
Bahrain may scrap plans for theme park project in Muharraq
16th March 2015
Plans for a multi-million dinar theme park in Muharraq, which was set to feature Bahrain's first indoor ski slope, could be scrapped, said a report.[..]

KSA's US$ 6.6mn 'Sama Abha' project to begin soon
16th February 2015
The first phase of the SR 25 million (US$ 6.6 million) Sama Abha project is set to start, as Asir Mayor Ibrahim Khalil scrutinises bids for the contract, according to a report.[..]

Work on Aladdin City in Dubai Creek to begin in 2016
13th February 2015
A senior Dubai Municipality spokesman has said construction work on a much publicised Aladdin City project on Dubai Creek is due to start next year.[..]

Emaar hires ex- Royal Albert Hall chief to head Dubai's prestigious Opera project
12th February 2015
Emaar Properties on Wednesday said it has appointed a former senior executive from London's Royal Albert Hall to lead the iconic Dubai Opera, the centerpiece of The Opera District development in Downtown Dubai, set to start operations in 2016.[..]

Jeddah plans beach development at a cost of US$ 338 mn
20th January 2015
Saudi Arabian authorities have announced plans to develop a coastal area of Jeddah city at a cost of SR 1.27 billion (US$ 338 million) and turn it into an entertainment bay for residents and visitors, said a report.[..]

UK based Kier group secures GCC construction contracts worth US$ 220 mn
20th January 2015
Kier Group, the UK-based construction group, said on Monday it has secured several new contracts in the Gulf region totalling £145 million (US$ 220 million).[..]

Tiger Woods to design 18 hole golf course in Dubai built by DAMAC and operated by Trump Org
9th December 2014
Tiger Woods will design the new 18-hole championship golf course in Dubai to be built by Damac Properties and operated by the Trump Organisation.[..]

Further delays anticipated to Bahrain's US$ 52.7 mn Grand Muharraq theme park project
4th December 2014
Bahrain’s much-delayed BD 20 million ( US$52.7 million) theme park including an indoor ski slope has again been put off, according to the local council.[..]

RAK properties awards Al Tameer US$ 100 mn Bermuda Villas Residential project
21st November 2014
RAK Properties has been awarded the construction contract for its US$ 100 million worth residential project Bermuda Villas in Ras Al Khaimah to Al Tameer Group.
Egyptian Group Al Bonian Consultant Engineers are the designers for the complex along with playing the role of lead consultant during the construction phase. Mohammad Sultan Al Qadi, Managing Director and CEO, RAK Properties, said: "Our development project comes at a time when we are witnessing a rising demand for quality beachfront property in Ras Al Khaimah." according to a statement by RAK properties.[..]

Nakheel signs US$ 40.8 mn contract for Boardwalk project at Palm Jumeirah
10th November 2014
Dubai developer Nakheel has signed AED 150 million (US$ 40.8 million) contract for The Boardwalk, a new 11 kilometer waterfront attraction on Palm Jumeirah, it was announced on Sunday.[..]