Economic factors prevent use of low-carbon cement

Heat recovery or increased use of fly ash and slag named as more effective measures. Low CO2 alternatives to Portland cement “will...

Saudi prince claims Dubai real estate is not ready to recover

Prices must lower substantially for demand to reach equilibrium with supply he says . The nephew of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah has...

China construction firm expects massive loss on KSA rail project

Shares in China Railway Construction slumped after it announced expected $623m loss on saudi rail development. Shares in China Railway Construction slumped...

Construction to commence on Abu Dhabi-funded Yemen dam

Dam deemed one of Yemen's key strategic projects to boost agricultural production . Work on Yemen’s US $98.6 million Hassan Dam, funded...

Abu Dhabi to invest $59.9bn in hydrocarbons

Emirate invests in large-scale projects to develop its oil and gas sector . Abu Dhabi is planning to pump nearly AED 220...

EEI advertises 100 construction jobs

Construction firm launches recruitment drive in Saudi Arabia and Singapore . Construction firm EEI Corporation needs at least 100 workers to be...

Saudi Arabia awards $587m road contracts

KSA counteracts effects of global economic crisis with increased public expenditure . Saudi Arabia signed contracts worth 2.2 billion riyals (US $587...

DEWA to launch expansion tenders by year end

AED 28bn invested to increase power generation and water desalination. Utilities provider Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will launch tenders...