Mall of the World would be able to cater to 180mn visitors annually, once completed. (Image source: Dubai Holding)

Plans for the worlds first temperature-controlled city, Mall of the World, have been launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai

Etihad ESCO is completing a feasibility study and evaluation of the 15 DIFC buildings. (Image source: alex.ch)

Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO) has signed an agreement with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) that intends to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint of the properties owned by the DIFC

Hospitality and construction markets in Oman are expected to witness an upsurge in 2014. (Image source: Cluttons)

The commercial property market in Muscat is growing with the demand for quality office spaces nearing a tipping point, according to a study by real estate agency Cluttons

Lebanons building permits and cement deliveries have increased significantly from last year. (Image source: Roba Al Assi/Flickr)

The construction segment in Lebonon has shown steady growth in Q1 2014, despite unrest in the region, stated the countrys infrastructure experts