Construction sector looks up as Qatar sees building permits rise in July
Qatar's construction sector rebounded with strong growth in July this year, as reflected by robust expansion in the new building...
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MEA hotel construction remains steady: STR
The July hotel pipeline data released by marketplace insights provider STR showed a total of 427 projects accounting for 123,742...
$18.85bn landmark projects underway in UAE
A number of new landmark projects and skyscrapers worth $18.85 billion are currently underway in the UAE, according to a...
Construction of Africa’s 1st vertical forest blocks to begin in 2020
Italian Architect Stefano Boeri spoke to CNN about Africa’s first vertical forests that will be built in Egypt’s New Administrative...
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...
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...
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