Bahrain hospitality, retail sectors hold promise, says CBRE

Bahrain’s retail sector continues to witness development in the destination and community mall segments, while its hospitality market has also been busy...

Construction

Saudi King launches Grand Mosque expansion projects

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has launched five projects to be implemented as part of the expansion of the Grand Mosque in Makkah,...

Construction

Italian firm scores $852m deal to build Qatar World Cup stadium

Italian construction firm Salini Impregilo is part of a joint venture that has scored a €770 million ($852.6 million) contract to build...

Features

Site visit: Dubai Wharf project

As Dubai continues to grow, the demand for high-end accommodation continues to rise in tandem. As a result of this perceived demand,...

Property

Mövenpick set to open fourth hotel in Jeddah by 2019

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts plans to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia by opening its fourth property in the city of Jeddah,...

Infrastructure

Bechtel-led consortium begins tunnelling for Riyadh Metro project

A consortium led by American engineering and construction firm Bechtel has begun tunnelling work for Line 1 of the Riyadh Metro in...

Property

First Marriott hotel opens doors in Makkah

The US hospitality company Marriott International has opened the Makkah Marriott Hotel, its first property in Saudi Arabia’s holy city. The arabesque-themed 426-room...