Drake & Scull Construction, the general contracting division of Dubai-based Drake & Scull International (DSI), has been awarded a AED1.28bn ($348m) contract for construction work in Algeria.

The turnkey contract involves building a mixed-use development.

This year, DSI has won contracts to execute the mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) works for the Fairmont Abu Dhabi Hotel and Serviced Apartments, the MEP for the King Fahad Medical City in Riyadh and a real estate development in the western city of Jeddah, both in Saudi Arabia.