GCC investors “returning to Manhattan”

GCC investors are returning to Manhattan according to IP Global, attracted by short supply, low cost of funds and a security of...

CTBUH award for Dubai

Index Tower named best in the Middle East . The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats has named Dubai’s Index Tower...

MAF Dalkia contracted to Arcapita, Bahrain Bay

Five year FM contract secured. MAF Dalkia, has been awarded a five-year facilities management contract to manage the 16,000 sqm Arcapita building...

Work begins on Damac Heights

Developer's second marina project in collaboration with Arabtec. Mina construction work has begun on Damac’s latest Dubai Marina project, Damac Heights, following...

UAE Labourers cool off

Midday break rule comes into force. Abu Dhabi Construction companies management could face stiff fines under a new decree entitling outdoor workers...

Tomorrow’s world

Despite its futuristic properties Pittsburgh Corning’s Foamglas dates back to the 1930s. It sounds like a product from the future: water, fire...

Kuwaiti contract wins for DSI

Multi-million dirham infrastructure projects awarded. Drake and Scull’s Kuwaiti portfolio received a boost this week with news that the company has won...

KSA to employ 30,000 Ethiopian labourers

“Well trained” staff to aid projects. Saudi Arabian officials have requested that around 30,000 laborers from Ethiopia, including drivers and technical staff,...