Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Neom project is gearing up for the next critical phase of construction as it ramps up production of key materials and accelerates its transformative development. As the $500-billion giga-project moves forward, Neom is setting up a dedicated multi-plant concrete factory on site and, according to Chief Investment Officer Manar Al...

Piling work progresses on The Line modules

Early last month Giles Pendleton, Chief Operations Officer on The Line, indicated that ...

Sindalah set to showcase marina magic

As Sindalah, the first island destination in Neom, prepares to open imminently, interior ...

The UAE’s Northern Emirates – namely Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah – have witnessed significant transformation in recent years, driven primarily by strategic development initiatives such as investment-friendly policies, long-term visas for property buyers and investors, and public-private partnerships. This ...

Work commences on picturesque Oceano

A striking waterfront landmark is set to take shape on the picturesque shores of Al Marjan ...

Avant-garde design for The Unexpected

The design vision has been unveiled for yet another striking property on the picturesque ...

Projects at a glance

Link for Northern Emirates projects at a glance ... ...

The GCC states are poised for a monumental hospitality expansion, with plans to add nearly 400,000 hotel rooms by 2030. Once heavily reliant on oil, the region is now diversifying its economy through tourism and this shift is evident in the unprecedented growth of hotel infrastructure, surpassing even the most ambitious projections. Driving this growth are ...

Geberit fittings elevate guests’ experience

In today’s competitive hospitality landscape, offering guests an exceptional ...

Unique ‘green’ resorts

Red Sea Global (RSG) is setting new benchmarks in the luxury tourism industry with The Red ...

Sanipex unveils Beach House collection

Sanipex Group’s renowned global brands Bagnodesign and Gymkhana have teamed up to ...

AlThuraya Island to redefine island living

Designs have been unveiled for the interiors of homes at AlThuraya Island, a prestigious ...

Saudi Build 2024, the Middle East’s longest-running and most established international construction trade fair, is set to open its doors this month (November 4 to 7), providing a platform to access the lucrative opportunities offered by the Saudi market – which has  a construction pipeline valued at a staggering $1.7 trillion. Being held ...

Big 5 Global, the largest and most-influential construction industry event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), returns for its 45th edition this month (November 26 to 29) at the Dubai World Trade Centre, hosting a global gathering of industry professionals across urban development, construction, geospatial and facilities management. The mega ...

The Middle East is facing the significant impact of rushing projects, with the pursuit of speed at all costs having affected over half of all capital projects in the Middle East, according to the latest report by HKA, the global consultancy specialising in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation services. Its Seventh Annual Crux ...

A high-performance duo comprising an impact crusher and screening plant from Kleemann, a Wirtgen Group manufacturing company, has recently helped complete infrastructure work at the Istanbul Financial Center (IFC) in the Turkish city. The Mobirex MR 130i EVO2 impact crusher and the Mobiscreen MSS 802i EVO mobile coarse screening plant were utilised by Safir...

Terex launches Magna; expands EvoQuip range

Terex – global leader with a rich history in providing compact and mid-sized ...

MB Crusher attachments boost efficiency

MB Crusher is looking at revolutionising the construction industry with its ...

Ideal Standard has introduced what it describes as “the next evolution in sustainable shower trays” with the fully recyclable UltraFlat Evo range. Crafted from the innovative material StoneTech, these trays combine sustainability with sleek design and practical features, offering an eco-friendly solution without compromising on style or ...

Caterpillar introduces next-gen loaders

Caterpillar has introduced eight new next-generation Cat Skid Steer Loaders (SSLs) and ...

If we could point to one thing that encapsulates the difference between Middle Eastern legal principles and common law principles, it is the central importance of ‘Good Faith’ in the former. Some common law jurisdictions acknowledge a version of it but English Law, in particular, is a long way from that position in its recognition only of narrow ...

EPC contracts: how to avoid disputes

EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contracts emerged in the 1970s and 1980s ...