GCC construction contracts up 11.4%

Gulf construction contracts reached a total of US $142.4 billion last year, with the fourth quarter (Q4) the most buoyant, reported Emirates...

RERA spares stalled construction projects

As property prices fell last year, the agency was given the authority to cancel developments that do not begin construction within six...

Limitless seeks to revise payments

Limitless, one of Dubai World’s property units, is renegotiating payment schedules with construction companies on three big Dubai developments ahead of a...

ACC responds to news reports of employee disputes

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Empower expands to meet district cooling demand

More than 12,000km² of district cooling solutions were provided by the company last year. Emirates Central Cooling Corporation (Empower) will bid on...

Shaikhani Group launches subsidiary

Financial downturn has brought about significant changes to business models, says MD. UAE-based The Shaikhani Group has launched Shaikhani Developments, a new...

KSA flooring firms eye Europe market

Al Sorayai plans to increase the companys EU market share through more overseas exhibitions. Al Sorayai Trading and Industrial Group is monitoring...

Dewan and Euro-based COBA team up

Dewan Architects & Engineers has partnered with European infrastructure and environmental engineering consultancy firm COBA to enable expansion in infrastructure design in...

Dubai?s RTA approves AED 10 billion budget

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved an AED 10.741 billion budget for 2010, of which AED 7.9 billion has been...

Abu Dhabi plans 26 infrastructure projects for 2010

Abu Dhabi Municipality will develop 26 new infrastructure projects this year in the capital.. Abu Dhabi Municipality will develop 26 new infrastructure...