Construction activity in Saudi Arabia remains robust
19th June 2019
According to *Arabian Business news report, construction activity in Saudi Arabia remains robust, with a sharp increase in new business enquiries and workloads in Q1, according to the latest RICS Middle East Construction and Infrastructure survey results.[..]
Construction projects in Saudi Arabia to lead to creation of jobs in 2019-2020
11th June 2019
According to *Constructionweekonline news report, the growing number of construction projects in Saudi Arabia will lead to the creation of jobs for engineers in the kingdom during 2019-20, despite building companies facing "subdued" regional activity in Q1 2019 on the back of tighter margins, high competition, and soft demand, according to the Middle East Construction and Infrastructure Survey published for Q1 2019 by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics). [..]
Zimbabwe stops construction work of Marowanyati Dam
6th June 2019
According to *Constructionreviewonline news report, the government of Zimbabwe has stopped the construction work of Marowanyati Dam in Zimbabwe due to the cyclone idai as water levels rose drastically making it difficult to work on some sections.[..]
Work to begin on Oman’s Khazaen economic city in H2 2019
3rd June 2019
According to *Constructionweekonline news report, construction contracts will be awarded and work will begin on Oman’s Khazaen economic city, a 52km2 public-private partnership (PPP) project in Barka, in H2 2019, with the integrated economic city’s detailed masterplan due to be revealed shortly, according to chief executive officer of Khazaen Economic City, Khalid bin Awadh al-Balushi, who said Hema Leading Line and Muscat Manufacturing and Industries had already joined as the project’s first investors.[..]
Spark awards major road construction contract
29th May 2019
According to *Constructionweekonline news report, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Energy Park (Spark) – a Saudi Aramco and Modon megaproject that was launched by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince HRH Mohammed Bin Salman on 10 December, 2018 – has awarded a “major contract” for the construction of a road.[..]
Clymb sports facility to open in early-2020 in time for Expo 2020 Dubai
27th May 2019
According to *Constructionweekonline news report, Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer Miral said its $100m (AED367.2m) Clymb sports facility – currently under development in the capital’s Yas Island, where Yas Bay Arena is also under construction – would open in early-2020, in time for Expo 2020 Dubai, which opens its doors on 20 October, 2020.[..]
Diyar Al Muharraq achieves significant progress at its Southern Island project
27th May 2019
According to *Tradearabia news report, Bahraini developer Diyar Al Muharraq has achieved significant progress at its Southern Island project with infrastructure work being implemented in line with the construction schedule.[..]
Saudi Arabia's construction industry witnesss strong uptick in Q1 2019
27th May 2019
According to *Tradearabia news report, Saudi Arabia's construction industry witnessed a strong uptick during the first quarter on the back of SR48.9 billion ($13.3 billion) worth of awarded contracts mainly in the energy and utility sectors, according to a report by the US-Saudi Arabian Business Council (USSABC).[..]
Masdar consortium awarded tender for Noor Midelt phase 1 solar power plant
23rd May 2019
According to *Arabian Business news report, the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN) has announced that a consortium including UAE-based Masdar has been awarded the tender for the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of the Noor Midelt phase 1 solar power plant.[..]
Zambia holds ceremony to begin construction of TAZARA memorial park
22nd May 2019
According to *Constructionreviewonline news report, Zambia held a ground breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of TAZARA memorial park that will commemorate the Chinese who died during the construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway.[..]