A major healthcare project is under construction on Bahrain’s east coast. The King Abdullah Medical City (KAMC) is a SR1 billion ($266 million) healthcare complex with academic and medical facilities, a research centre and on-site accommodation, purpose built for doctors and students. The city’s specialized research centers will investigate some of the biggest prevailing diseases […]
The Haramain High Speed Rail (HHR) is a major transportation infrastructure project for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 450km long rail network will use high speed trains (travelling at 330kph) to connect the cities of Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and the developing King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). Altogether, the stations will cover an area more […]
Oil production is an important part of the economy in the United Arab Emirates: it accounts for just over 30% of GDP, according to the Abu Dhabi Statistics Center (SCAD). Because of this, new projects in the oil sector are always welcome. Just this year, Cosmo Abu Dhabi Energy Exploration & Production Co. and oil […]
The UAE has potential for solid economic growth over the next few years. According to investment bank specialist Arqaam, Dubai’s role of host for The World Expo 2020 can boost the UAE’s GDP by up to 5%. The ‘Expo’, a massive international exhibition, will attract millions of people to Dubai to share industrial insight and […]
Qatar Rail have made steady progress on the Lusail Light Rail Transit (LRT) system in the new city of Lusail. The LTR system has been designed to serve the residents of the visionary waterfront city development. The railway will connect the schools, shopping centres, and medical facilities of Lusail in a convenient and environmentally friendly […]
Abu Dhabi is showcasing a fantastic new project in its prestigious financial district. The upcoming Al Maryah Central is a $1.5bn leisure and entertainment development. It will feature a regional shopping centre with two US-based department stores, Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s. Al Maryah Central will offer a mixture of retail and merchandise units, an extensive […]
Abu Dhabi International Airport is expected to handle 20 million passengers over the next few years. The Midfield Terminal Complex (MTC) will help accommodate the passengers. The MTC building will be the largest, and most architecturally striking, structure in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It is being constructed as part of Plan Abu Dhabi 2030: […]
The Arabian Gulf has remarkable potential for energy development. The Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA OPCO) are seizing this potential with the development of a new oilfield. The Al Nasr field is located approximately 130 km northwest of Abu Dhabi City, off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. The site is close to […]
Al-Futtaim Carillion (AFC) have a long and successful history working within the UAE and Middle East. The company can be traced back to the region’s early days of growth and development. They run a joint venture between the UAE’s Al Futtaim Group and the UK contractor Carillion. The history of AFC is impressive. The […]
The entertainment sector is expanding in the United Arab Emirates. Al Hokair are developing new hotels and resorts as they expand with it. Al Hokair is renowned in Saudi Arabia’s entertainment and hospitality sector. Since 1975, the company have invested in 79 entertainment centres and 34 hotels across the KSA and UAE. Occupying over 882,226m2 […]
