• Cifa to launch novel products at The Big 5 Heavy


    Compagnia Italiana Forme Acciai (Cifa), one of the oldest companies in the concrete laying industry, is set to showcase its innovative products and technology at The Big 5 Heavy construction expo being held in Dubai next year.

  • UAE approves $326m infrastructure projects


    The UAE government has approved Dh1.2 billion ($326 million) worth of funds for the completion of a number of infrastructure and urban development projects across the country, said a report.

  • Dewa inks strategic deal with Dubai Airports


    Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has signed a deal with Dubai Airports to help drive smart transformation at specified locations within the airport and make it a smart, integrated, and connected city.

  • Saudi Arabia 'funding $13.6bn development projects'


    Saudi government has financed a total of 609 development projects worth more than SR51 billion ($13.6 billion) in 82 countries across the globe through the Saudi Fund for Development (SDF), said a report.

  • Dubai starts replacing non-fire-proof building facades


    The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has begun replacing non-fire-resistant building facades across Dubai through its regulatory arm, the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (Rera).

  • DIFC to set up new unit for construction disputes


    Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts plans to set up a new division mainly to resolve complex technology and construction disputes such as claims arising out of fire accidents and complicated engineering rows.

  • Imdaad to launch first ‘work series’ at FM Expo


    Dubai-based Imdaad, a leading facilities management (FM) company, will be launching the first “Imdaad Work Series” at the upcoming FM Expo, Middle East’s largest dedicated FM show, in Dubai, UAE.

  • Saudi cement sales continue decline in August


    Saudi Arabia’s cement sector continued to remain under pressure with total cement sales volume declining 16 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to 3.7 million tons in August, posting 12th y-o-y decline in last 13 months, a report said.

  • Red Sea Mall undergoes $53m expansion


    Red Sea Mall, a leading shopping destination in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is currently in progress of completing its $53.3 million expansion, a report said.

  • Emaar to develop waterfront homes, hotel in Dubai Harbour

    ADDRESS TO OPERATE PROJECT
    Emaar Properties has announced that it will develop about 10 million sq ft of waterfront residences and a brand-new hotel project at Dubai Harbour, the 20 million sq ft destination developed by Meraas.

  • MECTW partners with top global laundry expo


    Middle East Cleaning Technology Week (MECTW), a global forum that unites cleaning and hygiene industry, will this year bring together world’s leading laundry sector event EXPOdetergo International from Milan, Italy, to its show in Dubai.

  • Abu Dhabi starts work on key tunnel project


    The Abu Dhabi government has started work on a strategic tunnel project in line with its Vision 2030 to create a world-class wastewater treatment system, said a report.

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