$53m Phase 1 of KSA’s Al Baha University completed

University expected to spend $1bn by the end of the year on 12 new projects, executives say. The first phase of development...

Qatar green building council holds Sustainable building forum

Forum to discuss where the Middle East is in relation to the global sustainability challenge. In cooperation with Qatar Green Building Council...

Arab Contractors submit prequalification bid for $3bn Riyadh Light Railway

Arriyadh Development Authority will extend current June 20 deadline for Riyadh Metro project, Amr El Tanbouli, project manager for Arab Contractors predicts....

Majority of Dubai landlords settle for four cheques for rent payment: survey

Deals become more open to negotiation as landlords can't afford to play hard ball and scare away tenants. A survey by dedicated...

ADEC receives bids from 29 investors for schools

Education regulator says that 25 investors have already taken advantage of land allocations. The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) has said 29...

Saudi Credit Bureau to issue new rental law

Proposed law will see tenants who continuously fail to pay rent facing strict measures. The Saudi Credit Bureau (SIMAH) is set to...

Bahrain’s Cemena to expand regional business

Building materials firm says expansion of production capacity is due to growth of local demand. Bahrain-based building materials firm, Cemena Holding Company,...