Infrastructure prioritised in Kuwaiti NDP

National Development Plan includes US$7bn metro plan. Kuwait’s National Development Plan (NDP) will see the country’s infrastructure receiving huge investment over...

“Overall sustained growth” predicted for GCC banking sector

“Specific opportunities for banks that can manage a fast expansion” report states. A report from global management consultancy firm A.T. Kearney predicts...

“Majority of construction companies believe green is a nuisance”

Co-principal for Chalabi Architekten speaks out ahead of World Eco Construct. The co-principal of Austrian architecture firm Chalabi Architekten & Partner has...

Major mixed-use scheme in Turkey launched on the international stage

A major mixed-use scheme featuring two 46-storey high towers, designed by global architecture, urbanism and design practice Broadway Malyan for leading Turkish...

UAE Tender Prices to Remain Flat in 2012

Follows 3% price fall Q4 2011, says EC Harris . Tender prices for construction work in the UAE are to remain “flat”...

Missing cultural roots

By Romi Sebastian. AECOM’s assistant project manager for the Doha Port project, Romi Sebastian, asks why traditional architecture is ignored today ...

Ducab sales hit AED 4.9bn in 2011

Dubai power cable manufacturer Ducab has credited “successful expansions” new products and strong financial management for its record sales in 2011. At...

Zamil Industry announces 18% consolidated revenue increase

Sale prices to steel sector affect overall profits. Zamil Industrial has released its financial statement for 2011, with mixed results. While consolidation...

Saudi Arabi’s first female architect wins ME Women Leader Award

Nadia Bakhurji recognised for contributions to engineering and architecture . Saudi Arabia’s first female architect, Nadia Bakhurji, has won an award for...