Saudi Arabia to roll out undeveloped land tax ‘this week’

A tax on undeveloped land in urban areas of Saudi Arabia will be rolled out from this week, according to press reports....

Machinery

Bobcat launches new Zero Tail Swing excavator

Bobcat has launched the new 1.7t E17Z Zero Tail Swing (ZTS) canopy model, completing the company’s 1-2 tonne range of compact excavators....

Property

Chestertons MENA appoints new Qatar country manager

International property specialist, Chestertons, has announced the appointment of its new country manager for Qatar who will lead the strengthening of its...

Construction

Construction of Dubai’s Bluewaters ‘75% complete’

Construction at the Bluewaters island destination off Dubai’s coast is 75% complete, with most structures having transitioned from structural work to the...

Infrastructure

UAE’s DP World eyes Panama Canal opportunities

Dubai ports operator DP World is exploring opportunities relating to the expanded Panama Canal, the company has confirmed, accord to a report...

Construction

Dubai’s Drake & Scull to sell share in One Palm

Drake & Scull International (DSI) says it has signed a deal to sell its share in the One Palm development in Dubai...

Property

Gemini targets Pakistani investors with Dubai project

Gemini Property Developers is targeting Pakistani buyers and investors with its new residential project, the Gemini Splendor, located within the Sobha Hartland...

Sustainability

Construction capable of ‘transformational leap’ in sustainability

The global construction sector is capable of making a “transformational leap” in sustainability and higher green standards, top construction and environmental experts...