First Abu Dhabi schools meet Estidama standard

10 buildings on the future schools programme receive Estidama pearl ratings. Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) awarded today Abu Dhabi Education...

Taipei 101 sets new record

Asian landmark is tallest green building in the world. . The 509 metre Taipei 101 has been officially named the tallest building...

SAR 300 billion worth of planned housing projects in KSA

Saudi Arabia’s housing sector remains a major long-term growth catalyst for the country’s construction industry as studies reveal that over SAR 300...

Qatar’s guilty verdict delivered

Mohamed bin Hammam has been banned from football “for life” following corruption hearings in Qatar. Hammam, who is a Qatari national, was...

Dubai ranked a top ten business location

Emirate named a Top 10 global business destination. Dubai is in the top ten of the most popular business locations in the...

Bahrain construction most expensive in region

Tiny country most expensive in region and also ranked top 20 globally. KSA named cheapest.. Bahrain has been named as the Middle...

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...