Contractors invited for Abu Dhabi-Dubai motorway

The Department of Transport (DoT) has invited bids for the construction of a new 62km-long Abu Dhabi-Dubai dual carriageway, it was announced here on Monday.

The Dh2 billion project (E311), which is expected to be completed by the end of 2014, will start from the end of Emirates Road in Seih Shuoaib and go through Al Maha Forest and Khalifa Port Industrial Zone (B) and connect the Sweihan Road (E20) interchange. The new main road is expected to accommodate up to 7,000 vehicles per hour. Read more

Qatar Projects 2012 takes place this week

Al Jaber & Partners (AJP), part of the Al Jaber Group – UAE and one of Qatar’s leading Infrastructure and Energy contractors is a Bronze Sponsor of Qatar Projects 2012. Qatar Projects takes place at Grand Hyatt hotel from 5-8 February 2012 and is set to provide critical insights into opportunities in the energy and infrastructure projects sector. Read more

Arabtec won three new contracts in Abu Dhabi

• Target Engineering Construction Co, a Subsidiary of Arabtec Holding PJSC Awarded Three Contracts in Abu Dhabi of Total Value AED 256 million

Target Engineering Construction Co, a Subsidiary of Arabtec Holding PJSC was awarded three projects in Abu Dhabi for a total value of AED 256 million. The first project was awarded by G S Engineering for the TAKREER – Ruwais Refinery Expansion Project – Phase 7, in Abu Dhabi for a contract value AED 110 Million. The works include marine construction over water with steel structure fabrication and installation. The period of construction is expected to be 18 months, starting February 2012. Read more

New construction projects in Abu Dhabi

A number of new development projects have been approved today for the emirate of Abu Dhabi, especially in the areas of social services, housing, health and education. This is in keeping in line with the Government’s priorities in providing a dignified life and adequate housing for all citizens, reports the official news agency WAM. Read more

Local construction companies vs foreign contractors

Rapid activity in Dubai’s domestic construction sector continues with signs that the industry is gradually regaining strength after the global financial crisis challenged property markets worldwide.

While local trade is starting to pick up, many firms have excess capacity to utilise and empty pages on their order books to fill, prompting some to look further afield for projects.

A number of leading local companies are competing for lucrative construction contracts in neighboring Gulf states and in other parts of the world, inventing brand new opportunities for the construction sector. In particular, new projects are increasingly launched in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Read more

Latest update on prices of building materials in Abu Dhabi

Prices for a number of building materials showed changes during December 2011, compared with November 2011, according to the latest monthly statistical report issued by Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD).

It added that prices for transport equipment increased by 11.3 per cent as all items in this group registered price increases of between 1.3 per cent and 43.5 per cent. The glass group rose by 6.4 per cent. In addition, prices of concrete rose by 6.0 per cent and wood rose by 2. 2 per cent. Read more

Steelfab 2012 begins at Expo Centre Sharjah

• Core sector growth to propel regional steel fabrication industry
• Four day Steelfab 2012 begins at Expo Centre Sharjah

Strong crude prices, higher oil production and recovering economic growth will
encourage GCC countries to go ahead with their nearly US$ 2 trillion worth of
infrastructure projects, thus boosting core sectors that fuel the regional steel
fabrication and metal working industry. Read more

Kempinski Palm Jumeirah Residences now operational

Expected to open in 2010, but delayed until 2012 for official oppening according to earlier media reports, the Kempinski Hotel Emerald Palace takes shape on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. The five-star resort hotel set within grounds covering almost 100,000 square metres is located on the crescent. The two, seven-storey classically styled buildings are shaped like an European palace with Arabic details and situated within meticulously landscaped gardens.

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Dubai Maritime City launches six new projects

Dubai’s vision as a global maritime hub took another major step forward today (December 20) with the launch of the mixed-use Business District at Dubai Maritime City (DMC) under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai World.

HE Mohammed Al Shaibani, the Director General of HH The Ruler’s Court, Government of Dubai, Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman Drydocks and Maritime World, senior company executives, government officials, representatives of developers participating in the project, and special invitees, were present the grand inaugural ceremony on DMC’s 227-hectare man-made peninsula between the Drydocks World and Port Rashid.

Work will begin on six new projects in the Business District, keeping in step with the launch. Read more

DAMAC Properties awards main contract for Versace branded residence

The Middle East’s largest private luxury developer, DAMAC Properties, has announced it has awarded the main construction contract for its Versace-branded residential development, ‘DAMAC Tower’ in Beirut, Lebanon.

The USD 67 million contract has been assigned to MAN Enterprise S.A.L, for the construction of the first Versace-branded residential tower in the region. The award of the main contract follows the completion of the enabling works by ZETAS Apex Foundation Technologies. Read more

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