Saudi’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics launches trial of first self-driving vehicle

Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Transport and Logistics, Dr. Rumaih Al-Rumaih, has launched a trial phase of ’Dhahaina’ (Smart), a new autonomous...

Consultant

SAMA announces amendment articles of implementing regulations of finance laws

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has amended several articles of the Implementing Regulations of the Finance Laws in Saudi Arabia. According to...

Construction

UAE launches National Guide for Smart Construction

As part of its celebrations for Innovation Week, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has unveiled the National Guide for Smart Construction,...

Consultant

Kuwaiti parliamentary legislative committee to discuss amendments to real estate law

Kuwait’s parliamentary legislative committee will discuss four amendments to proposals for new laws, related to amending some provisions of Decree Law 35/278,...

Construction

Residential sector in Dubai and AD facing marginal decline in 2020, says JLL’s Dana Salbak

Almost all sectors of the real estate market in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi will remain in the downturn stage of the...

Analysis

Insight: JLL’s Thierry Delvaux on Dubai’s new higher committee for real estate planning

One of the major factors contributing to the decline in real estate rents and prices in Dubai over the past few years...

Construction

Abu Dhabi Executive Council approves framework for district cooling

Regulations for district cooling and district cooling applicability have been approved by the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. The step makes the UAE...

Consultant

UAE announces new regulations for residential communities

The UAE government has announced a national policy which includes regulations and standards that aims to improve living standards in the country....

Construction

UAE suspends 14 crusher and quarry operators

The UAE’s Ministry of Environment and Water has suspended 14 crusher and quarry operations around the country for allegedly flouting environmental regulations.The...

Construction

Unified GCC building code likely by 2015

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