Al Futtaim Carillion has won the $600mn main contract for the key development of the three Theme Districts at Expo 2020 Dubai, seeing off competition from 34 other contractors from around the world. The three districts will be named Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability after its three sub-themes and the design will reflect traditional Dubai architecture. In total, the Theme Districts and the buildings within them will have a floor area of 222,000 square meters. When Expo 2020 Dubai opens on 20 October 2020, the districts will be home to 136 pavilions for many of the participating countries, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and…
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JinkoSolar, Marubeni and ADWEA developing the worlds largest single site plant.
RAK Properties has signed an AED 11.5mn ($3.13mn) enabling works contract with Al Nuaimi Group for its upcoming InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort. Operated under the InterContinental Hotels Groups (IHG) luxury brand, the 350 key resort is set to open in 2019. RAK Properties Managing Director and CEO Mohammed Sultan Al Qadi said: Marking the next phase of Mina Al Arab, the InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort and other planned hotels and resorts are pivotal elements in our Mina Al Arab masterplan. As Ras Al Khaimahs new entertainment and lifestyle hub, Mina Al Arab…
Middle East Rail will be held on March 7-8 in partnership with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and the Federal Transport Authority.
UK contractor completes exit from Middle East construction scene.
RTA outlined its new roadmap to build smart transport infrastructure over the next four years, which will see the implementation of 34 projects.
DAMAC Properties has awarded Commodore Contracting Co with the AED 200mn ($55mn) main contract to build the Merano Tower in Business Bay, Dubai. The project is a 29-storey residential tower due for completion in 2019. Excavation works are in progress up to raft level and the de-watering system is connected. Mohammed Tahaineh, Senior Vice President – Commercial, DAMAC Properties, said: We are pleased with the contractors we have appointed and which represent a significant portion of the construction of Merano Tower, where we continue to make steady progress. We strive to appoint leading contractors and consultants in the industry with…
Dubais RTA has signed an agreement with Ericsson for deployment of its Regulatory Monitoring System, to regulate the future of public transportation.
Up to 70 percent of residential electricity bill comes from air conditioning, says Daikin.
Four projects worth $175mn awarded in January alone, says BNC Intelligence.