From a developer?s standpoint, VAT will certainly impact the contract price in construction contracts. (Image source: Samantha Villigran/sxc.hu)
A report by the Dubai Statistics Centre (DSC) has revealed an increase in the general record number for construction costs during the year 2016 to US$0.06 up from where it was in 2015
EmiratesGBC chairman Saeed Alabbar actively works to promote the advancement of sustainable building in the UAE and MENA region by working with industry, academia and government departments to develop collaborative solutions to some of the region?s greatest sustainability challenges. (Image source: EmiratesGBC)
Saeed Alabbar, chairman of Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), in talks with Technical Review Middle East about the UAE?s sustainable construction practices and the council?s role in fulfilling the criteria
The first three months of 2017 saw particularly strong growth in the hotels and restaurants, financial services and transportation and communications industries. (Image source: Philippe Leroyer/Flickr)
Growth in the non-oil sector of Bahrain?s economy reached 4.4 per cent in Q1 2017, up from 3.7 per cent during 2016, according to Bahrain Economic Quarterly published by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)
Organisers of Expo 2020 Dubai very strict on complying with local green building regulations and contributing to LEED accreditation, as well as driving compliance with ISO 20121:2012, which specifies requirements for an event sustainability management system. (Image source: dmg events)
The latest Expo 2020 Dubai report, prepared by The Big 5 Dubai, reveals that more than 15,000 businesses have registered their interest on Expo 2020 Dubai?s online procurement portal and US$3bn in contracts are expected in 47 awards over 2017
Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (extreme left) said that he was encouraged by the developments on site. (Photo: Dubai Media Office)
Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the Expo 2020 Dubai Site Office recently to assess the situation
