The construction sector in the MENA region will continue to be supported by government spending in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi in 2012 as these markets have undertaken massive infrastructure spending plans backed by the governments, according to a new Fitch report.
Construction
Dubai Aviation awards airport contract to Arabtec
Arabtec Construction, a unit of Arabtec Holding, was awarded a US$153mn contract by Dubai Aviation City Corporation (DACC) for the expansion of Dubai International Airport Terminal 2.
Mott MacDonald wins US$1.9 billion infrastructure project
Mott MacDonald has been appointed by the Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada) to provide construction supervision services for a US$1.9 billion South Shamkha infrastructure project in the UAE.
Hi-Force finalist at EEF environmental efficiency awards
Representatives of Hi-Force Daventry were recently invited to the 2011 EEF Midlands Region Future Manufacturing Awards at Warwickshire, U.K.
Drake & Scull awarded US$95.8mn Saudi deal
The Saudi unit of Dubai contractor Drake & Scull has signed a US$95.8mn deal to build a commercial development project in Riyadh.