Jordan’s green building MoU

Agreement signed between QSAS, JEA, Gulf Organisation for R&D. Partnership to promote green buildings, water & energy rationing to balance economy &...

Sheikh Suroor Projects Department will hand over Etihad Towers “this year”

Mixed use development comprises five towers. Promoted as a “new bench mark in luxury living” Sheikh Suroor Projects Department (SSPD) has announced...

Kizad reports 78% of phase one is complete

Topping out ceremony held for Terminal Operations building. Phase one of Kizad (Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi) and the adjacent Khalifa Port...

Handover begins at RAK Tower at Marina Square on Al Reem Island

RAK Properties PJSC announces progress. Ras Al Khaimah’s biggest property developer listed on Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, RAK Properties PJSC, has announced...

Gaia Awards 2011 nominations open

2011 awards open to Big 5 exhibitors and non-exhibitors. Nominations have opened for the Gaia Awards 2011, a ceremony which recognises innovations...

Damac receives completion certificate for Park Towers

Developer’s DIFC project reaches first step in handover procedure. Damac Properties has received the completion certificate for its ‘Park Towers’ development, DIFC....

Academic and professional engineers must collaborate

Debate held at Heriot Watt University, Dubai, highlighted need for an more integrated approach. Further collaboration between academic institutions and industry professionals...

Demand for pedestrian bridges in Sharjah

There have been renewed calls in the media for more pedestrian overpasses to be constructed in the UAE, following the death of...

Oman announces $8bn budget for property development

Oman has reportedly approved a budget of US $8 billion for tourism-related property development across the country. Figures released by Oman’s Ministry...

Masdar unit and UN develop energy

Scheme to monitor and reduce emissions of Abu Dhabi buildings management framework Conferences and live demonstrations to be held alongside 2011 show...