway

Sultanate's first dual four-lane expressway will connect the Muscat Expressway to Khatmat Melahah. Oman's Ministry of Transport and Communications has awarded...