Qatar and Algeria ready to sign up to joint steel plant agreement

Qatar is expected to sign a deal with Algeria today that will see the two countries build a steel plant in the...

Karama Colony set for demolition in Dubai

Colony was first built in 1978 and has provided affordable accommodation to expats. Al Wasl Properties has said that all residents of...

Alfanar commissions two gas turbine units in Hail

Siemens to provide two SGT-6 2000E gas turbines for the Hail 2 Extension III plant. Saudi-based engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm,...

Qatar’s London Shard to struggle to attract tenants, property experts say

European Union's tallest building opened with 26 of its 87 floors left vacant as rents for offices remain at their flattest since...

Terex unveils new tower crane

New crane boasts standard safety features and anti-collision systems. US-based Terex Corporation has launched its new CTL 650 F45 luffing jib tower...

New Tier 4 Interim Pipelayer from Volvo

35-tonne pipelayer uses inputs from hook, boom and base machine-mounted sensors to allow the operator to determine what weight can be safely...

Mideast construction contracts delayed by euro woes

UK firm, Carillion Plc, says market conditions have halted some infrastructure projects in the Middle East. Carillion Plc, the UK-headquartered support services...

Qrail mulls metro pre-qualification bids

Bidders will compete for the contract to build elevated sections of the multi-billion dollar metro scheme. Pre-qualification entries are currently being evaluated...

Bribery allegations loom over Leighton Offshore

Leighton Holdings subsidiary being investigated by the Australian Federal Police. Australian construction giant, Leighton Holdings, has announced that it has fired a...