Tag: Construction
New Midday Break for Outdoor Workers in UAE
The Ministry of Labour has announced a new regulation for firms and companies in the United Arab Emirates that bans outdoor work between 12.30...
Abu Dhabi to invite tenders for district markets
The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City announces that preparations are in hand for inviting a number of public tenders shortly to develop community markets...
Construction to recommence on Dubai Trade Centre District
Work will shortly recommence on the construction and remasterplanning of Dubai Trade Centre District, a 146,000 square metre site between the current Dubai International...
Dubai Municipality introduces simplified building services
The Building Department of Dubai municipality organized a meeting with consulting and contracting companies working in the emirate of Dubai aimed at introducing the...
Construction opportunities valued at US$ 500 billion in GCC
Despite grappling with challenges and delivery issues related to current projects, major opportunities in the construction sector remain prevalent in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Abu...
Emaar approaches contractors for two projects in Dubai
Emaar has announced plans to launch new projects in Dubai this year
Emaar Properties PJSC plans to start and restart building two residential developments in...
UAE Construction Industry Outlook
The UAE residential and commercial market is still searching for equilibrium as funding has been curtailed, projects scaled back and contractor resources downsized. Developers...
GCC Residential and Commercial Construction Outlook
Alpen Capital today announced the publication of its GCC Construction Industry Report . The research focuses on key emerging trends, fundamental growth drivers, noteworthy...
New trend in Middle East: Villa built in a day
Is there a future for modular precast housing solutions in the Middle East?
Imagine assembling a secure, sustainable, villa in just one day. It is...
Construction contract awarded for Dubai’s Vegas-style hotel complex
Construction expected to begin in June
New hotel floor area will sprawl across 350,000 square metres
Construction giant Leighton Holdings' Middle East subsidiary has won a...
Middle Eastern construction industry looks at future trends
A consortium of industry professionals have combined efforts to host Middle East’s inaugural Building Information Modelling Conference, which opened at CERT Technology Park, Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Louvre, Guggenheim museums delayed
The Abu Dhabi based branches of the Louvre and Guggenheim museums could now open at least a year later than planned
Global Construction Leaders debate importance of GCC market
Event hosted by Middle East Concrete and PMV Live gathers six top industry executives to debate future of construction industry
A fresh wave of infrastructure...
UAE leads GCC countries in volume of infrastructure expenditure
The total volume of GCC countries' construction projects of roads and bridges -- currently existing and planned -- is estimated at around USD 142...
Middle East Concrete Expo alongside The Big 5 Show
Middle East Concrete to provide high-profile platform for precast concrete industry
Precast Zone to be key part of inaugural event, co-located with the industry’s largest...
FM EXPO returns to The Big 5 Show
Three-fold increase in audience a boost for exhibitors
FM EXPO, the Middle East’s only exhibition dedicated to the burgeoning facilities management industry, is taking its...
GCC partnership contracts worth USD 628 bln during the last decade
Partnership project contracts between GCC public and private sectors awarded in the infrastructure sector during the last ten years is worth more than USD...
Construction continues at Dubai Pearl
3.5 million man hours worked, with 60,000 cubic meter of concrete poured on the 20 million sq ft Dubai Pearl project
Construction of Dubai Pearl...