UAE nuclear plant Unit 1 reaches 80% power capacity

The operations team at Unit 1 are working to increase the plant’s production to 100% which will mark the final stage of...

Ajman X Centre partners with Intel to launch new UAE technology learning lab

The new initiative will offer UAE nationals free courses in digital technologies enabling them to attain accredited certificates from international universities. Municipality...

BinGhatti Millennium Residences to be handed over in Q1, 2021 says developer

Developer’s real estate portfolio is worth about $953mn. BinGhatti Developers has announced that 90% of its BinGhatti Millennium Residences is complete and...

Autodesk acquires Norwegian architectural software provider Spacemaker

Acquisition to enable Autodesk provide architects and developers AI-based tools for quick testing of design concepts and for creating more sustainable spaces...

ALEC opens first office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Move comes as part of Dubai-based contractor’s regional expansion strategy and will be led by industry veteran Darrell Bergesen. ALEC Engineering and...

First five-star DoubleTree by Hilton to open in Dubai in December

Hotel features three dining outlets, a rooftop pool lounge, six meeting rooms, a grand ballroom and other facilities for business travellers and...

Ras Al Khaimah Municipality launches Green Public Procurement programme

The procurement programme will drive the adoption of sustainable procurement practices in RAK and position the emirate as a sustainable investment destination....

Turner & Townsend appoints new project director for its Riyadh office

Hospitality and mixed-use veteran Andre du Preez also worked on King Abdullah Financial District development in Riyadh. Turner & Townsend has appointed...

$300mn expansion to H-Station at Al Aweer is over 72% complete says DEWA

Once complete, the project will add to DEWA’s installed capacity of 11,700MW for electricity, and 470m gallons per day for water. Phase...

Bentley Systems launches $100mn venture capital fund for infrastructure-focused firms

Fund will also target investments in transformational digital twin solutions supporting the design, simulation, construction, and/or operations of physical infrastructure. Bentley Systems...