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UAE’s Construction Spend To Reach $329bn In 2030

The UAE’s construction expenditure is estimated to outstrip that of both Saudi Arabia and Qatar by 2030.

Iraq’s Ambitions Crumble As Oil Giants Opt Out

Five years on from the great global race for Iraqi oil, the torn country is battling crumbling infrastructure and political tensions. Will Iraq ever reach its potential?

Arabtec Reveals 189% Q3 Net Profit Rise

The Dubai-based construction firm revealed a net profit rise of 137 per cent for its first nine months of the year.

Arabtec Wins Dhs1.8bn Tower Contract In Dubai

The new tower, rising 369.1 metres, will be one of Dubai’s top ten tallest buildings.

Dubai’s Arabtec Forms New South Korean Joint Venture

The partnership will pursue and perform large scale infrastructure projects like metro, railway, bridge, port and tunnel projects.

Oman To Launch $15bn Rail Construction In Q4 2014

The state-funded rail network would link the desert town of Buraimi, bordering the United Arab Emirates, to six major settlements in Oman.

Gulf Rail Project Construction Plan On Track

If the railway is completed, it could have a major impact on the Gulf economy by stimulating trade and limiting consumption of fuel for road travel.

Damac MD Confident In Dubai Property Market

Luxury property developer dismisses fears of another market crash.

Dubai Holding, Emaar JV To Develop New Business District

‘The Lagoons’ will have a central business district, an entrepreneurial zone and retail units.

Nepali Official Denies Labour Abuses In Qatar

Britain’s Guardian newspaper reported that dozens of Nepali workers had died on Qatari building sites over the summer

Arabtec Hikes Worker Salaries By 20% Following Wage Strike

Arabtec has raised the salaries of 36,000 workers across its projects nationwide.

Saudi’s CPC Opens $15m Marble Factory In China

The massive new factory, spread across 66,000 sqm, will import 50 per cent of its produce to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar.

Depa Wins Dhs574m Fit-Out Contract In Abu Dhabi Project

Depa’s scope of work will include architectural woodwork, flooring work, decorative tasks and interior lighting.

UAE Developers To Build $4.5bn Residential Project In Baghdad

The project will be built in phases and can house up to 150,000 people.

Damac Awards $94m Contract To Saudi Binladin Group

The contract has been awarded for the Damac Esclusiva Luxury Serviced Apartments tower in Riyadh.

Saudi Khodari Sees Labour Fee Impact Continuing

In 2012 the Labour Ministry began charging companies a fee of 2,400 riyals for each foreign worker they employed above their number of Saudi staff.

Wasl Properties Announces 90 Villas For Jumeirah

Construction of the project will use green initiatives and eco-friendly systems.

Top 10 Most Expensive Construction Markets

Qatar tops the list as the most expensive construction market in Middle East.

Dubai’s Arabtec CEO Boosts Personal Stake Above 8%

Hasan Abdullah Ismaik’s stake in the construction company is worth about $159 million based on Wednesday’s closing share price.

Abu Dhabi’s ADPC Awards Dhs2.5m Delma Port Contract

Construction firm Parsons will develop 300 metres of concrete wharf and new floating pontoons that will accommodate more than 280 boats.

UAE Government Suspends Fujairah Quarry

The quarry in the Al Taween area will not be allowed to reopen until its violations are rectified, a ministry official has said.

Nakheel To Build Shopping Centre For Al Furjan Residents

A construction timeline for the proposed 30,000 square metre retail facility is yet to be announced.

Dubai To Home New Fifa Approved Football Complex

The new facilities will include outdoor pitches and four indoor, air-conditioned pitches.

Dubai’s Arabtec Hires Former Aldar Chief Executive

Arabtec underwent a major management shake up in February, replacing its founder and chief executive.

Arabtec Reports 114% H1 Profit Rise

The contractor revealed second quarter net profit of Dhs92.4 million, up from a loss of Dhs11.6 million on the same period in 2012.

Construction Begins On Dubai’s Mega Theme Park

On-site work and off-site ride manufacturing has started on the upcoming IMG Worlds of Adventure theme park.

Dubai’s Rotating Tower Plan Given New Life

Dynamic Tower will be a rotating skyscraper measuring 80 stories high and rotating a full 360 degrees every 90 minutes.

Arabtec Appoints Former Burj Khalifa Exec As COO

Nabil Al Kendi was appointed COO of the Arabtec’s group of construction companies, a subsidiary of Arabtec Holding.

Dubai Contractor Drake Q2 Profit Rises 63.1%

Drake reported a net profit of Dhs52.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, compared with a profit of Dhs32 million in the corresponding quarter in 2012.

Steely Agenda: Gulf States Aim High In Aluminium Market

The Gulf is striving to tap its cheap energy supply to become a global aluminium heavyweight, writes Peter Shaw-Smith.