Indians are top buyers in Burj Khalifah

Dubai Land Department data says foreign investors bought 36% more real estate assets in the emirate. According to data by the Dubai...

EMAL launches Phase II of expansion plan

Expansion project will cost $4.5bn and will be the world's largest single-site smelter once completed. Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) has announced the first...

Dubai contractors abiding by midday break rule

Human rights body says field inspection tours of construction sites found no violations. The Emirates Human Rights Association (EHRA) has said a...

Mott McDonald wins pumping station contract

100m deep underground station will be one of the world's largest pumping stations. Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) has appointed Mott...

Flour appointed to Saudi Arabian aluminium project

Ma'aden Alcoa JV appoints corporation to provide EPC management services for facility. Fluor Corporation has been awarded a contract by the joint...

Introducing the Mars Rover sky crane

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Shaw Energy named consultant for Duqm refinery

US consultancy to handle project management for the 230,000bpd facility. US-based consultancy Shaw Energy and Chemicals, part of the Shaw Group, has...

Omani contractors demand a Public Works Ministry

Local firms urge government to set up a separate ministry to expedite contract awarding process. Omani construction firms have urged the government...

Qatar construction costs higher than the UK

EC Harris report finds that sustained pipeline of work will see construction costs rise. EC Harris has said costs of infrastructure projects...

Al-Futtaim launches financial services division

Distributor now offering financing for construction equipment and transport in the UAE. Multi-brand equipment and commercial vehicles distributor FAMCO is now offering...