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Abu Dhabi receives bids for Al-Ain hospital

2 February 2012, 10:17 GMT
At least seven contracting groups submit prices for $708m hospital
Demand for marine works slumps

Issue 5 3-9 February 2012
With major offshore real estate developments being shelved in the wake of the global financial crisis and the collapse of the regional property market, the Gulf is no longer a hub for dredging
Abu Dhabi extends Masdar headquarters tender closing date

29 January 2012, 11:18 GMT
Contract will now submit bids on 19 February
Abu Dhabi ends speculation with project approvals

26 January 2012, 7:55 GMT
Sentiment in the capital worsened in 2011 as contract awards dipped
Contractors submit bids for Al-Hilal Bank headquarters

22 January 2012, 12:26 GMT
Al-Hilal Bank tower will be built on Abu Dhabi’s Sowwah Island
Dubai’s improving real estate market to provide limited opportunities for contractors

22 January 2012, 12:22 GMT
Jones Lang LaSalle says market will be mixed in 2012 ahead of growth in 2013
Dubai to stay ahead with more than $1bn of construction deals at port and airport

19 January 2012, 12:49 GMT
Contracts will be awarded at Dubai International airport and Jebel Ali Port
Archirodon wins Takreer marine works package

19 January 2012, 12:48 GMT
Contractor will build the jetty for the Hamriyah Free Zone fuel storage project
Al-Futtaim Carillion wins Meridien hotel expansion in Dubai

18 January 2012, 4:35 GMT
The hotel is located next to Dubai International airport
Al-Shafar wins Dubai construction deal

15 January 2012, 9:57 GMT
Al-Shafar contract is latest in a string of awards in the emirate
Atkins wins Qatar planning role

12 January 2012, 13:45 GMT
UK consultant will help establish Doha’s Central Planning Office
Contractors approached for Tameer Towers in Abu Dhabi

12 January 2012, 11:03 GMT
Local developer prepares to tender contract for the third time
Al-Rajhi prequalifies contractors for new Riyadh headquarters

12 January 2012, 9:09 GMT
Bank is developing new 205-metre tall tower
Consumer confidence grows in Dubai

12 January 2012, 7:20 GMT
Economic outlook has improved since Ramadan in 2011
UAE military awards $144m Abu Dhabi villa contracts

10 January 2012, 8:28 GMT
Dictorate of Military Works awards two contracts at Officers’ City
Contractors submit revised prices for Doha Port

10 January 2012, 8:07 GMT
Dredging work bids were submitted in November last year
Jeddah maintenance hangars award expected by end of February

10 January 2012, 4:34 GMT
Turkish-led consortium submitted lowest price last year
Maabar prepares St Regis Amman tender documents

9 January 2012, 10:07 GMT
Project involves building two towers
Contractors prepare bids for Mubadala data centres

8 January 2012, 11:48 GMT
Storage centres will be built in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
UAE military still evaluating bids for Sharjah hospital

8 January 2012, 11:02 GMT
Hospital in the Maliha area will have 220 beds
Abu Dhabi extends Al-Ain hospital tender closing date

8 January 2012, 10:15 GMT
Bids now due in late January
Prosecutors demand death penalty for Mubarak

5 January 2012, 15:34 GMT
Former president is being tried for ordering the killing protestors
Aldar tenders Kazakhstan project

5 January 2012, 13:05 GMT
Abu Dhabi developer is building a 75-storey tower in Astana
Contractors prepare bids for Nakheel construction work

5 January 2012, 11:59 GMT
Contracts cover work on Palm Jumeirah and Dragonmart
Masdar tenders headquarters

5 January 2012, 11:41 GMT
Office building has been scaled down
Abu Dhabi tenders Al-Ain stadium scheme

5 January 2012, 9:00 GMT
Five contractors prequalify for the contract
Dubai approves five-year road building programme

5 January 2012, 8:59 GMT
New projects will supplement ongoing and completed construction schemes
Abu Dhabi tenders Das island harbour expansion

4 January 2012, 11:37 GMT
Project involves the construction of 400m of quay wall
Arabtec wins contract to expand Terminal 2 at Dubai International airport

4 January 2012, 11:22 GMT
The 25-month terminal expansion contract is valued at AED561m
Majid al-Futtaim continues with Mall of Egypt negotiations

4 January 2012, 9:57 GMT
UAE developer shortlisted three contracting groups last year
Al-Hilal Bank extends Abu Dhabi headquarters tender

3 January 2012, 10:52 GMT
Tower will be built at Sowwah Square development
Al-Habtoor starts prequalification for Dubai hotel development

27 December 2011, 12:50 GMT
Project involves building a 36-storey tower
Dubai extends airshow facilities tender

27 December 2011, 8:25 GMT
Two hangars will be built at Al-Maktoum International airport
Abu Dhabi cancels bridge tender

22 December 2011, 9:35 GMT
Contractors submitted prices for Umlifaina bridge in November 2010
Local/Belgian joint venture wins Egypt Grand Museum

22 December 2011, 9:35 GMT
Grand Museum contract is valued at $810m
Data reveals bad year for contractors in the UAE

22 December 2011, 7:55 GMT
Abu Dhabi slowdown surprises many as sentiment starts to improve for Dubai
Locals dominate projects market in 2011

22 December 2011, 7:00 GMT
South Koreans are best-performing international companies
Gulf market stabilised by Oman schemes

22 December 2011, 6:30 GMT
Projects worth a total of $2bn have been added to Muscat’s projects index
Dubai tenders concourse 4 at Dubai International airport

21 December 2011, 5:07 GMT
New concourse will connect to existing terminal 1 and will serve international airlines
Arabtec is front runner for Terminal 2 at Dubai International airport

20 December 2011, 5:39 GMT
Local contractor will expand and refurbish low-cost airline terminal
Midfield bidders present to Abu Dhabi Airports Company

19 December 2011, 9:21 GMT
Six groups submitted bids for the airport terminal in November
Contractors extend the validity of Wave bid bonds to March 2012

19 December 2011, 9:18 GMT
Firms submitted prices in January 2011
UAE nuclear company prequalifies contractors for staff accommodation

14 December 2011, 10:05 GMT
Nuclear company staff complex will house 2,000 workers
Abu Dhabi to hold meetings with midfield bidders

7 December 2011, 6:57 GMT
Six groups submitted bids for the airport terminal in November
Contractors submit bids for Dubai shopping centre upgrade

7 December 2011, 6:57 GMT
Project involves building a cinema at the Bur Juman shopping centre
Arabtec wins more Saudi work

6 December 2011, 13:26 GMT
Contract value could reach SR1.5bn
Al-Hilal Bank tenders new headquarters building

6 December 2011, 12:39 GMT
Tower will be built on Abu Dhabi’s Sowwah Island
Contractors given more time for Al-Ain hospital bids

6 December 2011, 12:04 GMT
Tenders now due to be submitted in January
Dubai receives bids for road rehabilitation works

6 December 2011, 9:22 GMT
Saudi Binladin Group is low bidder
Abu Dhabi prequalifies contractors for stadium development

Issue 49 9-15 December 2011
The 25,000-seat stadium will be the new home of Al-Ain Football Club
Carillion joint venture wins Musheireb Downtown Doha work

Issue 49 9-15 December 2011
Local/UK team will construct 15 buildings in central Doha
Carillion wins more work in the Gulf

Issue 49 9-15 December 2011
UK contractor secures building work in Doha and Dubai
CCC starts work at Jeddah airport

Issue 49 9-15 December 2011
Athens-based contractor will supply and install services as part of SR979m deal
Contractors compete for work at Dubai’s two international airports

Issue 49 9-15 December 2011
Contracts cover hangars and terminal buildings
Kuwait Investment Authority sets deadline for headquarters tender

Issue 49 9-15 December 2011
Five joint ventures compete for estimated $200m deal
Recovering from a slow year

MEED Yearbook 2012
Political instability and financial problems dented the projects market in 2011, but the outlook is positive
Abu Dhabi approves pumping station award

24 November 2011, 0:00 GMT
Contract is a crucial part of plans to upgrade the emirate’s sewerage system
Value of Abu Dhabi contract awards plunges to 2006 levels

Issue 47 25 November-1 December 2011
Market stalls as government clients continue to slow down spending
Abu Dhabi stalls another project as slowdown continues

Issue 45 11-17 November 2011
TDIC tells consultants to stop working on its Al-Bateen development
Contractors submit bids for Doha port dredging

Issue 45 11-17 November 2011
At least six groups take part in the tender
Abu Dhabi extends Al-Ain hospital closing date

8 November 2011, 9:25 GMT
Contract was first tendered in 2010
Abu Dhabi: Delivering the vision

Abu Dhabi Projects
Abu Dhabi’s long-term development plan sets out the emirate’s ambitious vision, but its delivery has been hit by global concerns
Abu Dhabi cancels Guggenheim museum tender

Issue 42 21-27 October 2011
Bid bonds set to be returned as Abu Dhabi reviews procurement strategy
GCC’s Top 100 projects reflects real-estate slump

Issue 42 21-27 October 2011
Nine multibillion property schemes have left the rankings this year
Kuwait moves to prevent disruption to oil exports

13 October 2011, 10:24 GMT
Strikes have threatened the country’s largest source of foreign income
Abu Dhabi extends Al-Ain hospital tender closing date

12 October 2011, 13:29 GMT
Tender documents were reissued in August
Late 2012 award expected for Abu Dhabi’s midfield terminal

11 October 2011, 12:00 GMT
Contractors are preparing to submit bids on 13 November
Contractors still waiting for Louvre award

11 October 2011, 9:36 GMT
Two firms were shortlisted for deal in March
Oman Kempinski bidders extend bid bonds

11 October 2011, 9:36 GMT
Validity of bonds was first extended in April
Contractors submit bids for Abu Dhabi security hospital

9 October 2011, 13:46 GMT
Hospital will be build in the Shamkha area
Final offers submitted for Abu Dhabi Four Seasons

9 October 2011, 13:46 GMT
Revised prices were submitted in early July
Six Construct wins $533m Jeddah Sports stadium contract

18 September 2011, 13:32 GMT
Belgian contractor and local partner will build 60,000-seat stadium near Jeddah
Dubai extends tender closing date for Meridien expansion

5 September 2011, 13:25 GMT
The hotel is next to Dubai International airport
Kuwait and Saudi Arabia lift index

Issue 35 2-8 September 2011
Kuwait projects market grew the most, with gains of 1.02 per cent for the week
Contractors wait for Abu Dhabi Four Seasons award

29 August 2011, 9:44 GMT
Mubadala received revised bids in July
Aramco prepares to open commerical offers for Jeddah stadium

29 August 2011, 9:29 GMT
Contractors submitted bids in early July
Abu Dhabi reissues Al-Ain hospital tenders

Issue 34 26 August-1 September 2011
Contracting consortium was originally selected for the project in 2010
Cash flow crisis hits Abu Dhabi

Issue 34 26 August-1 September 2011
Delayed payments strain the construction sector supply chain in the UAE capital
Modest Gulf project market gains in traditional summer lull

Issue 34 26 August-1 September 2011
Kuwait projects market is the strongest performer of the week, recording 0.8 per cent growth
Emal awards phase two smelter contracts

16 August 2011, 10:44 GMT
Taweelah smelter contracts worth a total of $700m
Abu Dhabi again extends midfield terminal tender closing date

15 August 2011, 11:08 GMT
Bids now due in November
Saudi Arabia dominates GCC projects market

Issue 33 19-25 August 2011
Kingdom awards over half of deals made this year
Americans discover more oil in Kurdistan

14 August 2011, 12:06 GMT
Hillwood and Marathon find oil north of Dohuk
Dubai tenders Meridien hotel expansion

8 August 2011, 9:15 GMT
Property is located in Garhoud opposite Dubai International airport
Leading the change in construction

Issue 32 12-18 August 2011
Hill International has a reputation for quickly reacting to changing market conditions. In the Middle East, this means focusing on large-scale affordable housing schemes
Limited opportunities in a very different Dubai

Issue 32 12-18 August 2011
Clients are starting to tender new again
Dubai tenders children's hospital

Issue 31 5-11 August 2011
Contractors are preparing to submit bids at the end of August
Abu Dhabi imposes cost controls

Issue 30 29 July-4 August
The UAE capital exerts financial discipline against a backdrop of growing economic uncertainty
Contractors wait for Umlifaina bridge award

5 July 2011, 11:12 GMT
Bids were submitted in November 2010
KBR wins $3.8bn of US military work

4 July 2011, 6:39 GMT
US-contractor will work across the region for the US Army Corps of Engineers
Malaysians win Ras Laffan shipyard work

4 July 2011, 6:39 GMT
Contractor will work at Nakilat shipyard
Award expected for Aldar’s Yas mall

Issue 27 8-14 July 2011
Four companies are competing for the estimated AED2.2bn contract
Contractors submit bids for Qatar National Museum

Issue 27 8-14 July 2011
Museum will be built on Doha’s corniche
Low bidder emerges for Kuwait University buildings

Issue 27 8-14 July 2011
Ten contracting groups submit bids
Three tier construction market emerges for GCC in 2011

Issue 27 8-14 July 2011
UAE and Saudi Arabia award the most construction and infrastructure contracts
Veolia Water Mena wins Jordan management contract

3 July 2011, 9:44 GMT
Joint venture to provide management services to the Al-Yarmouk Water Company
Abu Dhabi retenders Saadiyat villas

Issue 26 1-7 July 2011
Local Al-Jaber Group is working on the Saadiyat island project
Al-Habtoor Leighton wins work on Dubai real-estate project

Issue 26 1-7 July 2011
Residential scheme is being built next to Maktoum bridge
Midmac wins Qatar Foundation headquarters contract

Issue 26 1-7 July 2011
Deal follows the award of Islamic studies faculty building to CCC in May
Contractors still waiting for Abu Dhabi pumping station award

20 June 2011, 12:20 GMT
Four groups submitted bids in January 2010
Project manager replaced on Abu Dhabi hotels construction

20 June 2011, 7:53 GMT
US firm Turner will now manage the Eastern Mangrove resort and Golf hotel
Abu Dhabi construction stalls in second quarter

Issue 25 24-30 June 2011
Contractors are left waiting for decisions on major government-backed projects
Abu Dhabi delays airport tender as internationals leave consortiums

Issue 25 24-30 June 2011
Contractors have now been invited to submit bids on 11 September
UAE tenders Sharjah military hospital

19 June 2011, 13:45 GMT
Military hospital will have 220 beds
Seha extends security hospital tender closing date

19 June 2011, 12:52 GMT
Three-week extension will see bids submitted in early July
Contractors prepare revised prices for Abu Dhabi Four Seasons

13 June 2011, 13:48 GMT
Mubadala Development Company received bids in late March
Abu Dhabi to retender Al-Ain hospital

Issue 23 10-16 June 2011
A consortium was selected for the estimated $708m contract last year
Six Construct wins two Abu Dhabi marine works contracts

31 May 2011, 11:49 GMT
Local/Belgian contractor will work on projects in Ruwais
Abu Dhabi opens prequalification for new Dubai highway

30 May 2011, 11:47 GMT
Contractors will compete for three design and build contracts
Contractors wait for Louvre Abu Dhabi award

30 May 2011, 11:47 GMT
TDIC shortlisted two contractors in March
Abu Dhabi tenders special security hospital

Issue 18 6-12 May 2011
Project is part of Abu Dhabi’s plans to improve healthcare in the emirate
Bids in for Yas island shopping mall

Issue 18 6-12 May 2011
Shopping mall will be one of the largest in UAE
Contractors invited to express interest for Doha Festival City

Issue 18 6-12 May 2011
Mixed-use development will be located on northern highway
Doha awards Faculty of Islamic Studies contract

Issue 18 6-12 May 2011
Athens-based CCC will build the faculty building at Education City
Bahrain prepares Four Seasons hotel tender

Issue 17 29 April-5 May 2011
Hotel was originally meant to be tendered in 2008
Interview: Samer Khoury, president (engineering and construction) CCC

Issue 17 29 April-5 May 2011
Athens-based CCC is shifting its focus to state-backed infrastructure projects as the global slowdown in real estate, and oil and gas continues
State clients drive UAE construction market

Arabian World Construction Summit
Despite a recovery in the UAE’s construction industry, big government-backed schemes in Abu Dhabi will continue to dominate the market in 2011
Baniyas to tender more Bawabat al-Sharq work as sales improve

Issue 16 22-28 April 2011
Developer is building a mixed-use scheme outside Abu Dhabi city
Developer in talks for Abu Dhabi’s Ghantoot Green City project

Issue 16 22-28 April 2011
Real-estate scheme on Dubai border is one of largest planned for Abu Dhabi
UAE government increases support for real estate

Issue 16 22-28 April 2011
Abu Dhabi government signs contracts with local developers to help them remain active
Samsung restarts work on Palm Jebel Ali bridges

Issue15 15-21 April 2011
South Korean contractor stopped work on the project in 2009
Uncertainty takes toll on Gulf projects index

Issue 12 25-31 March 2011
Gulf projects index remains flat as schemes are completed in Saudi Arabia and the UAE
Abu Dhabi awards Shamkha South contracts

Issue 11 18-24 March 2011
Four contractors win AED8bn of work
Qatar awards New Doha International airport contracts

Issue 9 4-10 March 2011
Athens-based Consolidated Contractors Company will replace Chinese contractor for three packages
Abu Dhabi awards Mafraq hospital contract

Issue 9 4-10 March 2011
Al-Habtoor Leighton/Murray & Roberts joint venture wins contract worth $800m
Corruption investigations stall construction in Egypt

Issue 9 4-10 March 2011
Land deal investigations threaten real-estate projects
Prequalification starts for Doha Festival City

Issue 9 4-10 March 2011
Construction work will start by the end of the second quarter
Cairo looting forces contractors to stop construction work

Issue 5 4-10 February 2011
Work stalls to protect employees and equipment
Contractors prepare bids for Abu Dhabi Four Seasons hotel

Issue 5 4-10 February 2011
Five-star hotel will be built on Sowwah Island
Muscat uncovers UAE spy ring

31 January 2011, 6:26 GMT
The UAE responds by denying the allegations
Four groups submit bids for Masdar headquarters

19 January 2011, 8:45 GMT
Positive energy building will be constructed in Abu Dhabi
Aramco issues tenders for Jeddah sports stadium

Issue 3 21-27 January 2011
Contractors to submit bids on 14 April
Abu Dhabi plans multi-billion dollar projects for Al-Ain

Issue 2 14-20 January 2011
Grand mosque and hotel schemes set to be the emirate’s biggest building projects
Wave receives bids for Kempinski hotel in Oman

Issue 1 7-13 January 2011
At least seven groups submit bids for the main construction package
Credit Crunch - A lingering financial legacy

Issue 53 31 December 2010 - 6 January 2011
The impact of the global downturn on the Middle East’s economies will limit growth and confidence for years to come, particularly if banks remain reluctant to lend to the private sector
Italy's Impregilo wins second Abu Dhabi tunnel contract

28 December 2010, 9:54 GMT
Sewage tunnels will run from Abu Dhabi island to Al-Wathba
Mobiles dominate UAE telecoms market

28 December 2010, 8:11 GMT
Survey finds that only 46 per cent of homes have fixed line phones
Drake & Scull secures Presidential Palace work

23 December 2010, 7:14 GMT
Government buildings are being built on Abu Dhabi island
Completed projects drag down index

Issue 52 24-30 December 2010
Only Qatar, Bahrain and Iran register growth as market declines for the fifth-week running
Abu Dhabi reshuffles executive council

Issue 51 17-23 December 2010
High-profile figures leave as decision-making body is cut to 14 members
Completed projects bring market down

Issue 51 17-23 December 2010
GCC projects fall for a fourth successive week, with only Bahrain and Saudi Arabia showing notable growth
French and German firms to benefit from Qatar's World Cup building plans

Issue 50 10-16 December 2010
Doha now holds major stakes in Vinci and Hochtief
Tender clarification meetings start for Abu Dhabi’s Louvre museum

Issue 50 10-16 December 2010
At least five groups submitted bids for Louvre contract in late November
Abu Dhabi selects contractors to build Al-Ain hospital

Issue 49 3-9 December 2010
Frontrunner emerges for Mafraq hospital
Doha tenders International Bank of Qatar headquarters

Issue 49 3-9 December 2010
Companies have until 12 December to submit bids
Bloom tenders Abu Dhabi mixed-use development

23 November 2010, 10:34 GMT
Local developer plans to build tower on Abu Dhabi island
Abu Dhabi receives bids for Umlifaina link

23 November 2010, 9:10 GMT
Fourteen contractors submit prices to the Department of Transport
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank tenders headquarters building

Issue 48 26 November - 2 December 2010
Corporate headquarters will be built near to Maqta bridge
Contractors submit bids for Dubai Creek project

Issue 48 26 November - 2 December 2010
The Jewel of the Creek mixed-use development is being built next to Maktoum bridge
Contractors submit bids for Louvre Abu Dhabi construction

Issue 48 26 November - 2 December 2010
At least five groups participate in the tender
Contractors submit prequalification documents for UAE rail contracts

Issue 48 26 November - 2 December 2010
More than 20 groups submit documents to federal rail agency Union Railway
Dubai contractors left licking their wounds

Issue 47 19-25 November 2010
Dubai is no longer a source of new contract awards for construction companies, but it is still an important base for those looking for opportunities further afield
Algeria prequalifies 14 for mosque contract

Issue 45 5-11 November 2010
Mosque will be one of the world’s largest
The Wave issues tenders for Kempinski hotel in Muscat

Issue 45 5-11 November 2010
Seven groups prequalify for construction deal
Abu Dhabi extends Louvre tender closing date

1 November 2010, 8:54 GMT
Bids now due in mid-November
China State terminated on Doha airport works

Issue 44 29 October-5 November 2010
Building package may now be retendered
Firms seek Nakheel payment pledge

Issue 44 29 October-5 November 2010
Contractors demand guarantees for future work from debt-laden Dubai developer
Abu Dhabi puts $1.36bn football stadium on hold

13 October 2010, 14:06 GMT
Mubadala cancels tender for Capital City District project
Dubai realty goes back to basics

Issue 42 15-21 October 2010
After eight years of boom, Dubai’s property market is learning to scale back its ambitions
Al-Habtoor Leighton wins more Abu Dhabi port work

Issue 40 1-7 October 2010
Contract covers infrastructure and road works
Abu Dhabi tenders waste management project

Issue No 39 24-30 September 2010
Retender will replace the contract awarded to Emirates Utilities Company Holding in 2006
Arabian Construction Company wins Abu Dhabi water storage deal

Issue No 39 24-30 September 2010
Contractor will dig wells into the aquifer in the Liwa oasis area
Mubadala reviews real estate plans

Issue No 39 24-30 September 2010
Change in senior management leads to major re-assessment of announced projects
Riyadh awards Ras al-Zour contracts

9 September 2010, 9:16 GMT
Local/Chinese consortium wins power package and South Korea’s Doosan to build desalination plant
Masdar prepares headquarters tender

7 September 2010, 10:42 GMT
Construction contract was first tendered in 2008
Abu Dhabi tenders Umlifaina bridge contract

Issue No 37 10-16 September 2010
Bridges will open up the island for real estate development
Contractors submit bids for Al-Ain hospital

Issue No 37 10-16 September 2010
Seha is also evaluating bids for Mafraq hospital
Joint venture wins Doha Convention Centre contract

Issue No 37 10-16 September 2010
Qatari Diar awards Six Construct/Midmac the $687m construction deal
September award planned for Saudi Arabia’s kilometre tall tower

Issue No 37 10-16 September 2010
At least two contracting groups are competing for the contract
Al-Arrab and Sepco III win Ras al-Zour power generation contract

5 September 2010, 13:07 GMT
Power plant will have a capacity of 2,800MW
Al-Habtoor Leighton wins Dubai tower contract

5 September 2010, 8:36 GMT
The contractor takes over on The Buildings by Daman project from Oger Dubai
CCC selected for Khalifa port infrastructure works

26 August 2010, 7:40 GMT
Athens-based contractor has received a letter of intent
Aramco approaches contractors for Jeddah sports city stadium

19 August 2010, 11:59 GMT
King Abdullah Sports City will be built 60 kilometres north of Jeddah
Depa wins $60m contract

19 August 2010, 10:36 GMT
Dubai-based contractor wins interior fit-out deal
China Harbour wins Yanbu waterfront work

19 August 2010, 8:17 GMT
Contract will build phase 3 of Yanbu waterfront
Saudi property market rebounds

19 August 2010, 6:15 GMT
Prices and rents are on the rise in Saudi Arabia’s two biggest cities
The Gulf: Counting on government spending

Issue 33 13-19 August
Contractors hope that public sector can continue to prop up the region’s projects market
Contractor selected for Abu Dhabi’s presidential palace

5 August 2010, 13:28 GMT
New palace will be built in the Ras al-Akhdar area of Abu Dhabi island
Qatar receives bids for Central Library project

5 August 2010, 12:07 GMT
Library will be located in Education City
Joint venture wins Abu Dhabi port contract

29 July 2010, 15:28 GMT
Infrastructure works will support the offshore port
Government props up Abu Dhabi construction market

Issue No 29 16-22 July 2010
Private sector awards have fallen by 88 per cent over 2009
Private sector must catch up

Issue No 29 16-22 July 2010
Since mid-2009, the private sector has effectively stopped awarding contracts in the UAE capital
Contractors submit bids for Mafraq hospital

Issue No 28 9-15 July 2010
Abu Dhabi is also tendering a major new hospital in Al-Ain
Abu Dhabi begins negotiations for presidential palace contract

1 July 2010, 14:19 GMT
Three contracting groups are in talks with Presidential Affairs Ministry
Six Construct joint venture wins Doha airport contract

1 July 2010, 14:16 GMT
The $740m contract is for the passenger terminal’s north node
Chinese submit low bid for Doha port

1 July 2010, 12:50 GMT
Contract is the largest construction deal to be tendered in Qatar this year
GCC to award $101bn of new contracts by end of 2010

30 June 2010, 14:38 GMT
Market set to grow strongly during the next six months
Contractors submit revised prices for Presidential Palace

17 June 2010, 10:12 GMT
At least six goups submitted prices for the contract
Contractors prepare fresh prices for Abu Dhabi presidential palace

Issue No 25 18-24 June 2010
At least six groups submitted bids in April
Abu Dhabi puts football stadium on hold

Issue No 24 11-17 June 2010
Contractors submitted bids for Baniyas City project in November last year
Doha prequalifies companies for Qatar National Museum contract

Issue No 24 11-17 June 2010
Qatar also sets 4 July submission deadline for national library contract
El-Seif wins Samba headquarters contract

Issue No 24 11-17 June 2010
Local contractor will build corporate headquarters at King Abdullah Financial District
Squeezing contractors’ margins

Issue No 24 11-17 June 2010
The region’s contractors are now looking for contracts and better returns beyond the Gulf
Abu Dhabi selects consultants for light rail study

Issue No 22 28 May - 3 June 2010
Project is part of $68bn of transport projects planned for the emirate
Aramco approached contractors for sports city works

Issue No 22 28 May - 3 June 2010
King Abdullah Sports City will be built near Jeddah
Contractors prepare bids for Riyadh data centre

Issue No 22 28 May - 3 June 2010
Building is part of Rayadah Investment Company’s ITCC development
Doha evaluates bids for Qatar Airways operations centre

Issue No 22 28 May - 3 June 2010
Six companies have bid for the estimated $83m contract
Keppel tenders Jeddah high-rise scheme

Issue No 22 28 May - 3 June 2010
At least nine groups have prequalified for the contract
Two companies shortlisted for Qatar National Bank headquarters

Issue No 22 28 May - 3 June 2010
The 510 –metre tower will be built on the Doha corniche
Abu Dhabi extends stadium tender closing date

24 May 2010, 14:17 GMT
The 65,000-seater stadium will be built at Capital City District
Contractors prepare bids for Abu Dhabi container terminal

Issue No 21 21 - 27 May 2010
Terminal will be built offshore at Khalifa Port in Taweelah
South Koreans win Aramco institute contract

Issue No 21 21 - 27 May 2010
SK Engineering will build residential blocks at King Abdullah Petroleum Studies Research Centre
Abu Dhabi restructures Khalifa Port infrastructure contract

Issue No 19 7 - 13 May 2010
Al-Habtoor Leighton is now pricing a design and build contract
Contractors submit revised bids for kilometre-tall Kingdom Tower

Issue No 19 7 - 13 May 2010
Three groups have submitted fresh prices for Jeddah tower
Al-Habtoor Leighton to complete Buildings by Daman

27 April 2010, 8:16 GMT
Oger’s construction contract was terminated in January
Abu Dhabi receives bids for airport construction management

Issue No 17 23 - 29 April 2010
Successful bidder will manage the building of the midfield terminal
Aabar and Arabtec call off acquisition

14 April 2010, 8:54 GMT
Aabar was planning to take a 70 per cent stake in Arabtec
Contractor selected for Abu Dhabi medical complex

12 April 2010, 14:08 GMT
Al-Habtoor Leighton Group will build the Arzanah health centre on Abu Dhabi island
Contractors submit bids for Abu Dhabi palace marine works

Issue No 15 9-15 April 2010
Presidential Palace will be built in Ras al-Akhdar
Contractors submit bids for Jeddah airport

Issue No 15 9-15 April 2010
Saudi Binladin is low bidder for both design and build packages
Contractors submit prequalification documents for Abu Dhabi midfield terminal

Issue No 15 9-15 April 2010
The new terminal will be built at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Contractors to submit prices for world’s tallest tower

Issue No 15 9-15 April 2010
Kingdom Holding plans to build the project on the outskirts of Jeddah
Six Construct wins Adnoc headquarters contract

Issue No 15 9-15 April 2010
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company building will be 342 metres tall
Contractor outlook: Adjusting to a shrinking market

22 March 2010, 7:38 GMT
Firms are branching into new markets, switching focus from private to public sector schemes and forming new alliances in a bid to win work in an increasingly competitive environment
Kingdom and Emaar select Smith & Gill for world’s tallest building

17 March 2010, 8:09 GMT
The US firm will design Kingdom Holding’s 1-kilometre tall Jeddah tower
Abu Dhabi tenders Capital City District consultancy role

11 March 2010, 12:06 GMT
Urban Planning Council is developing 49 square-kilometre federal capital
Dohaland selects Cat International for infrastructure work

8 March 2010, 9:02 GMT
Contractor will work on Musheireb project
Aldar extends Abu Dhabi Ikea tender deadline

8 March 2010, 7:18 GMT
Ikea store will be built next to Formula One race track
Six Construct and Samsung win Abu Dhabi Cleveland Clinic deal

8 March 2010, 6:40 GMT
New $1.3bn hospital will be built on Sowwah island
Abu Dhabi switches to lump sum deals for Zayed museum

2 March 2010, 9:23 GMT
Tourism firm to issue tenders for substructure and main construction work
Aldar in talks to manage delayed Masdar project

Issue No 10 5-11 March 2010
Local developer lined up to complete renewable energy research centre
Arabtec chases Baku property deal

Issue No 10 5-11 March 2010
UAE contractor targets tower development with its first bid in Azerbaijan
Bidders line up to build Samba headquarters

Issue No 10 5-11 March 2010
Saudi bank tower to be constructed in King Abdullah Financial District
New technologies challenge Masdar

Issue No 10 5-11 March 2010
For a project as unconventional as Masdar, different ways of judging success must be employed
Qatar Petroleum puts headquarters plan on hold

Issue No 10 5-11 March 2010
State energy firm to use Barwa Financial District as a base
Aabar Investments to build tunnelling equipment in Abu Dhabi

24 February 2010, 16:08 GMT
Facility to manufacture vertical drilling rigs
Abu Dhabi extends Shamkha South tender deadline

Issue No 9 26 February - 4 March 2010
Four packages could be worth $2.4bn
Abu Dhabi tenders Louvre museum substructure

Issue No 9 26 February - 4 March 2010
Twelve groups prequalify for design and build contract
Aldar tenders Nareel Island marine works

Issue No 9 26 February - 4 March 2010
Island is located close to Emirates Palace and the Intercontinental hotels in Abu Dhabi
Contractors submit bids for Saadiyat apartments

Issue No 9 26 February - 4 March 2010
Successful contractor to build seven towers on Saadiyat Island
Doha extends closing date for port bids

Issue No 9 26 February - 4 March 2010
Authorities plan to complete first phase of project in 2014
Qatar Petroleum receives bids for Lusail car parks

Issue No 9 26 February - 4 March 2010
Deal covers construction of parking structures and temporary site offices
Contractors prepare bids for Almarkaz infrastructure deal

19 February 2010, 17:27 GMT
Work to be completed by the end of 2010 and plots given to investors
Dubai utility retenders housing contract

18 February 2010, 14:58 GMT
Electricity and water authority plans to build apartments in Jebel Ali
Work restarts on Dubai Metro

17 February 2010, 10:40 GMT
Consortium led by Mitsubishi reaches agreement with transport authority
Contractors submit prices for Abu Dhabi oil company headquarters

Issue No 8 19-25 February 2010
Technical bids were submitted in early December
Doha to tender tall tower in March

Issue No 8 19-25 February 2010
Structure will be one of the highest in the world
Dubai status as hub at risk

Issue No 8 19-25 February 2010
Struggling landlords could see more of their tenants vacate their offices. As much as 40 per cent of Dubai’s gross domestic product could be wiped out by the slump
Four firms submit prices for Arzanah medical complex

Issue No 8 19-25 February 2010
Contractor to build dentistry, dermatology and paediatric facilities on Abu Dhabi Island
Kuwait reopens prequalification for Subiya causeway

Issue No 8 19-25 February 2010
Changes to design delays bridge project
Mubadala receives bids for New York University Abu Dhabi

Issue No 8 19-25 February 2010
Six groups submit offers for design and build contract
Six Construct wins Abu Dhabi airport work

Issue No 8 19-25 February 2010
Contractor fast-tracks project in time for 2010 GCC summit
Abu Dhabi splits infrastructure work into four packages

16 February 2010, 17:22 GMT
Shamkha South project is one of emirate’s largest infrastructure schemes
Abu Dhabi starts airport prequalification

15 February 2010, 18:05 GMT
Midfield terminal complex set to have capacity for 20 million passengers a year
Aldar reports losses in fourth quarter

15 February 2010, 16:33 GMT
Asset valuations and cost of opening hotels hit Abu Dhabi developer
Local contractor to complete Healthcare City hotel

14 February 2010, 11:40 GMT
Al-Basti & Muktha stopped work in January 2009
Barwa to sell financial district to Qatar Petroleum

14 February 2010, 9:38 GMT
West Bay office complex has 10 high-rise towers
Dubai World considers offering 60 per cent to creditors

14 February 2010, 9:18 GMT
Seven-year payment plan will be back by sovereign guarantee
Emirates issues tenders for presidential palace package

11 February 2010, 16:37 GMT
Deal covers marine work in Ras al-Akhdar
Mandarin Oriental to manage Saadiyat resort

11 February 2010, 16:23 GMT
Hotel to be built adjacent to island golf course
Development continues on three Seha hospital projects

10 February 2010, 18:12 GMT
Clinics will be built in Al-Ain and Mafraq
Contractors prequalify for Abu Dhabi tourism headquarters

10 February 2010, 15:44 GMT
Corporate headquarters to be built adjacent to Maqta bridge
Abu Dhabi sets May deadline for football stadium bids

Issue No 7 12-18 February 2010
Project to be built at Capital City District and will cost $1bn
Contractors are left guessing in the Gulf

Issue No 7 12-18 February 2010
Where there is no consistency of approach from clients, it is difficult for contractors to plan ahead
Doha plays a waiting game with contract awards

Issue No 7 12-18 February 2010
Firms will have to get used to a very different landscape in the emirate. Doha knows that it has the chance to force contractor bids ever lower
Kuwait postpones airport work

Issue No 7 12-18 February 2010
Deal covers construction of administrative buildings, car parks and fire stations
Qatar Petroleum cancels tender for Ras Laffan office complex

Issue No 7 12-18 February 2010
Budget constraints hit state oil firm’s construction project
US company invites firms to bid for Abu Dhabi hotel work

Issue No 7 12-18 February 2010
Entertainment project to be built at Mina Zayed
Consultant predicts Emirates property market will perform badly in 2010

9 February 2010, 17:28 GMT
Sale prices for Dubai apartments are set to decrease
Arabtec wins Syrian hotel package

8 February 2010, 18:09 GMT
Dubai-based contractor will build the largest hotel in the country
Carillion Alawi wins Oman National museum contract

8 February 2010, 6:51 GMT
Contract award worth $31m for Muscat museum project
Contractors prepare bids for Najran university hospital

7 February 2010, 8:55 GMT
Construction of Saudi hospital is expected to start in June
Japanese design Saudi stock exchange

7 February 2010, 8:53 GMT
Tower to be build at King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh
US-led team to manage Grand Egyptian Museum project

4 February 2010, 13:46 GMT
Building will house 10,000 artifacts next to pyramids of Giza
Contractors submit bids for Sharjah hospital project

4 February 2010, 13:00 GMT
Public Works Ministry receives 18 bids for hospital
Abu Dhabi delays construction of three hospitals

Issue No 6 5-11 February 2010
Authorities review procurement strategy
Abu Dhabi sets deadline for Saadiyat Beach apartments

Issue No 6 5-11 February 2010
Winning contractor will build seven buildings
Abu Dhabi will pay the price for putting projects on hold

Issue No 6 5-11 February 2010
Abu Dhabi has been slow to sign contracts for new schemes and many of them are in limbo. Many contractors will be wondering whether work they are competing for will fall by the wayside
Al-Hikma invites contractors to bid for university work in Al-Ain

Issue No 6 5-11 February 2010
Oger Abu Dhabi completes first two phases of project
Contractors approached for Buildings by Daman

Issue No 6 5-11 February 2010
Successful bidder will complete half finished tower project in Dubai
Parsons Brinckerhoff group is frontrunner for Abu Dhabi tram deal

Issue No 6 5-11 February 2010
Firms to conduct feasibility study and initial design work for transport system
Saudi Aramco delays King Abdulaziz centre tender deadline

Issue No 6 5-11 February 2010
State oil firm gives contractors more time to prepare bids for $400m cultural project
Sharjah to tender contract for runway in 2010

Issue No 6 5-11 February 2010
State to upgrade airport facilities as traffic increases
Mubadala shortlists three firms for Cleveland Clinic work

2 February 2010, 16:58 GMT
Abu Dhabi hospital to be built on Sowwah Island
Spanish win masterplan work for Omani airport

2 February 2010, 14:55 GMT
Sultanate is investing heavily in aviation sector
Consolidated Contractors International Company

2 February 2010, 7:25 GMT
The family-owned construction business is keen to expand into Africa, Central Asia and the Far East.
Al Jaber Group

2 February 2010, 7:09 GMT
Abu Dhabi’s largest contractor is developing divisions to provide basic materials and secure its supply chain.
Dubai tenders airport contract

1 February 2010, 17:11 GMT
Successful contractor to furnish hotels and lounges
Building new economies

1 February 2010, 7:38 GMT
The Middle East construction boom is transforming not only the landscape of the region but also its economy as Gulf states diversify away from hydrocarbons.
Arabtec wins Dubai tower contract

31 January 2010, 10:53 GMT
80-storey building will be built on Sheikh Zayed road
Mubarak delays tender deadline for Deerfields mall

28 January 2010, 16:38 GMT
Bidders get more time to prepare documents for construction deal
Combined Group wins $98m Kuwait roads deal

28 January 2010, 15:36 GMT
Local contractor to build junction on Fahaheel road
Oman invites bids for Duqm masterplan

28 January 2010, 14:50 GMT
Forty local and international consultants collect tender documents
Firms submit bids for Qatar Petroleum offices at Ras Laffan

27 January 2010, 13:09 GMT
Complex will be base for Qatar Petroleum’s operations
Al-Naboodah wins rail deal at Doha airport

Issue No 5 29 January - 4 February 2010
Contract involves building concrete shell for railway station terminal
Builders in Qatar have to tough it out

Issue No 5 29 January - 4 February 2010
Contractors in Qatar say it is hard to negotiate with clients over changes to a project once work has started
Dubai cancels seawater cooling tender

Issue No 5 29 January - 4 February 2010
Hassyan power and water plant to be part of private project
Kuwait receives bids for Bubiyan port marine work

Issue No 5 29 January - 4 February 2010
Four groups compete for $1bn design-and-build deal
Contractors prepare bids for Bustan hotel spa

25 January 2010, 15:45 GMT
Ministry sets 15 February deadline for project
UAE population predicted to hit 7.6 million this year

25 January 2010, 8:26 GMT
Locals will make up just 13.3 per cent of people living in the emirates
Aviation authority sets closing date for Jeddah airport deals

24 January 2010, 11:51 GMT
Design and build contracts are for a new terminal and infrastructure
Arabtec wins Nablus water supply contract

24 January 2010, 10:45 GMT
Project will reduce water costs for consumers
Oman tenders Duqm hotel consultancy role

24 January 2010, 9:31 GMT
The Crowne Plaza resort will have 228 rooms
Shamkha South infrastructure contract worth up to $2.4bn

21 January 2010, 17:16 GMT
Abu Dhabi deal is one of the Gulf’s largest infrastructure schemes
Danieli completes Abu Dhabi steel mill

21 January 2010, 16:37 GMT
Direct reduction plant’s capacity exceeds contractual obligations
Arabtec wins Bridge Towers deal in Qatar

21 January 2010, 16:32 GMT
Firm will build two 45-floor structures in West Bay area of Doha
Libya awards submarine cable deal to Huawei Marine Networks

20 January 2010, 12:17 GMT
State-owned telecoms company will link Tobruk and Emasaed
Vision Electro Mechanical wins Riyadh university power deal

19 January 2010, 18:00 GMT
Subcontractor to carry out work for Saudi Binladin Group
Abu Dhabi selects Fluor to manage transport projects

Issue No 4 22-28 January 2009
US firm to supervise development and construction of metro and rail system
Abu Dhabi sets tougher challenge for property construction firms

Issue No 4 22-28 January 2009
Firms in Abu Dhabi will have to work harder to win contracts than they did in Dubai
Abu Dhabi tenders Sowwah Island bridge

Issue No 4 22-28 January 2009
Contract incorporates redesign process to make project more efficient
Al-Kharafi wins $164m deal to build Kuwait airport facilities

Issue No 4 22-28 January 2009
Contract is part of an expansion to take airport capacity to 20 million
Contractors asked to express interest in Abu Dhabi airport terminal

Issue No 4 22-28 January 2009
Contract worth $6.8bn will be tendered later this year
Contractors submit bids for Arzanah Medical Complex

Issue No 4 22-28 January 2009
Health centre is part of wider, mixed-use development
John Buck cuts jobs as property market slows

Issue No 4 22-28 January 2009
Local real estate market performs poorly in 2009
Mubadala prequalifies contractors for football stadium

Issue No 4 22-28 January 2009
Sports facility to be built in Capital City District
Qatar receives bids for medical complex

Issue No 4 22-28 January 2009
Hamad Medical City to be built at Doha Asian Games site
Seoul opens up a new Silk Road

Issue No 4 22-28 January 2009
South Korean firms won more than $71bn of contracts in the region last year. MEED charts their rise
South Koreans rule - for now

Issue No 4 22-28 January 2009
The South Koreans’ contracting crown is now theirs to lose. Chinese firms are increasingly appearing on bid lists in the region
Two firms compete for Masdar headquarters deal

Issue No 4 22-28 January 2009
Building set to generate more energy than it consumes
Contractors submit bids for Kuwait City road works

17 January 2010, 13:12 GMT
Project includes work on the sixth and seventh ring roads
Contractors submit bids for extension to Doha airport terminal

Issue No 3 15-21 January 2010
Contract involves five-level building as part of New Doha International airport
Contractors submit commercial bids for Cleveland Clinic

Issue No 3 15-21 January 2010
The estimated $1.4bn hospital will be built on Abu Dhabi’s Sowwah Island
French contractor starts work on Abu Dhabi’s Deerfields Town Square

Issue No 3 15-21 January 2010
Shopping mall will be built on the main highway to Dubai
Qatar to tender new national museum in May

Issue No 3 15-21 January 2010
Jean Nouvel-designed building will be built on the Corniche
Seven bids in for first phase of Dohaland’s Musheireb project

14 January 2010, 15:48 GMT
Contractors compete for building and infrastructure deals
Atkins appointed for safety role in Al-Ain

12 January 2010, 13:16 GMT
UK-based consultant will establish a health and safety department
UAE sets closing date for presidential palace tender

12 January 2010, 11:59 GMT
The complex will be built near Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi
Qatari developers announce merger plans

10 January 2010, 13:06 GMT
Barwa to acquire Alaqaria
Aabar to take a 70 per cent stake in Arabtec

10 January 2010, 10:22 GMT
$1.7bn deal is awaiting legal and shareholder approval
Firms submit bids for Abu Dhabi pumping station

7 January 2010, 15:37 GMT
Scheme to transport wastewater from island to Al-Wathba treatment plants
Damac Properties tenders Jeddah construction deal

7 January 2010, 15:11 GMT
Al-Jawhara Tower will have 294 residential units
Dewan Architects secures Saudi tower deal

7 January 2010, 15:01 GMT
Emirates consultant to supervise construction of Al-Khobar office building
Mubarak & Brothers issues tenders for Deerfields project

5 January 2010, 12:54 GMT
Abu Dhabi shopping mall to be built on Sheikh Rashid highway
Bauer secures hotel staff housing deal in Abu Dhabi

5 January 2010, 12:43 GMT
Project set to provide accommodation for 35,000 workers
Adnoc delays deadline for headquarters to February

Issue No 2 8-14 January 2010
Office tower to be built on Abu Dhabi Corniche
Arabian Construction wins Rosewood hotel deal

Issue No 2 8-14 January 2010
Contractor will build five-star hotel on Sowwah Island
Emirates cancels $68m Ajman interchange tender

Issue No 2 8-14 January 2010
Public Works Ministry to prepare revised design for road project
Fourth firm in race to build Kingdom Tower

Issue No 2 8-14 January 2010
Local/Belgian firm to also compete for contract for world’s tallest building
Koreans to launch site study for nuclear power scheme

Issue No 2 8-14 January 2010
Consortium of Kepco, Hyundai and Samsung to start with studies at Sila
Ministry sets June deadline for Subiya

Issue No 2 8-14 January 2010
Public Works Ministry invites eight prequalified contracting groups to price link across Kuwait Bay
Mubadala receives bids for two hospital construction deals

Issue No 2 8-14 January 2010
Contractors will design and build a new clinic in Al-Ain
Presidential Affairs Ministry issues tenders for Abu Dhabi palace

Issue No 2 8-14 January 2010
State invites 10 groups to collect documents for contract
Public works will aid Kuwait

Issue No 2 8-14 January 2010
Writing off personal loans is only likely to encourage Kuwaitis to be more economically reckless
Qatar Petroleum invites head office bids

Issue No 2 8-14 January 2010
Winning contractor to build foundations and superstructure for office towers
Wave Muscat invites firms to prequalify for two hotels

Issue No 2 8-14 January 2010
Firms set to issue tender documents by the end of March
Rak extends bidding deadline for Mina al-Arab Intercontinental hotel

4 January 2010, 17:57 GMT
Resort deal is worth $100m and will be built in Ras al-Khaimah
Abu Dhabi to build monument on the Corniche

4 January 2010, 16:34 GMT
Municipality completes designs for dome
Burj Dubai opens with fireworks and salute to Abu Dhabi

4 January 2010, 15:58 GMT
Sheikh Mohammed renames world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa bin Zayed
Abu Dhabi tenders Shamkha South infrastructure

3 January 2010, 12:15 GMT
Project could eventually house up to 200,000 residents
Local contractor completes Jeddah airport utilities work

3 January 2010, 8:10 GMT
Project supplies power and air conditioning to the eastern Hajj terminal
Abu Dhabi seeks light rail consultant

1 January 2010, 10:00 GMT
Department of Transport to hold meetings with selected firms over feasibility study for tram system
Abu Dhabi tenders New York University

1 January 2010, 10:00 GMT
New campus to be built on Saadiyat Island
Burj Dubai tower offers a fresh start

1 January 2010, 10:00 GMT
The official opening is now more about Dubai trying to regain its previous optimism and ambition. Emaar Properties will be hoping the celebrations offer a chance to forget the past 12 months and start afresh
Gaca streamlines Jeddah airport deals

1 January 2010, 10:00 GMT
Expansion of King Abdulaziz International airport to be tendered as two design-and-build contracts
Saudi Aramco issues fresh tenders for King Abdulaziz cultural centre

1 January 2010, 10:00 GMT
State firm plan to attract lower bids after construction costs fall
Steady growth in Saudi Arabia will benefit all

1 January 2010, 10:00 GMT
The danger is that high levels of spending could create a Dubai-style boom, followed by a similar bust
Aldar tenders Yas Island Ikea

Jan 2010 Online Content
New store will be Ikea’s biggest in the region
Contractor starts work on Almarkaz in Abu Dhabi

31 December 2009, 12:36 GMT
Mixed-use development includes industrial building and worker accommodation
Arabtec dismisses talk of Aabar investment

31 December 2009, 12:34 GMT
Market rumours had driven Arabtec’s stock price up 20 per cent
Burj Dubai tower launches new era for Dubai

31 December 2009, 10:00 GMT
The world’s tallest tower symbolises the excesses of the boom years, but can it help prompt recovery?
Rak Propeties awards Mina al-Arab housing work to local firms

30 December 2009, 19:15 GMT
The development is the emirate’s largest real estate project
Saudi Binladin frontrunner for Capital Market Authority tower deal

30 December 2009, 18:49 GMT
Contractor to build a 79-floor structure at King Abdullah Financial District
Dubai clamps down on corruption

30 December 2009, 17:53 GMT
New laws follow high profile fraud cases in the emirate
UAE Burj Dubai

30 December 2009, 10:00 GMT
Six of the key figures involved in building the world’s tallest tower are: Mohamed Ali Alabbar, George Efstathiou, Andy Davids, Ahmad Abdelrazaq, Riad Kamal and Johan Beerlandt
Bargain hunters keep Abu Dhabi property prices low

29 December 2009, 11:50 GMT
Increasing number of real estate projects near completion
South Koreans win Qatar substation work

29 December 2009, 11:06 GMT
Contracts are part of national grid expansion programme
Ahmad Abdelrazaq

Issue No 1 1-7 January 2010
Ahmad Abdelrazaq is vice-president, Samsung Corporation
Andy Davids

Issue No 1 1-7 January 2010
Andy Davids is director, Hyder Consulting
Mohamed Ali Alabbar

Issue No 1 1-7 January 2010
Mohamed Ali Alabbar, chairman, Emaar Properties
Saudi firms merger to form construction giant

28 December 2009, 11:56 GMT
The new company will challenge the dominance of Oger and Binladin
French win Dubai substation deal

28 December 2009, 10:35 GMT
Contract involves supplying 11 new substations by early 2011
Contractors express interest in presidential palace marine works

28 December 2009, 10:14 GMT
New government buildings will be built on Abu Dhabi Island
South Koreans win UAE nuclear deal

27 December 2009, 10:47 GMT
Four plants will be built in Abu Dhabi’s Western Region
South Korean president lends support to UAE nuclear bid

27 December 2009, 8:12 GMT
The UAE is close to selecting a consortium to build its nuclear power plant
Hill wins more Doha management work

27 December 2009, 8:10 GMT
US-based project manager will work on the Silhouette Tower
Contractors vie to build City Centre mall in Beirut

24 December 2009, 16:43 GMT
Al-Futtaim assesses prices for super-structure contract
Firms prepare bids for Aramco’s petroleum institute project

24 December 2009, 15:19 GMT
Development is part of $60bn investment programme
Emirates nuclear corporation becomes independent state agency

24 December 2009, 15:12 GMT
Government set to select a contractor for power programme
Baytur starts building Saudi teaching hospital

24 December 2009, 15:03 GMT
Contract covers construction of clinic with 800 beds and nine structures
Contractors to submit Bubiyan Island port bids in 2010

23 December 2009, 16:25 GMT
Kuwait Public Works Ministry delays contract deadline by one month
Kuwaiti and Egyptian team close to winning Jahra road deal

23 December 2009, 15:30 GMT
Project is the largest road contract tendered in the Gulf in 2009
Daelim wins Jubail petrochemicals plant contract

23 December 2009, 15:18 GMT
Winning contractor competes against three rival South Korean firms
Majid al-Futtaim selects contractor to build Beirut mall

21 December 2009, 15:52 GMT
Shopping centre to be built on Damascus road
Kuwait receives consultancy bids for road project

21 December 2009, 11:36 GMT
Winning firm to improve roads connecting Sabah al-Ahmad and Khiran
Developer to tender Abu Dhabi’s Deerfields mall in January

20 December 2009, 12:21 GMT
The mixed-use development will be built on the highway leading to Dubai
Hill wins Qatar project management contract

20 December 2009, 12:06 GMT
US-based firm with manage the construction of a new shopping mall
Contractors prepare bids for Ajman interchange

20 December 2009, 9:13 GMT
Project includes the construction of a bridge and three tunnels
Rak Properties tenders Intercontinental Hotel

20 December 2009, 9:12 GMT
Resort will be built at the $5.4bn Mina al-Arab project on the Gulf coast
Darwish wins $108m Sharjah Mall construction contract

20 December 2009, 9:11 GMT
The new mall development will be built in the Al-Khan area
Bahwan wins Muscat airport mechanical and electrical work

Issue no 51 18-24 December 2009
Local contractor will work as a subcontractor on the first construction package at the airport
Bank guarantee allows Union Properties to accelerate work

Issue no 51 18-24 December 2009
Contractors working on projects for local developer Union Properties at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) have accelerated construction work because the company has started to make more regular payments.
Developer calls for fresh bids for Onyx Towers

Issue no 51 18-24 December 2009
Client plans to reduce cost of $187m development
Dubai recovery will be short term

Issue no 51 18-24 December 2009
Dubai’s real estate sector has had a terrible year. With prices falling 47 per cent, it is the world’s worst performing property market, and developers have, unsurprisingly, decided to rein in their plans and cancel projects.
Firms bid for Adnoc headquarters

Issue no 51 18-24 December 2009
Abu Dhabi oil company evaluates technical proposals
National oil company receives bids for Kuwait office complex

Issue no 51 18-24 December 2009
Winning bidder will build offices to serve the northern oil fields
Al-Maabar outlines plans for Tripoli hotel and office tower development

14 December 2009, 15:56 GMT
Developer expects 6,000 people to live and work at $375m Al-Waha project
Abu Dhabi has safeguarded its own reputation by bailing out Dubai

14 December 2009, 5:48 GMT
The $10bn bailout will preserve the status of state-owned developers across the region
Abu Dhabi steps in to meet Dubai debts

14 December 2009, 5:05 GMT
UAE capital provides funds to meet Nakheel sukuk payments
Oman: Batinah roads

13 December 2009, 13:49 GMT
Design and construction of internal roads at Wilayat Liwa in the Batinah Region for the Regional Municipalities & Water Resources Ministry.
Oman: Batinah roads

13 December 2009, 13:48 GMT
Design and construction of internal roads at Wilayat Saham in the Batinah Region for the Regional Municipalities & Water Resources Ministry.
Oman: Khabourah roads

13 December 2009, 13:48 GMT
Design and construction of internal roads at Wilayat Khabourah in the Batinah Region for the Regional Municipalities & Water Resources Ministry.
Oman: Musanah roads

13 December 2009, 13:48 GMT
Design and construction of internal roads at Wilayat Musanah in the Batinah Region for the Regional Municipalities & Water Resources Ministry.
Oman: Suwaiq roads

13 December 2009, 13:48 GMT
Design and construction of internal roads at Wilayat Suwaiq in the Batinah Region for the Regional Municipalities & Water Resources Ministry.
Oman: Barka roads

13 December 2009, 13:47 GMT
Design and construction of internal roads at Wilayat Barka in the Batinah Region for the Regional Municipalities & Water Resources Ministry.
Oman: Rustaq roads

13 December 2009, 13:45 GMT
Design and construction of internal roads at Wilayat Rustaq in the Batinah Region for the Regional Municipalities & Water Resources Ministry.
Oman: Ibri roads

13 December 2009, 13:44 GMT
Design and construction of internal roads at Wilayat Ibri in the Dhahirah Region for the Regional Municipalities & Water Resources Ministry.
Dubai is the world’s worst performing property market

13 December 2009, 13:28 GMT
Prices could fall more in 2010 as debt crisis deepens
Nass wins Bahrain ship repair yard work

13 December 2009, 13:27 GMT
Local contractor will build 1,380 metres of quay wall
UK consultant withdraws from Dubai

13 December 2009, 13:18 GMT
Mouchel’s two largest clients are Dubai World’s Nakheel and Limitless
Saudi institution Kaust combines education and research

11 December 2009, 12:18 GMT
The Kaust campus has been designed to maximise its strengths as a research institution as well as a learning centre, with large, open-plan buildings to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration
Australian contractor to build Abu Dhabi golf hotel

10 December 2009, 8:08 GMT
The 148-room hotel will overlook the emirate’s championship golf course
Quantity surveyors submit bids for Omani exhibition centre

9 December 2009, 16:54 GMT
Mixed-used development will be near Muscat International airport
Qatar receives bids for Ruwais harbour upgrade

9 December 2009, 16:35 GMT
Successful firm to undertake dredging and reclamation work at port
Nakheel reports $3.6bn first-half losses

9 December 2009, 15:58 GMT
Project delays and write-downs hit Dubai-based developer
Oman: Batinah roads

9 December 2009, 13:07 GMT
Design and construction of internal roads at Wilayat Shinas in the Batinah Region.
Oman: Musandam roads

9 December 2009, 13:06 GMT
Design and construction of internal roads at Wilayat Khasab and Bukha in the Musandam Governorate.
Abu Dhabi delays pumping station tender to 2010

Issue No 50 11-17 December 2009
Project is part of $572m strategic tunnels enhancement programme
Kharafi National wins Abu Dhabi wastewater plant deal

Issue No 50 11-17 December 2009
Saadiyat Island sewage project is worth $102m
Al-Futtaim Carillion wins Adic tower deal

Issue No 50 11-17 December 2009
Contractor to build Abu Dhabi Investment Council headquarters
Dubai’s debt repayment crisis deepens

Issue No 50 11-17 December 2009
Contractors seek work outside Dubai as fears mount over non-payment from state-backed firms
National Water Company to issue Mecca and Taif water tender

Issue No 50 11-17 December 2009
Deadline for first of three public-private partnership schemes set for mid-December
Qatar National Bank to discuss tower deal with bidders in 2010

Issue No 50 11-17 December 2009
Institution plans to build the tallest structure in Doha
UK engineers to design Abu Dhabi road tunnel

6 December 2009, 11:07 GMT
New tunnel will connect Salam Street and Saadiyat Bridge
Consultants start work on Basra football stadium

6 December 2009, 10:30 GMT
The $500m project will be used for the 2013 Gulf Cup
Contractors submit bids for Marsa al-Seef dredging

6 December 2009, 10:28 GMT
At least five international companies compete to build $2.5bn man-made island
Aecom to manage Capital City infrastructure

3 December 2009, 19:30 GMT
Emirates government to be located at the centre of project
Abu Dhabi receives bids for football stadium construction deal

3 December 2009, 19:23 GMT
Structure to be built in Baniyas City
Abu Dhabi to tender airport construction deal

Issue No 49 4-10 December 2009
Winning bidder to complete excavation work
Bids in for Abu Dhabi's Cleveland Clinic

Issue No 49 4-10 December 2009
Three firms tender for project management services on $1.4bn hospital
Capital City to host university campus

Issue No 49 4-10 December 2009
Aldar Properties in line for management contract for Khalifa University of Science, Technology & Research
Consortium submits bid for Qatar-Bahrain bridge work

Issue No 49 4-10 December 2009
Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company group to build $4bn causeway in 2010
Contractors submit bids for Al-Raha Beach Hotel extension

Issue No 49 4-10 December 2009
Resort to be built on highway between Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Kuwait approves Shuwaikh Port package

Issue No 49 4-10 December 2009
KGL will manufacture, supply and install cranes
Abu Dhabi prepares to issue tender documents for Saadiyat apartments

Issue No 49 4-10 December 2009
Residential project is the latest to be tendered on the $27.2bn island project
Debt brings Dubai to a standstill

Issue No 49 4-10 December 2009
Dubai World’s request to suspend its repayments has spooked investors and threatens recovery
Oman extends Sohar airport infrastructure contract

Issue No 49 4-10 December 2009
New terminal will be built as part of third phase of Sohar airport expansion
Kuwait delays deadline for housing work

1 December 2009, 16:44 GMT
Firms get more time for Sabah al-Ahmed and Al-Jaber al-Ahmed bids
Developer changes procurement strategy for Louvre Abu Dhabi

Dec 2009 Online Content
Contractors will now bid for a fixed price lump sum construction contract
Lindner Depa wins Dubai Metro deal

Dec 2009 Online Content
Work covers the fit out of 13 Green Line stations
Mubadala extends Cleveland Clinic commercials deadline

Dec 2009 Online Content
More time given to allow for appointment of new project manager
Kuwait approves sixth ring-road construction contract

29 November 2009, 13:27 GMT
Kharafi will build new intersections serving the Jahra residential area
Dubai World to ask for more time to pay debts

25 November 2009, 16:33 GMT
Government to restructure holding company
Developer draws up shortlist for tower

Issue No 48 27 November - 3 December 2009
At least three contractors are preparing bids for contract to build 78-storey building on Sheikh Zayed road
Dredgers prepare bids for Bahraini island deal

Issue No 48 27 November - 3 December 2009
Marsa al-Seef development to be built off northern coast
Abu Dhabi invites firms to prequalify for tourism projects

Issue No 48 27 November - 3 December 2009
Successful bidder will build schemes on Sir Bani Yas Island
Air authority extends Jeddah deadline

Issue No 48 27 November - 3 December 2009
Contractors are given more time to prepare bids for foundations work and tunnel packages at the airport
Companies given more time to prepare bids for Abu Dhabi pumping station

Issue No 48 27 November - 3 December 2009
Contract valued at $572m is part of the Strategic Tunnels Enhancement Programme
Contractors submit bids for Louvre piling work

Issue No 48 27 November - 3 December 2009
Museum to be built on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island
Contractors to bid in December for Abu Dhabi health centre

Issue No 48 27 November - 3 December 2009
Nine firms prequalified for Arzanah medical complex
Mubadala invites firms to prequalify for stadium deal

Issue No 48 27 November - 3 December 2009
New sports ground will be built at Abu Dhabi’s Capital City District
Mubadala to issue New York University tender by year end

Issue No 48 27 November - 3 December 2009
Contractors have been prequalified to bid for work on Saadiyat Island campus
Mercury wins Barwa commercial project contract

24 November 2009, 16:48 GMT
Irish firm to complete mechanical, electrical and plumbing package
Abu Dhabi invites firms to prequalify for stadium deal

24 November 2009, 16:34 GMT
Project is part of Capital District development adjacent to Khalifa City
Aecom wins Masdar project management work

24 November 2009, 15:01 GMT
Suburb to be built adjacent to science and technology institute in Abu Dhabi
Manara awards deal for Nurana waterfront scheme to US firm

24 November 2009, 14:19 GMT
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock wins $26m contract
National Marine Dredging wins Mussafah shipping channel work

23 November 2009, 17:55 GMT
Abu Dhabi plans 63-kilometre channel near Hudayriat Island
Firms to bid for hotel work at Abu Dhabi exhibition centre

19 November 2009, 16:58 GMT
Resort will be part of the Capital District mixed-use development
The Wave Muscat invites interest in hotels

19 November 2009, 16:29 GMT
Two resorts and staff accommodation to be built
Oman to build roads in Al-Batinah

19 November 2009, 16:04 GMT
Contractors compete for construction projects
Abu Dhabi oil firm extends headquarters tender

Issue No 47 20-26 November 2009
Commercial bids are now due in late December
Contractors submit bids for Al-Jalila hospital

Issue No 47 20-26 November 2009
Winning company to build 200-bed clinic close to Dubai Creek
Contractors submit bids for Dubai reservoir

Issue No 47 20-26 November 2009
Indian firm bids low for Dewa contract
Dubai asks contractors to fund schemes

Issue No 47 20-26 November 2009
Transport authority seeks alternative financing arrangements for rail projects, including the metro
Firms prepare to submit prices for Cleveland Clinic in December

Issue No 47 20-26 November 2009
Hospital will be built on Abu Dhabi’s Sowwah Island
Kuwait extends bids for port at Bubiyan Island

Issue No 47 20-26 November 2009
Ministry requests prices from firms by 22 December
Kuwaiti and Egyptian joint venture secures $1.1bn hospital deal

Issue No 47 20-26 November 2009
Clinic is one of the largest construction projects in the emirate
Barwa invites contractors to express interest in city deal

Issue No 47 20-26 November 2009
Qatari real estate developer to issue tender documents by end of November
Dubai must finish building metro

Issue No 47 20-26 November 2009
Dubai’s financial position continues to be of concern and agencies are seeking fresh sources of funding
Bouygues secures Barwa Finance District deal

16 November 2009, 16:32 GMT
French contractor will build 19 towers in Doha
Danieli wins contract to build Hadeed steel plant

16 November 2009, 16:10 GMT
Project will make Saudi steel producer self-sufficient
Mubadala shortlists three firms for Rosewood hotel in Abu Dhabi

15 November 2009, 11:56 GMT
Five-star hotel will be built on Sowwah Island
Manazel terminates two construction agreements at Building Material City

15 November 2009, 11:11 GMT
Developer is still working with contractor Fibrex on first phase of the project
Dubai tenders floating ferry terminal contract

12 November 2009, 16:55 GMT
Deira City Centre project will connect to metro station and bus stops
Saudi firm approaches more contractors for Kingdom Tower deal

12 November 2009, 16:05 GMT
Structure set to be the tallest building in the world
Contractors submit bids for railway station at Doha airport

10 November 2009, 15:03 GMT
Steering committee set to award deal in mid-December
Abu Dhabi to tender Khalifa stadium in 2010

Issue No 46 13-19 November 2009
Contractors will be invited to bid once design work is complete
Arabian Construction Company wins Regent Pearl hotel work

Issue No 46 13-19 November 2009
Resort to be built opposite Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi
Consultants submit bids for Abu Dhabi tram feasibility study

Issue No 46 13-19 November 2009
Successful bidder will design 340 kilometres of tram lines
Doha to tender construction deal for Lusail light-rail scheme

Issue No 46 13-19 November 2009
Qatari Diar plans for winning firm to start work in second half of 2010
Indian firm bids low for Omani ministry deal

Issue No 46 13-19 November 2009
Government office to be built close to Muscat International airport
Oman invites international contractors to bid for road project

Issue No 46 13-19 November 2009
Companies will create dual carriageway from Jabrin to Ibri
Two consortiums vie for airport construction work

Issue No 46 13-19 November 2009
Contract covers construction of runway, hangars and roads
Abu Dhabi extends pumping station tender

Issue No 46 13-19 November 2009
Companies will now submit bids in early December
Contractors submit bids for Abu Dhabi hospital projects

Issue No 46 13-19 November 2009
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) has received bids for the enabling works packages on two multi-billion dirham projects to increase capacity at government hospitals in Mafraq and Al-Ain.
Metro plans in the region are long overdue

Issue No 46 13-19 November 2009
While years behind Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha are at last taking public transport schemes seriously
Contractors submit bids for Oman ferry terminal

8 November 2009, 10:53 GMT
New terminal will be built near Muscat at Seeb
Abu Dhabi - Rising to the tourism challenge

6 November 2009, 16:54 GMT
Abu Dhabi has put the tourism sector at the heart of its economic diversification strategy, and is well on the way to meeting its targets.
Abu Dhabi plans second phase of Al-Bateen Marina

5 November 2009, 18:02 GMT
Marina to be built for yachts and club
Sorouh tenders Al-Ghadeer infrastructure work

5 November 2009, 15:44 GMT
Successful bidder to build roads and drainage networks
Six firms compete for Bahrain oil and gas headquarters deal

5 November 2009, 14:49 GMT
Atkins bids low on contract covering design of towers
Nurol wins Bab al-Qasr Hotel construction contract

4 November 2009, 7:49 GMT
New hotel will be built next to Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace
Galfar Engineering wins Ras al-Hadd airport work

3 November 2009, 16:24 GMT
Omani contractor to build terminal building
Bidders submit prices for airport deals

Issue No 45 6-12 November 2009
Cyprus-based Joannou & Paraskevaides is low bidder for contract to build Muscat passenger terminal
Bidding closes on Qatar’s tallest tower

Issue No 45 6-12 November 2009
Contractors expect an award in the first quarter of 2010 and work to start on site in the second quarter
International Capital Trading extends Al-Raha Beach Hotel tender

Issue No 45 6-12 November 2009
Local developer plans to expand Abu Dhabi resort
Samba launches tender for deal to build headquarters

Issue No 45 6-12 November 2009
Bank’s 39-storey tower will be built at King Abdullah Financial District
Sorouh delays construction of Al-Mashtal development

Issue No 45 6-12 November 2009
Real estate firm awaits approval from Urban Planning Council
US and UK firms submit bids for Abu Dhabi Island road tunnel

Issue No 45 6-12 November 2009
Government plans to reduce traffic congestion
Oman Transport Ministry tenders two building projects

Issue No 45 6-12 November 2009
Contracts cover a headquarters building and employee housing project
Algeria seeks contractors for mosque development

2 November 2009, 15:37 GMT
Project includes cultural centre and graduate school
Kuwait sets new closing date for road tender

1 November 2009, 11:03 GMT
Bidders have been given two more weeks to prepare their prices
A steady approach benefits Bahraini property and tourism sectors

29 October 2009, 14:49 GMT
Bahrain largely escaped the real estate frenzy that took hold in some parts of the Gulf over much of the past decade, and as a result the sector is in better shape for when the global recovery begin
Oman delays Duqm airport tender

27 October 2009, 12:54 GMT
Ministry gives firms more time to prepare bids for runway infrastructure
Mubadala receives prices for Sowwah Island hotel scheme

23 October 2009, 17:28 GMT
Contract covers construction of the five-star Rosewood Hotel and amenities
Bidders win extension on Bubiyan port deadline

23 October 2009, 17:22 GMT
Bid deadline put back by one month
Al-Futtaim Carillion to build Adic headquarters

23 October 2009, 17:14 GMT
Sovereign wealth fund agreed $230m deal to build head office
Al-Naboodah wins Dubai airport concourse deal

23 October 2009, 17:09 GMT
Local firm to build third concourse at international airport
Emroc shortlists contractors for Bab al-Qasr hotel deal

23 October 2009, 17:06 GMT
Three groups vie for construction contract
Contractors prepare bids for Dubai’s Al-Jalila hospital

23 October 2009, 16:29 GMT
Health authority plans to build 200-bed children’s hospital
Contractors prequalify for Mafraq and Al-Ain hospital project

22 October 2009, 16:23 GMT
Health authority plans multi-billion dirham expansions
Doha extends rail station tender

22 October 2009, 16:13 GMT
Bidders given two more weeks to prepare
Contractors submit bids for Jordan phosphate terminal

21 October 2009, 16:43 GMT
Terminal will export 4 million tonnes a year of rock
Jumeirah prepares to tender beach club redevelopment

20 October 2009, 14:57 GMT
AED750m project was first launched in 2006
Bids in for Omani Transport Ministry headquarters

19 October 2009, 16:46 GMT
Special Technical Services is low bidder for construction deal
Emirates need better road links

Issue No 43 23-29 October 2009
As more people from Dubai travel to Abu Dhabi to work on projects, the traffic will get worse
Tasameem asks for prices on Dubai towers

18 October 2009, 14:25 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based Tasameem Real Estate has invited selected contractors to express interest in providing a cost estimate for a high-rise tower project in Dubai
Aldar Properties cancels Al-Gurm hotel tender

16 October 2009, 14:41 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based developer will redesign project
Gulf rail study proposes link to Bahrain

16 October 2009, 13:32 GMT
International consultants outline fresh proposals for network running the length of the Gulf Coast
Preliminary design for Jordanian rail network nears completion

16 October 2009, 13:08 GMT
Beirut-based Dar al-Handasah (Shair & Partners) will complete the preliminary design work for Jordan Railway’s proposed 960-kilometre-long rail network by the end of this year
Firms express interest in Saadiyat apartments deal

15 October 2009, 19:19 GMT
Tourism Development & Investment Company requires contractor to build towers
Dubai World axes 10,500 jobs

15 October 2009, 16:45 GMT
Company plans to save $800m over three years
Abu Dhabi delays tram tender

15 October 2009, 14:30 GMT
Department of Transport has more time to award metro consultancy role
Saudi Binladin wins $3.7bn financial district contract

15 October 2009, 12:37 GMT
Contractor will design and construct 30 buildings at King Abdullah Financial District
Union Properties plans Ritz Carlton sale

14 October 2009, 17:52 GMT
Dubai’s Union Properties is considering selling its Ritz Carlton hotel development at the Dubai International Financial Centre, according to sources close to the company
Abu Dhabi set to tender $6.8 airport terminal

14 October 2009, 15:40 GMT
Changes to senior management delay scheme
Firms submit bids to plan Musandam airport

14 October 2009, 12:55 GMT
Oman’s Transport & Communications Ministry has received bids for the contract to prepare a master-plan for a new airport on the Musandam peninsula
Abu Dhabi plans to build freight railway

13 October 2009, 18:19 GMT
Adnoc to transport granulated sulphur from Western region to Ruwais
Dar al-Arkan plans $2bn Jeddah residential scheme

13 October 2009, 16:05 GMT
Construction of Shams al-Arous project to start in 2010
Gulf railway must include Bahrain

Issue No 42 16-22 October 2009
If the GCC is to match its vision of closer union, it is vital that infrastructure connects all six states
Dubai plans private funding for rail projects

12 October 2009, 17:11 GMT
Transport authority considers public-private partnership model
Bids in for Kuwait road works

11 October 2009, 13:58 GMT
Five companies submit bids for new intersection
Oman receives bids for Jabal al-Akhdar hotel consultancy

11 October 2009, 13:57 GMT
Firms from Oman, UAE and Europe compete for architectural and engineering role
Industries Qatar plans skyscraper

9 October 2009, 13:17 GMT
State-run downstream energy company Industries Qatar is planning to build a 460-metre-tall tower that will be the second-tallest building in Qatar
Consultants submit prices for Bahraini campus deal

8 October 2009, 17:34 GMT
UK team bids low for masterplan and design services
Contractors prequalify for Louvre Abu Dhabi deal

8 October 2009, 11:40 GMT
Tenders for Saadiyat Island museum to be issued by end of October
Bids in for Kuwaiti Education Ministry headquarters

8 October 2009, 11:24 GMT
Al-Kharafi bids low for construction contract
Bahraini development board begins low-cost housing drive

Issue No 41 9-15 October 2009
Bahrain is inviting the private sector to build 20,000 low-cost homes over the next 10 years as the kingdom tries to reduce the waiting time for affordable housing from 12 years to five
Mubadala plans Sowwah Island tall-tower scheme in Abu Dhabi

Issue No 41 9-15 October 2009
State-run investment vehicle Mubadala Real Estate is working on early designs and feasibility studies for three more major buildings on its Sowwah Island development in Abu Dhabi
Qatar Petroleum seeks contractor for head office

Issue No 41 9-15 October 2009
State oil giant invites firms to express interest in deal to build new headquarters at Lusail
Abu Dhabi seeks contractors for Al-Ain fort project

5 October 2009, 18:17 GMT
Authority plans to build research centre near Qasr al-Muwaiji
Mace to manage Syrian construction project

5 October 2009, 15:33 GMT
Bena Properties awards Taj Halab development deal
Qatar Petroleum delays Ras Laffan office tender

5 October 2009, 13:09 GMT
Bidders given two extra weeks to prepare prices
Doha issues tender for rail station construction contract

4 October 2009, 14:45 GMT
The New Doha International Airport Steering Committee has invited contractors to bid by 20 October for a construction contract to build a railway station at the $11bn New Doha International Airport.
Qatar prepares fresh tender for Doha World Trade Centre

4 October 2009, 12:42 GMT
The Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Company is preparing to invite contractors to bid for the main construction contract on the estimated $200m Doha World Trade Centre tower.
Muscat extends airport tender

1 October 2009, 16:03 GMT
Bidders have more time to prepare prices
Mubadala receives bids for Rosewood hotel

1 October 2009, 15:17 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based developer plans five-star resort on Sowwah Island
Contractors to prequalify for Al-Ain safari park

1 October 2009, 12:53 GMT
Construction project includes visitor centres and animal enclosures
Bouygues in front for Barwa Financial District contract

Issue No 40 2-8 October 2009
French construction giant to build new financial centre in Doha
Doha delays port tender to investigate soil quality

Issue No 40 2-8 October 2009
Study will give bidders better information for preparing prices
Al-Sahel Contracting wins Iranian Hospital deal in Dubai

Issue No 40 2-8 October 2009
Local contractor to build extension on Al-Wasl road
Bids in for Dubai Police college work

Issue No 40 2-8 October 2009
Winning contractor to build academy near Outer Bypass road
Mubadala issues tenders for Arzanah Medical Complex

Issue No 40 2-8 October 2009
Contractors to bid in December for Abu Dhabi health centre
Sohar awards deep-water port contracts

Issue No 40 2-8 October 2009
Saipem and Afcons secure jetty construction work
Al-Habtoor Leighton appoints managing director

30 September 2009, 15:49 GMT
Voyer relocates to Dubai for senior role
Saudi navy receives bids for port expansion

30 September 2009, 15:23 GMT
Contractors submit prices for construction of quay wall, berths and wharfs
Depa wins Dubai Conrad Hotel interiors deal

30 September 2009, 14:55 GMT
Local contractor to finish work by 2011
Contractors prequalify for presidential palace in Abu Dhabi

28 September 2009, 11:21 GMT
Government complex to be built in Ras al-Akhdar
Prequalification starts for Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

27 September 2009, 6:50 GMT
Contractors approached for another Saadiyat island museum
Kuwait issues tenders for infrastructure work

25 September 2009, 11:39 GMT
Contractors prepare bids for public housing projects
Saudi regulator to tender tall tower scheme

Issue No 39 25 September - 1 October 2009
Capital Market Authority begins prequalifying contractors to build 400-metre-tall headquarters building
Towers will steal Dubai’s limelight

Issue No 39 25 September - 1 October 2009
Most new tower projects are being built not in Dubai but in Jeddah, Doha and Riyadh
Bids in for Bahraini housing work

24 September 2009, 19:19 GMT
Local contractors compete for deal to build 1,000 homes
Consultants submit bids for Salalah hospital

24 September 2009, 17:56 GMT
Oman seeks firm to provide engineering consultancy services
King Abdullah university opens

23 September 2009, 15:33 GMT
Education ministry and Saudi Aramco builds $2.6bn institution
Kuwait receives bids for Jahra road contract

23 September 2009, 15:04 GMT
Mohammed Abdulmohsin al-Kharafi bids low for project
Qatar National Bank extends Doha tower tender deadline

23 September 2009, 14:42 GMT
Building to be built on Doha Corniche will be 101 floors high
Oman tenders road project

23 September 2009, 12:18 GMT
Prospective bidders emerge for highway from Teetam to Qafout
Kuwaiti firm bids low for port work at Shuwaikh

23 September 2009, 11:48 GMT
KGL Ports International submits price of $157m
Kuwait tenders judicial building work

22 September 2009, 18:09 GMT
Contractors prepare to submit bids for construction deal in November
Mubadala delays Rosewood Abu Dhabi hotel tender

18 September 2009, 10:34 GMT
Project covers construction of hotel and retail park
Almabani to build road tunnels under Riyadh

Issue No 38 18 - 24 September 2009
Saudi Arabia’s Almabani General Contractors has won a SR1.5bn ($411m) contract to dig road tunnels under an airbase in Riyadh.
Hyder Consulting to advise Aldar on Al-Falah villas

Issue No 38 18 - 24 September 2009
Abu Dhabi real estate developer Aldar Properties has selected UK-based Hyder Consulting as the infrastructure design consultant on its multi-billion-dollar Al-Falah villas development on the outskirts of the capital.
Kuwait university retenders contract to upgrade campuses

Issue No 38 18 - 24 September 2009
Kuwait University is planning to retender the project management contract for the upgrade of its campuses in the coming weeks.
Six groups bid to build Abu Dhabi clinic

Issue No 38 18 - 24 September 2009
Six consortiums have submitted technical bids for an estimated AED5bn ($1.4bn) contract to build Abu Dhabi’s Cleveland Clinic hospital.
Archirodon wins Ras Laffan port work

17 September 2009, 19:30 GMT
Qatar Petroleum awards $62m contract to build berths
Sorouh chief executive resigns

17 September 2009, 18:53 GMT
Abu Dhabi developer has no plans to replace head of company
Kuwait approves award of Jaber al-Ahmed al-Sabah hospital deal

17 September 2009, 11:31 GMT
Arab Kuwait Contractors and Arab Contractors set to build project in Surra
Makyol wins Omani road deal

17 September 2009, 11:19 GMT
Turkish firm to build first phase of Batinah carriageway
Aljaber Engineering secures Ras Laffan infrastructure work

16 September 2009, 15:17 GMT
Qatar Petroleum plans to build industrial zone
Danieli wins Abu Dhabi steel plant expansion work

16 September 2009, 13:32 GMT
Italian firm to build section rolling mill at Emirates Steel Industries’ facility
Talaat Moustafa to build Four Seasons hotels

15 September 2009, 17:30 GMT
Egyptian firm invites contractors to prequalify for construction contracts
Oman tenders ferry terminals at Seeb and Salalah

15 September 2009, 16:29 GMT
Transport & Communications Ministry invites firms to bid for construction projects
Abu Dhabi oil firm announces bidders for headquarters deal

15 September 2009, 11:21 GMT
Fourteen contractors compete to build project on corniche
Dubai to prequalify firms for Al-Jalila hospital work

15 September 2009, 11:07 GMT
Health authority plans to build 200-bed children’s hospital
Kuwait issues tenders for airport hangars

14 September 2009, 18:40 GMT
General Directorate of Civil Aviation invites firms to bid for construction work
Oman approaches architects for Khasab hotel

13 September 2009, 14:49 GMT
More investment planned for the Musandam peninsula
Bids submitted for Jahra road

13 September 2009, 14:48 GMT
Kuwait Arab Contractors is the low bidder
New closing date for Abu Dhabi pumping station tender

13 September 2009, 14:47 GMT
Bids due in mid-October for $572m contract
Impregilo wins deal on Abu Dhabi Island sewer project

Issue No 37 11 - 17 September 2009
Uitility selects preferred bidders on a further two contracts on $1.4bn scheme
World’s tallest tower moves a step closer to realisation

Issue No 37 11 - 17 September 2009
Three groups shortlisted for concept design work on Jeddah’s Kingdom Tower
Contractors given more time for Marasy tender

10 September 2009, 17:37 GMT
Tender extended until after Ramadan
German contractor expects hefty losses on Doha road project

10 September 2009, 17:32 GMT
Dispute is the second between an international contractor and Ashghal
Abu Dhabi to prequalify contractors for new museum

10 September 2009, 17:27 GMT
Procurement starts for another Saadiyat building project.
Dar al-Dhabi extends deadline on Reem island project

10 September 2009, 8:16 GMT
Contractors given more time to bid for Abu Dhabi scheme
Abu Dhabi tenders football stadium construction contract

8 September 2009, 16:50 GMT
Baniyas Sports Club to get 20,000 seater stadium
Arabtec’s ready mix company to expand into Saudi Arabia

8 September 2009, 8:18 GMT
Another Dubai companies looks for project opportunities in the kingdom
Commercial bids submitted for Masdar headquarters

7 September 2009, 16:18 GMT
Four groups bid for positve-energy building
Bids submitted for Kuwait border post contract

7 September 2009, 16:15 GMT
Contractors compete for Al-Abdaly buildings
Contractor picked for Dubai’s Pentominium

6 September 2009, 8:29 GMT
Arabian Construction Company wins high-rise contract
Building construction contract awarded at Tiger Woods Dubai

6 September 2009, 8:27 GMT
Dutco Balfour Beatty wins golf course work
Abu Dhabi plans project to revamp its corniche

Issue No 36 4 - 10 September 2009
The Urban Planning Council is planning a project to upgrade the public facilities on Abu Dhabi Corniche.
Doha's development ambitions

Issue No 36 4 - 10 September 2009
Qatar is finalising a 25-year masterplan for economic development in the middle of a global downturn.
Frontrunner emerges for Abu Dhabi Metro project

Issue No 36 4 - 10 September 2009
The Adapt consortium has emerged as the frontrunner for the consultancy role on Abu Dhabi’s multi-billion-dollar metro project, the largest infrastructure project in the emirate.
Masterplan will protect Doha

Issue No 36 4 - 10 September 2009
When the Qatar National Masterplan is published in 2010, there will be no excuse for abandoned projects.
Midmac Contracting and Six Construct win $490m deal to extend convention centre

Issue No 36 4 - 10 September 2009
A joint venture of Qatar’s Midmac Contracting Company and Belgium’s Six Construct has won a $490m contract to build an extension to the convention centre at Education City on the western edge of Doha.
Abu Dhabi issues tenders for oil company headquarters

3 September 2009, 15:36 GMT
Contractors line up for construction work on corporate building
Dubai Police delays training college tender

3 September 2009, 15:13 GMT
Contractor gives more time to bidders to prepare proposals
Developer issues tenders for Al-Raha Beach Hotel work

3 September 2009, 12:22 GMT
International Capital Trading invites select firms to bid for construction contract
Kuwait issues tenders for road projects

3 September 2009, 11:13 GMT
Kuwait’s Public Works Ministry has invited prequalified contractors to bid by 23 August for two contracts to build roads.
Firms submit bids for Kuwait airport buildings

2 September 2009, 16:15 GMT
Local contractor is low bidder for administration buildings and fire station
UK consultants secure Bahraini race circuit deals

1 September 2009, 16:49 GMT
Mace and Davis Langdon to manage development work
Al-Habtoor Leighton wins Qatar infrastructure work

1 September 2009, 15:55 GMT
Contractor to build six concrete reservoirs and water pipeline at Duhail project
Local contractor wins entertainment city infrastructure

31 August 2009, 8:38 GMT
Infrastructure award at Qatar’s Lusail development
Hashim al-Dabal heads up merged property firm

31 August 2009, 8:36 GMT
Top man picked for new Dubai real estate company
Scaled down opening for Dubai Metro

31 August 2009, 8:35 GMT
Only 10 stations ready for opening day
Dewa delays Hassyan tender closing date

30 August 2009, 8:40 GMT
Dubai power station bids now due after Ramadan
Doha extends Al-Ruwais port tender

30 August 2009, 8:39 GMT
Contractors given more time to prepare for Ruwais port upgrade
Consultancy contract for Abu Dhabi metro project nears

28 August 2009, 10:52 GMT
Department of Transport makes recommendation to Executive Council over rail scheme
Sohar International Development to award deep-water jetty deal

28 August 2009, 8:17 GMT
Four groups shortlisted for contract
Al-Futtaim plans Doha real estate development

Issue No 35 28 August - 3 September 2009
Dubai-based developer seeks to expand its retail empire into Qatar despite the economic downturn
Doha seeks interest in railway station construction contract

Issue No 35 28 August - 3 September 2009
Qatar is preparing to tender construction work on one of the five rail networks it plans to build over the next 10 years
Downturn will benefit some Middle East firms

Issue No 35 28 August - 3 September 2009
At first sight, investing in declining markets appears to be a bad move, but Al-Futtaim thinks otherwise. There are few real competitors, and an opportunity to grow market share.
Al-Jaber wins Saadiyat villas contract

27 August 2009, 16:59 GMT
Abu Dhabi Tourism Development & Investment Company awards $272m deal to build 295 villas
Oman tenders interior road contract

26 August 2009, 13:36 GMT
Ministry plans to improve transport network access
Adic shortlists three firms to build Abu Dhabi headquarters

Issue No 34 21 - 27 August 2009
Sovereign wealth fund Abu Dhabi Investment Council (Adic) has shortlisted three companies for the contract to build its new headquarters complex in the UAE capital.
Regional contract awards fall far short of target

Issue No 34 21 - 27 August 2009
Just 7 per cent of $946bn worth of deals planned for 2009 have been made in first seven months of the year.
Saudi Binladin consortium to build university monorail

Issue No 34 21 - 27 August 2009
A consortium led by the local Saudi Binladin Group has won the SR1.5bn ($400m) contract to build a monorail network at Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University for Women in Riyadh.
Bahrain receives bids for Al-Jazayer Beach project

20 August 2009, 8:24 GMT
Consultants line up for coastal resort
Oman invites firms to bid for Duqm airport package

20 August 2009, 8:23 GMT
Tenders issued for latest part of Duqm development
Oman invites bids for Musandam airport masterplan

20 August 2009, 8:12 GMT
New airport planned for remote peninsula
Masdar delays bidding deadline for Abu Dhabi headquarters

19 August 2009, 8:27 GMT
Contractors given more time to prepare zero carbon city tenders
Kuwait tenders three education centres

19 August 2009, 8:26 GMT
Contractors invited to bid for centres around Kuwait City
Qatar awards schools contract

19 August 2009, 8:24 GMT
Three contractors win work around Doha
South Koreans win $1bn housing work in Libya

16 August 2009, 15:13 GMT
South Korea's Sungwon Corporation has won a $996m contract to build houses in Tobruk, Libya.
New senior management at Barwa

16 August 2009, 15:02 GMT
Youssuf bin Rashed al-Khater is the new chief executive officer (CEO) at local developer Barwa Real Estate Company. He is joined by Mohamed bin Abdul Aziz al-Saad who becomes the company's new deputy CEO.
Fall in Dubai real estate prices slows

16 August 2009, 14:31 GMT
The collapse in Dubai's residential real estate prices is slowing according to new research from US-based property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).
Abu Dhabi construction market risks following Dubai

14 August 2009, 18:06 GMT
Developers are at the mercy of the same constraints affecting Dubai: diminishing real estate revenues.
Three in line for Hudayriat bridge work in Abu Dhabi

14 August 2009, 16:57 GMT
The local Tourism & Development Investment Company (TDIC) has shortlisted three groups for a contract to build a road bridge connecting the islands of Abu Dhabi and Hudayriat.
Abu Dhabi sets deadline for gas deals despite losing bidders

14 August 2009, 16:53 GMT
Nine of 20 prequalified firms say they did not submit technical bids on time.
Abu Dhabi to tender presidential palace construction deal

14 August 2009, 16:38 GMT
The UAE's Presidential Affairs Ministry plans to tender the contract to build a new presidential palace in Abu Dhabi by the end of this year.
Fairmont hotel in Abu Dhabi to be retendered

14 August 2009, 16:14 GMT
National Investment Corporation is to retender its Fairmont hotel development by early 2010 at the latest, one contractor close to the project tells MEED.
Falling sales stall real estate development in Abu Dhabi

13 August 2009, 16:52 GMT
With revenues from land sales down, Abu Dhabi developers are holding back from awarding contracts.
Falling sales stall real estate development in Abu Dhabi

13 August 2009, 16:52 GMT
With revenues from land sales down, Abu Dhabi developers are holding back from awarding contracts.
Antonios Projects plans to build Beirut's tallest tower

13 August 2009, 14:19 GMT
Lebanese developer Antonios Projects has released details of its plans to build Beirut's tallest tower.
Contractors prepare bids for Kuwaiti border post

13 August 2009, 8:21 GMT
Contractors in Kuwait are preparing to bid on 23 August for an estimated KD56m ($192m) contract to design and build a border post at Al-Abdaly on the border with Saudi Arabia.
Kuwait delays bid deadline for education ministry building

13 August 2009, 8:15 GMT
Kuwait's Public Works Ministry has set a new bid deadline of 30 August for its estimated KD75m ($205m) contract to build new Education Ministry headquarters.
Dubai appoints board of financial support fund

12 August 2009, 14:16 GMT
Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has appointed Abdulrahman al-Saleh, the director general of Dubai's Department of Finance, as the chairman of the Dubai Financial Support Fund.
US firms to manage Barwa New Cairo project

12 August 2009, 11:49 GMT
Doha-based Qatar Project Management Company (QPM) has awarded the contract to manage the construction of the $6.9bn Barwa New Cairo project in Egypt Berger Hill to a US-based joint venture of Hill International and Louis Berger.
Hilalco wins Saadiyat infrastructure work

12 August 2009, 11:21 GMT
The local Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has awarded the local Hilalco an infrastructure works contract on its $27bn Saadiyat Island development in Abu Dhabi.
Prequalification starts for buildings at Al-Ain Wildlife Park

11 August 2009, 12:24 GMT
Contractors have been invited to prequalify for a contract to build a resort hotel, villas and staff accommodation at the Al-Ain Wildlife Park & Resort project in Abu Dhabi emirate.
Kuwait receives bids for airport runways

11 August 2009, 11:40 GMT
Kuwait's General Directorate of Civil Aviation has received bids for a contract to build runway works, aircraft hangars and approach roads at Kuwait International airport (MEED 30:7:09).
Abu Dhabi set to finalise Louvre prequalification list

11 August 2009, 11:12 GMT
Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Corporation (TDIC) plans to finalise the prequalification list for the contract build the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum on Saadiyat Island by late August.
Mammut wins civil defence project

10 August 2009, 13:11 GMT
The UAE’s Mammut Contracting Group has won an AED87m ($24m) contract to build a civil defence training centre for Abu Dhabi’s Interior Ministry.
Fortune to finish Burj al-Alam piling this year

10 August 2009, 12:39 GMT
Dubai-based developer Fortune Group says it will complete piling work on its AED4bn ($1.1bn) Burj al-Alam project by January.
Bubiyan port tender faces fresh delay

10 August 2009, 11:56 GMT
Kuwait’s Public Works Ministry is delaying the bid deadline for the marine works contract at its new port on Bubiyan island until after Ramadan.
Dubai property owners keep rents artificially high

9 August 2009, 15:43 GMT
Property owners in Dubai are preventing the rental market from finding a price floor by refusing to reduce rents in line with demand according to Landmark Advisory.
Work starts on Adnoc headquarters' foundations

9 August 2009, 15:08 GMT
The local Arabian Foundations has started work on the enabling works package for the new corporate headquarters for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc).
Belbadi starts construction work at Al-Bateen Wharf

9 August 2009, 13:38 GMT
The local Emirates Belbadi Contracting Company has started construction work on the estimated AED1.6bn ($435m) Al-Bateen Wharf project in Abu Dhabi.
Doha invites bids for airport work

7 August 2009, 15:31 GMT
Doha is inviting contractors to bid for a key contract on the $11bn New Doha International Airport (NDIA) project, the state's largest deal so far this year.
Mubadala delays bridge contract awards

7 August 2009, 15:19 GMT
State-backed company has put tender on hold for two bridges linking Abu Dhabi and Sowwah islands.
Doha sets December deadline for New Doha Port tender

7 August 2009, 15:15 GMT
Qatar has set a bid deadline for the first major construction job at its multi-billion-dollar New Doha Port project in Mesaieed.
Multiplex wins $272m resort deal

7 August 2009, 15:01 GMT
Australia's Multiplex has won an AED1bn ($272m) contract to build the Eastern Mangrove resort in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai adapts to services role

7 August 2009, 12:16 GMT
The economic downturn means the emirate is now being seen as a regional base for international construction companies, rather than as a source of contracting work.
Off plan property sales in Dubai plummet

6 August 2009, 12:20 GMT
People are no longer buying off plan property in Dubai and banks are refusing to provide financing for projects that are more than six months away from being finished.
Kuwait administration building award wins approval

6 August 2009, 11:38 GMT
Kuwait's Central Tenders Committee (CTC) has approved the award of a KD71m ($248m) contract to the local First Kuwaiti General Trading & Contracting Company for the construction of a new administrative building for the Public Authority for Applied Education & Training (PAAET).
Mubadala sets bid deadline for Rosewood hotel

6 August 2009, 10:13 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based developer Mubadala Real Estate & Hospitality has set a deadline for bids of 17 September for the contract to build the Rosewood Abu Dhabi hotel on Sowwah Island.
Oman extends Salalah airport terminal deadline

5 August 2009, 12:57 GMT
The closing date for the Salalah airport terminal building is being extended to 21 September to give bidders more time to prepare their proposals. The previous closing date was 17 August. There have been several extensions to the bid deadline.
Tenders issued for Zayed museum enabling works

5 August 2009, 11:55 GMT
The local Tourism Development & Investment Corporation is inviting contractors to bid for the enabling works contract on the Zayed National Museum project on Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island.
Al-Futtaim awards Cairo Festival City contracts

5 August 2009, 11:50 GMT
The Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Group has awarded two contracts totalling $75m for the construction of the first phase of the Oriana residential district at its Cairo Festival City development.
Contract award for Doha airport utility plants

4 August 2009, 13:19 GMT
CAT International Qatar, part of Lebanon's Contracting & Trading (CAT), has won a contract to build three utility plants at the $11bn New Doha International Airport development.
Kuwait extends Bubiyan port tender

4 August 2009, 11:46 GMT
Kuwait’s Public Works Ministry is extending the bid deadline for the marine works contract on its port project at Bubiyan Island until 18 October.
Firms bid for Capital City management contract

4 August 2009, 10:36 GMT
Abu Dhabi's Urban Planning Council (UPC) has received bids for a contract to provide project management services on its Capital City District development - one of the largest ongoing real estate projects in Abu Dhabi.
Limitless still evaluating bids for Dubai light rail

3 August 2009, 13:56 GMT
Limitless is still evaluating bids for the contract to design and build a light railway system at the Downtown Jebel Ali development in Dubai, some four months after its bid deadline.
Dubai Police extend academy deadline

3 August 2009, 11:16 GMT
Dubai Police are extending the closing date for bids for the AED1bn ($272m) contract to build a police training college until 16 August.
Developer receives bids for Fujairah hotel

3 August 2009, 11:10 GMT
UAE developer Seba Properties has received bids for the AED450m ($123m) contract to build a new hotel resort in Fujairah.
Oman receives bids for Sohar jetty

2 August 2009, 12:44 GMT
The Port of Sohar has received bids for the contract to build the deep-water Jetty serving the Vale Industrial Complex.
Firms to tender for Jabal al-Akhdar hotel consultancy role

2 August 2009, 12:00 GMT
Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) has invited firms to bid by 27 September for the architect of record and consulting engineer role on the Jabal al-Akhdar resort project in the Nizwa area of Oman.
Bunya tenders Reem island treatment plant

2 August 2009, 11:50 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based Bunya has invited companies to bid by 10 October for the contract to build a sewage treatment plant (STP) and polishing plant on Reem island.
Dubai population to fall by 9 per cent

31 July 2009, 17:09 GMT
Analysts say expatriate workers will leave the emirate as real estate and construction sectors contract.
Emirate's vision requires people

31 July 2009, 16:53 GMT
According to urban legend, Dubai once kept a quarter of the world's tower cranes busy. But the one thing it now needs more than anything else is people. Without a growing population, Dubai's megaprojects do not make sense. Who will live in the tower blocks, work in the offices, or shop in the malls that the developers rushed to build?
Emaar makes a $350m loss

30 July 2009, 13:51 GMT
Emaar Properties made a loss of AED1.3bn ($350m) during the second quarter of this year.
Abu Dhabi contractor wins prison contract

30 July 2009, 12:24 GMT
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has awarded the local Ghantoot Gulf Contracting the AED189m ($51m) contract to build the prison at its new courthouse complex on Abu Dhabi Island.
Contractors to bid on Kuwait International airport job

30 July 2009, 11:09 GMT
Contractors are preparing to bid on 2 August for a major infrastructure contract at Kuwait International airport.
Kuwait extends bid deadline for Jahra road upgrade

30 July 2009, 10:20 GMT
Kuwait's Public Works Ministry is extending the closing date for bids to upgrade Jahra road, west of Kuwait City, to 1 September.
Mubadala issues tenders for Rosewood Abu Dhabi hotel

29 July 2009, 10:23 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based developer Mubadala Real Estate & Hospitality has invited prequalified companies to bid for the contract to build the Rosewood Abu Dhabi hotel on Sowwah Island.
Limitless to build hotels in Ethiopia

29 July 2009, 9:53 GMT
Dubai-based developer Limitless has been given a licence to build hotels in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.
Abu Dhabi tenders tram study

28 July 2009, 14:57 GMT
Abu Dhabi's Department of Transport has invited prequalified consulting firms to submit bids for an 18-month study into the emirate's proposed tram system.
Limitless project in Pakistan will not go ahead

28 July 2009, 12:28 GMT
Dubai-based Limitless will not build the multi-billion-dollar real estate project it planned to develop on the outskirts of Karachi in Pakistan.
Al-Qudra receives bids for Ain al-Fayda infrastructure work

28 July 2009, 12:21 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based developer Al-Qudra Real Estate has received bids for infrastructure work at its Ain al-Fayda development in Al-Ain.
Jordan issues tender for Aqaba phosphate port

27 July 2009, 13:34 GMT
The Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) has invited companies to bid by 28 September for a contract to build a phosphate export terminal at Aqaba.
Masdar sets closing date for Abu Dhabi office bids

27 July 2009, 13:08 GMT
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has set a 23 August closing date for commercial bids to build its new headquarters at the zero-carbon Masdar City development in Abu Dhabi.
Bahrain receives bids for housing contracts

26 July 2009, 15:25 GMT
The Housing Ministry has received bids from local contractors for two construction contracts in the Madinat Hamad area of Northern Bahrain.
Mushrif bids low on two government projects

26 July 2009, 14:23 GMT
The local Mushrif Trading & Contracting Company is the low bidder for two government construction contracts in Kuwait.
Firms set to start building St Regis resort

26 July 2009, 13:00 GMT
The joint venture of South Africa's Murray & Roberts Contractors (Middle East) and the local Al-Habtoor Engineering Enterprises will start work in August on their AED1.8bn ($490m) St Regis resort on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi.
Kingdom Holding can win Gulf tower race

24 July 2009, 16:25 GMT
With Nakheel effectively out of contention, the Saudi developer now has a golden opportunity to build an unassailable lead.
Carillion Alawi beats six bidders to take Omani parliament contract

24 July 2009, 14:51 GMT
The local/UK construction group Carillion Alawi has won the estimated OR100m ($260m) contract to build Oman's majlis (parliament) complex in Muscat.
Firms compete to design Kingdom Tower in Jeddah

24 July 2009, 14:44 GMT
Emaar considers bids from seven architects to produce concept design for the world's tallest building.
Saudi Aramco to retender King Abdulaziz cultural centre contract

24 July 2009, 14:26 GMT
State oil company Saudi Aramco is preparing to retender a contract to build its SR1.5bn ($400m) King Abdulaziz Centre for Knowledge & Culture in the kingdom's Eastern Province.
Firms bid to build landmark Lighthouse tower in Dubai

24 July 2009, 13:08 GMT
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority is considering commercial bids from at least three companies for the contract to build its Lighthouse tower.
Masdar draws up shortlist for Abu Dhabi headquarters

24 July 2009, 12:59 GMT
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has shortlisted four groups for the contract to build its new headquarters at the Masdar City development in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai developer plans to build sports city in Tunis

23 July 2009, 13:36 GMT
Dubai-based Sports Cities International (SCI) plans to build a $5bn project called Tunis Sports City in the northern suburbs of the capital.
Saleh starts building Dubai Lifestyle City

23 July 2009, 12:12 GMT
The local Saleh Construction has started construction on Dubai Lifestyle City in Dubailand.
Italian firm wins Libyan railway deal

23 July 2009, 11:52 GMT
Italy's Ansaldo STS has won a $769m contract for signalling, power and telecommunications equipment on two railway lines in Libya.
Qatar Airways invites tenders for crew accommodation buildings

22 July 2009, 11:50 GMT
Qatar Airways has invited contractors to bid by 30 July for a contract to build a crew accommodation building in Doha.
Energy City issues tenders for Lusail buildings

22 July 2009, 11:46 GMT
Qatari developer Energy City has invited contractors to bid by 26 August for a contract to build low-rise buildings at the Energy City development at Lusail.
Contractors submit bids for Bab al-Qasr hotel work

21 July 2009, 8:57 GMT
Contractors have submitted their bids for the main construction contract for the Bab al-Qasr hotel in Abu Dhabi.
Bauer wins Louvre Abu Dhabi work

21 July 2009, 8:00 GMT
Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Corporation has selected Germany's Bauer to carry out work on its Louvre Abu Dhabi project on Saadiyat island.
Aldar awards Al-Falah housing contracts

21 July 2009, 7:55 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties has awarded three major construction contracts on its Al-Falah villas project.
International Private Investments invites firms to bid for Sharjah Mall

20 July 2009, 12:23 GMT
Selected companies have been invited to bid by 30 July for a contract to build a major shopping mall in Sharjah.
Contractors prepare to bid for Dubai Police college

20 July 2009, 11:42 GMT
Dubai Police has invited selected companies to bid by 27 July for an estimated AED1bn ($272m) contract to build a police training college.
Nakheel awards Port Rashid work to Dubai Civil Engineering

20 July 2009, 10:26 GMT
UAE developer Nakheel has awarded Dubai Civil Engineering (DCE) an estimated AED60m ($16m) contract to design and build a cruise-ship terminal at its Port Rashid development in Dubai.
Partnering has been a failure in Abu Dhabi

17 July 2009, 15:46 GMT
Developers now know they no longer need to offer lucrative partnership agreements with guaranteed margins.
Qatar Petroleum to start work on Lusail headquarters

17 July 2009, 15:11 GMT
Contractors invited to bid on first phase with construction to begin in early 2010.
Ashghal seeks contractor for Doha hospital deal

17 July 2009, 15:06 GMT
Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has invited prequalified contractors to bid by 22 September for a hospital fit-out contract at Hamad Medical City in Doha.
Aldar replaces Al-Raha project manager

17 July 2009, 14:43 GMT
Abu Dhabi developer has appointed the US' Turner Construction to run the scheme from 1 August.
Developer launches project to transform downtown Doha

17 July 2009, 13:55 GMT
Local developer Dohaland has invited contractors to prequalify for a building contract on a major urban redevelopment project in downtown Doha.
Eight firms bid for Abu Dhabi road bridge deal

17 July 2009, 13:10 GMT
The local Tourism & Development Investment Company (TDIC) has received eight bids to build a road bridge connecting Abu Dhabi Island with Hudayriat Island.
Abu Dhabi shortlists six firms for metro consultancy contract

17 July 2009, 12:36 GMT
Winning consortium will carry out feasibility study and prepare outline design.
Construction opportunities amid the summer lull in Gulf

16 July 2009, 14:38 GMT
A series of infrastructure project launches will keep Gulf firms busy during the normally quiet period.
Ashghal awards contracts for Doha road work

16 July 2009, 13:18 GMT
Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has awarded the local QBS International a QR178m ($48m) contract to develop roads in the North Khalifa and Markhiya road areas of Doha.
Al-Kharafi starts work on Kiwan hotel in Damascus

16 July 2009, 11:39 GMT
Mohammed Abdulmohsin al-Kharafi & Sons General Trading & Contracting has started work on the $217m Kiwan hotel complex in downtown Damascus.
Hill International wins Libyan university work

16 July 2009, 10:58 GMT
Libya's Organisation for Development of Administrative Centres (Odac) has awarded US-based Hill International a contract to manage the design of 25 new university campuses.
Aecom wins project management deal for Knowledge Economic City

15 July 2009, 12:42 GMT
US-based consultant Aecom has been appointed as the project manager for the $8bn Knowledge Economic City at Medina in Saudi Arabia
Firms submit bids for Kuwaiti hospital

15 July 2009, 12:20 GMT
Kuwait’s Public Works Ministry has received bids for the main construction contract on the Jaber al-Ahmed al-Sabah hospital, one of the largest building projects undertaken in Kuwait.
Abu Dhabi tenders port infrastructure contracts

15 July 2009, 11:45 GMT
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has invited firms to bid for three infrastructure contracts at its Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone development in Taweelah.
Abu Dhabi receives bids for transport contract

14 July 2009, 12:53 GMT
Abu Dhabi's Department of Transport has received bids for a project management consultancy contract covering the development of the city's transport networks, including the proposed Abu Dhabi metro.
Hill International to manage Aabar's Abu Dhabi projects

14 July 2009, 11:21 GMT
Local developer Aabar Investments has appointed US-based Hill International to provide project management services on 14 building projects in Abu Dhabi.
Dhabi wins Wadi Walk deal at Dubailand

14 July 2009, 10:09 GMT
The local I&M Galadari Group has awarded a deal to the local Dhabi Contracting to build the first phase of the Wadi Walk district at its City of Arabia development in Dubailand. The contract is worth an estimated AED500m ($136m).
Emroc extends tender for Bab al-Qasr hotel

13 July 2009, 12:33 GMT
The closing date for bids on the main construction contract for the Bab al-Qasr hotel in Abu Dhabi has been extended to 16 July to give bidders more time to prepare. The original closing date was 25 June.
International Capital Trading issues tenders for Marasy work

13 July 2009, 12:17 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based International Capital Trading (ICT) has invited prequalified companies to bid by 19 August for the contract to build its Marasy development in Abu Dhabi.
Tenders in August for Abu Dhabi oil company headquarters building

12 July 2009, 12:41 GMT
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) plans to issue tender documents in August for the contract to build its new corporate headquarters complex on Abu Dhabi corniche.
Nakheel considers new locations for the QE2

12 July 2009, 12:13 GMT
Nakheel is considering new plans for the QE2 cruise ship that it had planned to renovate and moor alongside the Palm Jumeirah.
Mubadala sets tender closing date for Cleveland Clinic

12 July 2009, 11:53 GMT
State-run investment vehicle Mubadala Development Company has set a closing dates of 29 August for technical bids, and 21 October for commercial proposals for the estimated AED5bn ($1.36bn) main construction contract on the Cleveland Clinic project in Abu Dhabi.
Bank bailout is working in Qatar

10 July 2009, 17:12 GMT
Unless other governments decide to follow Doha's lead, there is little chance it will mark the start of a wider construction sector revival.
Qatar National Bank tenders Doha corniche skyscraper

10 July 2009, 16:37 GMT
Firms have until 10 September to bid for contract to build high-rise headquarters.
Design work starts on expansion of Dubai International airport

10 July 2009, 16:08 GMT
UAE airports operator Dubai Airports has started design work on the expansion of Terminal 2 at Dubai International airport, which will bring total capacity at the site to its maximum of 80 million passengers a year.
Aramco seeks interest in study centre

10 July 2009, 14:46 GMT
State-owned oil company Saudi Aramco is inviting selected contractors to prequalify for the two main construction deals on the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies & Research Centre in Riyadh.
Mubadala invites nine groups to bid for Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi

10 July 2009, 13:42 GMT
State-run investment vehicle Mubadala Development Company is inviting at least nine prequalified groups to bid for the AED5bn ($1.36bn) main construction contract on the Cleveland Clinic project in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai's industrial areas

9 July 2009, 15:17 GMT
In the emirate’s once thriving industrial areas, labour camps now stand empty and the streets are dumping grounds for cars that cannot be sold.
Oman awards another road contract

9 July 2009, 13:56 GMT
The Transport and Communication Ministry has awarded the local Desert Line Projects a RO23m ($59.4m) contract to build the road between Argoutt and Sorfait in the Dhofar governorate near the Yemeni border in the south of the Sultanate.
Nakheel lays off staff

9 July 2009, 13:18 GMT
UAE developer Nakheel has laid off more staff because of its merger with Dubai World's other real estate companies.
Ghanem al-Thani approaches firm for Regent Hotel work

9 July 2009, 12:58 GMT
The local Ghanem Al-Thani Holdings has invited contractors to express interest in a construction package on its Regent Hotel project in Doha.
Al-Habtoor Leighton wins Khalifa port work

8 July 2009, 8:32 GMT
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has awarded a AED1.4bn ($381m) infrastructure contract at Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone (KPIZ) to the local/Australian Al-Habtoor Leighton Group.
Kuwait delays bids for Jahra road project

8 July 2009, 6:46 GMT
Kuwait's Public Works Ministry has extended the closing date for bids to upgrade Jahra road, west of Kuwait City, to 8 August.
Prequalification starts for seawater intake system at Khalifa

7 July 2009, 14:34 GMT
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has invited firms to prequalify for a contract to build a seawater intake system at Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone at Taweelah.
Galfar wins Omani hospital work

7 July 2009, 11:56 GMT
The Omani Health Ministry has awarded the local Galfar Engineering & Contracting a RO15m ($39m) contract to build a cardiac centre at Sultan Qaboos hospital in Salalah.
Contractors prequalify for Kuwait University

7 July 2009, 11:14 GMT
Kuwait has prequalified contractors for the contract to build a KD1bn ($3.47bn) campus for Kuwait University at Shaddadiyah.
Punj Lloyd wins Libyan housing contracts

6 July 2009, 14:12 GMT
Libya's Housing & Infrastructure Board has awarded India's Punj Lloyd three contracts worth a total of $392m.
Emaar closes Algerian offices

6 July 2009, 12:58 GMT
Dubai-based developer Emaar Properties has closed its office in Algeria, blaming a lack of progress on $20bn worth of real estate projects it planned to build in the country.
Mubadala invites firms to prequalify for Abu Dhabi university

6 July 2009, 12:45 GMT
The local Mubadala Development Company has invited contractors to prequalify for the contract to design and build a campus for New York University Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat island.
Gaca issues tenders for Jeddah airport

3 July 2009, 14:11 GMT
Airports operator offers six construction packages for redevelopment of King Abdulaziz International.
Dubai revisits underwater hotel plan

3 July 2009, 13:19 GMT
Dubai is revisiting plans first mooted in 2003 to build the world's first underwater hotel.
Emirates awards $115m Fujairah roads deal

3 July 2009, 12:44 GMT
The UAE’s Public Works & Housing Ministry has awarded a AED424m ($115m) road contract in Fujairah as part of wider scheme aimed at improving transport links between cities on the Gulf coast and Fujairah on the east coast.
Dubai issues tenders for airport engineering work

2 July 2009, 7:56 GMT
Dubai's Department of Civil Aviation has invited selected contractors to bid by 15 July for a civil engineering contract on its Concourse 3 project at Dubai International airport.
Dar al-Dhabi issues tenders for Reem island towers

2 July 2009, 7:43 GMT
Kuwait-based Dar al-Dhabi Real Estate Company has invited firms to bid by 16 August for the main building works contract on its mixed-use development at the Najmat Abu Dhabi project on Reem island.
Mubadala denies Olympic stadium project

1 July 2009, 13:36 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Development Company says it is not developing a stadium at its Mina Zayed Waterfront project.
Abu Dhabi Investment Council receives bids for headquarters

1 July 2009, 13:27 GMT
Abu Dhabi Investment Council (Adic) has received bids from at least five groups for a contract to build its new headquarters complex in Abu Dhabi.
Kuwaiti firm secures work on Al-Mabaar project in Jordan

30 June 2009, 14:39 GMT
The UAE office of KEO International Consultants has won a six-month programme management contract from Abu Dhabi-based Al-Maabar International Investments on the developer's $10bn Marsa Zayed real estate project at Aqaba in Jordan.
Al-Rayadah starts prequalification for Riyadh infrastructure deal

30 June 2009, 13:57 GMT
Saudi developer Al-Rayadah Investments has invited contractors to prequalify for an infrastructure contract at its SR36bn ($9.6bn) King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) development on the outskirts of Riyadh.
Mott MacDonald secures Abu Dhabi Masdar work

30 June 2009, 10:59 GMT
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company has appointed UK-based Mott MacDonald as the lead designer for all infrastructure on its Masdar City development.
Dubai orders buses from Netherlands firm

29 June 2009, 14:06 GMT
Dubai's Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has placed a AED1.5bn ($409m) order with Netherlands-based VDL for the supply and maintenance of 518 buses.
Dubai plans 2020 Olympics bid

29 June 2009, 13:10 GMT
Dubai is preparing to mount a challenge to host the Olympic Games and the World Expo in 2020.
Turkish firm calls on Gulf to use private sector for airport projects

29 June 2009, 12:47 GMT
Turkey's TAV, the Middle East's most active airport builder says that civil aviation authorities should use more build operate transfer (BOT) contracts to develop the $50bn airport projects planned in the region.
Emaar and Dubai Holding to form $53bn real estate company

28 June 2009, 13:30 GMT
Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding plan to consolidate their real estate businesses to form a new company with total assets of AED194bn ($53bn).
Abu Dhabi and Bahrain plan aluminium plant

28 June 2009, 11:55 GMT
Abu Dhabi Basic Industries Corporation (ADBIC) and Bahrain’s Midal Cables have established a joint venture to build a $100 million aluminum rod and conductor plant at Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone at Taweelah in Abu Dhabi.
Contractors prepare to bid for Fujairah hotel

28 June 2009, 11:19 GMT
Contractors are preparing to bid on 30 June for an estimated AED450m ($123m) contract to build a hotel in Fujairah.
Heat will hit Olympic dream in the Gulf

26 June 2009, 21:32 GMT
With governments spending billions of dollars, the aim is to host leading sports events. The weather, rather than the facilities, will be the main obstacle.
Abu Dhabi plans Olympic stadium

26 June 2009, 20:40 GMT
Project is to be developed at Mina Zayed in a joint venture with The John Buck Company of the US.
Abu Dhabi invites firms to manage metro development

26 June 2009, 20:04 GMT
Abu Dhabi is inviting selected companies to bid by 5 July for a project management consultancy contract for the city's transport networks, including the proposed Abu Dhabi Metro.
Abu Dhabi seeks project manager for Capital City project

26 June 2009, 19:49 GMT
Abu Dhabi's Urban Planning Council (UPC) is inviting selected firms to bid by 19 July for a contract to provide project management services on its Capital City District development, one of the largest projects in the emirate.
Construction contractors look for fresh opportunities in the Gulf

26 June 2009, 17:31 GMT
Having invested heavily in staff and equipment over the past five years, the collapse in the Gulf real estate market has left regional construction firms struggling to secure enough work. But infrastructure projects offer cause for optimism.
Dubai World to merge real estate units

25 June 2009, 13:16 GMT
Dubai World, a government-controlled holding company, has said it will merge the real estate operations of some of its companies.
Bids submitted for Bahrain Polytechnic design

25 June 2009, 12:28 GMT
Bahrain's Works Ministry has received technical bids from four groups for a contact to provide masterplan and concept design services for phase one of the new Bahrain Polytechnic Campus in Rawdat as Sakhir.
Bids submitted for Oman national museum construction contract

25 June 2009, 11:56 GMT
The Culture & Heritage Ministry has received bids from four firms for the main construction contract on its new National Museum project in Muscat.
Nasser al-Sheikh is removed from his last official position

24 June 2009, 8:57 GMT
Nasser al-Sheikh, the former head of Dubai's Department of Finance, has lost his last senior job in the emirate as assistant to the director of the Ruler's Court for Foreign Affairs.
Firms submit bids for Saadiyat island villas in Abu Dhabi

23 June 2009, 14:03 GMT
Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has received bids for the contract to build 295 villas on Saadiyat island.
Oman awards ferry terminal deals to Sarooj

23 June 2009, 13:32 GMT
Oman's Transport & Communications Ministry has awarded two contracts totalling RO20m ($52m) to build ferry terminals in Khasab and Shinas.
Ashghal awards contracts for Doha schools

23 June 2009, 11:59 GMT
Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has awarded five contracts totalling QR207m ($56m) for the construction of schools in the Doha area.
Al-Fahim Group to build Abu Dhabi mall

22 June 2009, 14:21 GMT
Local developer Al-Fahim Group is planning to build a new shopping centre in the Shahama area of Abu Dhabi.
Deyaar Development chairman resigns

22 June 2009, 13:27 GMT
Nasser al-Sheikh has resigned from his board position at Dubai Islamic Bank and his role as chairman at local developer Deyaar Development.
Abu Dhabi National Hotels selects Alec to build Hyatt resort

22 June 2009, 10:17 GMT
UAE developer Abu Dhabi National Hotels has selected local contractor Alec to build the estimated AED700m ($191m) Hyatt Hotel on Saadiyat island in Abu Dhabi.
Omniyat issues tenders for Octavian towers in Dubai

21 June 2009, 14:58 GMT
Dubai-based developer Omniyat Properties has invited selected contractors to bid by 17 July for the contract to build its Octavian project at Business Bay.
Local contractor replaces Kharafi on Dubai airport upgrade

19 June 2009, 17:20 GMT
Dubai has awarded an estimated AED1.6bn ($435m) mechanical, electrical and plumbing contract for its Concourse 3 project at Dubai International airport to the local ETA Ascon.
Dubai seeks consultant for Union Square real estate plan

19 June 2009, 14:50 GMT
Dubai is inviting consultants to express interest in drawing up a masterplan for a real estate development above the underground Union Square metro station in Deira.
Kuwait starts tender for Bubiyan island work

19 June 2009, 14:33 GMT
Kuwait's Public Works Ministry has invited prequalified contractors to bid by 28 July for the marine works contract on its port project at Bubiyan island.
Australian contractor to build $240m tower at City of Lights

19 June 2009, 13:54 GMT
UAE real estate developer Tamouh Investments has awarded Australia's Multiplex an estimated $240m contract to build a tower at its City of Lights development on Abu Dhabi's Reem island.
Two shortlisted for Riyadh university monorail contract

18 June 2009, 8:54 GMT
Two contracting groups have been shortlisted for the SR3.75bn ($1bn) Finance Ministry contract to build a monorail at Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University for Women in Riyadh.
Contractors invited to prequalify for Al-Ain's Tawam Hospital

18 June 2009, 8:40 GMT
Government-controlled investment vehicle Mubadala Development Company has invited contractors to prequalify for a contract to design and build the new Tawam Hospital Development in Al-Ain.
Oman extends tenders for three airport contracts

18 June 2009, 8:36 GMT
Oman's Transport & Communications Ministry has extended the tender closing date for three airport construction contracts at Muscat, Salalah, and Ras al-Hadd.
Doha to retender airport deals by July

12 June 2009, 18:15 GMT
Fresh bids sought as airport project seeks to capitalise on fall in commodity and materials costs.
Private sector awards in Saudi Arabia collapse in value

12 June 2009, 15:55 GMT
Value of construction contracts awarded in the kingdom plummets as real estate projects are shelved.
Arabtec wins Jeddah tower contract

11 June 2009, 14:22 GMT
Arabtec Saudi Arabia has been awarded the SR2bn ($532m) contract to build the Lamar Towers development in Jeddah.
Aecom secures Cleveland Clinic work in Abu Dhabi

11 June 2009, 14:02 GMT
US-based Aecom has been appointed by government-controlled investment vehicle Mubadala Development Company to provide engineering services on the Cleveland Clinic project in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi issues tenders for pumping station

10 June 2009, 13:50 GMT
Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) has invited contractors to bid by early September for the estimated AED2bn ($572m) contract to build a pumping station on its Strategic Tunnels Enhancement Programme (Step).
Aldar invites firms to bid for Al-Raha infrastructure work

10 June 2009, 13:00 GMT
Local developer Aldar Properties has invited companies to bid by 2 July for an infrastructure package on its $14.7bn Al-Raha Beach project in Abu Dhabi.
Federici Stirling and Batco secure Omani road deal

10 June 2009, 12:05 GMT
The joint venture of Italy's Federici Stirling and Lebanon's Batco has been awarded a RO22.9m ($59.4m) contract to upgrade the road between Zurub and Buraimi.
Jeddah real estate prices falling

9 June 2009, 14:19 GMT
Real estate prices in Jeddah are falling, according to new research from Jones Lang LaSalle.
First Bahrain stops project in Seef

9 June 2009, 10:24 GMT
Local developer First Bahrain Real Estate Development Company has cancelled plans for the $450m mixed-use development in the Seef district.
Sorouh and Tameer dissolve joint ventures

9 June 2009, 10:17 GMT
UAE property developers Sorouh Real Estate and Tameer Holding have dissolved their two joint ventures.
Kuwait delays Jahra road bid deadline

8 June 2009, 9:54 GMT
Kuwait's Public Works Ministry has extended the closing date for bids to upgrade Jahra road, west of Kuwait City, until 7 July.
Technical proposals in for Masdar institute contract

8 June 2009, 9:46 GMT
Abu Dhabi developer Masdar has received technical bids for the next phase of the development of its Masdar Institute of Science & Technology.
Wade Adams wins Dubai road contract

8 June 2009, 9:06 GMT
Dubai-based Wade Adams Contracting has been awarded the AED307m ($84m) contract for the fourth phase of the Al-Khail road improvement scheme in the emirate.
Abu Dhabi extends Hudayriat bridge tender

7 June 2009, 13:34 GMT
Abu Dhabi has extended the tender closing date to 5 July for the contract to build a road bridge connecting Abu Dhabi with Hudayriat island.
Oman tenders cave train

7 June 2009, 12:31 GMT
Oman's Tourism Ministry has invited international companies to submit bids by 6 July for a contract to supply and install a new electrical train at the Al-Hoota cave complex in the Hajar mountains.
Al-Rayadah outlines plans for Riyadh finance zone

5 June 2009, 16:13 GMT
Al-Rayadah tenders major infrastructure contracts for multi-billion-dollar King Abdullah Financial District.
Turkish contractor in line for King Khaled hospital award

5 June 2009, 14:41 GMT
Turkey’s Baytur Construction & Contracting Company is the front runner for the estimated SR3bn ($800m) contract to build a teaching hospital at King Khaled University at Abha.
Value of Gulf contracts spiral down

5 June 2009, 14:35 GMT
Saudi Arabia is the only market to buck the trend as the Gulf construction sector is hit by slowdown.
Riyadh property prices start to fall

4 June 2009, 14:36 GMT
HSBC forecasts that real estate prices and rents in Saudi Arabia will fall by 15 per cent during 2009 before starting to recover slowly in 2010.
Dubai invites bids for Hassyan power plant road

4 June 2009, 12:14 GMT
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority has invited contractors to bid by 30 June for a contract to build an access road leading to phase 2 of the Hassyan P power and desalination complex.
Dubai sets closing date for bids on Ghafat reservoir

4 June 2009, 12:00 GMT
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (Dewa) has set a closing date of 29 July for bids on the estimated AED400m ($108m) contract to build phases one and two of the 120-million-gallon Ghafat reservoir.
Poll reveals construction workers in Emirates are satisfied

3 June 2009, 15:02 GMT
A survey of construction workers by the Labour Ministry shows that, despite international criticism of working conditions in the UAE, most workers are satisfied with their work conditions. However, many are critical of the recruitment process and their wage levels.
Contractors line up for Saadiyat villas

3 June 2009, 11:28 GMT
Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has invited contractors to bid by 10 June for the contract to build 295 villas on Saadiyat island.
Emroc invites bids for Abu Dhabi hotel

3 June 2009, 11:05 GMT
Selected contractors have been invited to bid by 25 June for the main construction contract on the Bab al-Qasr hotel project in Abu Dhabi.
Prequalification starts for Shuaiba port consultancy

2 June 2009, 14:49 GMT
Kuwait's Finance Ministry has invited consultants to prequalify for the contract to design and manage the expansion of Shuaiba port.
Riyadh invites bids for army camps

2 June 2009, 12:33 GMT
Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry has invited companies to submit bids by the end of June for a contract to build two camps for the country's armed forces.
Downturn forces Dubai to review strategic plan

2 June 2009, 11:45 GMT
The ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, says the emirate is reviewing its strategic plan and may adjust its goals to meet changing economic conditions.
Strabag wins Sohar airport contract

31 May 2009, 13:39 GMT
Austria's Strabag has been awarded the RO38m ($99m) contract for the civil works on Sohar airport project in Oman.
Property prices stabilise in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

31 May 2009, 12:53 GMT
Property prices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have stabilised and started to rise, although they are still trading at 23 per cent below their September 2008 peak according to research from HSBC.
Contractors bid for Abu Dhabi metro

29 May 2009, 17:33 GMT
Abu Dhabi's Transport Department has received bids for a contract to provide consultancy services on the Abu Dhabi Metro project.
Dubai contractors suffer as value of awards falls by 82 per cent

29 May 2009, 15:46 GMT
The total value of construction contracts awarded in Dubai in the first five months of this year is down by 82 per cent on the first six months of 2008.
Dubai's Al-Habtoor Leighton secures first Saudi project

29 May 2009, 15:20 GMT
Contractor wins work in Riyadh with Al-Rajhi Projects & Construction.
Hill International secures Bahrain airport work

28 May 2009, 12:13 GMT
US-based Hill International has won a contract to provide project management services on the expansion of Bahrain International Airport (BIA) in Manama.
Masdar invites firms to bid for institute work

28 May 2009, 12:03 GMT
Abu Dhabi developer Masdar has invited prequalified contractors to bid for the next phase of its Masdar Institute of Science & Technology.
Abu Dhabi prequalifies contractors for pumping station deal

28 May 2009, 11:36 GMT
Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) has prequalified at least six contractors for a deal to build a pumping station on its strategic tunnels enhancement programme (Step).
Abu Dhabi evaluates Louvre work bids

27 May 2009, 17:47 GMT
Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) is evaluating bids for an enabling works package for the Louvre Abu Dhabi project on Saadiyat island.
Firms submit bids for Hasik road project

27 May 2009, 11:50 GMT
Oman's Supreme Council for Town Planning has received bids from six companies for a contract to build a coastal road leading east from Salalah to Hasik in the Dhofar governorate.
Al-Jaber starts work on Masdar headquarters

27 May 2009, 11:40 GMT
The UAE's Al-Jaber Group has started on the enabling works and foundations package for the Masdar headquarters project at the Masdar City development in Abu Dhabi.
Tameer Holdings signs Abu Dhabi towers deal with Al-Rajhi

26 May 2009, 14:22 GMT
UAE real estate developer Tameer Holding has signed a fresh construction agreement with Al-Rajhi Projects & Construction and Al-Habtoor Engineering Enterprises for the Tameer Towers project in Abu Dhabi.
Nakheel restructures Jumeirah Golf Estates wastewater deal

26 May 2009, 11:47 GMT
UAE developer Nakheel has restructured an estimated AED3bn ($817m) contract to build a sewage treatment plant (STP) at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
Dhabi Contracting secures Dubai transport work

26 May 2009, 11:42 GMT
Dubai's Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded two contracts totalling AED750m ($204m) to the local Dhabi Contracting for building works on the Dubai Metro and the emirate's bus network.
Riyadh awards construction deals worth $894m to local contractors

22 May 2009, 16:59 GMT
Three local companies have won contracts with a total value of SR3.35bn ($894m) for the first phase of the Information Technology & Communication Complex (ITCC) in Riyadh.
Firms bid for deal to build Omani parliament

22 May 2009, 16:54 GMT
Oman is evaluating bids for an estimated OR70m ($191m) contract to build the majlis (parliament) on a 100,000-square-metre site in central Muscat.
Qatar invites interest in first New Doha Port package

22 May 2009, 16:48 GMT
Contract for excavation work is expected to attract firms from around the world.
Raw materials prices begin to revive in Emirates

22 May 2009, 15:49 GMT
Rising steel, aluminium and copper prices are set to drive up the cost of developing real estate this year.
Groupe Omnium Nord Africain real estate revenues drop

19 May 2009, 15:39 GMT
Groupe ONA (Omnium Nord Africain), the holding company for the business interests of Morocco’s royal family, has reported a 73 per cent drop in real estate revenues during the first quarter of 2009.
Firms submit bids for Abu Dhabi civil defence centre

19 May 2009, 10:17 GMT
The Interior Ministry has received bids from at least five companies for a contract to build a AED90m ($24.m) training centre for civil defence in Abu Dhabi.
Al-Fouzan frontrunner for Riyadh university deal

19 May 2009, 9:49 GMT
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Fouzan Trading & General Contracting Company is the frontrunner for a SR1.5bn ($408m) contract to build housing for employees at the Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University in Riyadh.
Kuwaiti firm to award deals for Bahraini steel plant

18 May 2009, 14:53 GMT
A Kuwaiti company will award engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts for an estimated $1.4bn integrated steel plant at Hidd in Bahrain in the third quarter of 2009.
Masdar delays tender for Abu Dhabi headquarters

18 May 2009, 11:59 GMT
Abu Dhabi real estate developer Masdar has extended the closing date for tenders for its headquarters building at Masdar City until 31 May.
Al-Latifia starts work on Aramco office building

18 May 2009, 11:51 GMT
The local Al-Latifia Trading & Contracting has started work on an estimated SR700m ($191m) office building for Saudi Aramco.
Contractors prequalify for Abu Dhabi's Marasy development

17 May 2009, 14:59 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based International Capital Trading (ICT) has prequalified at least seven companies for the contract to build its Marasy development in Abu Dhabi.
Commodore secures Abu Dhabi headquarters contract

17 May 2009, 10:19 GMT
The local Commodore Contracting Company has been awarded the estimated AED900m ($245m) contract to build the new headquarters building for Abu Dhabi's International Petroleum Investment Company (Ipic).
UK architect secures Louvre Abu Dhabi work

17 May 2009, 10:16 GMT
UK architectural firm Pascall & Watson has been appointed by French architect Jean Nouvel for Louvre Abu Dhabi work.
Five firms bid for Abu Dhabi sewer deal

15 May 2009, 17:46 GMT
A total of five international companies submitted bids on 7 May for the estimated AED785m ($214m) third package of Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company's (ADSSC) deep-sewer tunnels project.
Abu Dhabi set to award $7bn worth of construction contracts this year

15 May 2009, 17:15 GMT
Plans for a series of major construction deals boost contractors' confidence.
Nakheel receives government funds

11 May 2009, 15:48 GMT
Nakheel confirmed it has started to receive government funds to help it meet financial obligations.
UAE reshuffles cabinet

11 May 2009, 15:12 GMT
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan has reshuffled the UAE's cabinet.
Bids due for Oman airport terminal buildings

11 May 2009, 14:25 GMT
Contractors have until the beginning of June to submit bids for the construction of new airport terminal buildings in Oman at Salalah and Ras al-Hadd.
Adic invites firms to bid for Abu Dhabi towers deal

11 May 2009, 14:00 GMT
Abu Dhabi Investment Council (Adic) has invited selected companies to bid by 1 July for a contract to build its new headquarters and office complex in Abu Dhabi.
Arabtec wins Nation Towers work in Abu Dhabi

10 May 2009, 14:16 GMT
A local joint venture of National Projects Construction (NPC) and Arabtec Construction has been awarded the AED1.6bn ($436m) contract to build the Nation Towers project on Abu Dhabi Corniche.
Underground rail planned for Qatar's Education City

10 May 2009, 13:30 GMT
Qatar is planning to build an underground light rail network serving the Education City development outside Doha.
Nakheel invites interest in Jumeirah Heights' roads

10 May 2009, 8:59 GMT
Nakheel has invited contractors to express interest in a contract to build roads and other associated infrastructure at its Jumeirah Heights development in the Jebel Ali area of Dubai.
Aramco triples advances on Jubail deals

8 May 2009, 16:22 GMT
State energy giant is encouraging contractors to reduce prices by offering additional funds up front.
Aldar to build 820 energy-efficient villas at Masdar City

8 May 2009, 16:15 GMT
Local real estate developer Aldar Properties plans to build 820 energy-efficient villas at the Masdar City scheme in Abu Dhabi, at a cost of AED3bn ($817m).
Four groups bid for university monorail in Riyadh

8 May 2009, 15:50 GMT
Four contracting groups are bidding for a SR3.75bn ($1bn) Finance Ministry contract to build a monorail at Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University for Women in Riyadh.
Abu Dhabi considers bids for deep-sewer tunnels package

8 May 2009, 15:17 GMT
Three international contractors are bidding for the second contract on Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company's (ADSSC) deep-sewer tunnels project, worth AED1.1bn ($299m), one source close to the scheme tells MEED.
Dubai contractors lose out as banks refuse guarantees

8 May 2009, 14:42 GMT
Banks fear struggling developers will cash in tender and performance bonds.
Construction: Developers in the Gulf go back to basics

7 May 2009, 15:14 GMT
High-rise luxury towers are falling out of favour as the market shifts towards more modest schemes.
Oman invites firms to bid for Hasik work

7 May 2009, 10:50 GMT
Oman’s Supreme Council for Tower Planning has invited international and first-rate local contractors to bid for two infrastructure contracts in Dhofar governorate near to Salalah.
Contractors submit bids for hospital work in Dubai

7 May 2009, 10:46 GMT
The Iranian Hospital in Dubai received bids on 5 May for a contract to build an estimated AED300m ($81m) extension to the hospital.
Orascom secures Cairo Festival City deal

6 May 2009, 14:30 GMT
A joint venture of the UAE/UK's Al-Futtaim Carillion and Egypt's Orascom Construction Industries has won a $340m contract to build the Cairo Festival City (CFC) retail centre.
Firms set to express interest in Louvre Abu Dhabi

6 May 2009, 11:50 GMT
Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has invited firms to express interest in a contract to build the Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat island.
Firms submit bids for Dewa buildings deal

6 May 2009, 11:05 GMT
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (Dewa) has accepted bids from four companies for a contract to build residential accommodation in the Jebel Ali area.
Sorouh invites firms to prequalify for Al-Mashtal deal

5 May 2009, 14:57 GMT
UAE developer Sorouh Real Estate has invited contractors to prequalify for the contract to design and build the Al-Mashtal mixed-use development in the Khalidiyah area on Abu Dhabi island.
Kingdom Hotel Investments sells Sharm el-Sheikh resort stake

5 May 2009, 12:59 GMT
Kingdom Hotel Investments (KHI) has sold its stake in the Four Seasons Resort Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt for $70m.
Tamouh awards Reem island work to Chinese firm

5 May 2009, 12:55 GMT
UAE developer Tamouh Investments has awarded Hong Kong-based CSHK an AED860m ($234m) contract to build two towers at its Marina Square development on Abu Dhabi's Reem island.
Barwa confirms offer to buy Panceltica

4 May 2009, 15:35 GMT
Doha-based Barwa Real Estate Company has told the Doha Securities Market (DSM) that it has made an offer to acquire local steel frame producer Panceltica Qatar.
UAE to give property owners six month visas

3 May 2009, 13:15 GMT
The UAE has issued a new resolution allowing property owners to enter and stay in the country for up to six months with a multi-visit entry visa.
Mace wins first major project in Syria

3 May 2009, 13:11 GMT
UK-based Mace International has been awarded its first major project and cost management contract in Syria.
Omniyat approaches contractors for the Octavian

3 May 2009, 13:05 GMT
Dubai-based developer Omniyat Properties has invited selected contractors to express interest in the main construction contract for the Octavian project at Business Bay.
Dubai must pay for boom

1 May 2009, 16:51 GMT
Contractors have effectively been providing their services for free. Government assistance is needed to settle the outstanding debts.
Contractors in Dubai raise prospect of walk-out

1 May 2009, 15:50 GMT
Firms warn they could stop work on Dubai projects if they are not paid the money owed by clients.
Kharafi exits Dubai airport deal over appointment of Alec

1 May 2009, 15:25 GMT
Kuwait's Kharafi National has walked away from its AED1.6bn ($435m) mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) contract for the Concourse 3 project at Dubai International airport, further delaying the AED5bn megaproject.
Al-Habtoor joint venture wins St Regis resort contract

1 May 2009, 14:30 GMT
The joint venture of Al-Habtoor Engineering Enterprises and South Africa's Murray & Roberts Contractors (Middle East) has won the AED2bn ($545m) contract to build the St Regis resort on Saadiyat island in Abu Dhabi.
First metro line to link downtown Abu Dhabi

1 May 2009, 13:53 GMT
Abu Dhabi's first metro lines will connect the city's downtown areas with the international airport.
Tameer invites firms to express interest in towers

30 April 2009, 15:24 GMT
Local developer Tameer Holding has invited companies to express interest in the contract to build its Tameer Towers project in Abu Dhabi.
Agency puts Dubai firms on creditwatch

30 April 2009, 14:42 GMT
Standard & Poor's (S&P) has placed a number of Dubai government-related companies on creditwatch with a negative outlook after the ratings agency was told by Dubai World it was considering all options including a restructuring for Nakheel's $3.5bn sukuk which matures in December 2009.
US firms start work on Qatar building projects

29 April 2009, 15:30 GMT
A joint venture of two US-based project management firms has started work on three construction projects in Qatar worth $2.9bn.
Kuwait issues tenders for airport work

29 April 2009, 14:38 GMT
Kuwait’s General Directorate of Civil Aviation has invited prequalified companies to bid for a construction contract at Kuwait International Airport by 10 May.
Tenders issued for Al-Jahra road upgrade

29 April 2009, 12:49 GMT
Kuwait's Public Works Ministry has invited prequalified companies to bid for a contract to upgrade Jahra road to the west of Kuwait City by 7 June.
Dubai to move ahead with road schemes

28 April 2009, 14:23 GMT
Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority wants to move ahead with three road schemes in 2009.
National Bank of Abu Dhabi profits down 12 per cent

28 April 2009, 11:40 GMT
National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) has reported first-quarter profits of AED770m ($209.7m), a drop of 12 per cent compared with the same period in 2008.
International Petroleum Investment lines up banks for bond deal

28 April 2009, 11:35 GMT
Abu Dhabi’s International Petroleum Investment Company (Ipic) will appoint international banks to act as lead arrangers for its upcoming $5bn bond issue.
Dubai property prices fall 41 per cent

28 April 2009, 11:00 GMT
House prices in Dubai fell an average of 41 per cent during the first quarter of 2009, taking them back to the same level as the second quarter of 2007, according to research by Colliers International.
Nakheel approaches firms for Port Rashid work

28 April 2009, 9:55 GMT
Local developer Nakheel has invited selected contractors to express interest in a contract to design and build a cruise terminal at its Port Rashid development in Dubai.
Dubai’s Omniyat plans to expand

27 April 2009, 13:37 GMT
Dubai-based developer Omniyat Properties is planning to build real estate projects outside Dubai.
Hochtief wins Barwa Commercial Avenue deal in Doha

27 April 2009, 12:07 GMT
Germany's Hochtief has confirmed it won a construction works contract on the Barwa Commercial Avenue project in southern Doha.
UK team to design Saudi railway stations

26 April 2009, 12:57 GMT
A UK-based joint venture of Foster & Partners and Buro Happold has been appointed to design four stations on the Haramain high-speed railway (HHR) between Mecca and Medina.
Dubai hospital tender extended

26 April 2009, 12:01 GMT
The Iranian Hospital in Dubai has extended the tender closing date for the estimated AED300m ($81m) contract to build an extension to the hospital to 5 May.
Bids submitted for Oman airport catering facilities

26 April 2009, 11:46 GMT
The Transport and Communications Ministry has received bids from 15 companies for the contract to provide design and construction supervision services for catering facilities at Muscat and Salalah airports.
Noor delays Cedar island project

24 April 2009, 15:37 GMT
Construction work on Lebanon’s $8.2bn man-made Cedar island project will be delayed until after the country holds its parliamentary elections on 7 June.
Dubai to prioritise payments to favoured contractors

24 April 2009, 15:25 GMT
Dubai will only settle debts with contractors it wishes to work with in future, despite receiving $10bn from the Central Bank of the UAE to meet its obligations, according to sources close to the distribution of the rescue package.
Clients to award five key Abu Dhabi hotel deals

24 April 2009, 14:29 GMT
Developments will bring 1,700 hotel rooms onto the market, helping Abu Dhabi achieve its target of 25,000.
Masdar invites bids to build energy-efficient Abu Dhabi headquarters

24 April 2009, 14:15 GMT
Abu Dhabi developer Masdar is inviting contractors to submit technical proposals by 17 May for the contract to build its headquarters in Masdar City.
Abu Dhabi issues tenders for highway to Saudi

23 April 2009, 13:23 GMT
Abu Dhabi's Transport Department has invited prequalified consortiums to submit proposals for a AED10bn ($2.7bn) highway connecting Abu Dhabi city and the border with Saudi Arabia by 30 September.
MCM Group wins Ras al-Khaimah hospital deal

23 April 2009, 11:25 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based MCM Group has won a AED800m ($217m) contract to build the Sheikh Khalifa specialist hospital in the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah.
Abu Dhabi issues tenders for Hudayriat bridge

23 April 2009, 8:07 GMT
Abu Dhabi has set a 7 June deadline for prequalified contractors to bid for a contract to build a road bridge connecting Abu Dhabi with Hudayriat island.
Kuwait tenders education buildings

22 April 2009, 13:53 GMT
The Public Works Ministry has invited prequalified companies to bid by 31 May for the KD75m ($205m) contract to build a new headquarters building for the Education Ministry.
Bids in for Downtown Jebel Ali transport system

22 April 2009, 12:12 GMT
Local developer Limitless has received bids for a contract to design and build a mass transit system at the Downtown Jebel Ali development in Dubai.
Qatar invites bids for Al-Ruwais fishing harbour work

22 April 2009, 9:48 GMT
The Public Works Authority (Ashgal) has invited companies to bid by 26 May for three construction packages on an upgrade to the fishing harbour at Al-Ruwais in Qatar.
Abu Dhabi developer to tender Arabtec project

21 April 2009, 13:41 GMT
The Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has invited selected contractors to prequalify for a contract to build 295 villas on Saadiyat island.
Bids in for Abu Dhabi courthouse

21 April 2009, 12:09 GMT
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has received bids from at least six groups for the contract build the AED1.5bn ($408m) new courthouse complex in Abu Dhabi.
Alec is frontrunner for Dubai airport deal

21 April 2009, 7:51 GMT
Local contractor Alec is the frontrunner for a contract to build the $1.3bn concourse 3 at Dubai International airport.
Prequalification starts for Abu Dhabi oil company headquarters

20 April 2009, 13:49 GMT
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has invited selected companies to prequalify for the contract to build its new corporate headquarters on Abu Dhabi corniche.
Residential property sales collapse in Qatar

20 April 2009, 12:39 GMT
The volume of residential property sales in Qatar has fallen sharply as banks are no longer prepared to finance the purchase of new homes, according to new research from US-based Colliers International.
Pivot wins deal to build Abu Dhabi villas

20 April 2009, 11:20 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based International Capital Trading (ICT) has awarded a AED260m ($71m) villa contract to the local Pivot Engineering and General Contracting Company.
Contractors approached for Capital Centre tunnel

19 April 2009, 14:49 GMT
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) has invited selected contractors to prequalify for a contract to build a road tunnel at its Capital Centre development in Abu Dhabi.
Arabtec starts work in Saudi Arabia

19 April 2009, 14:40 GMT
UAE-based Arabtec Construction has started work on its first project in Saudi Arabia.
Bidding starts on major Saudi housing project

9 April 2009, 17:49 GMT
China’s Norinco enters lowest price of SR17bn for the construction of 17,000 villas across 11 sites.
Contract awards fall in UAE as developers put schemes on hold

9 April 2009, 17:45 GMT
The value of construction contract awards in the UAE fell sharply in the first quarter of 2009, according to data from Gulf projects tracker MEED Projects.
Gulf construction salaries plummet as projects slow

9 April 2009, 16:56 GMT
The salaries of staff working on construction sites across the Gulf fell by up to 15 per cent in the first quarter of this year, according to figures from UK-based construction consultant Davis Langdon.
Dubai Properties to revive Sama projects

9 April 2009, 11:30 GMT
State-backed developer set to merge with sister company after taking over its management.
International Capital Trading approaches firms for Marasy project

8 April 2009, 13:03 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based International Capital Trading (ICT) has invited companies to express interest in building works on the Marasy development in Abu Dhabi.
Emirate set to issue tenders for Hudayriat bridge

8 April 2009, 10:28 GMT
The UAE's Tourism & Development Investment Company (TDIC) is preparing to issue tender documents for the contract to build a road bridge connecting Abu Dhabi island with Hudayriat island.
Dubai authority extends Lighthouse tender deadline

8 April 2009, 10:08 GMT
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority has extended until 30 April the deadline for bids for the contract to build the Lighthouse tower.
Oman delays tender date for majlis contract

7 April 2009, 11:55 GMT
Oman has extended the closing date for tenders for a contract to build the estimated OR70m ($191m) majlis (parliament) building in Muscat until 27 April.
Mizin consolidates Remraam construction contracts

7 April 2009, 11:37 GMT
Mizin has consolidated the construction works on its Remraam development in Dubailand.
Kharafi National secures Dubai airport deal

7 April 2009, 11:18 GMT
Kuwait’s Kharafi National has won the estimated AED1.6bn ($435m) mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) works contract for Concourse 3 at Dubai International airport.
Masdar invites firms to prequalify for headquarters deal

6 April 2009, 12:36 GMT
Abu Dhabi’s Masdar has invited selected contractors to prequalify for a contract to build its headquarters building in Masdar City.
Abu Dhabi petroleum firm receives bids for headquarters

6 April 2009, 11:52 GMT
Abu Dhabi's International Petroleum Investment Company (Ipic) has received bids from at least four companies for the contract to build its new headquarters building.
Three firms bid for $11bn Doha airport work

6 April 2009, 11:35 GMT
At least three companies have bid for the contract to build three utility plants at the $11bn New Doha International airport (NDIA).
Dubai World to remain independent

5 April 2009, 10:45 GMT
Dubai World has issued a statement confirming that it will remain an independent organisation, and that it is not under the ownership of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), a Dubai-owned sovereign fund.
Nakheel cancels Village Centre contract with Samsung

5 April 2009, 10:41 GMT
Local developer Nakheel has cancelled its estimated $1.1bn contract with South Korea’s Samsung Corporation to build the Village Centre development on the Palm Jumeirah.
Doha extends airport tender closing date

5 April 2009, 10:37 GMT
The tender closing date has been extended to 7 May for the contract to build the first part of the third phase of the $11bn New Doha International airport project.
Dubai must wait for next boom

3 April 2009, 18:30 GMT
Projects will need to be redesigned to meet more cautious post-credit crunch investor requirements.
Arabian Canal construction hits delays

3 April 2009, 17:38 GMT
Developer Limitless reschedules programme after Roads & Transport Authority terminates design contract.
Kuwait to issue tenders for $3.7bn Subiya causeway

3 April 2009, 17:33 GMT
Kuwait plans to tender for the contract to build the KD1bn ($3.7bn) Subiya causeway by the end of this year.
Kuwait considers private sector for wastewater scheme

3 April 2009, 17:25 GMT
Kuwait’s Public Works Ministry is considering developing the Umm al-Hayman wastewater treatment plant as a build-operate-transfer scheme.
Amman receives bids for nuclear study

3 April 2009, 17:02 GMT
Six firms are competing for site study contract for facility to be built 9 kilometres east of Aqaba.
Abu Dhabi's Dolphin to retender pipeline contract

3 April 2009, 16:39 GMT
Concerns over Russian contractor’s ability to meet deadlines prompt firm to invite new bids.
Ministry reopens competition for Jaber al-Ahmed hospital in Kuwait

3 April 2009, 16:33 GMT
Kuwait’s Ministry of Public Works (MPW) is to retender the main construction contract on the Jaber al-Ahmed al-Sabah hospital project, one of Kuwait’s largest ever building projects, at the beginning of April.
Das receives bids for Sea View resort in Dubai

2 April 2009, 12:45 GMT
UAE developer Das Real Estate has received bids for a contract to build the Sea View Club Hotel & Apartments in Dubai.
Arabtec secures municipal works in Dubai

2 April 2009, 12:02 GMT
Arabtec Engineering Services has won a AED150m ($40m) contract for drainage, sewerage and irrigation connections in Dubai.
Nakheel terminates Jumeirah Golf Estates deal

1 April 2009, 14:03 GMT
A consortium of France’s Degremont and Belgium’s Besix has received a letter from Nakheel terminating their contract to design and build the estimated AED3bn ($817m) sewage treatment plant at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
Kuwait issues tenders for border post

1 April 2009, 13:33 GMT
Kuwait’s Public Works Ministry has invited companies to bid by 17 May for the KD56m ($192m) contract to design and build a border post at Al-Abdaly on the border with Saudi Arabia.
Kuwait restarts prequalification for ring road

1 April 2009, 12:40 GMT
Kuwait's Public Works Ministry has invited international contractors to resubmit prequalification documents for the second phase of its first ring-road project.
Abu Dhabi seeks expressions of interest in Cleveland Clinic

31 March 2009, 17:38 GMT
Abu Dhabi has invited selected contractors to express interest in the main construction package for the Cleveland Clinic project.
Abu Dhabi delays closing date for metro tender

31 March 2009, 17:27 GMT
Abu Dhabi has extended the closing date for the contract to provide consultancy services on the proposed metro system until 13 May.
Developers set to review Kuwait property plans

31 March 2009, 17:23 GMT
Real estate projects in Kuwait will still go ahead, but developers need to review their plans to meet changing market conditions says US real estate consultancy Jones Lang LaSalle.
Al-Naboodah signs deal for Harvard Medical School in Dubai

30 March 2009, 12:47 GMT
The local Al-Naboodah Contracting has signed a new agreement for construction work at the Harvard Medical School at Dubai Health Care City.
Firms line up for work at Oman airports

30 March 2009, 12:43 GMT
Oman’s Transport & Communication Ministry has received bids from five firms for a contract to provide design and construction supervision services for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of facilities at Muscat and Salalah airports.
Firms prequalify for Abu Dhabi Investment Council office

30 March 2009, 12:40 GMT
Abu Dhabi Investment Council has invited selected companies to prequalify for a contract to build a new office complex in Abu Dhabi.
Fears mount over strength of Abu Dhabi real estate sector

27 March 2009, 19:18 GMT
Cancellation of Tameer Towers contracts raises concern that more will follow.
Low bidders in talks for Omani airport deal

27 March 2009, 19:11 GMT
The three lowest bidders for the first main construction contract on the development of Muscat International airport have begun negotiations with Oman’s Transport & Communication Ministry.
Powerline wins Dubai Investments Park work

26 March 2009, 13:59 GMT
Aristocrat Star Investments has awarded Thailand's Powerline Group an estimated AED600m ($163m) first phase construction contract on its Royal Estates development at Dubai Investments Park.
Riyadh extends monorail tender deadline

26 March 2009, 11:44 GMT
The Finance Ministry has extended the tender closing date by one week to 4 April for the estimated SR3.75bn ($1bn) contract to build the monorail at Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University for Women.
Bids due for Abu Dhabi Fairmont

26 March 2009, 10:53 GMT
Contractors are preparing to submit bids on 31 March for the main construction package of the Fairmont hotel and serviced-apartments development in Abu Dhabi.
Murray & Roberts confirms cancellation of Tameer Towers deal

25 March 2009, 13:12 GMT
South Africa’s Murray & Roberts Holdings has confirmed that its construction contract for the AED6bn ($1.6bn) Tameer Towers project in Abu Dhabi has been terminated.
Dewa invites bids for Jebel Ali buildings

25 March 2009, 11:07 GMT
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has invited contractors to bid for the contract to build accommodation buildings in the Jebel Ali area by 27 April.
Abu Dhabi invites firms to prequalify for Taweelah work

25 March 2009, 10:52 GMT
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has invited selected companies to submit prequalification documents for four infrastructure contracts at Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone in Taweelah.
Oman awards Batinah road scheme to Bosphorus

24 March 2009, 12:48 GMT
Oman's Transport and Communication Ministry has appointed Turkey's Bosphorus Technical Consulting Corporation to provide design and construction supervision services on the Batinah dual carriageway contract.
Dubai World takes MGM to court over Las Vegas project

24 March 2009, 12:16 GMT
Dubai World subsidiary Infinity World has asked the courts to relieve it of its obligations on the CityCenter project in Las Vegas.
Abu Dhabi extends bid deadline for Khalifa Port package

24 March 2009, 12:11 GMT
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has extended the closing date for technical proposals for its onshore civils and building package at Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone in the Taweelah area of Abu Dhabi.
Tameer Towers contract to be cancelled

23 March 2009, 14:35 GMT
Tameer Holding has informed contractors that it will cancel the contract to build its Tameer Towers project in Abu Dhabi.
Bids due for Muscat road works

23 March 2009, 11:30 GMT
Muscat Municipality has invited companies to submit bids by 28 March for a contract to upgrade the road from downtown Muscat to Naseem Gardens.
Bid deadline for Dubai Sea View hotel extended

22 March 2009, 11:49 GMT
Local developer Das Real Estate has extended the tender closing date for the contract to build the Sea View Club Hotel & Apartments to 26 March to give bidders more time to prepare.
Al-Nasr wins more work with Tiger Woods

22 March 2009, 11:17 GMT
The local Al-Nasr Contracting Company has won a second infrastructure contract at the Tiger Woods golf development in Dubailand.
Consortia line up for Abu Dhabi metro

22 March 2009, 11:03 GMT
At least four major groups have formed for the contract to provide consultancy services on the proposed Abu Dhabi metro system.
Saudi real estate work will go to local firms

20 March 2009, 18:41 GMT
Contractors in Dubai hope that Saudi projects are more sustainable. Local companies will take the majority of the available work.
Emaar Properties considers second round of job cuts in Dubai

20 March 2009, 17:14 GMT
Dubai developer may shed up to 250 staff by the summer as business slows.
Dubai government developers begin to pay contractors

20 March 2009, 16:08 GMT
Dubai government-controlled developers may be using money from the $10bn bond bought by the Central Bank of the UAE to pay contractors some of the money they owe them.
Mubadala to tender two key projects on lump-sum basis

20 March 2009, 15:40 GMT
Developer moves away from deals involving tie-ups with contractors.
Dubai reviews transport plans as population falls

20 March 2009, 14:54 GMT
Roads & Transport Authority delays projects as real estate schemes are put on hold and expatriates leave.
Khansaheb wins Dubai exhibition centre expansion deal

19 March 2009, 13:22 GMT
The local Khansaheb Civil Engineering has won a contract to build a new multipurpose exhibition hall at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Kuwait to tender ring road work

19 March 2009, 12:56 GMT
Kuwait's Public Works Ministry is preparing to issue tender documents for the second phase of its first ring-road project.
Construction firms focus on Saudi Arabia

19 March 2009, 12:32 GMT
The Saudi construction sector has overtaken Dubai’s to become the largest in the region.
Al-Ahmadiah Aktor bids low for Fujairah highway

19 March 2009, 12:00 GMT
The Public Works & Housing Ministry has received bids for the third phase of the project to build the new highway between Dubai and Fujairah.
Agthia invites firms to bid for Abu Dhabi flour mill work

18 March 2009, 13:38 GMT
Emirates Foodstuff and Mineral Water Company (Agthia) has approached consultants to bid for design services on a new flour mill at Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone (KPIZ) in the Taweelah area.
Abu Dhabi set to issue tenders for highway project

18 March 2009, 8:01 GMT
Abu Dhabi plans to issue tender documents for a AED10bn ($2.7bn) highway connecting Abu Dhabi city and the border with Saudi Arabia by the end of March.
Alec and Murray & Roberts frontrunners for Saadiyat resort deal

18 March 2009, 7:29 GMT
The local Alec and South Africa's Murray & Roberts Contractors (Middle East) are the two frontrunners for the contract to build the St Regis resort on Saadiyat island in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai financial centre extends Lighthouse tower tender

17 March 2009, 13:10 GMT
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has extended the closing date for bids for the contract to build the Lighthouse tower until late March.
Six Construct group bids low for Manama bridge

17 March 2009, 12:22 GMT
A team of Belgium's Six Construct and Bahrain's local Haji Hassan has submitted the lowest bid of BD98m ($260m) for the main construction contract for the North Manama Causeway and Bridge project.
Firms line up for Dubai hospital deal

17 March 2009, 11:59 GMT
The Iranian Hospital in Dubai has invited contractors to bid for the estimated AED300m ($81m) contract to build an extension to the hospital by 31 March.
Drake secures Durrat al-Bahrain contract

16 March 2009, 13:39 GMT
Dubai-based Drake & Scull International (DSI) has won a $162m design and build contract to build a 65-tonne district cooling plant at the Durrat al-Bahrain development.
Firms submit bids for Abu Dhabi’s Eastern Mangrove hotel

16 March 2009, 12:04 GMT
The Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has received bids for the contract to build the Eastern Mangrove hotel in Abu Dhabi.
Oman awards Salalah road deal

16 March 2009, 10:54 GMT
The local Oman Company for Building & Contracting has won the OR19.5m ($51m) contract to build the second phase of the Salalah bypass in Dhofar governorate in Oman.
Shelved schemes could blight UAE

13 March 2009, 17:30 GMT
Dubai will have to deal with the thorny issue of what to do with the projects that have been put on hold.
Firms line up to build King Abdulaziz centre in Saudi Arabia

13 March 2009, 16:25 GMT
At least four companies have submitted bids to state oil giant Saudi Aramco for the estimated SR1.5bn ($400m) contract to build the King Abdulaziz Centre for Knowledge & Culture in the Eastern Province.
Value of delayed projects in Emirates hits $355bn

13 March 2009, 16:19 GMT
Schemes on hold are worth more than those still under way, according to latest data from MEED Projects.
Meydan appoints fresh contractors to finish Dubai grandstand

13 March 2009, 16:09 GMT
Work on the AED4.6bn ($1.25bn) Meydan grandstand at Nad al-Sheba racecourse in Dubai has restarted after the client, the local Meydan Group, appointed Beijing-based China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) and the local Mammut Building Systems to complete the landmark scheme.
Nakheel to cut sewage plant capacity at Jumeirah estate

13 March 2009, 15:22 GMT
The estimated AED3bn ($817m) sewage treatment facility at Jumeirah Golf Estates is the latest Nakheel project to suffer from Dubai’s real estate downturn, with the local developer considering cutting its capacity by half.
Aldar Properties

13 March 2009, 0:00 GMT
With $100bn worth of real estate developments planned, project delivery is key for the UAE developer.
Ski slope planned for Cairo shopping centre

12 March 2009, 13:20 GMT
Dubai-based Majid Al-Futtaim (MAF) Group plans to build a ski slope at its 6 October City Centre project in Cairo.
Saudi university shortlists firms for staff housing deal

12 March 2009, 12:19 GMT
Three local companies have been shortlisted for the contract to build staff housing at Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University in Riyadh.
Firms submit bids for Abu Dhabi sewer tunnels

12 March 2009, 11:59 GMT
Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) has received bids for the first phase of its deep-sewer tunnels project.
Abu Dhabi metro attracts major interest

11 March 2009, 13:47 GMT
About 72 companies have collected tender documents from the Transport department, for the contract to provide consultancy services for the proposed Abu Dhabi metro system.
Dubai retenders Ghafat reservoirs

11 March 2009, 12:04 GMT
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) will reissue tender documents for the estimated AED400m ($108m) contract to build phases one and two of the 120 million-gallon Ghafat reservoir.
Bids in for Ruwais refinery marine works

11 March 2009, 11:57 GMT
At least five companies have submitted technical proposals for the estimated AED1bn ($272m) marine works at the Ruwais refinery in Abu Dhabi.
Ratings agency downgrades Aman

10 March 2009, 10:57 GMT
Standard & Poor's, the US ratings agency, has revised its outlook on Dubai Islamic Insurance & Reinsurance Company (Aman) to negative from stable. The ratings agency also affirmed the Dubai-based insurer’s BBB long-term rating.
Oman issues tenders for road upgrade

10 March 2009, 10:19 GMT
The Transport & Communication Ministry has invited contractors to bid for the deal to upgrade the road from Zurub to Buraimi by turning it into a dual carriageway. The deadline for bids is 20 April.
Emal signs Taweelah supply deals

10 March 2009, 10:11 GMT
Emirates Aluminium (Emal) has signed two raw materials supply contracts with suppliers from the Far East and Europe for its aluminium smelter complex at Taweelah.
Most Dubai property projects on hold

9 March 2009, 13:12 GMT
Developers have stopped work on more than 50 per cent of Dubai real estate projects that were scheduled for completion between 2009 and 2012, says Jones Lang LaSalle.
Abu Dhabi extends court house tender

9 March 2009, 11:48 GMT
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has extended the closing date to the end of March for the contract to build the estimated AED1.5bn ($408m) new court house complex in Abu Dhabi.
Companies submit bids for Al-Gurm hotel in Abu Dhabi

9 March 2009, 11:29 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based developer Aldar Properties has received bids from at least two groups for the contract to build the Banyan Tree hotel at its Al-Gurm development.
Dubai firms must face up to insolvency

8 March 2009, 12:45 GMT
Tough decisions will have to be made and companies will have to face up to the fact they are bankrupt.
Dubai Holding appoints Bin Byat as chief

8 March 2009, 10:54 GMT
Ahmad bin Byat has been appointed the chief executive officer of Dubai Holding.
Arabtec forms Saudi construction firm with locals

8 March 2009, 10:48 GMT
Dubai-based Arabtec Construction has established a new construction company in the kingdom in partnership with two local companies, CPC Services Company and Prime International Group Services.
Oman invites bids for Duqm airport deal

8 March 2009, 10:44 GMT
The Transport and Communication Ministry has invited firms to submit bids for the contract to provide construction supervision services on Oman's Duqm airport project by 6 April.
Contractors submit bids for Sheikh Khalifa hospital work in Emirates

6 March 2009, 16:11 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based MCM Group is the low bidder for the contract to build the Sheikh Khalifa specialist hospital in the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah.
Qatari Diar and Al-Jaber suspend Doha tower schemes

6 March 2009, 15:57 GMT
Real estate developers in Qatar are delaying two planned skyscrapers for downtown Doha as the state’s real estate project market begins to slow down.
Insolvent developers face legal action

6 March 2009, 15:49 GMT
UAE law requires companies that cannot pay bills to apply to courts for protection or file for bankruptcy.
Bahrain airport expansion to nearly triple passenger capacity

6 March 2009, 15:14 GMT
Bahrain is moving ahead with the expansion of Bahrain Inter-national airport in Manama, and now plans to boost its capacity to 27 million passengers a year, from the current 10 million.
Tamouh awards work on Reem island

5 March 2009, 13:36 GMT
Local developer Tamouh Investments has awarded South Korea's SK Engineering & Construction Company the $373m contract to build a block of four towers at its Marina Square development on Abu Dhabi's Reem island.
Nass wins Durrat desalination plant deal

5 March 2009, 11:21 GMT
The local Nass Contracting Company has won the contract to build the infrastructure and ancillary works for a desalination plant at the Durrat al-Bahrain development.
Kuwait invites bids for Bubiyan seaport project

5 March 2009, 11:04 GMT
Kuwait's Public Works Ministry has invited firms to submit bids by 21 April for the contract to provide project management services on the Bubiyan seaport project.
Das extends Sea View tender deadline

4 March 2009, 13:28 GMT
UAE developer Das Real Estate has extended the closing date for its contract to build the Sea View Club Hotel & Apartments until 19 March to give bidders more time to prepare.
Bids in for Dubai's Burj al-Fattan

4 March 2009, 11:22 GMT
The local Al-Fattan Properties has received bids from at least two groups for its Burj al-Fattan project at Dubai Marina.
Dutco to build Mirdif City Centre road interchange

4 March 2009, 11:13 GMT
The Roads & Transport Authority has awarded the estimated AED182m ($50m) contract to build an interchange serving the Mirdif City Centre project in Dubai to the local/UK Dutco Balfour Beatty.
Meraas stops work on Dubai towers

3 March 2009, 12:31 GMT
Local developer Meraas Development has shelved the development of two of its tower projects in Dubai. South Korea’s Samsung Corporation has stopped providing pre-construction services for the 600-metre-plus tower on the AED350bn ($95bn) Jumeira Gardens development.
Sharjah tenders Khalid bridge

3 March 2009, 10:09 GMT
Sharjah’s Public Works department has issued tender documents for an estimated AED250m ($68m) bridge crossing Khalid lagoon.
Firms set to bid for Abu Dhabi sewerage tunnels

3 March 2009, 9:58 GMT
Potential bidders have emerged for the three construction packages on the deep-sewer tunnels project planned by Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC).
Kuwait issues tenders for water pipelines

2 March 2009, 14:03 GMT
The Ministry of Electricity & Water has invited prequalified firms to bid by 14 April for the contract to build five potable water lines between Mina Abdulla and West Funaitees.
Abu Dhabi developer receives stable ratings from agencies

2 March 2009, 12:26 GMT
The financial outlook for the Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) is stable according to three ratings agencies.
Aldar invited bids for Al-Raha Beach residential district

2 March 2009, 11:57 GMT
Aldar Properties, an Abu Dhabi real estate developer, has invited selected companies to bid for a contract to build the Al-Khubeira district at its Al-Raha Beach development by 29 March.
Tenders issued for Abu Dhabi golf club hotel

1 March 2009, 12:04 GMT
The Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has invited companies to bid by 2 April for the contract to build the hotel at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. It includes the construction of a 148-room hotel, which will be managed by Westin, and a conference centre.
Contractors approached for petroleum headquarters building

1 March 2009, 11:51 GMT
Abu Dhabi's International Petroleum Investment Company (Ipic) has invited selected contractors to build a new headquarters building in the UAE capital.
Abu Dhabi property prices fall to launch levels

1 March 2009, 11:46 GMT
Property prices in Abu Dhabi are falling and are now close to their original launch selling prices according to Landmark Advisory’s Abu Dhabi Real Estate Report.
Jebel Ali terminal faces 12-month delay

1 March 2009, 7:43 GMT
Port operator DP World is reviewing its development plans because of the global economic downturn.
Arabtec joint venture seeks damages from Meydan

26 February 2009, 15:25 GMT
The joint venture of the local Arabtec Construction and Malaysia’s WCT has initiated a civil suit and begun arbitration proceedings again Dubai-based developer Meydan.
Abu Dhabi developer to redevelop Aqaba port

26 February 2009, 12:55 GMT
Abu-Dhabi-based Al-Maabar International Investments has released details of its $10bn Marsa Zayed real estate development at Aqaba.
Six groups line up for Muscat airport terminal

26 February 2009, 12:35 GMT
Six groups are expected to submit prices by the 6 April deadline for the contract to build the passenger terminal at Muscat International airport.
Abu Dhabi awards airport foundations work

25 February 2009, 13:21 GMT
The local NSCC has been awarded the foundations package for the $6.8bn midfield terminal project at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Bid deadline for Eastern Mangrove hotel extended

25 February 2009, 12:34 GMT
The Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has again extended the tender closing date for the contract to build the Eastern Mangrove hotel in Abu Dhabi to 10 March to give bidders more time.
Tenders issued for Abu Dhabi port works

25 February 2009, 12:29 GMT
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has invited companies to tender for an onshore civils and building package at Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone in the Taweelah area of Abu Dhabi.
Dubai’s Leisurecorp cuts jobs due to downturn

24 February 2009, 11:07 GMT
Dubai-based developer Leisurecorp has laid off 40 employees in a response to the market downturn and will now focus its efforts on golf-related projects.
Construction work starts at Hydra Village

24 February 2009, 11:04 GMT
Two local contractors have started work on the first construction package at Hydra Village development in Abu Dhabi.
Depa wins another contract at Morocco's Mazagan Resort

24 February 2009, 10:56 GMT
Dubai-based Depa has been awarded a $50m fit-out contract through its Moroccan subsidiary DepaMar.
Bids due for contract to upgrade Omani roads

23 February 2009, 13:58 GMT
The Transport & Communication Ministry has invited companies to submit bids by 6 April for the contract to provide design and construction supervision for the upgrade of two roads in the interior of Oman.
Tenders issued for catering facilities at Oman airports

23 February 2009, 11:58 GMT
The Transport and Communications Ministry has invited companies to bid by 30 March for the contract to provide design and construction supervision services for catering facilities at Muscat and Salalah airports.
Aldar extends tender for Al-Gurm hotel

23 February 2009, 9:51 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based developer Aldar Properties has extended the closing date for bids to build the Banyan Tree hotel at its Al-Gurm development to 1 March.
Ras al-Khaimah outlook is stable says rating agency

23 February 2009, 4:33 GMT
Standard & Poor’s Ratings believes the economic outlook for Ras al-Khaimah is stable and has affirmed its sovereign credit ratings.
Emaar’s US-based subsidiary files for bankruptcy

23 February 2009, 4:30 GMT
Emaar Properties’ US-based subsidiary John Laing Homes has filed for bankruptcy.
No real estate recovery for Dubai until 2011

22 February 2009, 14:10 GMT
Property prices and rentals in Dubai are not expected to recover until 2011 according to new research from Jones Lang LaSalle.
Fortune puts Burj al-Alam out to tender

22 February 2009, 7:26 GMT
Dubai-based property developer Fortune Group is inviting selected companies to submit bids by late March for the contract to build the 501-metre-tall Burj al-Alam tower.
Aldar rules out property sales until third quarter

22 February 2009, 7:18 GMT
Falling demand for luxury homes in Abu Dhabi to dent developer’s revenues.
Contractors invited to express interest for Palm Jumeirah resort

19 February 2009, 7:45 GMT
Contractors have been invited to express interest in the contract to build the Sofitel resort on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.
Abu Dhabi releases tender for metro consultancy contract

18 February 2009, 11:30 GMT
The Transport Department has invited companies to bid by 13 April to provide consultancy services for the proposed Abu Dhabi metro system.
Firms invited to bid for Oman coastal road scheme

18 February 2009, 11:17 GMT
The Supreme Committee for Town Planning has invited contractors to bid by 16 March for the estimated RO100m ($260m) contract to build the first phase of the Batinah coastal road in northern Oman.
Tenders expected soon for Abu Dhabi-Saudi Arabia highway

18 February 2009, 10:51 GMT
Tender documents are expected to be released in the near future for the contract to build the AED10bn ($2.7bn) highway connecting Abu Dhabi city and the border with Saudi Arabia.
Tenders issued for Muscat parliament building

17 February 2009, 11:19 GMT
Contractors have been invited to bid by 14 April for the contract to build the majlis (parliament) in Muscat, at an estimated cost of AED700m ($191m).
Tenders issued for Sea View resort on Palm Jumeirah

17 February 2009, 11:13 GMT
Local developer Das Real Estate has invited selected companies to submit bids by 5 March for the contract to build the Sea View Club Hotel & Apartments on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.
Bids invited for Downtown Jebel Ali people mover

17 February 2009, 11:10 GMT
Local developer Limitless has invited companies to bid by the end of March for a contract to design and build a people mover system at the Downtown Jebel Ali development in Dubai.
Tender for Burj Al-Fattan extended

16 February 2009, 9:26 GMT
The local Al-Fattan Properties has extended the tender closing date for its Burj Al-Fattan project to 28 February from 31 January, to give bidders more time to prepare.
Dubai Holding confirms real estate consolidation

16 February 2009, 9:10 GMT
Dubai Holding has confirmed that it will merge the back-office operations of three of its real estate subsidiaries, Dubai Properties Group, Sama Dubai and Mizin, which is part of Tatweer.
Work stops on Acacia Avenues in Dubai

16 February 2009, 7:44 GMT
Construction work has stopped on the AED2bn ($544m) Acacia Avenues project in Dubai.
Bids submitted for Abu Dhabi Hyatt

16 February 2009, 7:39 GMT
The local Abu Dhabi National Hotels has received bids for the contract to build the Hyatt hotel on Saadiyat island in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi sewerage tender extended

15 February 2009, 11:04 GMT
Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) has extended the tender closing date to 12 March for the first package on its deep sewer tunnel project. The previous closing date was 26 February.
Bids submitted for Saadiyat resort

15 February 2009, 10:20 GMT
The local Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has received bids from five companies for the estimated AED1.5bn ($409m) contract to build the St. Regis resort on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat island.
Risk profiles focus on funding

8 February 2009, 8:47 GMT
While the outlook for the Middle East in 2009 is less bleak than for other regions, growth will slow further.
Firms must consolidate to solve cash flow crisis

1 February 2009, 10:08 GMT
Merely promoting efficiency, streamlining and cutting costs will not solve today’s problems.
Work to stop on Emaar schemes

1 February 2009, 9:02 GMT
Work at several Emaar Properties schemes in Dubai is expected to come to a halt in the coming weeks, after the local developer told contractors to stop ordering materials.
Contractors pay for falling prices

1 February 2009, 8:53 GMT
After years of rocketing materials and labour costs, the global economic slowdown has brought a correction that will benefit clients but squeeze contractors’ margins.
Contractors pay for falling prices

1 February 2009, 8:53 GMT
After years of rocketing materials and labour costs, the global economic slowdown has brought a correction that will benefit clients but squeeze contractors’ margins.
Galfar consortium bids low for Muscat International airport contract

1 February 2009, 7:54 GMT
Four groups are bidding for the first main contract on the development of Muscat International airport issued by Oman’s Transport & Communication Ministry.
Dubai Holding considers streamlining

1 February 2009, 7:53 GMT
State-backed giant Dubai Holding seeks to cut costs and restart stalled projects by consolidating real estate subsidiaries.
Cash flow crisis hits contractors in Dubai

1 February 2009, 6:33 GMT
Late-paying state-controlled real estate developers owe leading contractors billions of dirhams.
Tender for Eastern Mangrove extended

29 January 2009, 13:12 GMT
The Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has extended the tender closing date for the contract to build the Eastern Mangrove hotel in Abu Dhabi to 23 February to give bidders more time.
Aldar Laing O’Rourke joint venture sheds 320 jobs

29 January 2009, 11:13 GMT
The Aldar Laing O’Rourke joint venture has laid off 320 staff, following a reduction in the amount of work available on the $14bn Al-Raha Beach project.
Abu Dhabi developers report weak fourth quarter results

29 January 2009, 11:05 GMT
Abu Dhabi’s two leading real estate developers, Aldar Properties and Sorouh Real Estate, have released their 2008 results with both companies failing to meet analyst’s expectations for the final quarter.
Aldar appoints John Buck to manage commercial properties

28 January 2009, 13:27 GMT
Local developer Aldar Properties has appointed John Buck International to manage its commercial property portfolio in Abu Dhabi.
Sky Oryx awarded New Doha airport package

28 January 2009, 11:37 GMT
The Sky Oryx joint venture made up of Japan's Taisei Corporation and Turkey's TAV has been awarded an additional package worth $1bn at the New Doha International Airport project.
Damac invites bids for Business Bay office buildings

28 January 2009, 11:33 GMT
The local Damac Properties has invited selected companies to bid by 19 February for two contracts at Business Bay.
Gulf Finance House suffers downgrade of rating outlook

27 January 2009, 11:14 GMT
US credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's has revised its outlook on Bahrain-based Gulf Finance House (GFH) to negative from stable.
US architecture firm Burt Hill lays off Dubai staff

27 January 2009, 9:15 GMT
US-based architecture design firm Burt Hill has made 111 staff redundant in Dubai, as the property sector in the emirate continues to slow down and more projects are put on hold.
Final agreement nears for Cairo Festival City contract

27 January 2009, 8:41 GMT
The joint venture of the UAE/UK's Al-Futtaim Carillion and Egypt's Orascom Construction Industries is in the final stages of negotiations for the contract to build the Cairo Festival City (CFC) retail centre.
Qatar Islamic Bank receives proposals for new headquarters

26 January 2009, 13:22 GMT
Qatar Islamic Bank has received proposals from at least three firms for a new headquarters building in Doha.
Nakheel restructures senior management team

26 January 2009, 12:11 GMT
Dubai-based developer Nakheel has restructured its senior management team. The reorganisation sees a number of senior executives leaving their positions, as business units are consolidated and projects scaled back.
Contractors approached for more Ras al-Khaimah work

25 January 2009, 11:57 GMT
Local developer RAK Properties has invited companies to express interest in the construction of a residential precinct at its Mina al-Arab development.
Meydan approaches contractors to complete grandstand

25 January 2009, 11:47 GMT
Local developer Meydan is considering hiring fresh contractors to finish building its AED4.6bn ($1.25bn) grandstand at the Nad al-Sheba racecourse in Dubai, to ensure it meets its deadline.
Tender for Abu Dhabi Hyatt extended

25 January 2009, 11:37 GMT
The local Abu Dhabi National Hotels has extended the tender closing date to 8 February for the contract to build the Hyatt hotel on Saadiyat island in Abu Dhabi.
Indians win work in Libya

25 January 2009, 11:19 GMT
India's Punj Lloyd has been awarded a $267m infrastructure contract for the Souk al-Juma area of Tripoli.
Contractors bid for New Doha International terminal work

25 January 2009, 10:54 GMT
Seven groups are being invited to bid by 26 February for the contract to build the first part of the third phase of the $11bn New Doha International airport project.
Dubai’s search for economic stability

25 January 2009, 6:53 GMT
With property prices collapsing and expatriate workers leaving in droves, the emirate faces a stern challenge.
Tenders issued for Doha airport utility plants

22 January 2009, 10:05 GMT
Companies have been invited to bid by 26 February for three central utility plants at the $11bn New Doha International Airport.
Bids submitted for UAE fishing harbours

22 January 2009, 9:51 GMT
The UAE’s Public Works Ministry has received bids from at least three companies for a contract to design and build 23 fishing harbours across the federation.
Arabtec to start work on Saadiyat Beach Residences

21 January 2009, 12:25 GMT
The local Arabtec Construction has mobilised onsite for its AED2bn ($544m)Saadiyat Beach Residences contract in Abu Dhabi and is preparing to start construction work.
Aecom to design Abu Dhabi’s Zayed University

21 January 2009, 12:06 GMT
The US’ Aecom has been awarded a one-year consultancy contract to provide complete design services on the Zayed University project in Abu Dhabi.
Tender issued to build Abu Dhabi court house

21 January 2009, 11:59 GMT
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has invited selected companies to submit bids by 1 March for the contract to build an estimated AED1.5bn ($408m) new court house complex in Abu Dhabi.
Work stops on Sama Dubai’s Bahrain hotel project

20 January 2009, 9:45 GMT
Construction work has stopped on Sama Dubai’s Al-Salam Resort project in Bahrain.
Bid deadline extended for Lighthouse tower in Dubai

20 January 2009, 8:47 GMT
The closing date for bids for the contract to build the Lighthouse tower at Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) has been extended by one month to 18 February.
Al-Fattan invites bids for Dubai Marina tower

20 January 2009, 8:43 GMT
The local Al-Fattan Properties has invited companies to bid by 31 January for the contract to build a mixed-use tower in Dubai Marina, which will be one of the tallest towers in the area.
Proposals sought for Doha airport site

19 January 2009, 13:44 GMT
Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company has invited firms to submit proposals in February for a conceptual masterplan for the area currently occupied by Doha International Airport.
Firms invited to design Lulu island bridges

19 January 2009, 13:08 GMT
Abu Dhabi Municipality has invited firms to bid by mid-February for the contract to design two road bridges leading onto Lulu island.
Work suspended at Dubai’s Exhibition City

19 January 2009, 13:01 GMT
Construction work has been suspended on the $450m Exhibition City project next to the new Al Maktoum International airport in Dubai.
Disputes are only good for lawyers

19 January 2009, 6:36 GMT
The prospect of litigation between clients and contractors will make 2009 even more uncomfortable.
Jordanian Kuwaiti for Infrastructure Development Company invites bids for railway project

19 January 2009, 5:53 GMT
The Jordanian Kuwaiti for Infrastructure Development Company is inviting selected contractors to bid by 10 February for the contract to design and build a light railway connecting Amman and the country’s second-largest city, Zarqa.
Arabtec forced to delay work on Atrium project by 12 months

19 January 2009, 5:43 GMT
Shelving of $654m residential towers scheme is a further blow to the local firm.
Meydan racetrack dispute raises fears of bond losses

18 January 2009, 12:24 GMT
Developer seeks to cash contractor’s performance bond after cancelling contract.
Contractors in talks for Dubai airport contract

18 January 2009, 9:09 GMT
Dubai’s Department of Civil Aviation is in talks with contractors for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing works for Concourse 3 at Dubai International Airport.
Prequalification starts for Abu Dhabi’s Hudayriat bridge

18 January 2009, 8:58 GMT
The local Tourism & Development Investment Company (TDIC) has invited companies to prequalify for the contract to build a road bridge connecting Abu Dhabi island with Hudayriat island.
Companies approached for Al-Ain sewerage works

18 January 2009, 8:41 GMT
The Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) has invited selected companies to prequalify for the contract to build the first stage of the Al-Ain trunk services project.
Limitless receives bids for second Arabian Canal excavation contract

15 January 2009, 10:52 GMT
Local developer Limitless has received bids for the second excavation package on the AED40bn ($10.1bn) Arabian Canal project.
Abu Dhabi invites bids for sewer tunnel

15 January 2009, 10:39 GMT
Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) has invited companies to bid by 26 February for the first package on its deep sewer tunnel project.
Programme manager stops work on Jumeira Gardens

15 January 2009, 10:35 GMT
US-based CH2M Hill is no longer working as the programme manager on the AED350bn ($95bn) Jumeira Gardens project for Dubai-based developer Meraas Development.
Nakheel delays work on tall tower project

14 January 2009, 12:02 GMT
Local develop Nakheel has instructed the contractor working on the foundations package of its tall tower project to stop work.
Al-Naboodah bids low for Dubai Metro car park

14 January 2009, 11:55 GMT
The local Al-Naboodah Contracting is the low bidder with a price of AED599m ($163m) for the contract to build a car park at Al-Ghusais for the Dubai Metro scheme.
Dubai office rental rates fall

14 January 2009, 11:49 GMT
Office rental rates in Dubai have fallen sharply, according to research from local property services company Asteco.
Work stops at Canal Point hospital in Dubai

13 January 2009, 11:15 GMT
Building work on the Canal Point Hospital at Jumeirah Lake Towers has been put on hold after the client Istithmar cancelled the AED500m ($136m) construction contract with the local Al-Naboodah Contracting.
House prices fall by 8 per cent in Dubai

13 January 2009, 8:26 GMT
House prices in Dubai dropped by an average of 8 per cent between October and December 2008, according to research by Colliers International.
Contract awarded for Doha Convention Centre

12 January 2009, 11:34 GMT
Local/Belgian joint venture wins contract
Contractors approached for Fujairah hotel

12 January 2009, 11:22 GMT
Selected contractors have been invited to express interest in a contract to build a hotel in Fujairah.
Work stops on Dubai Health Care City towers

11 January 2009, 10:12 GMT
Construction work has stopped on two mixed-use towers at Dubai Health Care City after the client, Tatweer, instructed the contractor to stop work.
Tenders expected for Abu Dhabi Westin hotel

11 January 2009, 9:40 GMT
The Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) is preparing to issue tender documents for a Westin Hotel next to Abu Dhabi airport.
Dubai stalls work on One Zabeel and Meydan racecourse

11 January 2009, 8:29 GMT
One Zabeel and Meydan racecourse are the first landmark schemes the state has delayed that are already under way.
Bids submitted for villas at Al-Muteena

8 January 2009, 11:58 GMT
Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority has received bids for a contract to build 322 villas for Dubai Police in the Al-Muteena area.
Lootah takes over as director general of Dubai Municipality

8 January 2009, 11:51 GMT
Hussain Nasser Lootah has been named as director general of Dubai Municipality.
Tenders issued for Abu Dhabi Hyatt

7 January 2009, 11:44 GMT
The local Abu Dhabi National Hotels has invited companies to submit bids by the end of January for the contract to build the Hyatt hotel on Saadiyat island in Abu Dhabi.
Two firms shortlisted for passenger terminal at Abu Dhabi airport

7 January 2009, 11:36 GMT
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (Adac) has shortlisted two companies for the build operate transfer contract for the midfield terminal on the $6.8bn redevelopment of Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Tenders for Saudi economic city port to be issued in February

6 January 2009, 12:27 GMT
Emaar The Economic City is preparing to issue tender documents in February for the dredging and marine works package for the port at King Abdullah Economic City in Saudi Arabia.
Meydan race course contract cancelled

6 January 2009, 9:42 GMT
The joint venture of the local Arabtec Construction and Malaysia’s WCT has stopped work on the AED 4.6bn ($1.25bn) grandstand at Nad al-Sheba race course after the contract was cancelled by the client, Meydan.
Contractor awarded Al-Bateen marine works contract

5 January 2009, 12:38 GMT
A joint venture of Lebanon's Arabian Construction Company (ACC) and Hong Kong's Leader Marine Contracting has been awarded the estimated AED80m ($22m) marine works contract for the Marasy development in Abu Dhabi planned by International Capital Trading (ICT).
Gulf construction market falls sharply

5 January 2009, 12:32 GMT
The value of contract awards in the GCC fell 57 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2008, according to the latest data from MEED Projects, which tracks project activity in the region.
Aldar to tender Al-Bateen project

4 January 2009, 10:01 GMT
Local developer Aldar Properties is preparing to issue tender documents for its Al-Bateen Park development on Abu Dhabi island.
Tenders expected for Abu Dhabi courthouse

4 January 2009, 9:55 GMT
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department is preparing to issue tender documents for a new court house complex in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi firm buys stake in Italian toll road operator

31 December 2008, 12:32 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based Aabar Investment has bought a 3.3 per cent stake in Italian toll-road firm Atlantia for $355m.
Nakheel awards $1bn contract for Village Centre on Palm Jumeirah

31 December 2008, 7:58 GMT
Local developer Nakheel has awarded South Korea's Samsung Corporation an estimated $1.1bn contract to build the Village Centre development on the Palm Jumeirah.
US firms to manage Barwa schemes

30 December 2008, 9:38 GMT
A joint venture of two US-based project management firms has been awarded a contract to manage projects for Doha-based Barwa Real Estate Company throughout the Middle East and Europe.
Arabian Canal tender extended again

30 December 2008, 9:33 GMT
Local developer Limitless has extended for the second time the tender closing date for the second excavation package on the AED40bn ($10.1bn) Arabian Canal project.
French to design Jebel al-Akhdar hotel

29 December 2008, 10:31 GMT
France’s AW2 Design has has been appointed as the lead consultant and architect for the Jabal al-Akhdar hotel in the Nizwa area of Oman.
Aldar extends tender for Banyan Tree hotel

29 December 2008, 10:22 GMT
Local real estate developer Aldar Properties has extended the tender closing date to 4 January for the contract to build the Banyan Tree hotel at its Al-Gurm development in Abu Dhabi to give bidders more time. The original closing date was 6 December.
Dubai-based firms announce thousands of redundancies

21 December 2008, 12:33 GMT
Consultants and contractors shed staff in wake of collapsing real estate sector.
Cemex to sell off regional operations

21 December 2008, 12:15 GMT
UK materials supplier seeks sale of units based in Abu Dhabi and Dubai as slowdown hits real estate.
Dubai Properties work stalls

21 December 2008, 12:15 GMT
Local developer Dubai Properties has suspended work on three of its projects in Dubai, in the latest sign of difficulties for the emirate’s property sector.
Tameer shelves plan for Anara tower headquarters

21 December 2008, 10:46 GMT
The local Tameer Holding has become the latest developer in Dubai to shelve a major project, by putting its 125-storey Anara tower project on hold.
Dubai lacks real diversification

21 December 2008, 7:59 GMT
Job cuts will have huge implications for Dubai’s economy as people leave and take their money with them.
Simplex awarded City of Arabia tower

18 December 2008, 11:23 GMT
India's Simplex Infrastructures has been awarded the AED171m ($47m) main construction contract for the Wadi Tower at City of Arabia in Dubailand.
Al-Raha Gardens: Aldar seeks expressions of interest for tower centre

17 December 2008, 12:18 GMT
Local developer Aldar Properties has invited selected companies to express interest in the contract to build the estimated AED2.5bn ($680m) town centre at its Al-Raha Gardens development, within the Al-Raha Beach Development, in Abu Dhabi.
Potential bidders emerge for Saadiyat resort

17 December 2008, 12:13 GMT
The prequalifiers for the Saadiyat Beach Residences project in Abu Dhabi are Alec, Al-Habtoor Engineering Enterprises, Arabtec Construction, all local, the local/Belgian Six Construct Abu Dhabi, the local/UK Dutco Balfour Beatty, and Australia’s Multiplex.
Contractors approached for Reem island tower

16 December 2008, 10:54 GMT
Selected companies have been invited to express interest in a mixed-use tower project in the Shams Abu Dhabi development on Reem island.
Arabtec and Aktor to build Abu Dhabi’s Cleveland clinic

16 December 2008, 10:39 GMT
A joint venture of the local Arabtec Construction and Greece’s Aktor has been awarded the estimated AED7bn ($1.9bn) design and build contract for the Cleveland Clinic on Abu Dhabi’s Sowwah island.
Aldar Properties

16 December 2008, 0:00 GMT
With $100bn worth of real estate developments planned, project delivery is key for the UAE developer.
Construction industry braces for the slowdown

16 December 2008, 0:00 GMT
Despite double-digit growth for Gulf construction firms this year, fears are growing that the boom is over.
Work slows down on Dubai’s World Trade Centre

15 December 2008, 11:42 GMT
Construction work has slowed on the World Trade Centre redevelopment project in Dubai, according to a source close to the project.
Tenders reissued for Saadiyat resort

15 December 2008, 11:33 GMT
Local developer Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has again invited companies to bid by 26 January for the Saadiyat Beach Resort project in Abu Dhabi.
Al-Mazrui suspends Abu Dhabi Lagoon Club work

12 December 2008, 13:17 GMT
The local Al-Mazrui Holding Company is telling potential bidders for the main construction contract on the Lagoon Club development in Abu Dhabi that all building work is being suspended until the financial situation improves.
Palestinians seek $1bn for West Bank and Gaza projects

12 December 2008, 12:52 GMT
Palestinian and international investors are seeking to secure $1bn of fresh investment for projects in the West Bank and Gaza at an event in London in mid-December.
Nakheel receives bids for Tall Tower

12 December 2008, 12:48 GMT
Three groups submit proposals for 10-year project to build AED30bn landmark skyscraper in Dubai.
New Doha International airport project enters third phase

12 December 2008, 12:34 GMT
Selected companies have been invited to prequalify for the first part of the third phase of the $11bn New Doha International airport project in Qatar.
Picking the right construction projects in Dubai is key

12 December 2008, 11:59 GMT
The trick for the construction industry is picking the schemes that are worth backing.
Gulf construction firms face up to stalled market

11 December 2008, 17:11 GMT
The year ahead will be a challenge for the Gulf construction industry following the property market collapse.
Kuwait: Maintenance for A/C cooling

11 December 2008, 13:22 GMT
Maintenance for A/C cooling, ventilation and heating at three refineries. Closing date: 22 February 2009
Dubai’s Esplanade project slows down

11 December 2008, 13:04 GMT
Construction work has slowed on the AED1.55bn ($422m) Esplanade development in the Al-Barsha area of Dubai, according to industry sources.
Property transactions decrease in Dubai

11 December 2008, 12:52 GMT
The number of properties available for sale in Dubai increased by 36 per cent during November as the volume of property transactions dries up, while in Abu Dhabi prices have fallen by a further 1 per cent.
Construction work slows on Zabeel projects

11 December 2008, 12:34 GMT
Construction work has slowed on at least two projects being developed by Zabeel Properties in Dubai.
Firms invited to submit bids for Nation Towers work in Abu Dhabi

10 December 2008, 13:39 GMT
Companies have been invited to submit bids by 23 December for a construction package on the Nation Towers project on Abu Dhabi corniche.
Limitless invites firms to prequalify for Sanaya Amman towers

10 December 2008, 13:14 GMT
Dubai-based property developer Limitless has invited selected contractors to prequalify by December 14 for the main construction package on the $300m Sanaya Amman towers project in Jordan.
Abu Dhabi Conference 2008: Construction & Real Estate

9 December 2008, 14:32 GMT
The balance between supply and demand in abu dhabi property has changed this year, a new reality that real estate leaders discussed on day one of the conference.
Banks’ refusal to issue bid bonds undermines tenders in Dubai

5 December 2008, 17:27 GMT
Small contractors in Dubai say the banking crisis is compromising the tender process as finance houses become increasingly reluctant to issue bid bonds.
Trump Tower delay in Dubai shatters confidence

5 December 2008, 17:12 GMT
Dubai contractors fear no project is safe following announced postponement of high-profile scheme.
Trump Tower delay in Dubai signals failure

5 December 2008, 16:54 GMT
The cranes on top of skyscrapers that once symbolised the city’s stunning development will now emphasise how things have changed.
Abu Dhabi invites firms to express interest in hotels

4 December 2008, 13:08 GMT
The Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has invited companies to express interest in two projects in Abu Dhabi.
National Investment Corporation issues tenders for Abu Dhabi Fairmont hotel

4 December 2008, 13:01 GMT
The National Investment Corporation has invited selected companies to bid by late January for the main construction package for the Fairmont hotel and serviced apartments development in Abu Dhabi.
Al-Nasr wins Dubailand golf project deal

3 December 2008, 14:03 GMT
The local Al-Nasr Contracting Company has won the AED582m ($159m) infrastructure contract for the Tiger Woods golf development in Dubailand.
Dubai house prices set to decrease

3 December 2008, 13:59 GMT
House prices in Dubai will fall during the fourth quarter of 2008, according to Colliers International.
Nakheel delays Trump tower work

1 December 2008, 14:14 GMT
Nakheel is scaling back work on more of its projects, including the Trump Tower, as the credit crunch forces the developer to reassess its business plans.
Meraas reviews plans for $95bn Jumeira Gardens

1 December 2008, 14:10 GMT
Dubai-based developer Meraas Development is reviewing its business strategy and roll-out plans for its AED350bn ($95bn) Jumeira Gardens project in Dubai.
Nakheel lays off 500 staff

30 November 2008, 10:02 GMT
Local developer Nakheel has laid off about 500 directly employed staff as a result of the global economic slowdown on Dubai. The redundancies account for about 15 per cent of the company's workforce.
Omniyat proceeds with projects despite downturn

30 November 2008, 8:37 GMT
Despite a downturn in sales Omniyat properties insists that its ongoing projects will not be affected by the credit crisis. “Our first seven projects are in full swing and I don’t see any impact, or them being suspended,” says Omniyat Properties executive chairman Mehdi Amjad.
Contracts awarded for Dubailand infrastructure works

30 November 2008, 8:08 GMT
Local developer Mizin has awarded the contracts for the second phase infrastructure works on its Liwan, Arjan and Majan projects in Dubailand.
Al-Fattan to issue Dubai Marina tower tender

28 November 2008, 19:32 GMT
The local Al-Fattan Properties will start construction early next year on a mixed-use tower, Burj al-Fattan, which will be one of the tallest towers in Dubai Marina.
Concern mounts over late-paying clients in Dubai

28 November 2008, 19:18 GMT
Construction industry contractors face impact of the credit crunch as project sponsors delay payments.
Work continues on Arabian Canal despite financial crisis

27 November 2008, 12:46 GMT
Excavation work is continuing on the 75-kilometre AED40bn ($10.1bn) Arabian Canal project, according to the local developer Limitless, despite speculation that the scheme had been delayed by the global financial crisis.
Al-Habtoor wins Zayed University contract

27 November 2008, 12:37 GMT
The joint venture of the local Al-Habtoor Engineering Enterprises and South Africa’s Murray & Roberts Contractors (Middle East) has been awarded the estimated AED3bn ($817m) contract to build the new Zayed University campus in Abu Dhabi.
Qatari Diar invites bids for Doha tower

26 November 2008, 11:22 GMT
Local developer Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company has invited companies to bid by 12 January for the high-rise tower at the Doha Convention Centre & Tower development.
Al-Habtoor Leighton wins Dubai Pearl contract

26 November 2008, 10:41 GMT
The local/Australian Al-Habtoor Leighton Group has been awarded the AED8.85bn ($2.4bn) contract to build the Dubai Pearl project. The structural works involve four 68-floor towers, connected by a common podium at ground level and a sky bridge, known as the crown, at the top of the structures.
Dubai issues tender for Lighthouse office tower

25 November 2008, 12:39 GMT
Selected contractors have been invited to bid by 19 January for the contract to build the Lighthouse tower at Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC).
National Investment Corporation to issue Fairmont hotel tender

25 November 2008, 12:13 GMT
The National Investment Corporation is preparing to issue tender documents for the main construction package for the Fairmont hotel and serviced apartments development in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai Advisory Council plans to manage property market

24 November 2008, 12:41 GMT
The recently-formed Dubai Advisory Council says it intends to work with master developers to control the emirate’s troubled real estate market.
Sorouh invites firms to express interest in Al-Mashtal

24 November 2008, 11:21 GMT
Local developer Sorouh Real Estate has invited selected contractors to express interest in the contract to design and build the Al-Mashtal mixed-use development in the Khalidiyah area on Abu Dhabi island.
Aldar invites firms to bid for Abu Dhabi hotel work

24 November 2008, 11:14 GMT
Local real estate developer Aldar Properties has invited companies to bid by 6 December for the contract to build the Banyan Tree hotel at its Al-Gurm development in Abu Dhabi.
UAE finance ministry moves ahead with mortgage lender merger

23 November 2008, 12:30 GMT
The finance ministry has started merging Amlak Finance and Tamweel. The two companies will become part of the UAE Real Estate Bank creating the largest financial institution for the real estate sector in the country.
Dubai developer put on credit watch list

23 November 2008, 12:23 GMT
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services is growing increasingly concerned about its long-term 'BBB-' corporate credit rating for the ETA Group and has placed the Dubai-based conglomerate on CreditWatch.
Sama Dubai reins in development plans

21 November 2008, 20:50 GMT
Developer reviews portfolio of unannounced projects as global slowdown restricts available funding.
Firms line up for Sheikh Zayed tower

21 November 2008, 20:38 GMT
Meraas Development is moving ahead with plans to build a high-rise office building on Sheikh Zayed road.
Dredgers struggle with falling activity in Gulf

21 November 2008, 18:54 GMT
After seven years of record workloads, dredging companies that have expanded on the back of the Gulf real estate boom face a dramatic reduction in work as project finance dries up
Real estate contagion spreads in the Gulf

20 November 2008, 18:53 GMT
As property prices in Dubai tumble, other Gulf states are beginning to suffer the effects of the slowdown.
Samsung and Orascom frontrunners for Lulu island work

20 November 2008, 13:29 GMT
A joint venture of South Korea’s Samsung Corporation and Egypt’s Orascom Construction Industries is the frontrunner for infrastructure work on the Lulu island development in Abu Dhabi emirate, according to a source close to the project. The final masterplan for the island is expected to be completed in six months.
Wasl plans Umm Ramool redevelopment project

20 November 2008, 13:25 GMT
Local developer Wasl is planning a major urban redevelopment project in the Umm Ramool area of Dubai.
Firms set to bid for Sowwah bridges deal in Abu Dhabi

19 November 2008, 14:20 GMT
Selected contractors have been invited to bid by 17 December for two bridges connecting Abu Dhabi island with Sowwah island.
Oman invites firms to bid for Ras al-Hadd airport work

19 November 2008, 14:16 GMT
Prequalified companies have been invited to bid by 26 January for construction work on the Ras al-Hadd airport development project in Oman.
Nakheel extends closing date for tower proposals

18 November 2008, 14:00 GMT
The closing date for preliminary proposals for the 1 kilometre-plus tower planned by the UAE’s Nakheel has been extended to 4 December. The tower is part of the AED140bn ($38bn) Nakheel Harbour & Tower development in Dubai.
Dubai Sports City invites firms to express interest in Arena Mall

18 November 2008, 13:57 GMT
Selected contractors have been invited to express interest in the main construction package for the Arena Mall shopping centre at Dubai Sports City.
Limitless extends tender for Arabian Canal

18 November 2008, 13:54 GMT
Local developer Limitless has extended the tender closing date for the second excavation package on its AED40bn ($10.1bn) Arabian Canal project to 24 December.
Wasl plans renovation projects for Dubai

16 November 2008, 9:16 GMT
Wasl, part of Dubai Real Estate Corporation, is planning a series of development and renovation projects in Dubai.
PMC awarded for Qatar-Bahrain causeway

16 November 2008, 9:07 GMT
The US' KBR with UK-based Halcrow has been awarded the programme management services contract on the $2bn project to build a causeway between Qatar and Bahrain.
Credit crisis spreads to Abu Dhabi

14 November 2008, 23:03 GMT
Abu Dhabi real estate developers are struggling to attract the support they need from the debt and project finance markets because of the global credit crisis.
Nakheel scales back dredging work on Dubai Waterfront

14 November 2008, 22:56 GMT
Local developer concedes credit crunch is forcing a review of projects.
Limitless to build towers in Amman

14 November 2008, 21:45 GMT
Dubai-based property developer Limitless is inviting selected contractors to express interest in the main construction package on the $300m Sanaya Amman towers project in Jordan.
Leaked Emirates NBD memo confirms market fears

14 November 2008, 14:40 GMT
Emirates NBD denies axing credit to expats working in real estate but fails to comment on internal email.
Qatari Diar studies Cyprus property project

13 November 2008, 13:19 GMT
Doha-based developer Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company has signed an agreement with the Cypriot government to conduct feasibility studies and land evaluation for a new project in Nicosia.
Target wins Abu Dhabi and Qatar deals

13 November 2008, 13:10 GMT
UAE-based Target Engineering Construction Company has won two contracts in Abu Dhabi and Qatar.
Property prices fall in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

12 November 2008, 13:49 GMT
The price of property on the secondary market fell in October by 4 per cent in Dubai and 5 per cent in Abu Dhabi, according to a report by HSBC Global Research published on 12 November.
Bright Start buys stake in Dubai Contracting Company

12 November 2008, 12:49 GMT
Dubai-based holding company Bright Start has purchased a stake in the local Dubai Contracting Company (DCC) from private equity firm Amwal AlKhaleej.
Abu Dhabi invites firms to prequalify for sewer project

11 November 2008, 14:08 GMT
Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) has invited companies to prequalify for the design and build contract for the link sewers connecting into the AED2bn ($545m) deep-tunnel sewer project in the emirate.
Carillion to build German Business Park in Dubai

9 November 2008, 7:48 GMT
The local/UK Al-Futtaim Carillion has been awarded the estimated AED600m ($164m) main construction contract for the German Business Park development in Dubai.
Emirates railway set to open in 2011

7 November 2008, 18:44 GMT
Official documents reveal plans to open first phase of rail link in 2011 and the entire network by 2015.
Emirates rail plan set to raise confidence

7 November 2008, 16:59 GMT
The UAE’s government-funded 573-kilometre rail network will be welcomed with open arms.
Dhabi Contracting starts work on Forbidden City

6 November 2008, 13:06 GMT
The local Dhabi Contracting has started work on the estimated AED800m ($222m) construction package on the Forbidden City district at International City in Dubai.
Overseas Ast starts work on Bateen Marina project

6 November 2008, 12:51 GMT
The local Overseas Ast has started work on the marine works package for the Bateen Marina project on Abu Dhabi island.
Work starts on Al-Habtoor hotel on Palm Jumeirah

5 November 2008, 13:13 GMT
The local Al-Habtoor Engineering Enterprises has started work on the AED1.2bn ($327m) Habtoor Island Resort & Spa on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.
Qatar-Bahrain causeway to have rail line

5 November 2008, 13:03 GMT
The 45-kilometre Friendship Causeway between Qatar and Bahrain will now include a rail line for freight and passenger services.
Define Properties plans to build tower at Dubai Waterfront

4 November 2008, 11:48 GMT
The local Define Properties plans to build a residential tower at the Dubai Waterfront development.
Scott Wilson wins Durrat Marina design work

4 November 2008, 11:32 GMT
UK-based Scott Wilson has been appointed as the infrastructure design consultant for the Durrat Marina development on the $6bn Durrat al-Bahrain island project.
Manazel awards Abu Dhabi office package to Fibrex

3 November 2008, 12:46 GMT
The local Manazel Real Estate has awarded the local Fibrex an estimated AED3.7bn ($1bn) contract to design and build the office buildings at Building Material City in Abu Dhabi.
Hill International to manage three Qatar construction projects

3 November 2008, 12:42 GMT
US-based Hill International has been awarded three contracts to provide project management services on three major projects for local developer the Real Estate Services Group.
Barwa launches Urjuan at Al-Khor

2 November 2008, 14:02 GMT
Barwa al Khor has launched the QR35bn ($10bn) Urjuan development at its Al-Khor project 50 kilometres north of Doha.
Koreans awarded Creek bridges

2 November 2008, 14:00 GMT
Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded South Korea’s Sungwon Corporation the AED758m ($207m) contract to build two bridges that will take Sheikh Zayed road over the Business Bay extension.
Credit crunch fallout hits Dubailand

31 October 2008, 20:51 GMT
Bawadi delays work on Asia Asia hotel, while Tatweer theme park tender raises concerns over risk.
Nakheel invites contractors to submit plans for Tall Tower in Dubai

31 October 2008, 20:44 GMT
Contractors have until 20 November to bid for 1-kilometre-high skyscraper.
Firms line up for 325km Abu Dhabi highway

31 October 2008, 20:10 GMT
Abu Dhabi's Department of Transport is to draw up a shortlist for the contract to develop a 325-kilometre-long highway to the border with Saudi Arabia by the end of November, after receiving statements of qualification from prospective bidders.
Property developers are right to prioritise in Dubai

31 October 2008, 19:44 GMT
Dubai’s unravelling real estate sector has served as a reminder of how fast markets can turn.
Correction raises fears of property crash in Dubai

30 October 2008, 16:54 GMT
Dubai’s previously robust property sector is showing signs of being affected by the global financial crisis.
Omani council receives bids for second phase of Salalah bypass

30 October 2008, 12:43 GMT
The Supreme Council for Town Planning has received 12 bids for the contract to build the second phase of the Salalah bypass in Dhofar governorate in Oman.
Gulf Contracting wins Doha International Airport work

30 October 2008, 12:38 GMT
The local Gulf Contracting Company has been awarded contracts estimated to be worth QR600m ($163m) at Doha International Airport.
Emaar delays opening of Dubai Mall

29 October 2008, 13:58 GMT
Local developer Emaar Properties has delayed the opening of its Dubai Mall project again.
Ministry invites firms to bid for Muscat airport control tower

29 October 2008, 13:44 GMT
The Transport & Communication Ministry has invited companies to bid for the air traffic control tower at Muscat International Airport.
Zaya awards Nurai dredger contract to Van Oord

28 October 2008, 12:40 GMT
Local developer Zaya has awarded Van Oord of the Netherlands the dredging contract on the Nurai project in Abu Dhabi emirate.
Limitless invites tenders for Arabian Canal package

28 October 2008, 12:16 GMT
Local developer Limitless has invited selected contractors to bid by 23 November for the second excavation package on its AED40bn ($10.1bn) Arabian Canal project.
Empower wins Dubai World Trade Centre district cooling deal

27 October 2008, 13:16 GMT
The Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has been awarded the contract to provide district cooling to the Dubai World Trade Centre redevelopment.
Contractors invited to bid for Business Bay buildings

27 October 2008, 13:01 GMT
Contractors have been invited to bid for two building contracts at the Business Bay development in Dubai.
Another tower planned for Maritime City

26 October 2008, 12:32 GMT
Local developer East & West plans to build a residential tower at Dubai Maritime City.
Local contractor to build Empower HQ

26 October 2008, 12:22 GMT
The local Al-Basti & Muktha has been awarded the AED550m ($150m) contract to build the Empower headquarters building in Dubai.
Dubai Properties and Bawadi form joint venture

26 October 2008, 12:17 GMT
Bawadi and Dubai Properties will jointly develop a AED20bn ($5.4bn) tourism project at Bawadi in Dubailand.
Groups bid for Sama Dubai's Jumeirah Hills contract

24 October 2008, 22:32 GMT
Construction work is due to start on Sama Dubai’s Jumeirah Hills development in early 2009, after three groups submitted bids by 22 October for the first construction package on the scheme.
Dubai right to delay projects

24 October 2008, 21:48 GMT
Palm Deira is just the first of a series of projects likely to be reviewed. Suspension of work is a sensible option until conditions settle down.
Nakheel puts Palm Deira work on hold

24 October 2008, 10:49 GMT
Market turmoil forces developer to shelve dredging work at Dubai’s ambitious landmark development.
RAK Properties prepares tender for luxury Ras al-Khaimah hotel

23 October 2008, 15:16 GMT
Local developer RAK Properties is preparing to issue tenders for a five-star hotel at its AED20bn ($5.4bn) Mina al-Arab development in Ras al-Khaimah.
Emirates International approaches firms for National Holding tower deal

23 October 2008, 14:43 GMT
Emirates International Investment Company has approached selected contractors for the contract to build the National Holding headquarters at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec).
UAE cabinet approves $11.5bn federal budget

22 October 2008, 11:36 GMT
The UAE cabinet has approved a federal budget of AED42.2bn ($11.5bn) for 2009, a 21 per cent increase on the 2008 budget.
Fraud to cost Gulf billions of dollars

22 October 2008, 11:18 GMT
A survey by KPMG has concluded that losses resulting from financial crime in the region are likely to be billions of dollars each year.
Aecom to manage Saadiyat cultural district

21 October 2008, 12:28 GMT
The Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has formed an alliance with US-based Aecom to provide project management services for the cultural district on Saadiyat island in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai Maritime City invites firms to express interest in Creek buildings

21 October 2008, 12:22 GMT
Selected contractors have been invited to express interest in the contract to build the Creek Towers & Plaza development at Dubai Maritime City.
Al-Naboodah Laing O’Rourke starts work on Al-Dubawi

20 October 2008, 12:52 GMT
Al-Naboodah Laing O’Rourke has started work on the estimated AED1bn ($273m) Al-Dubawi resort project in Dubai.
Emaar tenders Downtown Burj Dubai towers

20 October 2008, 12:40 GMT
Local developer Emaar Properties has invited selected contractors to bid by the end of October for a contract to build two towers at its Downtown Burj Dubai development.
Italians to build Fujairah storage tanks

19 October 2008, 9:30 GMT
Italy’s Belleli has been awarded the $160m storage tanks subcontract on the Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline (Adcop) project aimed at transporting crude from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah on the federation's east coast.
Bids in for Muscat airport dredging works

19 October 2008, 9:26 GMT
The Transport & Communication Ministry has received bids from four companies for the dredging and reclamation works on the Muscat international airport expansion project.
Arabtec Construction and Aktor negotiates to build Abu Dhabi clinic

17 October 2008, 19:24 GMT
A joint venture of the local Arabtec Construction and Greece’s Aktor is in exclusive negotiations over the contract to design and build the AED7bn ($1.9bn) Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi.
Aramco to build Saudi Arabia's first cinema

17 October 2008, 18:57 GMT
Project will form part of a cultural centre in the Eastern Province to mark state oil firm’s 75th anniversary.
Firms line up for Jebel Ali Port work

17 October 2008, 18:35 GMT
DP World has received bids for two construction packages for the Terminal 3 project at Jebel Ali Port.
Sama Dubai invites firms to express interest in Falcon island work

16 October 2008, 9:09 GMT
Local developer Sama Dubai has invited contractors to express interest in the dredging works on its Falcon island project.
Four groups shortlisted for Qatar National Bank tower

16 October 2008, 9:01 GMT
At least four contracting groups have been shortlisted for the contract to build the 510-metre tall Qatar National Bank (QNB) headquarters in Doha. When complete the tower will be one of the tallest buildings in the world.
Bids in for Jebel Ali Port works

15 October 2008, 15:36 GMT
DP World has received bids for two construction packages for the terminal 3 project at Jebel Ali Port.
Bids in for Signature Towers

15 October 2008, 15:05 GMT
Local developer Dubai Properties has received first-stage bids from three groups for the contract to build its Signature Towers project at Business Bay.
Bids in for Sohar airport civil works

14 October 2008, 14:31 GMT
The Transport & Communication Ministry has received bids from five companies for the first civil works package on the new Sohar airport.
CH2M Hill to manage UAE nuclear power programme

14 October 2008, 13:28 GMT
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) has appointed CH2M Hill as the managing agent for the UAE’s civil nuclear power programme.
Samsung wins $95bn Jumeira Gardens tower deal

10 October 2008, 21:45 GMT
Three-tower 1-Dubai building is designed by the team behind the Burj Dubai.
Friendship Causeway group lines up programme manager

10 October 2008, 21:20 GMT
The US’ KBR with UK-based Halcrow has been selected as the preferred bidder to provide programme management services on the $2bn project to build a causeway between Qatar and Bahrain.
Gasco invites bids for gas development

10 October 2008, 21:00 GMT
Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Company (Gasco) is inviting at least eight firms to submit bids by 19 October for a project management consultancy contract on its multi-billion-dollar integrated gas development project.
Dubai can beat the downturn

10 October 2008, 18:08 GMT
The signs are that Dubai will manage to provide a soft landingfor property owners and investors.
Nervousness hits Dubai property

9 October 2008, 16:12 GMT
Caution enters the market as global recession looms, but developers remain optimistic for the long term.
Chinese start work on Emirates road contract

9 October 2008, 13:39 GMT
Beijing-based China State Construction & Engineering Corporation has started work on the AED938m ($255m) contract to widen Emirates road in Dubai.
Qatari Arabian to build Doha commercial centre

9 October 2008, 13:34 GMT
Lebanon’s Qatari Arabian Construction Company (ACC) has been awarded the estimated QR350m ($95m) contract to build a commercial centre in Doha.
Firms set to prequalify for Abu Dhabi sewer project

8 October 2008, 14:45 GMT
Companies have submitted prequalification documents for the AED2bn ($545m) deep-tunnel sewer project in Abu Dhabi emirate.
Dubai Properties invites bids for Signature Towers

8 October 2008, 14:38 GMT
Local developer Dubai Properties has invited at least three companies to submit first stage bids by 12 October for the contract to build its Signature Towers project at Business Bay.
Meydan prepares tender for 72-floor tower

7 October 2008, 14:57 GMT
Tender documents are being prepared for the main tower at the Meydan racecourse development, in the Nad al-Sheba area of Dubai.
Limitless to issue tender for second Arabian Canal package

7 October 2008, 14:27 GMT
Local developer Limitless is to issue tender documents soon for the second excavation package on its AED40bn ($10.1bn) Arabian Canal project.
Meraas launches Jumeira Gardens project

6 October 2008, 15:07 GMT
Dubai-based developer Meraas Development has formally launched its AED350bn ($95bn) Jumeira Gardens project in Dubai.
Nakheel plans to build world’s tallest tower

6 October 2008, 14:57 GMT
Nakheel has confirmed details of its tall tower project, previously revealed by MEED in June (MEED 20:6:08).
Joint venture takes Fujairah IWPP marine works

5 October 2008, 13:11 GMT
A joint venture of Lebanon’s Arabian Construction Company (ACC) and Hong Kong’s Leader Marine Contracting has been awarded marine works packages totalling AED200m ($54m) on the Fujairah F2 Power and Desalination Plant project.
Arabtec awarded Mudon contract in Dubai

5 October 2008, 13:06 GMT
Dubai-based Arabtec Construction has been awarded the AED550m ($150m) contract to build 12 five story residential buildings at the Mudon development in Dubailand.
Adnoc invites interest in Shah gas field

3 October 2008, 18:51 GMT
Record $10bn energy project to develop onshore sour gas reserves will be tendered in 10 packages.
Bechtel wins smelter deal at Ras al-Zour

3 October 2008, 18:34 GMT
US-based Bechtel has been appointed as the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractor for the Al-Zabirah aluminium smelter project at Ras al-Zour.
Regional contractors focus on state-backed deals

3 October 2008, 18:02 GMT
Small private schemes lose appeal as confidence is hit by financing crisis and mistrust of real estate.
Gulf Investment House shelves $1bn healthcare city plan

3 October 2008, 17:45 GMT
Kuwait-based Gulf Investment House (GIH) is dropping plans to develop a OR300-400m ($780m-1bn) healthcare city near Muscat.
Dubai Holding and Emaar plan joint ventures

3 October 2008, 17:29 GMT
Local developer Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding are planning a series of joint ventures for projects in Dubai.
Consolidated Contractors International starts work on Sohar interchange

2 October 2008, 13:32 GMT
Athens-based Consolidated Contractors International Company (CCC) has started work on a OR49m ($127m) interchange project in Sohar.
Afcons wins deal to build Meydan interchange

2 October 2008, 13:21 GMT
India’s Afcons has been awarded the estimated AED1bn ($272m) contract to build an interchange serving the Meydan racecourse development in the Nad al-Sheba area of Dubai.
Zaya approaches contractors for Nurai project

29 September 2008, 15:38 GMT
Local developer Zaya has approached contractors for its Nurai project in Abu Dhabi emirate.
Tristar wins Arabian Canal contract

29 September 2008, 15:19 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based Tristar Transport & Contracting has been awarded the estimated AED8bn ($2.1bn) first phase earthworks contract on the AED40bn Arabian Canal project.
Arabtec to build Waterfront Atrium

28 September 2008, 13:15 GMT
The local Arabtec Construction has received a letter of intent for the AED2.4bn ($654m) contract to build the Atrium project at Dubai Waterfront.
Contractors approached for Abu Dhabi bank headquarters

28 September 2008, 13:09 GMT
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has invited selected contractors to prequalify for the shell and core construction package on its new headquarters in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi to set up tourism development joint venture

26 September 2008, 19:13 GMT
Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) is in talks with the UAE’s Alec to form a joint venture contracting company.
RAK Properties invites interest in record deal

26 September 2008, 17:48 GMT
AED2.5bn construction contract for residential project is the largest to be launched in Ras al-Khaimah.
Real estate company profile: Nakheel

25 September 2008, 19:59 GMT
Dubai-based Nakheel is probably the largest real estate developer in the world. It has $110bn worth of projects under development, which when completed will provide homes for more than 3 million people - about twice the population of Dubai.
Real estate company profile: Dubai Properties

25 September 2008, 19:37 GMT
Unlike Nakheel, which effectively created a market for real estate in the region with Palm island in 2003, Dubai Properties’ (DP) success has been in responding to the emirate’s property needs, which have allowed it to build a portfolio of projects worth $95bn.
Real estate company profile: Aldar Properties

25 September 2008, 19:17 GMT
Abu Dhabi developers have enjoyed a meteoric rise since 2004. Over the past three years, they have launched more than $250bn worth of projects, establishing a real estate market in the emirate that is eventually capable of challenging Dubai’s supremacy in the region.
Real estate market profile: UAE

25 September 2008, 16:35 GMT
The federation remains the region’s most active real estate market, but confidence is eroding.
Metrail wins City of Arabia monorail deal

25 September 2008, 15:13 GMT
Switzerland’s Metrail has been awarded the contract to build the monorail system at the $5bn City of Arabia development in Dubailand.
Kuwait invites firms to bid for Subiya work

25 September 2008, 15:05 GMT
Kuwait's Electricity & Water Ministry has invited companies to bid by 28 October for a contract to dredge the seawater outlet canal at Subiya power station.
Reforms drive Gulf property boom

25 September 2008, 14:28 GMT
MEED’s 2008 survey of the region’s real estate developers reveals a thriving sector, with $1 trillion worth of projects being carried out and UAE companies maintaining their dominance.
Libya signs aluminium smelter deal with UC Rusal

24 September 2008, 17:29 GMT
The Libyan State Economic and Social Development Fund (ESDF) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Russia’s UC Rusal to develop an aluminium smelter in the North African country.
China Harbour Engineering wins Ajman marina works

23 September 2008, 13:38 GMT
China Harbour Engineering has been awarded the AED150m ($41m) infrastructure contract for the Ajman marina project.
Galfar to expand Barka reservoirs in Oman

23 September 2008, 13:30 GMT
The local Galfar Engineering & Contracting Company has been awarded the estimated RO33m ($85m) contract to expand reservoirs and transmission facilities at the Barka desalination plant.
Abu Dhabi plans new court house

16 September 2008, 16:13 GMT
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has invited selected contractors to express interest in two contracts for a new court house complex in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi fast-tracks civic centre plan

15 September 2008, 9:01 GMT
Capital district development will include retail and residential units as well as government offices.
New Doha airport faces two-year delay

14 September 2008, 12:14 GMT
Upgrade of service facilities forces contractors to reschedule completion of phases 1 and 2 on $11bn project.
Prysmian to install Doha’s first submarine power cable

11 September 2008, 12:38 GMT
Italy’s Prysmian Cables & Systems has been awarded a $195m contract to install Doha’s first ever submarine power cable.
Dubai Properties to start work on garden city in 2009

11 September 2008, 12:10 GMT
Local developer Dubai Properties plans to start infrastructure works on its AED200bn ($54bn) Mohammed bin Rashid Gardens project at the start of 2009.
Dubai Properties awards $544m villa contract

10 September 2008, 11:34 GMT
Local developer Dubai Properties has awarded the local Dubai Civil Engineering (DCE) the estimated AED2bn ($544m) contract to built 800 villas in Dubailand.
Al-Rajhi Development invites firms to prequalify for Jeddah tower contract

10 September 2008, 11:13 GMT
The local Al-Rajhi Development and Dubai-based Tameer Holding have invited selected contractors to prequalify for the contract to build a 57-floor tower in Jeddah.
Dusup to open Jebel Ali terminal bids in October

9 September 2008, 12:06 GMT
Dubai Supply Authority (Dusup) expects to open the bids for a contract to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal at Jebel Ali in early October.
Third Abu Dhabi passenger terminal contract expected

9 September 2008, 11:55 GMT
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (Adac) is expected to award the build-operate-transfer contract for the third passenger terminal on the $6.8bn redevelopment of Abu Dhabi International Airport by the end of the year.
Saba Properties awards Jumeirah Lake Towers work to Arabtec

8 September 2008, 14:35 GMT
Local developer Saba Properties JLT has awarded the local Arabtec Construction a AED664m ($180m) contract to build its Saba 4 tower at Jumeirah Lake Towers.
RMJM to design Libyan college campuses

8 September 2008, 14:12 GMT
UK-based RMJM has been selected by the Organisation for the Development of Administrative Centres (Odac) to design two new college campuses in Libya.
System Construct starts work on Sama Dubai sales centre

7 September 2008, 12:23 GMT
The local System Construct has started work on a sales centre for local developer Sama Dubai opposite the Madinat Jumeirah.
Kensington approached contractors for the Krystal

7 September 2008, 12:17 GMT
Kensington Global Investments has invited selected contractors to express interest in a contract to build a commercial tower at Dubai Maritime City.
Special Report: Construction - The Gulf's transport boom

5 September 2008, 18:08 GMT
It is ironic that the transport sector is one of the main beneficiaries of high oil prices. Buoyed by massive fiscal surpluses, the region’s governments are now able to invest heavily in infrastructure, and transportation has become a top priority.
Three firms pull ahead in bid for $2.7bn Arabian Canal deal

5 September 2008, 17:03 GMT
Australian, Iranian and local companies vie to win first-phase excavation work.
DP World invites firms to bid for Jebel Ali port expansion

5 September 2008, 16:42 GMT
Work to create an offshore island to boost capacity will start by the end of 2008.
Three groups vie for $1.5bn Hassyan deal

5 September 2008, 16:37 GMT
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (Dewa) has received bids from three groups for the $1.5bn contract to build the Hassyan sea-water cooling system.
Nakheel seeks acquisitions in falling global property markets

5 September 2008, 15:38 GMT
Dubai-based developer Nakheel plans to capitalise on the global downturn in property markets by acquiring further real estate assets overseas.
Al-Rihab selects Alec to build 99-storey tower in Dubai

5 September 2008, 15:20 GMT
The local Alec has been selected for the AED1.8bn ($490m) contract to build a 99-storey tower at Dubai International Financial Centre, the highest yet of a series of newtowers planned for the area.
Dubai overtaking Abu Dhabi after easing road congestion

5 September 2008, 13:13 GMT
After more than three years of battling with congestion, the UAE’s largest city will begin to get the problem under control with the opening of its metro next year, while the situation in the capital is getting worse.
Building transport links across the region

4 September 2008, 15:02 GMT
Trade between Gulf states is set to improve as the difficulties of crossing the region’s vast open spaces are resolved with a series of major road, rail and airport projects.
Nakheel to start dredging work on Dubai’s Universe project

4 September 2008, 13:39 GMT
Local developer Nakheel plans to start dredging and reclamation works on its Universe project by the end of December.
Aldar Properties invites firms to express interest in Al-Falah mall contract

4 September 2008, 12:46 GMT
Local developer Aldar Properties has invited companies to express interest in a contract to build an estimated AED850m ($239m) retail and community centre at its Al-Falah villas development in Abu Dhabi emirate.
Firms submit bids for design of Jabal al-Akhdar hotel

3 September 2008, 14:08 GMT
Oman Tourism & Development Company (Omran) has received bids from three firms for the lead consultant and architect role on the development of the Jabal al-Akhdar hotel project in the Nizwa area.
Schon Properties awards Dubai Lagoon work to NSCC

3 September 2008, 13:55 GMT
Local developer Schon Properties has awarded the local NSCC an enabling works package at the Dubai Lagoon development.
Al-Jaber awards Saadiyat hotel contract to Alec

2 September 2008, 14:24 GMT
The local Alec has been awarded the estimated AED600m ($163m) contract to build a resort on Saadiyat island in Abu Dhabi emirate.
Fire threatens to delay opening of Dubai's Atlantis hotel

2 September 2008, 14:09 GMT
A fire at the Atlantis, The Palm hotel on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah could threaten to delay the opening of the resort.
Arabian Construction awarded Pearl-Qatar contract

31 August 2008, 12:48 GMT
Lebanon’s Arabian Construction Company (ACC) has been awarded an estimated QR565m ($155m) contract to build residential buildings at the Viva Bahriyah district on the Pearl-Qatar.
United Holdings sells stake to investment firm

31 August 2008, 12:43 GMT
Dubai-based investment firm United Holdings has bought a 46 per cent stake in Dubai-based construction company BRM for an undisclosed amount.
Dubai to tender Palm Deira metro deal

29 August 2008, 16:23 GMT
Consultancy contract covers design of two metro lines and tram system costing $4bn in total.
Abu Dhabi to overhaul sewer network

29 August 2008, 15:59 GMT
Sewerage services company invites selected contractors to prequalify for $545m deep-tunnel work.
Abu Dhabi real estate - Six key people

29 August 2008, 15:01 GMT
The six most influential players in the emirate’s real estate sector: Ronald Barrott, Mounir Haidar, Sulaiman al-Fahim, Claus Peter Rees, Joe Ong and Manish Joshi.
Deutsche Bahn to design Qatar rail projects

28 August 2008, 12:48 GMT
Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany's Deutsche Bahn to develop the conceptual design for a national railway system in Qatar.
Mott MacDonald to design Bahrain tower

28 August 2008, 12:44 GMT
UK-based Mott MacDonald has been appointed as the design engineer for a BD70m ($190m) mixed-use tower in the Al-Seef district of Bahrain.
Contractors start work on Tripoli airport

27 August 2008, 15:02 GMT
The joint venture of Turkey’s TAV, Athens-based Consolidated Contractors International Company (CCC), and Brazil’s Odebrecht has started work on the estimated $2bn contract to build two passenger terminals at Tripoli International Airport.
Contractors submit bids for Zabeel One project in Dubai

27 August 2008, 14:34 GMT
At least three contractors have submitted bids for the estimated AED3bn ($817m) contract to build the Zabeel One project in Dubai.
Saudi Binladin wins deal to build Dubai aquatic centre

26 August 2008, 13:28 GMT
Saudi Binladin Group has been awarded the estimated AED1.1bn ($300m) design and build contract for an aquatic sports centre in Dubai. It will be used to host the World Swimming Championships in April 2010.
Schon awards Dubai Lagoon work to Belhasa

26 August 2008, 13:22 GMT
Local developer Schon Properties has awarded the local Belhasa Engineering & Contracting a AED1.7bn ($463m) contract to build zones three and six at the Dubai Lagoon project at Dubai Investments Park.
Dubai Contracting awarded more tower work at Dubai Marina

25 August 2008, 13:10 GMT
The local Dubai Contracting Company (DCC) has been awarded an estimated AED265m ($72m) contract to build a residential tower at Dubai Marina.
Oman moves on next phase of Duqm airport

24 August 2008, 11:15 GMT
The Ministry of Transport & Communication has invited companies to submit prequalification documents by 22 September for the airfield and infrastructure package at its planned Duqm airport.
Prequalification starts for Libyan oil harbour

24 August 2008, 11:10 GMT
Azzawiya Oil Refining Company has invited local and international companies to prequalify for a major new contract to build an oil facilities harbour at Azzawiya, 45 kilometres west of Tripoli on the northwest coast.
Dubai reassures market over fraud

22 August 2008, 16:50 GMT
Zero-tolerance stance on corruption wins support and calms jitters in the real estate market.
Dubai invites firms to review rail links

22 August 2008, 16:28 GMT
Emirate considers expanding railway, metro and tram networks to serve new developments.
Qatari contractor to build School of Foreign Services

21 August 2008, 10:34 GMT
The local Midmac Contracting has been awarded an the $165m contract to build the School of Foreign Services, at Education City in Qatar.
Contractor selected for Ras al-Khaimah island contract

21 August 2008, 9:45 GMT
The local Construction Technology Contracting (CTC) has been awarded the AED1bn ($272m) contract to build the Pacific development on Al-Marjan island is the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah.
OMAN TENDER: Design and construction of headquarters building at Al-Ansab

20 August 2008, 15:13 GMT
Design and construction of headquarters building at Al-Ansab. Closing date: 6 October 2008.
Hydra issues tenders for Village in Abu Dhabi

20 August 2008, 14:08 GMT
The local Hydra Properties is inviting selected companies to bid by 7 September for the contract to build 448 villas at its Hydra Village development in Abu Dhabi.
Technical proposals submitted for Jebel Ali gas terminal

20 August 2008, 14:03 GMT
Technical bids have been submitted for the contract to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal at Jebel Ali. Commercial prices are due to follow in mid-September.
Bids resubmitted for Qatar-Bahrain Causeway management contract

19 August 2008, 13:11 GMT
Bids have resubmitted for the contract to provide programme management services on the $2bn Qatar Bahrain Causeway project.
Arabtec is front runner for Saadiyat resort

19 August 2008, 12:45 GMT
The local Arabtec Construction is the front runner for the contract to build a resort on the North Beach of Saadiyat island in Abu Dhabi emirate.
Tameer seeks proposals for high-rise project in Dubai

18 August 2008, 13:19 GMT
The local Tameer Holding is inviting selected contractors to demonstrate their capabilities and suggest cost and time-saving measures for its AED5bn ($1.36bn) 125-floor tower on Sheikh Zayed road.
Dubai reiterates tough stance on corruption

18 August 2008, 8:03 GMT
The government of Dubai has reiterated its tough stance on corruption in the wake of several investigations being launched into the real estate sector in recent days.
Deyaar appoints new chief executive

17 August 2008, 13:00 GMT
Deyaar Development has appointed Markus Giebel as the company’s new chief executive officer.
Major new project planned for Dubai’s World Trade Centre

17 August 2008, 12:46 GMT
A major new mixed-use development is currently being planned for the World Trade Centre area of Dubai.
Dubai needs to rebuild trust

15 August 2008, 17:26 GMT
Allegations of corruption at Dubai’s largest property developer could not have come at a more awkward time for the emirate’s real estate market.
Enec invites firms to bid for nuclear project

15 August 2008, 17:05 GMT
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) has invited prequalified firms to bid by 7 September for the contract to manage the UAE’s nuclear power programme.
Mall delay highlights overheating market

15 August 2008, 15:27 GMT
Emaar Properties postpones Dubai Mall opening until late September as a series of projects over-run.
Nakheel executive faces fraud probe

15 August 2008, 10:57 GMT
Prosecutors launch investigation into property sales understood to be worth more than $800m.
Simplex wins Dubailand tower contract

14 August 2008, 13:19 GMT
India’s Simplex Infrastructures has been awarded the main construction contract for the AED1.3bn ($360m) G-Emporium project at City of Arabia in Dubailand.
BK Gulf wins Trump tower contract

14 August 2008, 13:05 GMT
The local/ UK BK Gulf has been awarded the AED418m ($114m) mechanical, electrical and plumbing contract for the Trump International Hotel and tower project in Dubai.
Nakheel appoints Hyder Consulting for Palm Deira contract

13 August 2008, 13:04 GMT
Local developer Nakheel has appointed UK-based Hyder Consulting together with LWK Architects to design bridges on its Palm Deira development in Dubai.
Aldar to form contracting joint venture with Cebarco

13 August 2008, 12:55 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based developer Aldar Properties has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bahrain’s Cebarco that will lead to the two companies forming a contracting joint venture for construction projects across the region.
Omran extends closing date for Duqm hotel contract

12 August 2008, 9:09 GMT
The Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) is extending the closing date for bids to build a hotel at Duqm by two weeks to 25 August.
Limitless approaches contractors for Downtown Jebel Ali Plaza

12 August 2008, 9:06 GMT
Dubai-based developer Limitless is inviting contractors to prequalify for a contract to build the superstructure for the Central Plaza at its Downtown Jebel Ali development in Dubai.
Damac Properties approaches contractors for three Business Bay towers

12 August 2008, 9:02 GMT
Local developer Damac Properties has invited selected companies to express interest in contracts to build three towers at Dubai’s Business Bay.
Dubai Properties issues tenders for Crystal towers

11 August 2008, 13:22 GMT
Local developer Dubai Properties has invited selected companies to bid by 21 August for the estimated AED1.7bn ($462m) contract to build the Crystal development at Dubai Media City.
Consultant selected for Tijara Town cooling network

10 August 2008, 11:22 GMT
Local district cooling provider Emirates Central Cooling Corporation (Empower) has appointed the local Allied Consultants to design and supervise the construction of a 7 kilometre chilled water distribution piping network at the Tijara Town development in Dubailand.
Mammut takes Meydan business park

10 August 2008, 11:16 GMT
The local Mammut Building Systems has been awarded the estimated AED1.5bn ($408m) contract to build the business park at the Meydan development at Nad al-Sheba in Dubai.
Consolidated Contractors Company Group dismisses UK court ruling

8 August 2008, 17:08 GMT
Athens-based Consolidated Contractors Company Group (CCC) says a series of recent decisions in the UK courts, including the freezing of 15 of its bank accounts, will not affect its operations.
Qatar National Bank set to build high-rise head office on Doha Corniche

8 August 2008, 16:57 GMT
Headquarters building for Qatar National Bank will be 510 metres tall.
Transformation of Doha is beginning

8 August 2008, 15:50 GMT
Megaprojects are good news for Doha and create welcome opportunities for contractors.
Manazel receives bids for Material City residences

7 August 2008, 13:27 GMT
The local Manazel Real Estate has received bids from four companies for the AED1.7bn ($463m) design and build contract for office blocks at Building Material City.
Abu Dhabi awards Mafraq sewerage deal to Concorde-Corodex

7 August 2008, 13:21 GMT
Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) has awarded a contract to the local Concorde-Corodex Group to design, fabricate, construct and commission a sewerage treatment plant for a labour camp in the Mafraq area of Abu Dhabi.
Omran invites firms to bid for construction of Duqm hotel

6 August 2008, 13:04 GMT
The Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) has invited contractors to bid by 11 August for the contract to build a new hotel at Duqm.
Qatar Petroleum tenders Mesaieed infrastructure

6 August 2008, 12:59 GMT
Qatar Petroleum (QP) has invited companies to bid by 14 September for the contract to rebuild roads and infrastructure in Mesaieed.
Plus Properties awards Reem island contract to Taahud

5 August 2008, 14:24 GMT
Local developer Plus Properties has awarded the local Taahud General Contracting Company a AED400m contract to build the SkyGardens project on Reem island in Abu Dhabi.
UAE construction grows by 25 per cent in 2007

5 August 2008, 14:18 GMT
The construction industry in the UAE grew by more than 25 per cent during 2007 to contribute AED58.3bn ($15.8bn) to GDP, according to figures released by the Central Bank of the UAE.
Morocco’s success is key for North African region

31 July 2008, 19:43 GMT
The success of projects in Morocco will have a domino effect across the entire North African region.
Morocco’s success is key for region

31 July 2008, 19:05 GMT
The success of projects in Morocco will have a domino effect across the entire North African region.
Construction industry needs partnerships

31 July 2008, 18:58 GMT
Clients and contractors are sharing the risk of rising prices and delays more evenly than before, and improving fractious relationships.
Western professionals to fill skills gap

31 July 2008, 18:45 GMT
Gulf boom attracts US and European construction executives seeking to flee slowing markets
Real estate: Investing in Europe’s next frontier

31 July 2008, 14:42 GMT
North Africa’s close proximity to mainland Europe is proving attractive to Middle East developers, with some of the Gulf’s biggest companies planning projects in the region.
Spreading the risk of Gulf construction

31 July 2008, 13:09 GMT
While partnerships are increasingly being used for Gulf projects, contractors remain sceptical over their benefits.
Bids due for Zabeel One project

30 July 2008, 12:22 GMT
Bids are due for the contract to build the Zabeel One project in Dubai by 10 August, following a series of extensions to give bidders more time.
Dewa extends closing date for Hassyan contract

30 July 2008, 12:18 GMT
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (Dewa) has extended the closing date for the estimated $1.5bn contract to build the Hassyan seawater intake and outfall system to 31 August to give bidders more time.
Dubai issues new rules for construction safety

29 July 2008, 13:48 GMT
Dubai Municipality has published a new set of safety guidelines for construction sites.
Technical bids due for Dubai gas facility

29 July 2008, 13:43 GMT
Technical bids are due to be submitted on 4 August for the contract to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) regassification terminal at Jebel Ali. Commercial prices are due in mid-September.
Kazarooni starts earthworks on Escape project in Ajman

28 July 2008, 14:11 GMT
The local Kazarooni Contracting Company has begun earthmoving work for the Escape project in Ajman.
Abu Dhabi selects Al-Ahmadiah Hip Hing as contractor Masdar City

28 July 2008, 13:26 GMT
The joint venture of the local/Hong Kong Al-Ahmadiah Hip Hing has been selected as the contractor for the first phase of the $22bn Masdar City project in Abu Dhabi.
Bids in for Palm Deira ground improvement works

27 July 2008, 10:15 GMT
Local property developer Nakheel has received bids for ground improvement works on its Dubai Palm Deira development.
Intermass awarded Lakeside project in Dubai media zone

27 July 2008, 10:12 GMT
Local developer Damac Properties has awarded Sharjah-based Intermass Engineering & Contracting Company the AED805m ($219m) contract to build the Lakeside development at the International Media production Zone (IMPZ).
Eight contractors line up for $2.7bn Arabian Canal scheme

25 July 2008, 16:59 GMT
First package of 80km waterway involves removing 1 billion cubic metres of material.
Limitless fails to finalise Karachi Waterfront deal

25 July 2008, 16:15 GMT
The multi-billion-dollar Karachi Waterfront project planned by Limitless is on hold as the Dubai-based developer struggles to reach an agreement with the Pakistani government to proceed.
Developers are sharing utilities' burden of power

25 July 2008, 14:22 GMT
As utilities focus on building power plants to supply all the real estate projects they have planned, developers are working to reduce their energy requirements.
Arabtec awarded Silverene contract at Dubai Marina

24 July 2008, 13:58 GMT
The local Arabtec Construction has been awarded the AED638m ($174m) to build the Silverene Towers at Dubai Marina.
Green building planned for Abu Dhabi

24 July 2008, 13:54 GMT
Bahrain-based International Investment Bank plans to build a AED1bn ($272m) green building at the Danet Abu Dhabi development in the UAE capital.
Tameer approaches contractors for tower work

23 July 2008, 11:56 GMT
Sharjah-based Tameer Holding has invited contractors to express interest in the contract to build an estimated AED5bn ($1.36bn) 125-floor tower on Sheikh Zayed road.
Hill and TMG win work on nine projects in Egypt and Saudi Arabia

23 July 2008, 11:48 GMT
The joint venture between US-based Hill International and Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG) has been awarded contracts to manage nine projects with a total construction value of $3.8bn for TMG.
Limitless breaks ground on Jordan's tallest buildings

22 July 2008, 13:35 GMT
Dubai-based Limitless has broken ground on its $300m Sanaya Amman towers project in Jordan, at a ceremony attended by Jordanian Prime Minister Nader al-Dahabi and Omar Maani, mayor of Amman.
Four firms bid for Dubai Metro's green line contract

22 July 2008, 13:30 GMT
Dubai's Roads & Transport Authority has received bids from four firms for the consultancy contract on the extension to the green line on the Dubai Metro.
Dubai awards upgrade contracts for Al-Khail road

21 July 2008, 13:55 GMT
Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded two contracts worth a total of AED1.29bn ($350m) to upgrade sections of Al-Khail road.
Dredging starts at Dubai's Port Rashid

21 July 2008, 13:50 GMT
The joint venture of Belgium’s Dredging International and Royal Boskalis Westminster of the Netherlands has started work on the dredging and reclamation package for the redevelopment of Mina Rashid, also known as Port Rashid, in Dubai.
Bids in for Abu Dhabi’s Nation Tower

20 July 2008, 11:13 GMT
At least two groups have submitted bids for the main contract works for the Nation Towers project on Abu Dhabi corniche.
Dubai contractor takes Sowwah island roads and bridges

20 July 2008, 10:59 GMT
Dubai-based Al-Naboodah Construction Group has been awarded the contract for the first phase of infrastructure works on Sowwah Island by local developer Mubadala Real Estate & Hospitality.
Construction awards should silence sceptics

18 July 2008, 8:40 GMT
In 2006, it appeared the construction market had peaked, but Dubai was merely planning its next move.
Doha invites convention centre bids

18 July 2008, 8:14 GMT
Local developer Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company has invited selected companies to bid by 7 September for the contract to build the Doha Convention Centre, which will include the country’s tallest building.
Nakheel awards record amount of work

17 July 2008, 18:54 GMT
Local developer enjoys busiest period in its history with $6.8bn worth of contracts awarded so far in 2008.
Al-Habtoor takes another major Abu Dhabi contract

14 July 2008, 12:21 GMT
Local company Al-Habtoor Engineering Enterprises has been awarded a AED2.25bn ($613m) contract to build a mixed-use development in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai's Roads &Transport Authority tenders car parks

14 July 2008, 12:13 GMT
The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has invited companies to bid by 11 September for a design, build, operate and transfer contract for eight multi-storey car parks in Dubai.
Sweet Homes to be built in Ajman

13 July 2008, 11:48 GMT
Local developer Sweet Homes has awarded the AED2.2bn ($600m) contract to build its Ajman Uptown project to Sweet Homes General Contracting.
Contract signed for Port Rashid dredging

13 July 2008, 11:40 GMT
Local developer Nakheel has awarded the AED2.2bn ($600m) reclamation contract for its Port Rashid development to the joint venture of Belgium’s Dredging International and Royal Boskalis Westminster of the Netherlands.
Mubadala plans major stadium

11 July 2008, 16:32 GMT
Abu Dhabi government-owned Mubadala Development Company is developing a major sports stadium in Abu Dhabi known as Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium.
Contractor selected for Sports City enabling works

10 July 2008, 11:11 GMT
The local NSCC has been awarded the enabling works contract for the Arena Mall shopping centre at Dubai Sports City (DSC).
Closing date for Zabeel One extended

10 July 2008, 11:06 GMT
The tender closing date for the contract to build the Zabeel One project in Dubai has been extended to 31 July.
Abu Dhabi looks for partners on Western Region highway

9 July 2008, 13:06 GMT
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Transport (DoT) has invited companies to prequalify for a 25-year concession to design, build, finance and operate the Mafraq-Ghweifat highway as a public-private partnership with the government.
Multiplex in talks for Doha tower

9 July 2008, 12:53 GMT
Australian property and construction group Multiplex is understood to be negotiating with Qatar General Insurance & Reinsurance Company for the contract to build the estimated $250m Doha World Trade Centre tower.
Nurol to build Jumeirah Park villas

8 July 2008, 13:36 GMT
Turkey’s Nurol Group has been awarded an estimated AED1bn ($272m) contract to build 462 villas at Jumeirah Park in Dubai.
ETA Ascon to build Summit tower in Dubai

8 July 2008, 13:25 GMT
The local ETA Ascon has been awarded the estimated AED485m ($132m) contract to build the Summit tower project at Dubai Media City.
Nurol wins canal contract at Shams Abu Dhabi

7 July 2008, 14:44 GMT
Turkey's Nurol been awarded a contract worth AED100m ($27m) to build canals and bridges at the Shams Abu Dhabi development on Reem island.
World’s biggest dredger heads for Dubai

7 July 2008, 13:05 GMT
The world’s largest dredger has set sail for Dubai after being launched by Belgium’s Jan De Nul in Bilbao, Spain on 4 July.
Dubai plans further reclaimed islands

4 July 2008, 17:53 GMT
Local developers Sama and Bright Start to build multi-billion-dollar projects offshore from Umm Suqeim.
Nakheel invites bidders for QE2 residential towers contract

4 July 2008, 16:15 GMT
Local developer Nakheel has invited five contractors to bid for a contract to build a real estate development next to the QE2 cruise ship, which is due to be moored permanently alongside the Palm Jumeirah.
Space will limit UAE island projects

4 July 2008, 15:41 GMT
The demand for waterfront properties remains strong and for developers, the economics of islands still make sense.
Arabian Construction Company: MEED Assessment

4 July 2008, 13:45 GMT
One of the region’s largest contractors looks for opportunities in emerging markets
Q&A: Wassim Merehbi, Executive Director, Arabian Construction Company

4 July 2008, 12:25 GMT
Client confidence and strong local company networks are key to ACC success
Arabian Construction Company

4 July 2008, 11:57 GMT
ACC is preparing for change at the senior management level as it pursues growth outside the UAE
Al-Habtoor signs with Abyaar

2 July 2008, 13:22 GMT
The local Al-Habtoor Engineering Enterprises has been awarded the AED740m ($201m) contract to build two residential towers in the Acacia Avenues project in Dubai.
Bids submitted for Saadiyat resort

2 July 2008, 13:15 GMT
The local Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has received bids from at least two local companies to build a resort on the North Beach of Saadiyat island in Abu Dhabi emirate.
Nakheel awards Al-Furjan villa contract to Al-Shafar

1 July 2008, 12:09 GMT
Dubai-based developer Nakheel has awarded the local Al-Shafar Transport and Contracting Company a AED600m ($163m) contract to build 300 villas and terrace homes at its Al-Furjan development in the Jebel Ali area.
Tamouh invites firms to prequalify for Abu Dhabi ski slope project

1 July 2008, 11:57 GMT
The local Tamouh Investment has invited contractors to prequalify for the first phase construction works for a proposed ski resort on the highest peak in Abu Dhabi emirate.
Tenders issued for Mina Al-Arab villas

30 June 2008, 13:53 GMT
Local developer RAK Properties has invited companies to bid by 16 July for a contract to build 500 villas at the Mina al-Arab development in Ras al-Khaimah.
Dubai Properties issues tenders for Dubailand villas

30 June 2008, 13:44 GMT
Local developer Dubai Properties has invited companies to bid by 2 July for a contract to build 800 villas in Dubailand.
ABB wins work at Ras Laffan

29 June 2008, 13:11 GMT
Europe’s ABB has been awarded a $233m contract to supply and install electrical systems for a new power plant at Ras Laffan.
Nakheel invites bids for Palm Deira treatment plant

29 June 2008, 12:46 GMT
Local developer Nakheel has invited companies to bid by 6 August for the contract to build the first phase sewage treatment plant for Palm Deira.
Emirates seek nuclear power consultant

27 June 2008, 18:43 GMT
Government set to award management contract to international firm by the end of the year.
Undisclosed talks hit negotiations for Pentominium tower

27 June 2008, 18:18 GMT
The project to build the 120-storey Pentominium tower in Dubai has been thrown into confusion after contractors, who thought they were in exclusive negotiations for the AED1bn ($272m) construction contract, discovered that the client, Hong Kong-based Trident Holding, had been holding talks with several firms.
Manama launches $3.2bn reclaimed island project

27 June 2008, 17:20 GMT
After three years of design changes, Bahrain has finally launched a BD1.2bn ($3.2bn) reclaimed island project close to the former administrative and cultural centre of the kingdom in Muharraq.
Alam Steel to open factory in Jebel Ali

27 June 2008, 17:12 GMT
Company forms joint venture with South African firm to capitalise on region’s growing demand.
Firms must work to maintain trust in construction sector

27 June 2008, 16:35 GMT
If trust breaks down, the current preference for negotiated deals will quickly dissolve.
More rotating towers planned for Dubai

26 June 2008, 13:48 GMT
Local developer 360 Degree Time World plans to build a tower in Dubai that will rotate 360 degrees in seven days.
Hill forms partnerships in Egypt and Abu Dhabi

26 June 2008, 13:17 GMT
US-based Hill International has entered into strategic partnerships in Abu Dhabi and Egypt.
Interest sought for Fairmont Abu Dhabi

24 June 2008, 6:42 GMT
The National Investment Corporation has invited selected companies to express interest in the main construction package for the Fairmont hotel and serviced apartments development in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai invites contractors to bid for One Zabeel project

24 June 2008, 6:35 GMT
Prequalified contractors have been invited to bid by 16 July for the main construction package on the One Zabeel project in Dubai.
Ipic plans to build headquarters in Abu Dhabi

23 June 2008, 15:02 GMT
Abu Dhabi’s International Petroleum Investment Company (Ipic) has approached companies for the contract to build a new headquarters building in the UAE capital.
Malaysian firm to build Al-Falah villas in Abu Dhabi

23 June 2008, 14:54 GMT
Malaysia’s SPK-Sentosa Corporation has been awarded the AED2.65bn ($722m) contract to build the Al-Falah villas development in Abu Dhabi emirate.
Nakheel joins forces with Dubai Islamic Bank

22 June 2008, 12:49 GMT
Dubai-based developer Nakheel and Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) have formed a joint venture property company to develop projects in the UAE.
Dubai developer selects World islands for next project

22 June 2008, 12:39 GMT
A joint venture of Dubai-based Select Group and UK-based Select Property has bought two islands from local developer Nakheel on the The World project, off the coast of Dubai.
Nakheel increases height of Tall Tower to 1.4 kilometres

20 June 2008, 18:12 GMT
Tallest skyscraper in the world will be the centrepiece of Ibn Battuta Mall.
Limitless invites bids for Arabian Canal in Dubai

20 June 2008, 17:52 GMT
First major contract to cover excavation works for 80-kilometre-long waterway in Dubai.
Sharjah’s Sahara Centre plans expansion

19 June 2008, 14:07 GMT
An expansion is planned for the AED5bn ($1.36bn) Sahara City project in the emirate of Sharjah.
Municipality plans Dubai Sports Complex

18 June 2008, 14:33 GMT
Dubai Municipality (DM) has invited contractors to express an interest in a contract to build a sports complex in the city.
Consultant wins work on $11bn Arabian Canal in Dubai

18 June 2008, 14:28 GMT
Faithful+Gould has been appointed by local developer Limitless to provide cost management services on the Arabian Canal development in Dubai.
Ascon starts work on metro car park

17 June 2008, 13:33 GMT
The local ETA Ascon has started work on the AED600m ($163m) contract to build the car park at Rashidiya station on the Dubai metro network.
Dredger selected for Ras al-Khaimah island

17 June 2008, 13:19 GMT
Belgium’s Dredging International has been selected to carry out the $2bn ($544m) dredging and reclamation works for the Dana island project in the emirate of Ras al-Khaimah.
Mohammed Obaid al-Mulla

13 June 2008, 17:52 GMT
A key figure in the emirate’s transport sector
Mattar al-Tayer

13 June 2008, 17:50 GMT
A top figure in the emirate’s transport sector
Doha plans 150km industrial highway

13 June 2008, 17:33 GMT
Road project to link Mesaieed, Dukhan and Ras Laffan to be managed in-house by Qatar Petroleum.
Capacity crunch in construction sector hits Abu Dhabi developers

13 June 2008, 17:13 GMT
Major awards and strategic alliances cause shortage of contractors that is set to hinder future projects.
Muscat to issue tenders to triple airport passenger capacity

13 June 2008, 16:32 GMT
The Transport & Communication Ministry is expected to issue tenders by the end of this year for the contract to build a terminal at Muscat International Airport with capacity for 12 million passengers a year.
Construction timescales must be more realistic

13 June 2008, 16:03 GMT
Clients may not like longer timetables but they are better than projects running late and losing cash.
Dubai Roads & Transport Authority: Six key people

13 June 2008, 15:10 GMT
The top six figures in the emirate’s transport sector: Mattar al-Tayer, Maitha bin Adai, Abdul Majid al-Khaja, Mohammed Obaid al-Mulla, Essa Abdul-Rahman al-Dosari and Ahmed Bahrouzyan.
Maitha bin Adai

13 June 2008, 13:54 GMT
A key figures in the emirate’s transport sector
Essa Abdul-Rahman al-Dosari

13 June 2008, 13:51 GMT
A key figures in the Dubai’s transport sector
Ahmed Bahrouzyan

13 June 2008, 13:48 GMT
A key figure in the emirate’s transport sector
Consolidated Contractors International Company

13 June 2008, 12:04 GMT
The family-owned construction business is keen to expand into Africa, Central Asia and the Far East
Consolidated Contractors International Company: MEED Assessment

13 June 2008, 12:04 GMT
Diversification into new markets will insulate CCC from market downturn and provide sustained long-term cash flow
Q&A: Samer Khoury, Executive Vice-President, Consolidated Contractors International Company

13 June 2008, 12:04 GMT
CCC works to regain client confidence in a challenging economic environment
Dubai transport authority awards two contracts

12 June 2008, 15:22 GMT
The Roads & Transport Authority has awarded two major road contracts in Dubai to South Korea’s Sungwon Corporation and the local Emirates Road Contracting (ERC).
Nakheel prepares to issue tender for Palm Jebel Ali bridge

12 June 2008, 15:19 GMT
Local developer Nakheel is preparing to issue tender documents for the contract to build the landmark bridge that will connect the Palm Jebel Ali with the mainland.
Manazel approaches contractors for Material City residences

11 June 2008, 14:13 GMT
The local Manazel Real Estate has invited selected contractors to express interest in a design and build contract for residential blocks at Building Material City.
Manazel approaches contractors for Material City residences

11 June 2008, 13:42 GMT
The local Manazel Real Estate has invited selected contractors to express interest in a design and build contract for residential blocks at Building Material City (BMC).
Firms invited to express interest in Capital Centre buildings

11 June 2008, 13:29 GMT
Contractors have been invited to express interest in the construction of two buildings at the Capital Centre development neighbouring the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
Qatari Diar and Hochtief form construction joint venture

10 June 2008, 12:41 GMT
Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company has signed an agreement with Germany’s Hochtief to form a joint venture to provide construction services on Qatari Diar projects.
Bids delayed again for Abu Dhabi’s Nation Towers

10 June 2008, 12:26 GMT
The deadline for bids to build the Nation Towers project on Abu Dhabi corniche has been extended to 29 June.
Arabian Construction Company wins Burj Dubai towers contract

9 June 2008, 13:04 GMT
Lebanon’s Arabian Construction Company (ACC) has been awarded the estimated AED815m ($222m) contract to build residential towers at the Downtown Burj Dubai development.
Ali Moosa & Sons secure Dubai metro car park work

9 June 2008, 12:48 GMT
The local Ali Moosa & Sons Contracting has been awarded an estimated AED460m ($123m) contract to build a car park next to the Jumeirah Station on the red line of the Dubai Metro.
Hochtief moves into next phase on Barwa Commercial Avenue

8 June 2008, 11:25 GMT
Germany’s Hochtief has received a letter of award for the construction works on the Barwa Commercial Avenue project in southern Doha.
Arabtec awarded Al-Furjan villas

8 June 2008, 11:20 GMT
The local Arabtec Construction has been awarded the estimated AED3bn ($817m) contract to build the first phase of villas at the Al-Furjan development in the Jebel Ali area of Dubai.
Adac finalises shortlist for airport work

6 June 2008, 16:16 GMT
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (Adac) has shortlisted three companies for the build-operate-transfer contract for the midfield terminal on the $6.8bn redevelopment of Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Abu Dhabi real estate market is ripe for regulation

6 June 2008, 15:05 GMT
Although Abu Dhabi’s development is managed by the masterplan and the Urban Planning Council, the sales process is less controlled.
Abu Dhabi: Aiming for the high-end tourism market

6 June 2008, 13:58 GMT
With a series of ambitious tourism projects under way, the challenge for Abu Dhabi is to increase the number of visitors while preserving its unique culture and heritage.
Abu Dhabi real estate: Building on solid ground

6 June 2008, 13:53 GMT
While the high returns offered by Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector are beginning to attract the attention of property speculators, concerns that this could lead to oversupply appear misplaced.
Contractors holds talks with Zabeel over $1.7bn Dubai hotel

5 June 2008, 15:21 GMT
Local developer Zabeel Properties has started talks with three contractors to build a AED6.2bn ($1.7bn) hotel in Dubai.
Nakheel approaches contractors for Palm buildings

5 June 2008, 13:42 GMT
Local real estate developer Nakheel has invited selected companies to express interest in a contract to build two residential towers on the Palm Jebel.
Adnec awards marine contracts for Capital Centre

5 June 2008, 13:32 GMT
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) has awarded two contracts totalling $25m for marine works at its Capital Centre project.
Nakheel evaluates bids for Port Rashid dredging

4 June 2008, 13:04 GMT
Local real estate developer Nakheel is evaluating bids for the reclamation contract on the Port Rashid redevelopment in Dubai.
Tameer forms alliance to build Abu Dhabi towers

4 June 2008, 9:56 GMT
Sharjah-based Tameer Holding has formed an alliance with the joint venture of the local Al-Habtoor Engineering Enterprises, South Africa's Murray & Roberts Contractors (Middle East) and Saudi-based Al-Rahji Contracting for the construction of the Tameer Towers project on Reem island in Abu Dhabi.
Nakheel awards construction contract for Trump tower

3 June 2008, 10:45 GMT
The local/ South African joint venture of Al-Habtoor Engineering Enterprises and Murray & Roberts Contractors (Middle East) has been awarded the AED2.9bn ($790m) contract to build the Trump International hotel and tower on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.
Sheikh Nasser dies in helicopter crash

3 June 2008, 10:30 GMT
Sheikh Nasser bin Zayed al-Nahyan of the UAE has died in a helicopter crash.
Fibrex and Thinet to start work on Material City roads

2 June 2008, 14:24 GMT
The local/French joint venture of Fibrex and Thinet Emirates has been given notice to proceed on the infrastructure and roads construction package for the Building Materials City project in Abu Dhabi emirate.
Abu Dhabi appoints Buro Happold as engineer on Louvre project

2 June 2008, 14:19 GMT
The UK’s Buro Happold has been appointed as the engineer on the Louvre Abu Dhabi project on Saadiyat island.
More super high-rise towers planned for Reem Island

1 June 2008, 10:19 GMT
Kuwait-based Dar al-Dhabi Real Estate Company has invited selected companies to prequalify for the main building works for two super high rise towers on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi emirate.
Electrical contractor selected for Qatar’s Sidra hospital

1 June 2008, 10:07 GMT
Kentz Group has been awarded the $208m contract for the design, supply and delivery of the main electrical systems for the Sidra Medical & Research Centre in Doha.
Royal Haskoning to design iconic bridge to Palm Jebel Ali

30 May 2008, 16:50 GMT
Royal Haskoning of the Netherlands has been appointed by local developer Nakheel to design a landmark bridge from Dubai Waterfront to the Palm Jebel Ali, which stretches eight kilometres out to sea.
Dubai to award $1.4bn worth of road building contracts

30 May 2008, 16:31 GMT
Deals follow award of emirate’s largest ever road deal to Al-Naboodah.
Abu Dhabi launches sustainable building programme

29 May 2008, 13:21 GMT
The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Municipality, and Masdar have launched the Estidama programme for sustainable buildings in Abu Dhabi.
Oman tenders contracts for airport projects

29 May 2008, 13:12 GMT
The Ministry of Transport and Communication is tendering contracts for two new airports at Duqm and Ras al-Hadd.
Tenders issued for Saadiyat resort

28 May 2008, 11:52 GMT
The local Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has invited selected companies to bid by 15 June for a new resort on the North Beach of Saadiyat island in Abu Dhabi emirate.
Dubai Properties awards Mudon building contract to China State

28 May 2008, 11:39 GMT
Local developer Dubai Properties has awarded Beijing-based China State Construction Engineering Corporation a AED400m ($109m) building package at the AED55bn ($15bn) Mudon development in Dubailand.
UAE to host football's Club World Cup

27 May 2008, 11:36 GMT
The UAE has been selected by Fifa to host the football Club World Cup in 2009 and 2010.
Hydra and Trump discuss Abu Dhabi projects

27 May 2008, 11:28 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based Hydra Properties has held talks with the US-based Trump Organisation on the possibility of the two companies working together on projects in the emirate.
Emcor signs management deal with Abu Dhabi Commercial Properties

26 May 2008, 9:31 GMT
UK-based Emcor Facilities Services will manage key projects across the UAE for Abu Dhabi Commercial Properties (ADCP).
Local/ South African joint venture take Sorbonne contract

26 May 2008, 9:25 GMT
The joint venture of the local Al-Habtoor Engineering Enterprises and South Africa’s Murray & Roberts Contractors (Middle East) has been awarded the AED1.2bn ($327m) design and build contract for the Sorbonne University Campus on Abu Dhabi’s Reem Island.
Al-Habtoor secures Esplanade contract

25 May 2008, 12:04 GMT
The local Al-Habtoor Engineering Enterprises has been awarded the AED1.55bn ($422m) contract to build the Esplanade development in Dubai.
Alec wins Dubai World Trade Centre contract

25 May 2008, 11:58 GMT
The local Alec has been awarded the AED3.4bn ($910m) contract to build the first phase redevelopment of the World Trade Centre in Dubai.
Al-Futtaim Carillion begins work on Cairo’s Festival City

16 May 2008, 14:24 GMT
The UAE-UK group Al-Futtaim Carillion has started work on the Cairo Festival City (CFC) retail centre in a joint venture with Egypt’s Orascom Construction Industries. It will also work on other Festival City projects across the Middle East and North Africa.
Consolidated secures $1bn resort deal

16 May 2008, 14:01 GMT
Athens-based Consolidated Contractors International Company (CCC) has been awarded an estimated $1bn contract for building works on the Omagine project outside Muscat.
Qatar real estate: Six key people

16 May 2008, 12:49 GMT
Six key figures in Qatar’s real estate sector: Ghanim bin Saad al-Saad, Hussain al-Fardan, Sheikha Hanadi Nasser bin Khaled al-Thani, Yousuf al-Hammadi, Said Bahjat Said and Hesham Ismail Abdulrahman al-Emadi.
Aldar Properties: MEED Assessment

16 May 2008, 11:25 GMT
Aldar develops strategies to boost revenues and deliver projects on time
Q&A: Ronald Barrott, CEO, Aldar Properties

16 May 2008, 11:25 GMT
Ronald Barrott outlines plans for domestic and overseas development
Aldar Properties

16 May 2008, 10:26 GMT
With $100bn worth of real estate developments planned, project delivery is key for the UAE developer.
Hesham Ismail Abdulrahman al-Emadi

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A key figure in Qatar’s real estate sector
Hussain al-Fardan

Issue No 20 16 - 22 May 2008
A key figure in Qatar’s real estate sector
Said Bahjat Said

Issue No 20 16 - 22 May 2008
A key figure in Qatar’s real estate sector
Yousuf al-Hammadi

Issue No 20 16 - 22 May 2008
A key figure in Qatar’s real estate sector
Dubai to build humanitarian city at Jebel Ali airport

15 May 2008, 12:15 GMT
The Engineer’s Office of Dubai has invited companies to express interest in the first phase works for the International Humanitarian City project at Dubai World Central, at the same location as Jebel Ali International Airport.
TDIC Leighton approaches contractors for Desert Island sea defences

15 May 2008, 12:09 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based TDIC Leighton Contracting has invited companies to prequalify for the contract to build sea defences for the Desert Island hotel development in the Western Region of the emirate.
MGM Grand to be built at Mina Zayed in Abu Dhabi

14 May 2008, 14:06 GMT
Abu Dhabi government-owned Mubadala Development Company and MGM Mirage Hospitality will build an MGM Grand in the Mina Zayed area of Abu Dhabi.
Dubai Properties awards contracts for Tijara business park

14 May 2008, 12:29 GMT
Local developer Dubai Properties has awarded three contracts totalling more than AED6bn ($1.6bn) on its Tijara Town business park in Dubailand.
International Capital Trading appoints Mouchel as Ghantoot consultant

13 May 2008, 14:58 GMT
Local developer International Capital Trading (ICT) has appointed UK-based Mouchel as the infrastructure consultant for the multi-billion-dollar Ghantoot Green City project in Abu Dhabi emirate.
Atkins wins Masdar infrastructure concept design contract

13 May 2008, 12:50 GMT
UK-based Atkins has been awarded the infrastructure concept design contract for the $22bn Masdar City project in Abu Dhabi.
Al-Futtaim Capital closes region’s largest real estate fund

12 May 2008, 14:12 GMT
Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Capital, the investment arm of Al-Futtaim Group, has completed fundraising for its $500m Al-Futtaim MENA Real Estate Development Fund and the related Al-Futtaim MENA Real Estate Sharia Development Fund.
Al-Jaber lands Waterfront villas

12 May 2008, 14:03 GMT
The local Al-Jaber Group has been awarded the estimated AED2bn ($544m) contract to build 740 villas at Dubai Waterfront.
Dubai records 163 per cent jump in construction waste

11 May 2008, 12:39 GMT
Dubai produced 27.7 million tones of construction waste in 2007 - a 163 per cent increase on 2006.
Dubailand towers put on hold

11 May 2008, 12:34 GMT
Local developer Mizin has suspended its Tatweer Towers development in Dubailand.
Emal signs 30-year gas deal with Adnoc

9 May 2008, 18:14 GMT
Contract will provide feedstock for the $5.6bn aluminium smelter at Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone.
Joint venture wins $540m deal to expand Mesaieed port

9 May 2008, 18:07 GMT
A joint venture of Belgium's Jan De Nul and Turkey's STFA has been awarded the $540m contract for the expansion of Mesaieed port.
Dubai sets 2012 deadline for canal

9 May 2008, 16:44 GMT
Developers have been told the first water must be flowing through the $11bn Arabian Canal by 2012, just four years after excavation works for the 80 kilometre-long waterway are set to start.
Qatar-Bahrain causeway winners face wait to discover value of contracts

9 May 2008, 16:37 GMT
Work will be priced after the nine-month design process has been completed.
Construction workers need to be housed

9 May 2008, 15:28 GMT
Firms claim they are being held to ransom by labour camp landlords. If unchecked, rising camp costs will threaten the viability of projects.
Labour camp shortage raises costs for contractors in UAE

9 May 2008, 11:35 GMT
A lack of workers' accommodation is hitting contractors but provides an opportunity for investors.
RW Armstrong appointed as architect for Abu Dhabi island project

8 May 2008, 11:53 GMT
US-based RW Armstrong & Associates has been appointed as the architect for the Coconut Island project in Abu Dhabi.
Legoland comes to Dubai

8 May 2008, 11:46 GMT
Dubai-based real estate developer Tatweer has formed a strategic alliance with UK-based theme park operator Merlin Entertainments Group to build Legoland Parks in the Middle East.
Wade Adams wins drainage contract in Dubai

7 May 2008, 15:11 GMT
Wade Adams Contracting, a UAE-based consultant, has been awarded a AED260m ($71m) contract to build drains and sewers in a residential district of Dubai.
Nakheel selects contractors for Jumeirah Heights

7 May 2008, 15:06 GMT
UAE developer Nakheel has selected two contractors to build its Jumeirah Heights development in the Jebel Ali area of Dubai.
Al-Ain Wildlife Park selects programme manager

6 May 2008, 14:09 GMT
The Al-Ain Wildlife Park and Resort in Abu Dhabi emirate has selected US-based CH2M Hill as its programme manager.
Ajman reviews airport masterplan

6 May 2008, 13:58 GMT
The government of Ajman has reviewed the latest masterplan for the Ajman International Airport Project.
Tatweer approaches contractors for Universal City

5 May 2008, 10:22 GMT
Tatweer has approached contractors for the contract to build the southern section of the AED8bn ($2.2bn) Universal City project at Dubailand.
Work starts on Saadiyat labour camp

5 May 2008, 10:11 GMT
The TDIC Leighton joint venture has started work on a AED700m ($191m) labour camp complex on Saadiyat island.
Abu Dhabi float glass plant to open this summer

4 May 2008, 10:25 GMT
The greenfield float glass plant being built by Dubai Investment in Abu Dhabi is set to begin operations by the middle of this year.
Contractors approached for Gate buildings at Shams Abu Dhabi

4 May 2008, 10:19 GMT
Contractors have been approached for the contract to build the six towers that comprise the Gate District at the Shams Abu Dhabi development on Reem Island.
Dubai plans waterways to link Business Bay to Gulf

2 May 2008, 16:16 GMT
Additional 42km of canal creates opportunities for more waterfront residences.
Locals export expertise in building tall

2 May 2008, 16:04 GMT
Emirati firms’ experience in constructing high-rise towers is increasingly winning them work overseas.
Gulf construction firms are world leaders

2 May 2008, 15:48 GMT
Arabtec’s win in St Petersburg is a sign that the region is starting to take a lead on high-rise buildings.
Contractors approached for Dubailand school complex

1 May 2008, 14:24 GMT
Beacon Education is inviting contractors to submit prices for the first phase on a contract to build a school campus at Dubailand.
Ajman and Solidere start work on Al-Zorah city

1 May 2008, 14:11 GMT
A ground-breaking ceremony has been held for the AED220bn ($60bn) Al-Zorah real estate development in Ajman that will be developed by a joint venture between the Ajman government and Lebanon’s Solidere International.
Multiplex wins contract for Bahrain Four Seasons

30 April 2008, 13:51 GMT
Australia’s Multiplex has been awarded the contract for the raft foundation on the Four Seasons hotel project at Bahrain Bay.
Leighton wins contracts for Abu Dhabi tourist developments

30 April 2008, 13:24 GMT
Gulf Leighton’s joint venture with local developer the Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has been awarded contracts totalling $435m to build hotel, resorts and golf course projects in Abu Dhabi.
Reem Developers invites bidders for Najmat Abu Dhabi bridges

29 April 2008, 13:48 GMT
The local Reem Developers has invited companies to bid by 11 May for a contract to build bridges at its Najmat Abu Dhabi project on Reem Island.
Award made for Al-Sufouh tram

29 April 2008, 13:38 GMT
The consortium of France’s Alstom, the local Belgian Bel Hasa Six Construct, UK-based Serco, and US-based Parsons International has been awarded the first phase construction contract for the AED4bn ($1.1bn) Al-Sufouh tram scheme.
Contractors selected for Dubai tram system

28 April 2008, 14:16 GMT
A consortium of France's Alstom and the local/Belgian Bel Hasa Six Construct has been selected for the estimated AED2bn ($544m) contract to build the first phase of the Al-Sufouh tram system in Dubai.
Nakheel begins flooding Arabian Canal

28 April 2008, 13:01 GMT
Local developer Nakheel has begun flooding the first access point to the 80-kilometre-long Arabian Canal that will run from Dubai Waterfront into the desert, before rejoining the sea close to Dubai Marina.
Arabtec secures Russian tower contract

27 April 2008, 14:16 GMT
Dubai-based Arabtec Construction has received a letter of award for the AED10bn ($2.72bn) contract to build the Okhta Centre in St Petersburg in Russia.
Korean firm wins $180m Abu Dhabi housing contract

27 April 2008, 14:07 GMT
South Korea’s STX Group has been awarded a $180m contract to build a residential development in Abu Dhabi.
Nakheel Retail to build 35 shopping malls in Dubai

25 April 2008, 19:02 GMT
Subsidiary of UAE developer aims to become region’s biggest mall operator.
Diesel price hikes hit contractor profits in UAE

25 April 2008, 18:03 GMT
Companies estimate higher fuel prices are adding as much as 10 per cent to contract costs.
Race intensifies to build nuclear plants in UAE

25 April 2008, 17:18 GMT
UAE signs deal paving the way for US nuclear technology firms to compete with French rivals.
Rising Gulf construction costs are here to stay

25 April 2008, 16:18 GMT
There is little that contractors can do, other than ensure escalation clauses are included in contracts.
Project boom drives up construction costs

25 April 2008, 14:31 GMT
Soaring labour and materials prices are doing little to dampen the region’s appetite for major developments, and as the project mountain rises higher, so will construction costs.
Controlling the supply chain

25 April 2008, 13:00 GMT
With securing materials and resources becoming a major concern for the Gulf construction industry, many contractors are opting to take it in-house.
Tight market benefits locals

25 April 2008, 12:47 GMT
As regional demand for construction equipment soars, securing the plant needed to carry out the work is becoming difficult, especially for contractors new to the region.
Tenders for Dubai’s Arabian Canal due in May

24 April 2008, 14:11 GMT
Dubai-based Limitless plans to issue tenders for the main construction work on its $11bn Arabian Canal project in May.
Bids invited for Business Bay tower

24 April 2008, 13:47 GMT
Tamweel has invited companies to bid by early May for a 27-storey office building at Business Bay.
Dubai Properties approaches contractors for Signature Towers work

23 April 2008, 13:56 GMT
Dubai Properties has approached contractors to build its Signature Towers project at Business Bay.
Qatar Airways invites firms to bid for airport hotel

23 April 2008, 13:44 GMT
Qatar Airways has invited contractors to bid by 30 April for a new hotel at New Doha International Airport.
Aldar signs management deal with Marriott for central market hotels

22 April 2008, 14:36 GMT
UAE developer Aldar Properties has signed management agreements with Marriott International for two hotels at the redeveloped central market.
Tender for Dubai aquatic centre due in June

22 April 2008, 14:23 GMT
Dubai Municipality is preparing to issue tender documents in June for the main contract to build the estimated AED700m ($191m) aquatic centre for the World Swimming Championships in April 2010.
Khansaheb wins Al-Furjan infrastructure contract

21 April 2008, 14:50 GMT
The local Khansaheb Civil Engineering has been awarded the estimated AED900m ($245m) infrastructure works contract for the Al-Furjan development in Jebel Ali.
Nakheel plans five Dubai shopping malls

21 April 2008, 14:43 GMT
Nakheel Retail is planning to build 1.3 million square metres of retail space in five projects in Dubai.
UAE unveils nuclear white paper

20 April 2008, 12:33 GMT
The UAE has unveiled its formal policy toward nuclear energy after publishing a white paper outlining its plans for the sector.
Abu Dhabi increases tourist projections

20 April 2008, 12:10 GMT
The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has increased its total annual guest projections to 2.7 million by the end of 2012, a 12.5 per cent increase on 2004 figures.
Gas shortages stall smelter at Ruwais

18 April 2008, 17:14 GMT
The aluminium smelter planned for Ruwais by Abu Dhabi Basic Industries Corporation (Adbic) has been put on hold because of a shortage of gas in the emirate.
Work to start on Palm Deira in Dubai before the end of the year

18 April 2008, 16:58 GMT
Building work could start on Palm Deira this year, after Dubai-based developer Nakheel approached contractors to bid for the first building package.
Dubai firms win $2.7bn housing work

18 April 2008, 16:46 GMT
Nearly AED10bn ($2.7bn) worth of contracts were awarded to build large-scale housing projects in Dubai over the past week, demonstrating that local contractors now have the resources to take on major, billion-dollar construction packages on their own.
Soletanche Bachy wins Masdar City piling contract

17 April 2008, 14:18 GMT
France’s Soletanche Bachy has been awarded the piling contract for the first phase of the $22bn Masdar City project in Abu Dhabi.
Tameer Towers attracts just one bid

17 April 2008, 14:11 GMT
A joint venture of local Al-Habtoor Engineering Enterprises, South Africa’s Murray & Roberts Contractors (Middle East) and Saudi-based Al-Rahji Contracting is the only bidder for the AED7bn ($1.9bn) Tameer Towers project on Reem island in Abu Dhabi.
Consultants invited to bid for Dubai metro extension

16 April 2008, 17:14 GMT
Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority has invited consultants to bid for the extension to the green line on the Dubai Metro project.
Malaysian firms win Reem island work

16 April 2008, 15:03 GMT
Local developer Tamouh Investments has awarded the Malaysian joint venture of IJM Corporation and LFE Corporation a AED975m ($266m) contract to build a hotel on its Reem island development in Abu Dhabi.
Cairo Contracting to build Champions Tower III in Dubai

16 April 2008, 14:55 GMT
Egypt’s Cairo Contracting Company has been awarded a AED82m ($22.3m) contract to build Champions Tower III at Dubai Sports City.
Mace to manage $450m Seef development

15 April 2008, 13:28 GMT
Local developer First Bahrain Real Estate Development Company has appointed UK-based Mace International to provide project management services on its $450m mixed-use development in the Seef district.
Dubai Properties invites contractors to bid for Culture Village residences

15 April 2008, 13:22 GMT
Local developer Dubai Properties has invited selected contractors to bid by 11 May for the main contract works for a residential package at its Culture Village development in the Al-Jadaf area.
Muscat plans rail line from Sohar to Duqm

14 April 2008, 14:18 GMT
Muscat is considering plans for a railway line running along the Sultanate’s coast from Sohar, through Muscat to Duqm.
Multi-billion contract awards made at Dubailand

14 April 2008, 14:09 GMT
Two contracts totalling AED6bn ($1.6bn) have been awarded to contractors on the Remraam Community residential project in Dubailand.
Contractors invited to prequalify for Abu Dhabi airport earthworks

13 April 2008, 12:27 GMT
The Supervision Committee for the Expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport (Scadia) has invited companies to prequalify for an earthmoving contract on the expansion of Abu Dhabi Airport.
Dubai launches Garden City

13 April 2008, 12:22 GMT
Dubai has launched a AED200bn ($54bn) new city project aimed at creating more green and parkland areas in the emirate.
Abu Dhabi developer plans Ghantoot city

11 April 2008, 17:08 GMT
International Capital Trading to build multi-billion-dollar project covering 60 square kilometres.
Dubai to import liquefied natural gas at Jebel Ali port

11 April 2008, 17:01 GMT
Emirate will source LNG from Qatar, Egypt and Far East for power generation.
Firms vie for Abu Dhabi terminal deal

11 April 2008, 15:28 GMT
Contract to build midfield airport complex attracts bids from France, Singapore, Germany and Turkey.
Competition is a risk for Abu Dhabi and Dubai

11 April 2008, 14:06 GMT
Ask any government official or real estate developer from Abu Dhabi or Dubai whether the two emirates compete and nine times out of 10 you will get the same reply: “We don’t compete, we complement.”
Abu Dhabi Investment House plans fashion projects

10 April 2008, 10:24 GMT
Abu Dhabi Investment House (ADIH) has launched a $7bn development concept focused on fashion and design, which it plans to roll out across the Gulf, North Africa and India.
Nakheel invests in Miami Beach resort

10 April 2008, 10:18 GMT
Dubai-based developer Nakheel has invested $375m in the US' Fontainebleau Resorts and will take a 50 per cent interest in the firm's Miami Beach resort.
Majid al-Futtaim to develop precincts at Qatar Entertainment City

9 April 2008, 13:01 GMT
Abu Dhabi Investment House (ADIH) and the Dubai-based Majid al-Futtaim Group have signed an agreement to develop entertainment precincts worth $1.5bn on the outskirts of Doha.
Arabtec secures more Dubai housing work

9 April 2008, 12:56 GMT
The local Arabtec Construction has been awarded a AED3bn ($817m) contract for the design and build work for the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment.
Nakheel approaches contractors for Palm Island villas

8 April 2008, 14:20 GMT
Local real estate developer Nakheel has invited contractors to prequalify for construction works on its Jumeirah Pointe development on the Palm Jumeirah.
Contractors approached for Gemini tower project

8 April 2008, 13:53 GMT
Local developer Omniyat Properties has invited selected companies to express interest in the main contract for its Gemini tower project at Dubai’s Business Bay.
China Harbour to start work on Umm al-Qaiwain resort

7 April 2008, 14:00 GMT
China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) has been awarded the AED200m ($55m) contract for the civil and infrastructure works on the first phase of the White Bay development in Umm Al-Qaiwain.
Burj Dubai becomes world’s tallest man-made structure

7 April 2008, 13:45 GMT
The Burj Dubai has surpassed North Dakota’s KVLY-TV mast to become the world's tallest man-made structure.
Transport authority confirms metro opening date

6 April 2008, 12:06 GMT
The Rail Agency of Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has reinforced its commitment to opening the red line of the Dubai Metro scheme on 9 September 2009.
Adnoc plans new headquarters complex

6 April 2008, 9:24 GMT
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) is preparing to issue tenders for a fixed-price lump sum contract to build its new corporate headquarters complex on Abu Dhabi corniche.
Firms vie to manage causeway project linking Qatar and Bahrain

4 April 2008, 16:02 GMT
Consultancy contract award will pave way for construction to start on long-delayed Qatar-Bahrain crossing.
Al-Futtaim Carillion in final talks over Abu Dhabi contracts

4 April 2008, 14:56 GMT
The local/UK Al-Futtaim Carillion is in final negotiations for two major construction contracts, on Aldar Properties’ Yas island and Al-Raha beach developments, one of which it has already started work on.
Work to start on $3bn UAE Ajman Marina in May

4 April 2008, 14:38 GMT
Construction work is expected to start on the $3bn Ajman Marina project in May, with the master-plan now finalised and the first marine package due to be awarded in the coming weeks.
Construction safety initiative formed in Dubai

3 April 2008, 13:58 GMT
A new initiative has been formed in Dubai aimed at improving the working conditions and safety performance of the construction industry by sharing experiences from the emirate’s building sites.
Aldar prepares plans for Abu Dhabi residential development

3 April 2008, 13:51 GMT
Local developer Aldar Properties is preparing plans for a residential development surrounding the old cemetery in the Al-Bateen area of Abu Dhabi island.
Emaar signs agreement with Chinese developer

3 April 2008, 13:41 GMT
Dubai-based developer Emaar Properties has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shanghai China-News Enterprise Development to explore opportunities in China.
Lindner Depa Interiors wins contract for Dubai metro stations

2 April 2008, 14:24 GMT
Lindner Depa Interiors has been awarded a AED375m ($102m) contract for the complete fit-out of 13 stations on the red line of the Dubai Metro.
Aldar Besix invites contractors to tender for Yas mall

2 April 2008, 14:18 GMT
Aldar Besix has invited contractors to express interest in tendering for the civil works package for the retail centre on the $40bn Yas island development in Abu Dhabi.
Bids in for Lamar towers

1 April 2008, 14:54 GMT
Bids have been submitted for the SR600m ($160m) main construction package on the Lamar Towers project in Jeddah.
Empower awards Dubai cooling plant contract to Voltas in Dubai

1 April 2008, 14:38 GMT
Dubai-based Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has awarded India’s Voltas a AED260m ($71m) contract for the construction of the North District cooling plant in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Danes to conduct study for Doha Bay crossing

31 March 2008, 4:48 GMT
Denmark’s Cowi has been appointed to conduct a feasibility study for the new crossing planned for Doha Bay.
Contractors invited to prequalify for 100-storey towers at Dubai Marina

30 March 2008, 13:26 GMT
Selected contractors have been invited to prequalify for the estimated $1bn Marina Sky Towers development at Dubai Marina.
Aldar forms joint venture to supply ready mix concrete

30 March 2008, 13:14 GMT
Local developer Aldar Properties has formed a joint venture with Readymix Abu Dhabi to supply its development projects in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi developer teams up with MGM and Rubicon for theme parks

30 March 2008, 13:07 GMT
Local developer Sorouh Real Estate has signed an agreement with US-based Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM) and Rubicon, also of the US, to develop entertainment projects within Sorouh’s real estate portfolio. The first project, still in the planning stages, will be a large-scale entertainment destination in Abu Dhabi.
Consolidated and Six Construct win $1.7bn Ras Laffan deal

28 March 2008, 17:21 GMT
A joint venture of Athens-based Consolidated Contractors International Company (CCC) and Belgium’s Six Construct, together with the UK’s Halcrow, has been awarded the QR6.5bn ($1.7bn) construction contract at Ras Laffan port.
Nakheel to award three major real estate deals

28 March 2008, 15:27 GMT
Dubai-based developer of Palm Jumeirah and The World schemes enters final-stage negotiations.
Q&A: Riad Sadik, chairman, Al-Habtoor Leighton Group

28 March 2008, 12:40 GMT
Dubai’s Al-Habtoor is pursuing landmark projects after merging with Australia’s Leighton International
Al-Habtoor Leighton Group: MEED Assessment

28 March 2008, 12:24 GMT
The key to the company’s success will be its contacts and expertise
Al-Habtoor Leighton Group

28 March 2008, 12:21 GMT
Dubai’s Al-Habtoor is pursuing landmark projects after merging with Australia’s Leighton International
Dubai approaches contractors for sixth creek crossing

27 March 2008, 9:47 GMT
Dubai's Roads & Transport Authority has invited selected contractors to express interest in the contract to build the sixth creek crossing bridge.
Dubai launches plan for cultural district

27 March 2008, 9:32 GMT
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has unveiled plans to build a cultural district on the banks of emirate’s creek.
Abu Dhabi awards earthmoving contracts at Khalifa Industrial Zone

25 March 2008, 11:22 GMT
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has awarded two major earthworks packages to local contractors for the Khalifa Industrial Zone at Taweelah.
Dutco Balfour Beatty awarded hotel tower on Sheikh Zayed road

25 March 2008, 11:16 GMT
The local/UK Dutco Balfour Beatty has been awarded the AED840m ($229m) contract to build a hotel tower in the Al-Barsha area of Dubai, on Sheikh Zayed road.
Contractors prepare for multi-billion-dollar Ajman project

24 March 2008, 12:43 GMT
Selected contractors have been invited to prequalify for three construction packages on the estimated $13.6bn Al-Zorah development in Ajman.
Al-Jaber orders 720 Caterpillar machines

24 March 2008, 12:35 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based Al-Jaber Group has placed an AED809m ($220m) order with local dealer Mohammed Abdulrahman Al-Bahar for 720 Caterpillar earth moving machines.
Contractors approached for Oqyana on The World

23 March 2008, 12:51 GMT
Selected contractors have been invited to express interest in providing construction services for the Oqyana - World First project on The World.
Federation plans to spend billions on North Emirates infrastructure projects

23 March 2008, 12:45 GMT
President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan has ordered the allocation of AED16bn ($4.35bn) for infrastructure projects in Northern Emirates.
Abu Dhabi awards $1bn in road deals

20 March 2008, 16:26 GMT
Abu Dhabi Municipality has awarded two contracts totalling AED4bn ($1.1bn) for the construction of tunnels and interchanges along the eastern road corridor on Abu Dhabi island.
Import tax breaks fail to curb costs

20 March 2008, 16:05 GMT
The UAE's suspension of import taxes on cement and steel will have little or no impact on prices, according to industry analysts and contractors.
Prequalification starts for Raffles City in Bahrain

19 March 2008, 13:39 GMT
Selected companies are being invited to prequalify for the contract to build the superstructures for the Raffles City project at Bahrain Bay.
Chinese architect selected for Dubai metro deal

19 March 2008, 13:32 GMT
China’s Architectural Engineering has been awarded a AED183m ($50m) contract to build external structures for the red line stations of the Dubai Metro.
Prequalification starts for Cleveland Clinic

18 March 2008, 13:39 GMT
Selected companies have been invited to prequalify for the main construction package on the Cleveland Clinic hospital project on Suwa island in Abu Dhabi.
Interest sought for Khalifa port infrastructure

18 March 2008, 13:32 GMT
Abu Dhabi Ports Company has invited companies to express interest in an infrastructure package at Khalifa Port & Industrial Zone.
Prequalification starts for Saadiyat hotel

17 March 2008, 14:41 GMT
The local Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has invited selected companies to prequalify for a new resort on the North Beach of Saadiyat island in Abu Dhabi emirate.
Tenders issued for Nation towers in Abu Dhabi

17 March 2008, 14:36 GMT
Contractors have been invited to bid by 27 April for the main contract works for the Nation towers project on Abu Dhabi corniche.
Al-Jaber awarded Abu Dhabi interchange

16 March 2008, 9:26 GMT
The local Al-Jaber Group has been formally awarded the AED 754 million ($205 million) contract to build a new interchange at Mafraq.
Arabtec secures more villa work

16 March 2008, 9:12 GMT
The local Arabtec Construction has received a letter of acceptance from local developer Emaar Properties for the AED520m ($141m) design and build contract covering 68 villas at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club in Arabian Ranches. The contract duration is 32 months.
Bids evaluated for Qatar gabbro port

16 March 2008, 9:08 GMT
Qatar Petroleum is evaluating bids for the expansion to the gabbro rock port at Mesaieed.
Contractors in talks for Arabian Canal works

16 March 2008, 8:59 GMT
Dubai-based Limitless is in talks with contractors for another pilot section of its $11bn Arabian Canal Project.
Mubadala joins forces with Chicago property developer

14 March 2008, 18:44 GMT
Abu Dhabi government-owned Mubadala Development Company has formed a joint venture with Chicago-based The John Buck Company to develop real estate projects in Abu Dhabi and the Middle East.
Arabtec wins contract for Porto Dubai

14 March 2008, 17:23 GMT
Local developer Zabeel Investments has awarded the local Arabtec Construction the estimated AED1bn ($272m) main construction contract for the Porto Dubai project, one of the most controversial schemes in the emirate.
Abu Dhabi right to plan ahead to attract investment

14 March 2008, 16:54 GMT
The establishment of a joint venture by the Abu Dhabi government-backed Mubadala Development Company and the US’ The John Buck Company is the latest sign that the UAE capital is becoming the Gulf’s leading destination for international real estate investors.
Governance: A small change in direction

14 March 2008, 11:50 GMT
After two years as UAE prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed has reshuffled his cabinet. But the changes have not been as dramatic as many expected.
Singapore firm to build Ajman’s tallest tower

13 March 2008, 12:33 GMT
Singapore’s Tri Union Builders has been awarded an AED400m ($109m) contract to build a 70-storey tower in the emirate of Ajman.
Tenders issued for dredging Port Rashid

13 March 2008, 12:19 GMT
Local real estate developer Nakheel has invited companies to bid by 20 April for the reclamation contract on the Port Rashid redevelopment in Dubai.
Nasa Multiplex wins contract to build Dubai's Opus project

12 March 2008, 7:11 GMT
The local/Australian Nasa Multiplex has been awarded the estimated AED800m ($218m) contract to build the Opus project at Dubai’s Business Bay.
Al-Naboodah Laing O'Rourke wins Dubai teaching hospital contract

12 March 2008, 7:01 GMT
The local/UK Al-Naboodah Laing O’Rourke has been awarded the AED2.1bn ($572m) contract to build a teaching hospital at Dubai Health Care City.
Turks win contract to build Dubai Marina tower

11 March 2008, 11:31 GMT
TAV Gulf, part of Turkey’s TAV, has been awarded the estimated AED800m ($218m) contract to build the Marina 101 tower at Dubai Marina.
Bids in for redevelopment of Dubai World Trade Centre

11 March 2008, 11:26 GMT
Two companies have submitted bids for the main construction package on the estimated AED4bn ($1.1bn) first-phase redevelopment of the World Trade Centre in Dubai.
Bids due for Meydan business park

10 March 2008, 5:58 GMT
Selected companies have been invited to bid by 12 March for the estimated AED2.5bn ($681m) contract to build the business park at the Meydan development at Nad al-Sheba in Dubai.
Emirates population to exceed forecasts

7 March 2008, 17:07 GMT
Dubai and Abu Dhabi face having to revise projections and increase investment in infrastructure.
Planning will ease growing pains in Dubai

7 March 2008, 16:44 GMT
If developers have their way, in a few years’ time Dubai’s population will be bigger than that of the entire UAE today. Housing is being built for more than 5 million people, adding to the 1.4 million already in the emirate.
Target awarded three jobs in Abu Dhabi

6 March 2008, 13:58 GMT
Target Engineering Construction Company has received three letters of award to construct three projects in Abu Dhabi.
Metito wins Yas Island sewage treatment contract

6 March 2008, 13:54 GMT
Sharjah-based Metito has been awarded the contract to build a sewage treatment plant on Yas Island.
Tenders issued for Mudon buildings

5 March 2008, 11:11 GMT
Selected companies have been invited to bid by 16 March for an estimated AED300m ($81m) first phase building package on the AED55bn ($15bn) Mudon development in Dubailand.
Qatar Foundation forms real estate venture

5 March 2008, 11:00 GMT
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science & Community Development has formed a new real estate company known as Dohaland to develop projects in Qatar. Its first project will involve the redevelopment of the centre of Doha.
CH2M Hill appointed programme manager on Abu Dhabi sewerage scheme

4 March 2008, 10:07 GMT
Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company has appointed US-based CH2M Hill as the programme manager on its AED4bn ($1.09bn) strategic investment programme for the Abu Dhabi island sewerage network.
Bids due for Dubai World Trade Centre redevelopment

4 March 2008, 10:01 GMT
Bids are due to be submitted on 9 March for the main construction package on the estimated AED4bn ($1.1bn) first-phase redevelopment of the World Trade Centre in Dubai.
Contractors approached for Dubai Pearl work

3 March 2008, 14:27 GMT
Selected contractors have been invited to prequalify by 5 March for the structural works on the Dubai Pearl project, as the mixed use project moves ahead.
Limitless plans to build homes for 1.5 million in Dubai

3 March 2008, 14:23 GMT
Limitless plans to build homes for 1.5 million people as part of its inland development along the banks of the Arabian Canal in Dubai, according to development manager Ian Raine.
Revised prices sought for Al-Sufouh tram

2 March 2008, 12:10 GMT
Companies bidding for the first phase of the Al-Sufouh tram system have submitted revised prices to the Roads & Transport Authority following a decision to move the scheme’s depot underground.
Dubai receives bids for Al-Khail road intersection

2 March 2008, 11:54 GMT
Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has received bids from two companies for contract to improve the intersection connecting Al-Khail road with Emirates road.
Following Dubai’s lead

29 February 2008, 14:28 GMT
Deciding where to invest in the UAE real estate sector used to be straightforward, with Dubai the only real contender. But as the other emirates catch up, investors are faced with a far wider choice.
UAE contractors form joint venture with Saudi Binladin

15 February 2008, 16:53 GMT
UAE developers Al-Qudra Holding and Hydra Properties have formed a joint venture construction company with Saudi Binladin Group to work on projects in Abu Dhabi.
Tamouh considers plan for ski slope at Jebel Hafeet

15 February 2008, 15:51 GMT
Controversial plans to build an indoor ski slope on the highest peak in Abu Dhabi are being considered by local developer Tamouh Investments, as part of a major mixed-used development
Deluxe hotel planned for Abu Dhabi island

13 February 2008, 11:09 GMT
The National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels (NCTH) is preparing to issue tender documents in March for a marine works package on a new hotel development on Abu Dhabi island.
Abu Dhabi to build new border post

13 February 2008, 11:03 GMT
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities & Agriculture is preparing to issue tender documents for a new border post at Ghuweifat, on the border with Saudi Arabia.
Dubai Contracting to build Meydan tower

10 February 2008, 12:49 GMT
The local Dubai Contracting Company (DCC) has been awarded the contract to build a mixed-use tower at the new Meydan City development in the Ras al-Khor area.
Local contractor begins demolition works at Dubai Pearl site

10 February 2008, 12:29 GMT
The local Al-Rasheed Building Demolition & General Contracting has started demolition works on the Dubai Pearl project.
Abu Dhabi tenders deals worth $2.2bn

8 February 2008, 16:35 GMT
Tendering has started for construction contracts on two major mixed-use developments in Abu Dhabi, with a combined value of AED8bn ($2.2bn).
Nakheel to award contracts for Waterfront development in Dubai

8 February 2008, 16:27 GMT
Construction deals worth $3.2bn to be announced in next 12 months
Ras al-Khaimah reinvents itself

8 February 2008, 14:10 GMT
Ras al-Khaimah is pursuing ambitious plans, but it is learning that development does not come without challenges.
Tenders issued for Port Rashid marine works

7 February 2008, 13:12 GMT
Local developer Nakheel has invited companies to bid by 20 February for a marine works package on the redevelopment of Port Rashid in Dubai.
Aldar awards shopping mall contract in Abu Dhabi

7 February 2008, 13:01 GMT
Local developer Aldar Properties has awarded the local/Lebanese Arabian Construction Company (ACC) an additional AED694m ($189m) contract to build a shopping mall on the AED4.2bn redevelopment of Abu Dhabi’s central market.
Limitless signs deal to build Russian housing project

6 February 2008, 11:16 GMT
Dubai-based Limitless and Russia’s RDI Group have signed a joint venture agreement to build a new town for about 12,000 people near Moscow.
Bids in for Abu Dhabi marine works

6 February 2008, 8:54 GMT
The local Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) has received bids from five groups for the marine works package at its Capital Centre project.
Tenders expected for first phase of Masdar city

6 February 2008, 8:46 GMT
Tenders are expected shortly for the first phase construction package on the Masdar carbon-neutral city in Abu Dhabi.
Al-Habtoor to build two towers in Dubai

6 February 2008, 8:30 GMT
The local Al-Habtoor Engineering Enterprises has received a letter of intent from Abyaar Real Estate Development to build two residential towers in the Acacia Avenues project in Dubai.
Nakheel plans Dubai Waterfront rail project

4 February 2008, 17:34 GMT
Local real estate developer Nakheel is planning to build light rail and tram systems as part of its Dubai Waterfront development.
Contracts awarded for Dubai’s Parallel roads

3 February 2008, 13:47 GMT
Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded two construction contracts on the parallel roads scheme.
Hamdan bin Mohammed appointed Crown Prince of Dubai

3 February 2008, 13:11 GMT
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed al-Maktoum has been appointed as the Crown Prince of Dubai by his father, the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum.
Abu Dhabi holds talks on rail plan to ease road congestion

1 February 2008, 17:26 GMT
Abu Dhabi has held talks with potential operators of a rail network linking it to Saudi Arabia and the rest of the UAE, as it presses ahead with plans to relieve pressure on its roads.
Bidders line up for $2bn Qatar-Bahrain causeway

1 February 2008, 16:24 GMT
The Qatar-Bahrain Causeway Foundation is to issue tenders for the contract to carry out programme management services for the $2bn Qatar-Bahrain causeway.
Firms line up for $5.5bn Doha New Port project

1 February 2008, 16:18 GMT
Doha New Port Steering Committee is prequalifying firms for contracts to project manage and provide engineering services on the $5.5bn Doha New Port project at Mesaieed.
Ratings will ease Ras al-Khaimah's access to funding

1 February 2008, 15:41 GMT
On the face of it, it is odd that Ras al-Khaimah should receive a sovereign rating from Standard & Poor’s and Fitch. After all, it is not even a sovereign state. Nonetheless, the A ratings announced on 27 January will make it easier for the emirate to move ahead with its growth plans and avoid being left even further behind by Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Contractor survey 2008 - Oman: Tourism drive stretches resources

1 February 2008, 12:57 GMT
Oman's construction market has been quiet compared with the rest of the Gulf, but with the launch of a series of projects aimed at boosting tourism, local contractors will be put to the test.
Contractor survey 2008 - Kuwait: Slow market forces firms overseas

1 February 2008, 12:52 GMT
As Kuwait struggles to move forward with its ambitious development plans, local contractors are looking for work elsewhere in the region to maintain profit margins.
Contractor survey 2008 - UAE: Abu Dhabi closes gap on Dubai

1 February 2008, 12:47 GMT
The big four UAE contractors all did well in 2007, but Al-Jaber Group won the most work as Abu Dhabi launched a series of megaprojects.
Contractor survey 2008 - Results: Global heavyweights arrive in force

1 February 2008, 11:56 GMT
MEED’s latest contractor survey shows that while local companies are gaining more work than ever in the region, international firms are increasingly competing for awards.
Bemco and Almabani join forces to target Gulf projects

31 January 2008, 15:34 GMT
Bemco Contracting has merged with the Saudi-based Almabani General Contractors, to form Bemco & Almabani Engineering & Contracting Company (Unicorp).
Dubai to start work on landmark bridge in March

31 January 2008, 15:13 GMT
Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority is to start construction work on the sixth bridge to cross Dubai Creek by March.
Qatar Diar extends deadline for Lusail infrastructure

30 January 2008, 7:59 GMT
Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company has extended the closing date for the second infrastructure package on its Lusail development from mid-January to 21 February.
Bids in for Palm Island Village Centre

30 January 2008, 6:34 GMT
Local real estate developer Nakheel has received bids from at least four groups for the contract to build the Village Centre project on the Palm Jumeirah.
Al-Habtoor secures Abu Dhabi mixed-use development

29 January 2008, 10:44 GMT
The local Al-Habtoor Engineering Enterprises has been awarded the estimated AED1.3bn ($350m) contract to build a mixed-use development in Abu Dhabi.
Exhibition City contract goes to Samsung and Baytur

25 January 2008, 14:41 GMT
The joint venture of South Korea’s Samsung Corporation and Turkey’s Baytur has been awarded a $450m construction contract at Exhibition City, part of the Dubai World Central development that includes the city’s new airport.
Lindenberg wins Abu Dhabi water transmission contract

24 January 2008, 13:34 GMT
Abu Dhabi-based Lindenberg Emirates has been awarded the $157m construction contract for Saadiyat island water transmission scheme.
Al-Ain awards waste management contracts

24 January 2008, 13:24 GMT
Al-Ain Municipality has awarded the consortium of the local MBM, Saudi Arabia’s Dallah and Spain’s Urbaser three contracts for cleaning and disposal of solid waste.
Nakheel plans desalination plants for Palm Jebel Ali

23 January 2008, 11:28 GMT
Local real estate developer Nakheel plans to build five desalination plants on its Palm Jebel Ali project in Dubai.
Emicool to develop Motor City district cooling plants

22 January 2008, 13:53 GMT
Emirates District Cooling Company (Emicool) has been awarded the contract to develop two new district cooling plants at the Motor City development in Dubai.
Germans start work on foundations of Barsha towers

22 January 2008, 13:38 GMT
Germany’s Ed Zueblin has started work on the foundations of a tower planned by the local Al-Ali Property Investments in the Al-Barsha area of Dubai, on Sheikh Zayed road.
Three shortlisted for Tatweer towers

21 January 2008, 14:03 GMT
Local developer Mizin has shortlisted three groups to submit preliminary prices to build the Tatweer Towers development in Dubailand.
Arabtec profits continue to grow

20 January 2008, 13:20 GMT
Dubai-based contractor Arabtec Holding has released the unaudited financial results for the year 2007 which show a consolidated profit of AED494m for the financial 2007 compared to AED217m ($59m) during the previous year reflecting an increase of 127%. Earning per share stood at AED0.82 ($0.22).
Limitless sets up base in Jordan

20 January 2008, 13:13 GMT
Dubai-based Limitless has established a new base in Jordan, where it is eyeing a number of projects.
Interview with Amwal's Sheikha Hanadi Nasser bin Khaled al-Thani

18 January 2008, 16:29 GMT
Sheikha Hanadi tells MEED that the region’s rapid growth provides an opportunity for women to take a leading role in business.
Transport authority to build Sheikh Zayed road bridges

18 January 2008, 12:55 GMT
Dubai opens bids for next phase of parallel roads scheme and tram system.
World Trade Centre tenders $1.1bn upgrade

18 January 2008, 12:48 GMT
Selected contractors have been invited to bid by 9 March for the main construction package on the AED4bn ($1.1bn) first phase redevelopment of the World Trade Centre in Dubai.
Amwal Alkhaleej buys into Dubai Contracting

17 January 2008, 12:56 GMT
Amwal AlKhaleej, a regional investment firm, has acquired a 49 per cent stake in the local Dubai Contracting Company for an undisclosed sum.
National Investment plans mixed-use development for Abu Dhabi

16 January 2008, 13:58 GMT
The local National Investment Corporation plans to build a AED5bn ($1.4bn) mixed-use development close to Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi.
US firm to oversee Abu Dhabi sewage plans

16 January 2008, 13:36 GMT
US-based MWH has won a four-year contract to review sewerage and water treatment plants being constructed by commercial developers in Abu Dhabi.
Taj to manage Saraya hotel in Ras al-Khaimah

15 January 2008, 5:27 GMT
Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces will manage one of the hotels at the Saraya Islands development in Ras al-Khaimah.
Omran seeks interest in Duqm hotel contract

15 January 2008, 5:23 GMT
The Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran) is inviting selected contractors to express interest in building a hotel at Duqm.
Joint venture wins Eighth Gate work in Damascus

14 January 2008, 10:51 GMT
Emaar IGO has issued a letter of acceptance to the joint venture of Lebanon’s Arabian Construction Company and Dubai-based Arabtec Construction for a $41m construction package on its Eighth Gate Development in Damascus.
Fashion island to be built on the World

14 January 2008, 10:48 GMT
Local developer Dubai Infinity Holdings plans to build a fashion-themed scheme on The World development off the coast of Dubai.
Aldar and Besix form joint venture company

13 January 2008, 13:23 GMT
Local developer Aldar Properties and Belgium’s Besix have formed a joint venture management contracting company for shopping and entertainment projects including the Ferrari theme park infrastructure and related hotels on the $40b Yas island development in Abu Dhabi.
Tenders issued for Lamar towers in Jeddah

13 January 2008, 9:18 GMT
The local Cayan Investment & Development Company has invited selected companies to bid by 16 February for the main construction package on the Lamar Towers project in Jeddah.
Nakheel launches the Promenade

13 January 2008, 9:13 GMT
Local real estate developer Nakheel has formally launched its Dubai Promenade project at Dubai Marina.
Majid al-Futtaim plans retail expansion

11 January 2008, 15:34 GMT
Dubai-based developer to increase retail portfolio fivefold over five years to 2.5 million square metres
Majid al-Futtaim plans retail expansion

11 January 2008, 15:31 GMT
Dubai-based developer to increase retail portfolio fivefold over five years to 2.5 million square metres.
Abu Dhabi overhauls sewage system

11 January 2008, 14:52 GMT
Joint ventures to build four treatment plants to handle increasing volumes of waste from development
Dubai invites firms to bid for controversial creek extension

11 January 2008, 14:42 GMT
Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority has invited companies to bid for two construction packages for the extension of Dubai Creek, from Business Bay across Sheikh Zayed road and through to the Gulf.
Tenders issued for Silverene at Dubai Marina

9 January 2008, 9:27 GMT
Saudi-based Cayan Investment and Development has invited companies to bid by 25 February to build its Silverene towers project at Dubai Marina.
Arabtec to build drains and sewers in northern Dubai

9 January 2008, 8:41 GMT
The local Arabtec Engineering Services has been awarded a AED55m ($15m) contract to construct sewerage and drainage networks in Dubai.
Hong Kong contractor builds two towers in Dubai

9 January 2008, 8:35 GMT
Hong Kong-based CSHK Dubai Contracting has been awarded an estimated AED200m ($55m) contract to build two commercial towers in Dubai.
Leighton in talks for Abu Dhabi tunnel

9 January 2008, 8:29 GMT
The local Tourism & Development Investment Company (TDIC) is in talks with the local/Australian Gulf Leighton to build a road tunnel connecting Abu Dhabi island with Hudayriat island.
Tenders issued for Oman's Ras al-Hadd airport

8 January 2008, 10:17 GMT
Companies have been invited to bid by 11 February for the development of Ras al-Had airport in Al-Shargiyah in the east of the sultanate.
Emaar appoints consultants for Dead Sea development

8 January 2008, 9:47 GMT
Emaar International Jordan, part of Dubai-based Emaar Properties, has awarded contracts for the design and pre-construction services of the latest phase of its Samarah Dead Sea Resort.
Muscat issues tenders for Ras al-Hadd airport

7 January 2008, 13:36 GMT
Companies have been invited to bid by 11 February for the development of Ras al-Had airport in Al-Shargiyah, in the east of the sultanate.
Reem island tower put on hold

7 January 2008, 8:17 GMT
Mayadeen Gulf Estate Company has shelved plans for its estimated AED2b ($545m) First Abu Dhabi tower project on Reem island.
Arabtec buys steel fabricator

6 January 2008, 11:37 GMT
The local Arabtec Holding has acquired 55 per cent of Sharjah-based structural steel fabricator Gulf Steel Industries (GSI).
New interchange planned for Jebel Ali Free Zone

6 January 2008, 11:27 GMT
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (Jafza) is preparing to issue tender documents for an estimated $55m road project within Jebel Ali Free Zone.
The Gulf's growing labour crisis

4 January 2008, 18:07 GMT
Spiralling costs remain the key issue for contractors in 2008, but unlike in previous years, the rising price and dwindling supply of manpower, not materials, is the primary concern
Sector outlook 2008: Construction

4 January 2008, 17:37 GMT
As the market overheats, developers face challengers in securing labour and keeping down costs.Construction costs in the Gulf have risen by about 30 per cent over the past 12 months and new companies are entering regional markets, making the sector more competitive. But with a project mountain that keeps on growing, controlling costs and securing work will not be the main problem in 2008 - it will be finding manpower.
Generous budget will fuel inflation

4 January 2008, 16:55 GMT
With Muscat preparing to use a 20 per cent increase in revenues to invest in much-needed infrastructure, it is unsurprising that the sultanate's contractors have welcomed the latest budget.
Work starts on $11bn Arabian Canal

4 January 2008, 16:08 GMT
Contractors have started work on two preliminary contracts for the $11bn Arabian Canal project, after they were awarded in late 2007. The 80-kilometre canal is the largest civil engineering project undertaken in Dubai.
Three firms bid to build parallel roads

4 January 2008, 14:51 GMT
Dubai's Roads & Transport Authority has received three bids to build one of the most controversial sections of its parallel roads scheme.
Oman to invest in infrastructure

4 January 2008, 14:36 GMT
The Omani government is preparing to invest heavily in infrastructure projects across the sultanate under its 2008 budget.
Dubai caps residential rental hikes

4 January 2008, 14:05 GMT
Dubai has tightened control over rental prices, placing a 5 per cent limit on rent increases for 2008. Rents that were increased last year will be frozen at current levels.
US contractor to build Libyan infrastructure

3 January 2008, 13:34 GMT
Tennessee Overseas Construction Company has been awarded a $1.25bn contract to build infrastructure in Tripoli and Benghazi.
Hill awarded three projects in UAE

3 January 2008, 13:24 GMT
US-based Hill International has been awarded three project management contracts, in Abu Dhabi, Al-Ain and Ajman.
Consultants line up for Duqm masterplan

2 January 2008, 13:16 GMT
Town planners have invited firms to bid by 18 February for a contract to prepare a masterplan for a free zone and industrial area at Duqm in the Al-Wusta region.
Eight firms bid for Sohar infrastructure works

2 January 2008, 12:48 GMT
Eight groups are bidding for the contract to install infrastructure to expand Sohar industrial estate, to be awarded by the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates.
Abu Dhabi starts 12-month transport study

17 December 2007, 13:19 GMT
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Transport has appointed Mott MacDonald and Steer Davies Gleave, two UK engineering companies, to develop the emirate’s masterplan for surface transport.
Gulf Holding awards $216m contract to redevelop Manama

17 December 2007, 13:14 GMT
Gulf Holding Company, a Kuwaiti company, has awarded a $216m contract to redevelop a large part of Manama in Bahrain.
Piling contractor picked for Dubai’s Pentominium

16 December 2007, 12:06 GMT
Swissboring, part of Italy’s Trevi Group, has been awarded the piling and shoring contract for the Pentominium tower project in Dubai.
Consultants approached for Abu Dhabi airport road works

16 December 2007, 12:01 GMT
The Supervision Committee for the Expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport (SCADIA) has invited consultants to express interest in supervising the design and construction of a roads package at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Inflation increases pressure to revalue UAE dirham

14 December 2007, 17:10 GMT
With real wage levels falling due to soaring inflation and the declining value of the dirham, expatriates are threatening to leave the UAE, putting further pressure on the government to drop the dollar peg
A lesson for the northern region

14 December 2007, 16:11 GMT
If the northern emirates want to make the most of the boom, they must learn from their neighbours
Special Report: Abu Dhabi struggles for balance

14 December 2007, 16:10 GMT
Concern is growing that in an attempt to compete with the success of Dubai, the UAE capital is focusing on its own development at the expense of other federation members
Al Jaber Group

14 December 2007, 15:39 GMT
Abu Dhabi’s largest contractor is developing divisions to provide basic materials and secure its supply chain.
Residency cap and minimum wage to top GCC agenda

14 December 2007, 15:25 GMT
A GCC residency cap, limiting the time spent in the region by unskilled workers to six years, and a UAE minimum wage will top the agenda for member states in 2008.
Dubai Pearl buyer promises to honour previous contracts

14 December 2007, 14:12 GMT
The consortium of investors led by Abu Dhabi-based Al-Fahim Group says it will honour all previous contracts made with buyers, despite an earlier phase of the project being hit by delays. “We have taken over Dubai Pearl in Tecom,” says Abdul Majeed al-Fahim, chairman of Dubai Pearl Free Zone. “As the new developer on the project, we will honour all contracts made with buyers on the previous project.”
Three groups vie for $544m Al-Sufouh tram network

14 December 2007, 13:39 GMT
Three groups have submitted bids to Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) for the AED2bn ($544m) design-and-build contract for the Al-Sufouh tram scheme. The bidders are: France’s Alstom with the local/Belgian Bel Hasa Six Construct; Italy’s Ansaldo Trasporti with Japan’s Marubeni Corporation and Pizzarotti, also Italian; and Germany’s Siemens with Australia’s Gulf Leighton and the local Al-Habtoor Engineering Enterprises.
Al Jaber Group: MEED Assessment

14 December 2007, 5:23 GMT
Al-Jaber has worked on many of the major projects in Abu Dhabi over the past 30 years, and with vast resources will continue this trend
Contractors invited for Abu Dhabi border road

13 December 2007, 13:25 GMT
Abu Dhabi Municipality has invited local and international contractors to prequalify by 10 January for the contract to build the upgrade of Mafraq to Ghuweifat highway.
Cabinet to evaluate departments' plans

12 December 2007, 13:30 GMT
The UAE’s cabinet will hold an extraordinary session before Eid to evaluate the strategic plans set by the federal government departments.
Dubai awards Palm Deira bridge deal to Bel Hasa

12 December 2007, 13:26 GMT
The AED300m ($81.7m) contract to build the bridge connecting the Palm Deira to mainland Dubai has been awarded to Bel Hasa Six Construct, a joint venture with a Belgian company.
Abu Dhabi to redevelop Al-Bateen

11 December 2007, 13:47 GMT
Belbadi Enterprises, a UAE company, in partnership with Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) plans to redevelop the Al-Bateen district of Abu Dhabi.
Dubai to build aquatic centre for 2010 world swimming championships

11 December 2007, 13:33 GMT
Dubai Municipality has approached contractors to build an aquatic centre for the World Swimming Championships in April 2010.
Sorouh awards Abu Dhabi development to Orascom

10 December 2007, 12:44 GMT
Sorouh Real Estate, a UAE developer, has awarded the infrastructure construction works for the AED3.5bn ($953m) Saraya development to the local affiliate of Egypt’s Orascom Construction Industries.
Bin Manana invites bids for Lam Tara towers

10 December 2007, 12:39 GMT
Bin Manana Investment Group, a real estate company in the UAE, has invited companies to bid for the main construction contract on a high rise development in Dubai by the end of February.
Mizin tenders Remraam at Dubailand

9 December 2007, 8:05 GMT
The local Mizin has invited selected companies to bid for the main building works on the Remraam project in Dubailand. The closing date is 10 January.
Contractors approached for Dubai Waterfront building works

9 December 2007, 7:56 GMT
Local developer Nakheel has invited selected companies to express interest in a building package for the Madinat al-Arab district at Dubai Waterfront.
Gulf architects: Local firms thrive in the shadows

7 December 2007, 17:13 GMT
While the big international architects are capturing the public imagination with their cutting-edge designs, local companies are benefiting most from the construction boom
Abu Dhabi forms tourism partnership with Gulf Leighton

6 December 2007, 19:38 GMT
Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has entered into a partnering agreement with the local contractor Gulf Leighton to build projects in Abu Dhabi. The projects include part of TDIC’s AED100bn ($27.2bn) Saadiyat island development and the eastern mangrove resort that will be built close to Abu Dhabi’s eastern ring road.
Aldar approaches contractors for Al-Raha Gardens

5 December 2007, 10:09 GMT
Local developer Aldar Properties has approached selected contractors to build the estimated AED2.5bn ($680m) town centre at its Al-Raha Gardens development. Construction is scheduled to start in late 2008.
Tameer invites firms to bid for construction of towers

5 December 2007, 10:02 GMT
Sharjah-based Tameer Holding has invited companies to express interest in construction of its Tameer Towers project in Abu Dhabi.
Tenders being prepared for World Trade Centre basement

4 December 2007, 12:58 GMT
Tenders are expected by the end of January for the first phase basement package on the AED 16,000 million ($4,358 million) redevelopment of the Dubai World Trade Centre district.
Qatari Diar issues tenders for Lusail

4 December 2007, 12:31 GMT
Local developer Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company has invited local and international contractors to bid by 14 January for the infrastructure construction package at the Lusail development, north of Doha.
Al-Habtoor awarded Jebel Ali convention centre

3 December 2007, 16:15 GMT
The local Al-Habtoor Engineering Enterprises has been awarded the estimated AED1.8bn ($490m) contract to build a convention centre complex at Jebel Ali Free Zone.
Majid al-Futtaim plans Ajman City Centre expansion

3 December 2007, 15:56 GMT
The local Majid al-Futtaim (MAF) Shopping Malls is planning an estimated AED1bn ($272m) expansion for its City Centre mall in Ajman emirate.
Sub-prime crisis hits Gulf contractors

3 December 2007, 14:52 GMT
Contractors working in the Gulf are beginning to experience a downturn in activity as projects are delayed or postponed as a result of the ongoing sub-prime crisis in the US.
Four firms bid for Al-Ain road works

27 November 2007, 0:00 GMT
Four companies are bidding to upgrade Al-Ain's northern ring road.
Tenders due for Capital Centre marine works

27 November 2007, 0:00 GMT
The local Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) is preparing to issue tender documents for the marine works package at its Capital Centre project.
Contractor on board for Jeddah airport expansion

25 November 2007, 0:00 GMT
The local Al-Shaer Engineering has been awarded the estimated SR256m ($69m) contract to expand King Abdulaziz airport in Jeddah.
Porta Reef goes Dutch for foundations

25 November 2007, 0:00 GMT
UAE-based Dutch Foundation has been awarded the enabling and piling works contract for the $90m Porta Reef development. The contract also includes the construction of the sales and marketing building, excavation, shoring and preparation of site offices.
Dubai revamps Sheikh Zayed road area

24 November 2007, 0:00 GMT
Dubai is preparing to launch a new real estate company charged with a multi-billion-dollar project to redevelop land alongside Sheikh Zayed road.
Federal UAE government pay hike fuels inflation fears

24 November 2007, 0:00 GMT
The new federal budget has led to increased fears of inflationary pressures and further rises in the cost of living.
Istithmar to merge with Nakheel

21 November 2007, 8:48 GMT
Dubai World is merging two of its subsidiaries, Nakheel and Istithmar Real Estate, to create the biggest real estate company in the world, with assets and projects under way worth $52bn. The deal will create a government-owned real estate company operating worldwide.
Al-Zamalek replaces Ajman 1 contractor

21 November 2007, 0:00 GMT
Egypt’s Al-Zamalek Contracting is replacing the local Sino Construction Group as the main contractor on the AED 1.4bn ($381m) first phase of the Ajman 1 project.
Five firms bid for Marina 101

21 November 2007, 0:00 GMT
At least five companies are bidding for the main construction contract on the 101 Marina tower project at Dubai Marina.
Deyaar forms Saudi venture

18 November 2007, 0:00 GMT
Deyaar Development has formed a joint venture with two Saudi-based companies, Arabian Arkan for Commercial Investment, and Ibrahim Abdullah Abunayyan & Brothers.
Jumeirah eyes second property in Abu Dhabi

18 November 2007, 0:00 GMT
Dubai-based Jumeirah is looking to operate a second hotel property in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi addresses shortages in office and residential space

17 November 2007, 0:00 GMT
Abu Dhabi says its urban masterplan - Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 - will adddress the shortage of residential and office space in the capital.
Ruwais smelter to be as big as Taweelah plant

17 November 2007, 0:00 GMT
The aluminium smelter planned by Abu Dhabi Basic Industries Corporation (Adbic) in Ruwais will be bigger than the one being planned at Taweelah by Emirates Aluminium.
Second phase of the construction boom

16 November 2007, 18:27 GMT
As GCC construction activity continues to rise, MEED analysis reveals that only a small proportion of the $1trillion worth of projects expected are yet under way.
Designs for City of Silk win approval

16 November 2007, 0:00 GMT
Two of the largest and most ambitious construction projects in the Gulf have been approved, resurrecting plans that were originally floated in early 2006.
Dubai workers win 20 per cent hike in pay

16 November 2007, 0:00 GMT
Leading firms compensate foreign labourers over declining dirham as state stalls on minimum wage.
State should be braver on pay

16 November 2007, 0:00 GMT
Government, not contractors, should be taking the lead on pay disputes with a minimum wage
Hard Rock to build hotel in Dubai

15 November 2007, 0:00 GMT
Hard Rock International and the Tasameem Group plans to build a Hard Rock Hotel in Dubai.
Sugar plant planned for Sohar

15 November 2007, 0:00 GMT
The local Al-Hafri Sugar Refinery Company plans to build a $234mn integrated sugar refinery complex at Sohar industrial area.
Sugar plant plans for Sohar

15 November 2007, 0:00 GMT
The local Al-Hafri Sugar Refinery Company plans to build a $234mn integrated sugar refinery complex at Sohar industrial area.
Gulf airports: Runaway expansion plans

6 November 2007, 15:26 GMT
As Gulf airports ambitiously increase their passenger capacity, will there be enough demand to justify the investment?
Plant: Arabian Canal sets off chain reaction

19 October 2007, 11:30 GMT
Dubai’s massive Arabian Canal project will put further strain on the Gulf’s already stretched equipment supply chain.
Structures: Sustainable growth

19 October 2007, 11:30 GMT
Property developers in the Gulf are increasingly incorporating environmentally friendly features into their projects.
Special report: Alternative energy

10 August 2007, 10:51 GMT
The carbon-neutral city being built in the Abu Dhabi desert under the Masdar initiative could set a standard for sustainable development across the region and beyond.
Decongesting Dubai roads

13 July 2007, 16:40 GMT
The Roads & Transport Authority has a tough job in keeping Dubai moving, but the hardest part may be coming to an end.
Power shifts from contractor to client

13 July 2007, 15:09 GMT
The Gulf construction sector has experienced a sea change over the past two-and-a-half years. The balance of power between clients and contractors shifted dramatically in 2005 and 2006 as it became a sellers' market. But how long contractors will enjoy these favourable conditions is now being questioned.
Abu Dhabi roads: Going the way of Dubai

13 July 2007, 10:33 GMT
Time is running out for Abu Dhabi to build its way out of the chronic congestion that is being experienced by its neighbour.
Making Dubai roads pay

13 July 2007, 10:21 GMT
Charging a toll to drive on Dubai's roads is a bold decision given its unpopularity, but will it reduce congestion?
Labour law: Gulf countries follow Dubai's lead

17 May 2007, 12:30 GMT
In late 2006, it looked like the Gulf's construction boom had finally reached its peak. The Dubai market was approaching saturation and many people thought there was limited room for further growth.
Building boom puts spotlight on safety

17 May 2007, 12:30 GMT
The plight of construction workers is drawing international attention, but change will take time.
Gulf states working towards a diplomatic solution on worker's rights

17 May 2007, 12:30 GMT
Gulf states are working together to improve conditions
The international contractor: Flexibility is key

26 January 2007, 13:30 GMT
Through its Dubai-based venture, Dutco Balfour Beatty is one of the most established international contractors in the Gulf.
The local contractor: Dubai's home-grown talent

26 January 2007, 13:30 GMT
As projects stack up in Dubai, local contractors have begun to rise to the challenge and take on mega-projects by themselves.
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors: The hidden matrix

26 January 2007, 13:30 GMT
Underneath the gleaming facades of the Gulf's new buildings, a more significant change is taking place.
Improving labour camps in the UAE

22 December 2006, 13:30 GMT
A bid to boost the plight of workers in UAE labour camps is beginning to make an impact.
Shortage of cladding leaves Dubai skyline bare

22 December 2006, 13:30 GMT
A shortage of cladding is leaving much of the developing Dubai skyline naked and derailing construction deadlines.
Clients choose direct negotiations with potential contractors

23 October 2006, 13:00 GMT
Clients are turning to alternative procurement methods to sign up contractors and get their projects off the ground.
Experienced staff trade places for higher wages

23 October 2006, 13:00 GMT
Limited resources and rising living costs across the Gulf have turned experienced staff into a prized commodity.
National Engineering Bureau: Aiming higher

12 May 2006, 14:15 GMT
With a company history that mirrors Dubai's own rapid rise, National Engineering Bureau has made its mark on the emirate.
Abu Dhabi: Building change

12 May 2006, 14:12 GMT
With some $70,000 million of real estate investment planned, contractors are short on the ground.
Demand for construction equipment leads to plant growth

10 February 2006, 15:15 GMT
The latest wave of prestige real estate developments across the Gulf has given the region's already-robust plant market an extra boost.
Coping with material shortages and capacity constraints

10 February 2006, 15:00 GMT
Every three years the global construction industry converges on Munich for Bauma - the world’s largest equipment fair. In 2007, the exhibition will focus specifically on the Middle East. While the event may not be of great importance to those working on the region’s many building sites, it does highlight one key fact. The Middle East is now an integral part of the global construction industry.
Procurement: Private-private partnerships

23 December 2005, 13:09 GMT
Developers and contractors are beginning to realise their fortunes are linked.
Dubai: Opportunities for all

23 December 2005, 12:53 GMT
With numerous schemes under construction and more on the drawing board, there is no sign of a let-up in Dubai.
Standards: Changing specs

23 December 2005, 12:33 GMT
The broad mix of international contractors working in the Gulf has led to an equally wide variety of construction standards.
Piling: Digging deep

23 December 2005, 11:57 GMT
Piling contractors are highly sought-after in the Gulf, with a handful of companies emerging as leading players.

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