Housing loans worth $757mn disbursed to Abu Dhabi citizens

Move is said to reflect the UAE leadership’s keenness to maintain social stability and ensure decent living standards for citizens. HH Sheikh...

Aramco CEO to be honoured with Chemists’ Club Kavaler Award

The unique global chemicals industry award was decided by a vote between senior executives of the ICIS Top 40 Power Players listing....

Site Visit: The new Heriot-Watt University Dubai campus and building on values

Currently in the middle of a fit out by Khansaheb, the Heriot-Watt University Dubai campus will be in a class of its...

Interview: Voltas finding the right conditions to thrive in the region

AR Suresh Kumar, head of the International Operations Business Group, Voltas, on why the Indian MEP giant will thrive in a challenging...

KSA government officials announce completion of renovation work on Namira mosque

Renovation works are part of a comprehensive programme to improve mosques across Kingdom. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance...

EWEC awards contract for 3.2GW Al Dhafra IPP – the world’s largest solar power plant

When fully operational, the project will increase Abu Dhabi’s solar power capacity to 3.2GW. Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has awarded...

Oman’s Ministry of Transport opens 39km long main road of Ibri-Yanqul dual carriageway project

Move means that 262km of the 317.5km Adam-Haima-Thumrait dual carriageway project is now open for traffic. Oman’s Ministry of Transport has opened...

Gulf Contractors Company wins $23mn Jubail Island interchange contract

Works on the Sheikh Khalifa Highway (E-12) are expected to take 18 months and complete in August 2021, according to JIIC. Gulf...

Bentley Systems enables full access to LEGION Simulator and OpenBuildings Station Designer and waives fees through to September 30

Solutions can simulate people movement and can test space performance to help mitigate risk in reopening public facilities. Bentley Systems has enabled...