Strike won't affect projects says ArabtecArabtec, Dubai's largest construction firm, said on Tuesday the delivery of projects was unaffected by what it called a partial labour stoppage, adding it was working with authorities in the UAE to resolve the issue. More… |
Alessa unveils Qatar expansion plansAlessa Industries Group, a leading integrated industrial conglomerate in Saudi Arabia, has announced plans to enter the Qatari market to leverage the huge potential offered by diverse sectors of the economy. The group has already More… |
Arabtec workers stage rare strikeThousands of workers employed by Dubai's largest construction firm, Arabtec, stayed away from work on Sunday to back wage demands, a rare labour protest in the emirate, where trade unions are More… |
DWC to build new agent warehousesDubai World Central (DWC), the world’s first purpose-built aerotropolis, has announced new developments at its Logistics District, including the start of construction on the fourth complex of agent warehouses. Covering a tot More… |
Challenges of delivering mega projectsWith 2013 forecasted to be a year of optimism and opportunity for construction in the Middle East, all eyes are back on governments in the region and how they propose to manage their spending, according to a report. In a region where th More… |
Deals bonanza for gulfBID exhibitorsThe exhibitors at ongoing gulfBID expo saw business booming on the first day of the event with more deals being finalised yesterday. Sanitary ware specialist Suha Galleria, taking part in the show for the second time, had complete More… |
Big 3 trade shows open in Bahrain todayThree of the top industry-shaping expos - gulfBID, gulfInteriors and the first-ever Gulf Property Show - being organised by Hilal Conferences & Exhibitions, opened today (May 7) at Bahrain International Exhibit More… |
GulfInteriors a boutique showcaseGulfInteriors, the annual exhibition for interiors, design and furniture, will open its doors today at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre for what promises to be yet another boutique showcase for both trade visitors and m More… |
GulfBID 2013 'to be a record-breaker'The gulfBID, an annual exhibition for the Northern Gulf’s construction industry being staged from May 7 to 9, 2013 under the patronage His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister of Bahrain More… |
Arabtec wins $66m Emaar villas projectArabtec Construction, a leading Mena construction company, has clinched a Dh243 million ($66.1 million) contract from top developer Emaar for the construction of 253 residential villas at its upcoming “Casa” project More… |








