Italian construction giant Webuild has announced that operations have begun at a new water treatment facility built by one of its subsidiaries for oil giant Aramco’s offshore Zuluf oilfield in eastern Saudi Arabia. At full capacity, the new plant will be able to treat 185,000 cu m of water per day.
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) said it had made ahead-of-schedule progress in restoring production at its Al Taweelah site after the facility sustained significant damage during Iranian attacks on Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Economic Zone in March that forced an emergency shutdown.
UAE developer Select Group has announced the completion of Six Senses Residences The Palm, Dubai, the first Six Senses branded homes in the Mena region. It comprises a collection of private residences, including signature and sky villas as well as penthouses designed around waterfront living.
Parkin Company, the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai, has entered into a five-year agreement with Al Ghurair Centre to manage and enhance parking operations at one of the city’s most established retail destinations.
Ducab, a leading UAE-based provider of energy solutions, has appointed Matteo Bavaresco as its new Group CEO . An industry veteran, Bavaresco brings more than 25 years of international experience across the Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific regions.
Dubai-based Prime Inspections & Snagging has announced the expansion of its home inspection services across all seven emirates. Its services cover new handover snagging, resale property, contractor work and complete building inspection as well as water leakage and pool inspection.
Developers across the Gulf region need to fundamentally rethink how luxury homes are designed and built, as rising heat stress exposes the limitations of construction materials and methods that were never engineered for this climate, said a top industry expert.
Abu Dhabi-based BlueFive Capital has acquired a 70% stake in Gulf Cobla, a UAE-based dredging, land reclamation company. As part of the deal, BlueFive Capital will buy the entire 49% stake held by an affiliate of Saudi Binladin Group, together with a 21% stake from Dutco Group.
Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) highlighted the kingdom's digital transformation strategy and plans to expand the use of AI and data-driven government services as it seeks to boost its position as a leading regional and global model in digital transformation and smart cities.
Dubai has announced plans to develop several landmark projects at a total investment of AED18 billion ($4.9 billion), covering infrastructure, culture, trade, investment and urban development, as the emirate seeks to support long-term economic growth and improve quality of life, said a report.
