Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) Properties said it began work on its US$1 billion mixed-use project in Syria despite the current unrest in the country.

Kingdom Holding Co. (KHC) announced that associate firm Jeddah Economic Co. has signed a US$1.2 billion deal with the Saudi Binladen Group to build the world's tallest tower in Jeddah.

JLG Industries Inc, an Oshkosh Corporation company, has received its first 1500SJ boom lift in Europe.

Danube Building Materials opened its third showroom in Oman, in Salalah, which is part of the companies new expansion programme in the country.

Drake & Scull International Abu Dhabi has been awarded an US$46.3mn contract for the complete Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) works for the second and final package for “Danat Al Emarat” Hospital in Abu Dhabi.