China firm wins $1.39bn Iraq infrastructure contract
A Chinese company has won a $1.39-billion construction contract to implement civil engineering and infrastructure projects in southern Iraq, a...
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The Middle East’s top construction contracts of July 2019
Middle East’s construction industry witnessed some of the biggest contract wins in July 2019, and contractors from across the globe...
Saudi’s Al Ula inks Aman deal to create desert resorts
The Royal Commission for Al Ula (RCU) has announced a partnership with hotel and resort brand Aman to develop its...
Qatar freehold zones ‘to spur investments in real estate’
The expansion of “freehold zones” in Qatar from three to ten facilitates an increase in investment opportunities in the country’s...
Bahrain seeks investors for water park attraction
Bahraini officials are seeking potential investors for a new solar-powered water park attraction. The plans were unveiled by the Works,...
Msheireb Properties launches first residential unit for rent in Msheireb Downtown Doha
Msheireb Properties, a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation, has officially announced the launch of its first residential unit for rent in...
JIIC awards marine works deal for $1.3bn Abu Dhabi island
UAE-based Jubail Island Investment Company (JIIC) has signed up National Marine Dredging Company to carry out marine works at its...
UDC signs deals worth QR1.2bn for major projects at The Pearl-Qatar
United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl-Qatar and Gewan Islands, has signed three agreements worth QR1.2bn pertaining...
Damac to break ground on $2bn Omani waterfront project
Leading UAE developer Damac will break ground in November on Mina Al Sultan Qaboos, a $2-billion modern waterfront destination being...
Over QR9.5bn real estate deals recorded in 5 months this year
Qatar’s real estate market has delivered strong performance in the first five months of this year. The real estate sector...
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