UNEC appointed as lead contractor on DGDA hospitality project

United Engineering Contracting (UNEC) has been appointed by Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) to lead construction on the Samhan Heritage Hotel site,...

Consultant

Middle East Consultant Awards to reward excellence across four new categories

The 2020 Middle East Consultant Awards (MEC Awards) will recognise outstanding work across several new categories including ‘Facilities Management Company of the...

Construction

Penspen secures detailed engineering contract from Target for Jebel Dhana project in Abu Dhabi

Penspen, the UK-based provider of engineering and project management services to the energy industry, has announced that it has secured a detailed...

Machinery

Dubai Police rescue heart attack-stricken crane operator from high cabin in Jebel Ali Port

A crane operator who suffered a heart attack while at work in the cabin of a 65m high port crane erected in...

Construction

Miral and Masdar developing world’s largest rooftop solar plant at Warner Bros theme park

Abu Dhabi-based Miral, a leading leisure and entertainment developer, has announced an agreement with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) to develop...

Construction

Damac Properties awards contract for 26-storey building in Business Bay

Damac Properties have awarded a $49.2m contract to Trans Emirates Contracting for the main construction work on a new 26-storey building in...

Construction

MENA construction sector faces severe slump in 2020

The construction output growth forecast for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for 2020 has been cut to -4.5% from...

Construction

Sharjah Ruler opens $272mn Kalba Road project

The new 26km-long Kalba road has been inaugurated by His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and...

Construction

New 3,500 home residential community project announced for Liwa in Oman

An upcoming new residential community project in Oman’s Liwa province will feature 3,500 homes along with other vital amenities, and is being...

Construction

Hill International to provide PM services for Cairo’s Kasr Al Ainy Hospitals Development project

Hill International, the global construction consulting firm, has announced that it has secured a contract from Cairo University to provide project management...