• UAE approves $44m water infrastructure projects


    The UAE government has given approval for a series of strategic infrastructure development projects worth Dh162 million ($44 million), including the building of new dams and water canals, in various parts of the country.

  • Galadari named Terex tower cranes dealer for UAE


    Terex Corporation, a global manufacturer of lifting and materials processing products, said it has appointed Dubai-based Galadari Trucks and Heavy Equipment (GTHE) as the official distributor for its tower cranes in the UAE.

  • Abu Dhabi industrial units' investment surges to $1.7bn


    Abu Dhabi had witnessed a 57 per cent growth in its industrial facilities last year which rose to 66 from the 2018 figure of 42 facilities. The combined investment value of these units surged to Dh6.3 billion ($1.7 billion), according to official data.

  • Saudi green energy drive to boost spending to $30bn


    Saudi Arabia’s renewables drive will significantly boost its economic diversification programme and see public and private sector investment rise to more than $30 billion by 2025, said a leading regional power sector investor.

  • Saudi Amaala signs up Goco as wellness consultant


    Amaala, the ultra-luxury integrated healthy living project situated along Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast, has signed up leading Thai group Goco Hospitality and its sister company Horwath HTL as its wellness core specialist consultants.

  • Latvia signs $1.5m deal to build Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion


    Latvian government has signed a €1.4-million ($1.5 million) contract for the construction of the country’s pavilion at the upcoming mega Expo 2020 event in Dubai, said the European nation's economy minister.

  • Mideast wastewater chemicals' market set for 3.2pc growth


    The water and wastewater treatment chemicals market in the Middle East region is set to perform well over the next five years, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2 per cent, said a report.

  • Eagle Hills Sharjah launches new residential development


    Eagle Hills Sharjah, a joint venture between Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Eagle Hills, has kicked off the second phase of Maryam Island masterplan with the launch of Maryam Gate Residences in downtown Sharjah.

  • UAE wins appproval to start up region's first nuclear plant


    The UAE's nuclear watchdog, Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), has issued an operating licence for Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, thus giving the go-ahead on operations for the first nuclear power plant in the Arab world.

  • Abu Dhabi ITC plans over 5,000 parking bays at Al Ain


    Abu Dhabi's Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) is set to implement Phase Two of the Public Parking Management System (Mawaqif) at Al Ain City starting from March 1. It involves setting up of over 5,000 surface parking bays in the UAE city.

  • Al Mouj Muscat launches sale of Ghadeer Courtyard homes


    Al Mouj Muscat, Oman's leading mixed-use integrated tourism complex, has launched the sale of its three-bedroom courtyard homes located within the vibrant Ghadeer District that boasts access to several key retail, F&B and entertainment outlets.

  • Siemens’ smart office platforms go live


    Siemens has created a real-world showcase of a future workspace, installing its IoT-enabled smart office technologies Comfy and Enlighted in the UAE for the first time.

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