Bahraini investor signs $63.6m deal to revamp Grand Muharraq Garden

Private investor signs 30 year deal with government to overhaul garden to cater to community, both commercially and socially. Bahraini private investor,...

Four Seasons Bahrain progressing ‘ahead of schedule’

Luxury hotel scheduled to be completed by April 2014, developers say. Bayside Developments has said work on the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain...

Al Lisaili crane tragedy: Operators need more training

Crane accidents, such as the death of a crane operator in Dubai earlier this week, could be avoided if operators get more...

Pringle Brandon, Perkins+Will to merge

Merger will provide both firms with greater opportunities at a global level and increases client coverage. UK-based architecture and design firm, Pringle...

Dubai’s Depa Limited sees NDIA contract flounder over disputes

Unacceptable changes to contract terms and conditions causes luxury interior fit out contractor to consult its lawyers over the way forward in...

Dubai operator killed as crane hits power line

A Filipino crane operator has been killed in Dubai after he struck high voltage power line. The accident occurred on Sunday in...

Saudi Aramco to upgrade Riyadh refinery

Tender to be floated by the end of the month for engineering, procurement and construction contracts. A tender is set to be...

Oman’s first eco-friendly building to launch by December 2013

Al Jebel Al Akhdar Resort Hotel will embrace environmentally friendly and energy efficient measures, CEO of government company behind development of project...

JODC signs $1.3bn loan for Mecca megaproject

Saudi construction company signs joint loan agreement with group of local banks. Jabal Omar Development Company, a construction firm in the Kingdom...

DSI wins MEP contracts worth $26.13m in Oman

Contractor to oversee complete MEP works, including design, supply, installation and testing. Drake and Scull International, the MEP and construction contractor, announced...