Q2 2014 contract awards in Saudi Arabia reach $22.6 billion

Oil & gas accounts for 60% of contract awards. The performance of Saudi Arabia’s construction sector in the second financial quarter of...

Omniyat, DSI to construct residential project at Palm Jumeirah

Residential project will be constructed on the trunk of Palm Jumeirah. Omniyat, development firm based in Dubai, and Drake & Scull International...

UAE takes steps to make green diesel mandatory

From September 7, 2014, a joint governmental panel will launch an inspection campaign to ensure the usage of green diesel . From...

DEWA starts work on 25km water network

At a cost of $US46m, the project will connect 17 locations with the main transmission lines . Dubai Electricity and Water Authority...

Massive growth potential for Sukuk market in Gulf, report

Research note sees key role for Sukuks over next decade in securing funds for major projects in Dubai. The global Sukuk industry...

Infrastructure Milestones: Hejaz Railway

Carefully restored tourist attractions and coffee-table books are all that remains of the Middle East’s first regional railway. 2014 has been a...

Safeguarding structures from high levels of salt

Building materials are at risk from sea salt and high levels of salt in the underground. Concrete is a highly versatile building...

Fast-charging partnership

Global agreement combines Volvo electric and electric-hybrid buses with ABB fast-charging solutions. ABB has announced a partnership with Volvo Buses, one of...

Advancing the grid

Alstom Grid unveiled its latest innovations at CIGRE 2014, the biennial worldwide forum of the electrical power industry, held in Paris, France...

Petrixo selects UOP technology

The company’s Fujairah refinery will be the first commercial-scale renewable jet fuel production facility outside of North America. Honeywell’s UOP green fuels...