Iraq to be the next big thing, Dewan Architects head predicts

Iraq’s construction market will provide a lifeline for international construction firms as the government scramble to release multi-billion dollar projects that will...

Construction

Oman needs more investment in warehousing development: Cluttons

Cluttons Oman has said there are significant opportunities for warehousing development in the sultanate, as the country seeks to become a dominant...

Construction

Saudi demand on cement to rise to 57m tonnes by 2015: Al Rajhi Capital

Saudi-based Al Rajhi Capital has said cement producers in the kingdom are projected to raise their combined capacity to more than 66m...

Construction

Muscat Municipality to build two interchanges to ease traffic flow

The municipality of the Omani capital, Muscat, has said a contract to build two interchanges in the governorate have attracted a number...

Construction

Kuwait aims to complete metro project by 2020, official says

As Kuwait’s metro project enters its first phase, the project leader at the Partnerships Technical Bureau has said that the developer will...

Features

The Big Projects (Part I)

The Big Project, in collaboration with Emirates Tenders, lists the most expensive infrastructure projects currently in development in the Middle East. Sabah...

Construction

SBG secures $506m deals to build Makkah roads

The Saudi government has awarded Saudi Binladin Group (SBG) two contracts worth $506m to build new roads, bridges and tunnels, as part...

Construction

GCC construction projects valued at $500bn: report

Market research firm, Deloitte Middle East has said construction projects in the GCC region, particularly around social and transport infrastructure, will offer...

Construction

Al Sufouh tramway completion announced

Dubai’s Al Sufouh tramway project will begin commercial services in 2014, following an announcement from Dubai’s government owned RTA. Maintenance contracts for...

Construction

Oman’s multi-billion dollar construction industry to boost tourism

Oman’s active construction projects, including aUS$1 billion tourist resort in Salalah and a US$1 billion Oman Conference and Exhibition Centre in Muscat,...