NIMR Algeria manoeuvre opens up African strategy

UAE military vehicle manufacturer NIMR is to start building two versions of its 4×4 armoured vehicles in the North African country. NIMR’s...

Africa and Middle East gains ease Komatsu’s China concerns

The gap between sales of Komatsu equipment in the Middle East and Africa region and China continued to close in May as...

Wolffkran Arabia opens Dubai offices

The joint venture between the Kanoo group and German tower crane manufacturer Wolffkran has relocated to new offices in Dubai, it was...

Egyptian government gives SODIC more time to develop Allegria

Extension comes after country's third largest developer reached an agreement with authorities. Egyptian property developer, Six of October Development and Investment (SODIC)...

Dubai property market growth ‘selective ‘: analysts

Emaar says Dubai property sector 'is on a growth track' after encouraging indications . The developer of the world’s tallest building, Emaar...

Work progressing on Phase Three of International City

Developer Nakheel says several developers have started work on their projects. Nakheel has denied construction of community services and facilities at the...

Saudi builders say new employment quotas hurting business

Builders say laws make it impossible for construction companies to execute projects. Saudi-based publicly listed construction firm, Abdullah Al Khodari Sons has...

Feasibility study launched on GCC railway project

Consultancy firm commissioned by the GCC Secretariat General to study regional railway. A consultancy firm has been commissioned by the GCC Secretariat...

Sustainability showcased

Cisco House project demonstrates a 'transformational opportunities' for countries, cities and organisations. Schneider Electric has teamed up with global technology provider Cisco...

Saudi Filipino group on “illegal recruitment” hunger strike

130 construction workers strike in protest of illegal recruitment, abusive employers and government neglect. More that 100 Filipino construction workers in Saudi Arabia...