Egis, a leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and maintenance services firm, has appointed Steven Scott as its regional director of advisory business across Mideast and South Asia. An industry veteran, he has 34 years of experience in development and infrastructure consulting, including 18 in the region.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has announced that it has commissioned 793 new 11kV substations across the emirate during the first six months. The construction and associated works involved 624,340 man-hours, all completed under stringent safety standards.
Shamal Holding, a UAE diversified investment company, has awarded the main works contract to Dutco Construction for its new residential project on the former Dubai Zoo site in Jumeirah 1. Once completed, it will boast 90 low-rise homes that blend refined architecture, nature and connected living.
China's Anta Scaffolding has been named the specialised scaffolding contractor for a part of the mega Al Maktoum International Airport project in Dubai. Its scope of work covers scaffolding works tied to the underground structural construction, including those related to the underground tunnel sections.
Q Mobility, a leading operator of public parking in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and Parkin Company, the largest provider of public parking facilities and services in Dubai, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on smart parking solutions and enhance digital integration between the parking ecosystems of the two emirates.
Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of an innovative project to develop an AI-powered system that will fully automate the building permit issuance process. It represents a major leap forward in the delivery of building permit services by allowing customers to conduct pre-submission design checks.
Dubai developer Meraas said it has teamed up with International Foundation Group to break ground on two residential buildings being developed as part of the third phase of its City Walk Crestlane, thus marking the next construction milestone in the continued expansion of the residential community.
Knowledge Economic City has announced a strategic partnership with UAE-based Apparel Group to bring 24 international retail and dining brands across 8,686 sq m to its Multaqa Al Madinah Mall, including 10 brands making their debut in Madinah.
Saudi Industrial Development Company (SIDC) has signed an agreement with Sudom Investment Company and Mohammed A. AlSwailm Holding to explore the acquisition of the entire share capital of Industrial Production Services Company, a major player in the Saudi construction and building sector.
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) has reported solid results for the second quarter with its net profit surging 13% to SAR2.18 billion ($580 million) and its revenue hitting SAR10.9 billion ($2.87 billion), helped by higher commodity prices and increased gold sales volumes.
