UAE Landscape Architect

“AECOM , announced today that it has been awarded a six-year, $149.3 million contract to provide program management services to the New Doha Port project in Qatar.” SOURCE: MarketWatch – AECOM wins $149-million port project in Doha, Qatar - Read More

“Dwindling property sales have forced Damac Properties to slash 200 jobs at its Dubai office.”SOURCE:The National Newspaper –  Damac Properties lays off 200 workers. Read More

Al Qurum Properties LLC (AQPL), a joint venture between ETA StarETA StarLoading... and OHIOHILoading... group, launched Qaryat Qurum, a premium luxury township in the heart of Muscat on Sunday. It is the maiden venture of the company's as part of its ambitious plans in Oman. Commenting on the partnership, Maqbool Hameed al Saleh, Chairman, OHI GroupOHI GroupLoading... said, "it was our vision to create something extraordinary to meet the aspirational needs of a modern day consumer. SOURCE: Zawya – Al Qurum Properties ... Read More

The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) - the agency responsible for the future of the capital's urban environments - is delivering a sustainable economic platform through the implementation of Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 by promoting the emirate's diverse resources, was one of the key messages highlighted at The Abu Dhabi Conference 2008 organised by MEED, the region's leading B2B event organiser at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), which runs until 11 November. SOURCE: WAM. Read More

Today, the Sustainable Sites Initiative invites public comment on a new report that offers the most comprehensive set of voluntary, national guidelines ever developed for sustainable landscapes. Titled Guidelines and Performance Benchmarks Draft 2008, it provides more than 50 prerequisites and credit options that cover everything from initial site selection design to construction and maintenance. The report is available for comment and download at www.sustainablesites.org, with a public comment period open until Jan. 20, 2009.   The report is particularly timely because of ... Read More

“Major property and infrastructure projects across the Emirates are under scrutiny as authorities review spending priorities in the face of the global credit crunch…….” SOURCE: UAE takes stock of major projects - The National Newspaper. Read More

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; November 8, 2008: Emaar, The Economic City (Emaar.E.C), the Tadawul-listed company developing King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), has signed a SR167 million agreement with Nesma Holding Co. Ltd to develop the infrastructure at Zone B within the Resort Cove, one of the key components within the mega project. SOURCE: Emaar Press Release Read More

“As sales of new homes and villas slow to a near-halt, developers are struggling with a situation that would have been unthinkable just a year ago: no cash flow.” – UAE SOURCE: The National Newspaper – As cash slows, developers face challenges Read More

“Abu Dhabi plans to review its tourism investment due to tightening credit conditions, although it will go ahead with plans to bring the Guggenheim and Louvre museums to the oil exporting region.” SOURCE: Reuters – Abu Dhabi to review tourism projects due to crunch Read More

“Durrat Marina has signed the infrastructure design agreement with Scott Wilson, the London-based international consultants offering integrated professional engineering services and solutions.” SOURCE: Gulf-News – Bahrain Read More