UAE government, ENOC collaborate to mandate green diesel usage

A joint governmental panel in the UAE has launched an inspection campaign to ensure the nation-wide use of green diesel, in compliance...

Construction

Meraas Holding launches $2.7bn-worth Dubai Parks & Resorts project

Dubai-based real estate developer Meraas Holding has revealed the blueprint for its $2.7 billion Dubai Parks & Resorts project, which will be...

Construction

Union Properties to construct five residential towers in Dubai

Dubai-based Union Properties will launch five high-rise towers at its Motor City development during the upcoming Cityscape Global 2014 exhibition, sources within...

Interviews

Education – A Matter of Priority

The development of the GCC states is well underway, with heavy financial investment from the government into a number of billion dollar...

Construction

Nakheel awards design contracts worth $12.5mn for waterfront projects

RELATED ARTICLES: Construction work on Nakheel Mall to begin | Nakheel awards contracts for construction of substations at Deira Islands | Palm Tower by Nakheel to...

Features

Blockbuster in the Works

Dubai’s construction ambitions have always veered to the high life, with the city’s architecture reflecting an obsession with glitz and glamour. When...

Construction

Nakheel’s 10,600sqm Jumeirah Park Pavilion opens in Dubai

RELATED ARTICLES: Construction work on Nakheel Mall to begin | Nakheel posts $171.24 in Q1 2014 net profit | Contracts worth $326.7mn distributed for Nakheel Mall construction...

Construction

DEWA releases tender for Phase II of Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park

RELATED ARTICLES: Mohammed Bin Rashid Solar Park gets green light | First ever eco-friendly mosque aims for LEED Silver rating | UAE logistics market to be worth...

Interviews

Budget hotels an untapped market in the UAE

In 2013, 2- and 3-star hotels in Dubai registered higher occupancy rates than their 4- and 5-star counterparts. Big Project ME speaks to Laurent...

Construction

UPDATE: Hyder accepts Arcadis buyout bid worth $430.4mn

RELATED ARTICLES: Arcadis bids to acquire Hyder Consulting for $433.4 million | Hyder launches design centre in Amman, Jordan | OCI NV to sell 50% stake in...