Sharjah developer set to launch ambitious Waterfront City project

Sharjah Oasis Real Estate Development is set to launch a large-scale project called Waterfront City at next month’s Cityscape Global 2015 exhibition, the...

Construction

Dubai’s Nshama awards contract to build ‘affordable’ townhouses to Beaver Gulf

Nshama has awarded the construction contract for its Zahra and Hayat Townhouse communities in its Town Square development to Dubai-based Beaver Gulf...

Property

Dubai property market slowdown a ‘positive trend’, say experts

The slowdown in Dubai’s real estate sector in recent months is a “positive trend” stemming from stricter regulations, not the oil-price slump, industry experts say....

Property

Dubai government to launch app for real estate project owners

A team of four Dubai government entities plans to launch an app it says will improve services for real-estate project owners.The TM app,...

Construction

Hacking scam alert after fraudsters target Dubai construction firm

A Dubai-based machinery company has warned of a rise in hackers and online fraudsters targeting the region’s construction sector, after the email...

Construction

Abu Dhabi floats tender for upgrading Sharia Park

The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has released a tender for upgrading, investing in and managing the Sharia Park.The project is part of...

Property

Langham and Omniyat partner for $273m hotel near Dubai’s Burj Khalifa

The Langham Hospitality Group and developer Omniyat plan to build a $273 million hotel and serviced-apartment block near the Burj Khalifa in...

Construction

Madinat Jumeirah set to open UAE’s biggest hotel events space

Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah is set to open the UAE’s largest hotel event space, with construction works due to complete in October.The resort is currently...

Construction

Work on Qatar 2022 World Cup semis venue to kick off next month

The main contractor for Qatar’s Al Bayt Stadium, the proposed venue for the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, is due to start...

Construction

Saudi Arabia’s Namariq to build $40m labour camp at KAEC

A SR150 million ($40m) residential camp for labourers is under construction at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) megaproject, it was...