Regional landscape practice, TerraVerde, is celebrating after being named ‘Landscaping Contractor of the Year’ at ITP Business Publishing’s inaugural Facilities Management Middle East Awards.
A naturally beautiful country, Ras Al Khaimah boasts the longest coastline of all the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is arguably the most scenic with miles of untouched white sand, lush green landscapes and striking mountain ranges.
Gulf Landscaping is an product and service sourcing exhibition for the booming Middle East outdoor design and landscaping architecture industries.
Grandiose retail construction projects are becoming “too ambitious,” leading to setbacks and structural problems, as well as headaches for retailers looking to fill the malls, industry insiders have said. Read more @ the SOURCE: The National Newspaper – Overly ambitious malls cause for setbacks Read More
Proposals have been put forward for the redevelopment of Ajman Marina in the United Arab Emirates about 20 kilometres from Dubai.Designed by HOK International the project will retain its name and centre around the already present port, it aims to create a modern, space where people can come to relax as well as work and live, more importantly it will be the first development in the UAE where you can grab a beer outside of a hotel complex. SOURCE: Skyscraper News.com – HOK ... Read More
WAM reports that Hydra Properties, the leading UAE-based international property developer, today said that it has fast tracked its prestigious Hydra Avenue Towers project, located at Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, by completing the foundation work for the project ahead of the schedule. Read more @ the SOURCE: WAM. Read More
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the first Arab country to enter a list of the world’s 30 largest services importing nations.Read more @ the SOURCE: UAE first Arab country among top 30 services importers - Sindh Today. Read More
Dubai’s top real estate watchdog said yesterday it is looking at measures to crackdown on “flipping” property as concern rises over the sustainability of soaring real estate prices in the emirate. SOURCE: Gulf Times - Qatar’s top-selling English daily newspaper Read More
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the signing of the Crowne Plaza Riyadh - IHG’s second Crowne Plaza in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 300-room hotel - scheduled to open in late 2010 - is a partnership with Mohammed A. Al-Swailem for Commercial Investment Co. Ltd. SOURCE: IHG Read More
Arabtec Construction LLC receives a letter of acceptance from Emaar-Bawadi Joint Venture For 1437 villas valued at Dh 1.6 billion Arabtec Construction LLC received a letter of acceptance valued at AED 1.6 billion from Emaar-Bawadi Joint Venture to design and construct 1437 villas as part of the Bawadi project in Dubailand. The project will be delivered in phases over a period of 37 months. Riad Kamal, CEO of Arabtec Holding PJSC, stated: “Our vast experience and the variety of projects we’ve ... Read More
Engineering Enterprises Company (EEC), a Jordanian company, has won the contract to build three buildings in Rift Living, which is part of the Samarah Dead Sea Resort, developed by Emaar International Jordan. SOURCE: Trade Arabia - Middle East business information | Trade news portal. Read More
Jamie Stewart of ArabianBusiness.com talks to David Savage the MD of Al Habtoor Leighton In today's high pressure construction market, it pays to be one of the biggest contractors in the business. Jamie Stewart speaks to Al Habtoor Leighton MD David Savage.David Savage is managing director of Al Habtoor Leighton, one of the GCC's biggest contractors. He is a relaxed but to-the-point Australian, embodying two of the character traits of his homeland. Read more about Jamie’s interview with David Savage at the SOURCE: Don't ... Read More
Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) has appointed CH2M HILL, a global full-service programme management, engineering, construction and operations firm, as the programme manager for the US$1.09 billion Abu Dhabi sewerage network, the Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Programme or STEP.CH2M HILL will oversee the delivery of a 40- kilometer-long sewer tunnel leading from the northern part of Abu Dhabi Island to the Mainland. SOURCE: CH2M HILL - Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company Taps CH2M HILL to Manage Billion Dollar Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Programme. Read More
