1 in 6 companies willing to make cash bribes

A new survey by Ernst and Young has revealed that one in six companies in the UAE and Jordan are willing to make cash payments...

Biased project managers blamed as ME disputes double in 2011

Failure to administer construction contracts properly and employer-biased project managers were major contributors as the value of contract disputes doubled in...

Saudi Arabia signs sewage and water contracts worth $81.5m

Contracts include implementation works for networks across Kingdom. The Saudi Arabian Minister of Water and Electricity has signed a series of contracts...

Emirates Extrusion Factory set for further growth following acquisition

UAE aluminium extrusion market to reach more than 175,000MT during 2011 to 2017. Global market research firm, Frost & Sullivan, has said...

Retail space at The Wave, Muscat to be increased

New development will increase retail opportunities offered by The Wave. Developers of Oman’s ‘The Wave, Muscat’ have announced they will break ground...

The Developers open Fontana Towers

$136m development will comprise of four towers and 400 apartments on Manama waterfront. Bahrain-based The Developers has opened a $136m development comprising...

Contract disputes cost the Middle East $112m in 2011 – EC Harris

Disputes doubled in value and took longer to resolve when compared to last year, despite the rest of the world seeing costs...

Infinite development is not financially viable

Expert warns that ambitious projects in the region may not be viable without external funding. Atkins’ UAE director of infrastructure has warned...

Barwa Real Estate signs major deals for projects

Qatari real estate developer sees ‘positive interest’ from Cityscape Qatar 2012, CEO says. Barwa Real Estate, the Qatari real estate and investment...