Coronavirus: KNPC finalises land for construction of three housing project sites for expat workers

Temporary housing sites will accommodate a total of 8,332 workers. Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) has readied land for the construction of...

Kizad launches packages to support SMEs in response to global impact of COVID-19

Kizad is a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi ports, the latter unveiled its own stimulus for businesses within its freezones earlier in response...

Bentley Institute launches student focused infrastructure challenge

The challenge is said to continue the institute’s mission of nurturing future professionals by helping them stay active, engaged and enthusiastic during...

More than 9,000 residential units delivered to Saudi nationals in Q1 2020

JLL report highlights role of Sakani program in the increased momentum for delivery of units despite global pandemic. Saudi Arabia’s government drive...

Madinah Governor inaugurates health projects worth $167mn in region

Projects are part of Kingdom-wide push to improve the quality of healthcare in the country. Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Governor...

Acwa Power-led consortium scores major Saudi water deal

The water project is being developed at a cost of $650m in Jubail City. A 25-year water purchase agreement has been signed...

Expo 2020 Dubai announces new dates

With a BIE General Assembly impossible to stage due to COVID-19 restrictions, member states voted remotely on the decision to postpone the...

Coronavirus: Three reasons why the construction industry must fully embrace digital tech in a post COVID-19 world

Louay Dahmash, head of EMEA Emerging, Autodesk, on why we must be fully embracing the potential of digital technology. The COVID-19 pandemic...

RTA opens two key internal road projects in Dubai

Construction of internal roads part of RTA efforts to improve infrastructure of roads, lighting and rainwater drainage systems in residential areas. Dubai’s...