Damac to sell first Aykon City hotel rooms overlooking Dubai Canal

Damac Properties today announced the sales launch of the first hotel rooms at its Aykon City project overlooking the Dubai Canal.The rooms...

Construction

Arabtec wins work on $300m twin towers in Dubai

Arabtec, the Dubai-listed construction company, says it been awarded a contract to build a AED 1.1 billion ($300 million) twin-tower project in...

Infrastructure

Gulf-wide rail network still on track, says official

An ambitious rail project spanning six Arabian Gulf countries is still going ahead despite a series of delays and setbacks, a senior...

Consultant

AECOM wins first major UK residential contracting project

The US-headquartered AECOM will be the design and build contractor on the first two phases of a new $56.6 million development in...

Construction

Russia confirms $5bn loan to Iran for joint projects

Russia has confirmed plans for a $5 billion loan to Iran for joint projects in the Islamic republic, according to a statement...

Construction

Saudi, UAE firms in alliance for $3bn industrial city in Egypt

An alliance between Saudi Arabian and UAE companies has submitted a request to the Economic Commission of the Suez Canal to obtain...

Analysis

Top 10 tips to manage multiple project stakeholders

Zander Muego, regional director of Thomas & Anderson, construction and property consultants, is well versed in delivering project management and cost management...

Fleet

India’s Ashok Leyland plans $25m UAE expansion

Indian commercial vehicle giant Ashok Leyland plans to invest $25 million in expanding production capacity at its Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) facility...

Construction

Gulf Asia awarded $122m Dubai contract by Geepas – report

Gulf Asia Contracting has won a AED450 million ($122m) contract for a mid-rise residential building in Dubai, Gulf News reports. The 19-storey...

Consultant

Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall appoints Funtastic for retail design work

Reem Mall, the $1bn retail development under construction in Abu Dhabi, has appointed a consultancy to manage retail design and delivery.Funtastic –...