UAE leads GCC interior contracting market in 2012

All the GCC markets, except for Bahrain, are expected to record significant growth rates, report says. According to a study by Ventures...

Kuwait floats tender for $500m maternity hospital project

600 bed hospital project scheduled for completion in December 2013, Kuwait Ministry of Public Works says. Construction firms have received invitations from...

Seajacks 4 spends $121m to build ‘Hydra’

UAE-based oil and gas construction and engineering specialist, Lamprell has been awarded a $120.9m deal to supply Seajacks 4 Ltd with one...

Alstom Grid to supply Kurdistan substation

Project described as “important milestone” for firm as it re-enters the Kurdistan market with a 'complete range of products'. The Alstom group...

Dubai’s Metito signs on for major Australian projects

Partnership with Bechtel International will see the development of three separate LNG plants on Curtis Island in Queensland. Metito, the Dubai based...

RTA compensates 17 for Metro disturbance

Compensation also includes the construction of sound barriers to shield residents from noises. As many as 17 families are to be compensated...

Omani cinema operator to fit out Salalah complex

Mixed use development also features 168 serviced studio, one-two and three bedroom apartments. Oman's cinema operating firm, City Cinema has been selected...

Former Deyaar CEO misses first hearing

Embattled former chief executive is ill and receiving treatment at a local hospital, lawyers tell court. Zack Shahin, the former CEO of...

DIRC eyes re-launch of $544m Dubai Maritime City project

Developer is also studying plans to build a five star hotel, general manager says. A subsidiary of Dubai Investments is planning to...

Manchester United legend calls for sustainable sports stadiums

Gary Neville sets up foundation to promote the sustainable construction and maintenance of stadiums in England. Gary Neville, the former Manchester United...