SMEC appoints Andrew McKune as new MD for India

Region is a key area of focus for SMEC, the firm is targeting expansion that capitalises on its project portfolio, clients and...

KSA holds greatest potential for construction sector in GCC – Linesight

More than 5,000 capital projects worth in excess of $1.6trn in pre-executive stage, consultancy says. Saudi Arabia currently holds the greatest potential...

Eight new schools to open in Dubai by 2020

13,000 new places will be made available by September 2020. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced that eight new...

Galfar awarded $24mn Khazaen Economic City’s construction contract

Infrastructure works expected to take 10 months. Khazaen Economic City, the master developer of the largest public-private-partnership project in Oman, has awarded...

Al Mouj Muscat introduces eco-friendly strategies at its mixed-use destination

Project’s CEO says adoption of eco-friendly practises is a key pillar in the destination’s strategy to become a cost-effective and sustainable community....

QIC unveils design for Six Flags Qiddiya record-breaking theme park in KSA

Six Flags Qiddiya will be one of the key entertainment features for city’s first phase. Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has unveiled the...

Arabtec Construction wins $112mn contract from Emaar Misr

Firm wins second contract for the development of two urban projects in Uptown Cairo, Egypt. Emaar Misr, the Egyptian arm of Dubai-based...

RICS shed light on FM procurement code of practice

RICS plan to release late 2019, early 2020 after the completion of consultation phase which concludes mid-September 2019.

Empower awards contract for Phase 2 and Phase 3 of Dubai Studio City pipe extension project

Extended pipe network will connect to a semi-permanent plant in the same area. A contract worth $8.98 million has been awarded by...

Egypt approves new terminal at East Port Said Port

Egyptian Cabinet approves concession agreement to design, construct, manage, operate and maintain multi-purpose terminal . A concession agreement to design, construct, manage,...