Saudi Arabia slows down as GCC project awards increase by 77.8%

$200 billion-worth rail sector driving growth in the GCC. RELATED ARTICLES: Dubai Tram achieves 93% completion rate | Qatar projects market records growth of...

Nitaqat restriction on foreigners delaying Saudi construction projects

200,000 private firms have reportedly shut shop in the country impacted by high foreign labour fees to be paid under Nitaqat scheme....

Saudi Aramco to construct 11 stadiums across Saudi Arabia

Local consultancies excluded from design stage criticse Aramco. RELATED ARTICLES: Design for 'transportable' Qatar World Cup 2022 stadium released | $14.7 billion mixed-use project comprising...

UAE takes lead on diesel

UAE first GCC state to introduce cleaner diesel. The United Arab Emirates has become the first GCC state to introduce ultra low...

UPDATE: Hyder accepts Arcadis buyout bid worth $430.4mn

Hyder shares climb 37% to 642p. RELATED ARTICLES: Arcadis bids to acquire Hyder Consulting for $433.4 million | Hyder launches design centre in Amman, Jordan | OCI...

$14.7 billion mixed-use project comprising 100 towers to be constructed in Madinah

Project to include 80 residential towers, 20 commercial towers, one hospital. RELATED ARTICLES: Phase 2 of Grand Mosque Makkah nears full completion | Top developer...

Afterschool learning

LiuGong VP and board director of GCIC, Yu Yajun tells CMME why now was the time to open a new training centre...

Access Safety – Ahead for heights

Half of all injuries on worksites in the UAE occur at height. It is a staggering statistic and one that tragically when...

VW tie-up boost for Scania

Purchasing power boosted after Scania joins VW. Truck manufacturer Scania is reaping the rewards of fully joining Volkswagen Group (VW), with improved...