Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim Investments has awarded the joint venture of Cebarco and Malaysia’s WCT the main contract for the BD155 million ($419 million) Bahrain City Center mall in Bahrain.
Qatar's United Development Company (UDC) has recently signed a contract with a joint venture of J&P Avax and Joannou & Paraskevaides (J&P) Overseas Limited for roads and infrastructure works valued at QR1.036 billion ($283.3 million) for the Pearl-Qatar project.
Port planned for Eastern ProvinceRas Al Zour: Saudi Arabia plans to build a new port in Ras Al Zour, in the Eastern Province, for exporting minerals, Transport Minister Jabara Al-Seraisry said. The port will increase the total number of seaports in the Eastern Province to four.
Turner Construction – International was recently awarded an extension to its work at the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort in Muscat, Oman. The contract includes providing project management services for the construction of 125 luxury residential units on the grounds comprising 75 apartments, 30 townhouses and 20 villas.
The world’s largest building product information network AEC Online has made a foray into the Middle East with the launch of its regional portal, www.aeconline.ae, which is part of the AEC information network of the Swiss-based Docu Group that already covers 10 countries in Europe, North America and Asia.
Durrat Al Bahrain has announced the award of a BD6.99 million ($18.5 million) contract for the construction of 83 villas on one of the 13 islands of the residential, leisure and tourist resort, the kingdom’s largest planned mixed-use development.
Bahrain-based Al Waraqoon, a full-fledged advertising and creative company, has been helping construction and building materials companies communicate better with their clients, by putting to use a range of creative multimedia communication tools at their disposal.
With the breathtaking pace of construction projects and the volume of activity going on in the Middle East, the safety of personnel has become a key concern in the construction industry in the region, says a spokesman for Ireland-based Sturdy Products.
Saudi Binladin has demolished the existing Jamarat Bridge to make way for the new one. The project aims at reducing congestion in Jamarat and avoiding the occurrence of stampedes.
Diar Real Estate Investment Company of Qatar has recently awarded a consortium of Degremont (France), Marubeni Corporation (Japan) and Mushrif Trading & Contracting Company (Kuwait) a $200 million design-build-operate contract on the Lusail sewage transfer and treatment system.
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German engineering firm Siemens said it was seeking more Saudi contracts after winning a $2.14 billion desalination and power plant contract in December.
Sigma Paints has opened its first ladies centre in the Middle East following recent market research studies that suggest the important role played by women in the decision making process of paint colours and interior finishes.
LG Electronics, a digital leader, has topped global air conditioners sales for the sixth consecutive year notching up annual sales of 10 million units in 2005. LG has held the top spot in air conditioner manufacturing since 2000 with an average annual growth of 20 per cent.
Pearl Development and Real Estate Company has commenced a live construction update facility for its maiden project, Abraj Al Lulu in Bahrain. The on-site camera will be linked to the live video section of the project website (www.abrajallulu.
The foundation stone marking the start of construction of the $600 million Saraya Aqaba project in Jordan was laid recently. Billed as a world-class leisure, retail and residential project, Saraya Aqaba is aimed at developing the tourism potential of Jordan's 26-km Aqaba coast, and promoting employment and economic development opportunities.
The World Bank (WB) has approved the setting up of an Egyptian power project at a cost of $260 million. The bank will finance the El-Tebbin power project by issuing a fixed spread loan (FSL) to the Egyptian government with a 20-year maturity, including a five-year grace period.
The Saudi Ministry of Finance and National Economy has signed a supervision agreement for the execution of the SR512.8 million ($136.7 million) North-South railway project with Louis Berger Group of the US, Systra of France, Canarail of Canada and Saudi Consolidated Engineering Company (SCEC) and Khatib and Alami of Saudi Arabia.
gulfBID 2006, the Gulf’s international exhibition on building, interior and design will make a strong debut at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre in May. The exhibition has already evinced a keen interest from regional and international exhibitors, says Abdulla Shafeea, general manager, Hilal Conferences & Exhibitions (HCE).
Epoc Messe Frankfurt – the organiser ISH Kitchens and Bathrooms; Hardware and Tools; Garden, Landscaping and Outdoor Living; Light Middle East and Hometech - is optimistic of a stronger response this time around, when the shows open in Dubai from May 14 to 16.
