EWEC launches bidding for Abu Dhabi solar plant

The 1,500MW photovoltaic facility will power 160,000 homes and will contribute to the country's Net Zero by 2050 initiative. Emirates Water and...

Kuwait’s PART issues consultancy services tenders for Phase One of railway network

The 110km network will run from Kuwait’s southern border to the Shaddiyah region. Kuwait’s Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport (PART)...

ADNOC and thyssenkrupp to develop large-scale ammonia projects in partnership

Under the agreement, the companies will work together to develop large-scale ammonia cracking plants with thyssenkrupp technology. ADNOC has signed a Memorandum...

Samana to invest $680mn into 12 new projects in 2023

In 2022 the developer launched Samana Waves, Samana Miami and Samana Santorini. Samana Developers intends to launch 12 new projects in 2023...

Saudi’s new Event Investment Fund to develop 35 venues by 2030

The fund will be capitalised with $3.7bn and aims to have a GDP impact of $7.5bn. The Events Investment Fund (EIF) has...

Three considerations to help businesses create practical sustainability strategies

AESG's Katarina Uherova Hasbani says that sustainable practices can also build resilience, lower operational costs, and create value through new product and...

Ellington and DMCC launch $326.6mn high-rise residential development

Upper House will be Ellington’s first in JLT and will be completed by the beginning of 2026. Boutique developer Ellington Properties and...

Select Group awards $816.7mn in contracts for Dubai projects

The projects on the Palm Jumeirah and Business Bay will be built by iBuild Construction, CSCEC ME, ECC, and Al Basti &...

“COP28 has the potential to have a significant impact on the built environment in the region”

The regional built environment still has a way to go before sustainable practices become standard, says Drees & Sommer’s Stephan Degenhart. Sustainability...

Khansaheb Industries expands HVAC offering with distribution deal with LG Electronics

The firm said it will service MEP contractors, owners, developers, and operators, as well as consultants undertaking refurbishment and retrofitting works. A...