Labourer violence in UAE claims two

Three worker deaths have been reported from Sharjah in the latest reported case of labour violence. Earlier this week, local daily Gulf...

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Oman’s MoTC to float pre-qualification tender for main contract of national railway project

The Ministry of Transport and Communication (MoTC) is expected to float the pre-qualification tender (PQT) for the main contract of the national...

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First assembled steel arch for Midfield Terminal Building raised

The first assembled steel arch of the Midfield Terminal Building at Abu Dhabi Airports has been raised, marking the launch of the...

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Nakheel awards $102mn The Pointe construction contract to GTCC

Nakheel, the Dubai-based real estate developer, has awarded a contract worth $102 million to Gulf Technical Construction Company (GTCC) to build The...

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Dubai Metro set to expand by over 50km

The Dubai Metro expansion plan is currently in its design stage, with three ends of the network slated to be extended across...

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30% jump in new buildings expected in traditional Saudi neighbourhoods

The number of new buildings in the Kingdom’s traditional neighbourhoods is expected to increase by around 30% following a recent decision in...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...