Saudi Arabia has the largest construction market in the GCC and scores highly for the amount of investment made in the economy
Source: New feed
Month: December 2016
Bauma-CONEXPO India 2016 lives up to its hype
Bauma-CONEXPO India trade exhibition in Delhi grows visitors numbers by 5,000 as high levels of activity at the show reflect market optimism
Source: New feed
Annual sustainable construction material conf held
The two-day event highlighted the international and regional approach to testing and quality controls, as well as the importance of specifications and standards
Source: New feed
Saudi Aramco take delivery of first wind turbine
The 2.75-120 wind turbine will provide power to Saudi Aramco?s bulk plant located in Turaif once commission in January 2017
Source: New feed
UAE one of top 10 countries for LEED in 2016
The UAE caped the list with 3.64 square metres of certified LEED space and 180 projects certified
Source: New feed
Dubai's UP to develop theme park under $163m plan
"Longstanding plans" to develop a $163.3m mixed-use project in Motor City that will include a theme park have been finalised, an official from Union Properties said
Source: New feed
'Smart Mall' installed at Dubai Metro stations
Four metro stations have been fitted with the 9sqm smart screen that allows customers to select and pay for their purchase of goods such as foodstuff
Source: New feed
RTA, Global Village deploy electric-powered abras
RTA collaborates with Dubai’s Global Village to implement six electronic abras to provide mobility options
Source: New feed
Saudi Aramco breaks ground on new research centre
The new centre will be a 1.13ha research facility, housing 132 scientists and researchers, aimed at supporting Saudi Aramco?s upstream and downstream research domains
Source: New feed
Investors dismayed with delays on Asfan project
Some say it will take 10 years to get the industrial city running while others state that only 10% of the work has been done so far
Source: New feed