$118m construction contracts for UAE roads awarded

Ras Al Khaimah and Khor Fakkan roads will be built within the next two years. The Follow Up Committee of Initiatives of...

Lebanese cement sector to see solid future despite decline

Regional instability and eurozone economic woes hamper demand for Lebanese cement. Lebanon’s biggest cement producer, Cemmenterie National has said it remains upbeat...

Bloom Properties begins handover of flagship development

Master developer announces the completion of the first phase of construction works for Abu Dhabi project. Abu Dhabi-based master developer, Bloom Properties...

Dubai government expands freehold areas

Decree issued by Ruler of Dubai sees two plots of land released in Dubai Investments Park. The government of Dubai has added...

UK firm seeks Middle East expansion

Engineering solutions provider appoints new regional development head to implement strategy. UK-based Costain, which has a well-established presence in Abu Dhabi, focussed...

Chinese contractors quit Saudi market over standards, quality

EPCCI says issues over quality of materials being used in construction projects led to market switching to American and British contractors, which...

Taqa and CWM to build UAE’s first Waste to Energy facility

Concept part of Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 and will be one of the largest waste to energy plants in the world. The...

Arkan agrees $381m debt refinancing deal with UAE banks

UAE based building products supplier agrees 78 month loan to help fund its growth plan in the regional market. Arkan Building Materials...

Morocco’s Fez-Saiss Airport expansion 60% complete

Expansion will see passenger terminal increase capacity to three million passenger per year. Morocco’s Office National des Aeroports (ONDA) has completed 60%...