The project will be developed in four phases. (Image source: Joe/Flickr)
Oman?s first integrated light industries city, which will be developed by Sandan Development at a cost of US$260mn, is expected to be complete in the middle of 2018, catering to automotive and construction sectors
Declining commodity prices, low labour rates and a highly competitive Middle East construction market have given rise to more potential opportunities across newly-affordable markets. (Image source: Ralph/Pixabay)
Building costs in two major cities in the Middle East ? Doha and Dubai ? are among world?s least, according to International Construction Costs Index published by Arcadis
An artists impression of what the Jeddah Towers observation deck will look like once completed. (Image source: AdrianSmith-Gordon Gill Architecture)
The Jeddah Economic Company (JEC) and Saudi Arabia?s Alinma Investment have signed a deal to initiate a fund for US$2.23mn
The Jebel Ali Free Zone could become one of the most energy-efficient business hubs. (Image source: Chris Price/Flickr)
Economic Zones World (EZW) has signed an MoU with DEWA?s Etihad Esco to retrofit its existing buildings and facilities with energy-efficiency enhancing solutions
The UAE construction industry is one of the most significant contributors to the country?s GDP. (Image source: createsima/sxc.hu)
Next week at Middle East Concrete (MEC) and PMV Live, held alongside The Big 5, training worth over US$250,000 will be offered free of cost to construction professionals
