”Vertical travel” within Burj Khalifa in world’s highest elevators
Call it vertical travel with a difference. Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building by Emaar Properties, set to be inaugurated on January 4, 2010...
Funding the GCC’s infrastructure: is it time for Public Private Partnerships?
Ultra-low oil prices will continue to limit cash available to sovereigns in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries over the near term. Clearly GCC governments...
UAE exports in construction sector to Saudi Arabia increase in...
UAE firms are expected to increase exports of local products and services to Saudi Arabia’s booming construction sector over the coming year, as a...
New incentives for investors to build hotels in Dubai
Dubai Holding today introduced new commercial incentive packages to encourage hotel and leisure industry investors to enter the three and four-star hotel segment.
The step...
Louvre Abu Dhabi fast on track
Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC), the master developer of cultural, residential and tourism destinations in Abu Dhabi, is fast on track with what...
Construction commences on ICD Brookfield Place
Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the principal investment arm of the Government of Dubai, and Brookfield Property Partners today announced the groundbreaking of ICD...
Global Smart Building Market to Top US$408 Billion by 20230
Grace Najjar, CEO, Align Management Solutions and Chairperson of the Smart Building Summit, highlighted the growth of the industry.
H.E Dr Ali Al Jassim, Chairperson,...
Al Fara’a Integrated Construction Group celebrates 30th Birthday
Yesterday, the Al Fara’a Group celebrated its 30th birthday with various events for its 18,000 employees in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and...
GCC Hospitality Projects Value Exceeds US$147 Billion
The total value of the 1,156 hospitality and tourism projects in the GCC region has exceeded US$147 billion (Dh539 billion) in March 2018, according...
Winner of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award in Construction...
Al Fara'a General Contracting Company bags the prestigious Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award
The Al Fara’a Group perpetuates its saga of victories in...
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...
GE provides solutions to Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Yas Marina Circuit
GE Healthcare and GE Consumer & Industrial installed medical and industrial solutions to the Formula 1â„¢ Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, which will...
Projects on track
In recent weeks, delays have beset several massive projects, according to several architects and articles in The National. Dubai Waterfront is moving much...
Dubai’s Business Confidence Index Declines due to Summer Slowdown
Quarterly business confidence survey shows businesses preparing to expand and upgrade technology
Robust expectations among manufacturing firms and construction-related activity had continued to support overall...
Construction market in UAE expected to exhibit most favourable growth prospects,...
The construction market in UAE is expected to exhibit the most favourable growth prospects in the near term besides Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
A key...
World’s largest wellness village to launch in Dubai Healthcare City Phase...
Dubai Healthcare City, a health and wellness destination, today announced the launch of the world’s largest wellness concept in its Phase 2 expansion in...
Construction Works on Langham Place Downtown Dubai Begin in a Week
Omniyat Group, a leading luxurious real estate developer in Dubai, has awarded the enabling works contract for its AED 1 billion ($272 million) Langham...
Construction giants vie for Nakheel Tower deal
Three major construction players are vying for pre-construction contract for Nakheel's 1km-plus tower
Al Habtoor Leighton Murray & Roberts, Al Naboodah Laing O’Rourke and Samsung...