Optimistic GCC construction market believes cost of capital is ‘too expensive’

A new survey by international law firm Pinsent Masons has revealed optimistic growth in the GCC’s construction market, adding that financial concerns...

Construction

Arabtec looks to create thousands of jobs for youth in GCC, MENA regions

Arabtec Holding, the UAE-based engineering and construction group of companies, has revealed plans for a large-scale campaign to create thousands of jobs...

Construction

Ashghal awards contract for Causeway’s CATO software

Ashghal, the Public Works Authority of Qatar, has awarded a contract to Causeway to supply cost planning and automated measurement software for...

Construction

RTA to construct air-conditioned footbridges

UAE’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recently announced the approval of a plan which involves the construction of four air-conditioned footbridges for...

Construction

Arabtec signs $6.09bn deal to build 37 towers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Arabtec Holding, the UAE-based engineering and construction group, has announced that it will design and construct 37 towers, with a total contract...

Construction

New bridge in Sharjah as E311 road expansion progresses

A part of the Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) extension will open for operation soon. The newly-constructed Fifth Industrial Interchange, the National...