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UAE midday work ban to begin this week

Violating companies will be fined Dhs5,000 ($1,361) per worker

Oman extends visa ban for foreign construction workers

The sultanate’s Ministry of Manpower said the extension would begin on June 1

Saudi construction firm abandons nearly 100 workers in the desert

The men said they had been left in their remote desert camp for the last two months with no food, water and other basic necessities

Saudi Oger forced to pay owed worker wages by court – report

The court is in the process of forcing the company to pay the dues through sequestration of its properties and assets, according to reports

Abu Dhabi’s Bloom Properties awards Dhs1bn contracts so far in 2017

Most projects are scheduled for completion in less than two years

Dubai contractor DSI to put aside almost Dhs1bn for debt payments

The loss-making builder sent non-disclosure agreements to its lenders in April

Dubai’s Arabtec wins $400m contract to build 2020 Tower

Arabtec is seeking to return to growth after reporting its first quarterly profit since 2014

Survey reveals counterfeit steel widespread in GCC

The findings come after the announcement of the beginning of a GCC anti-dumping investigation into Chinese iron and steel pipes last month

Three workers die, several injured at Qatar construction site

The Ministry of Defense did not state how many were injured

World’s tallest tower in Saudi delays opening

Jeddah Tower, rising over 1km high, is now expected to open in 2019

Saudi awards $507m Bus Rapid Transit project to Turkey’s Yuksel

Yuksel has so far completed 39 projects in the kingdom worth SAR8.12bn

Dubai’s Nakheel awards Dhs1.5bn contract for the Palm Gateway project

The three-tower residential, retail and beach club complex will take two and a half years to complete

Video: Dubai’s Emaar completes 200m high Sky Bridge linking two Address hotels

Situated at a height of over 220 metres, the Sky Bridge is billed as a new tourist attraction

Dubai contractor DSI seeking outstanding payments from Saudi Aramco

The company may consider all legal options including arbitration to recover the remaining amount

Dubai’s Arabtec appoints new CEO of construction subsidiary

Boyd Merrett has been appointed CEO of Arabtec Construction

Dubai’s Arabtec reports first quarterly profit since 2014

The profit came on higher revenues of Dhs2.17bn in Q1

Damac awards Dhs40m contract for roads, infrastructure at Akoya Oxygen

The roads and infrastructure contract has been awarded to Proscape

Infrastructure work progressing at Downtown Jebel Ali – developer

All the infrastructure work at the project is slated for completion in 2018

Dubai’s Arabtec shareholders approve Dhs1.5bn rights issue

They also approved plans to reduce the company’s capital and wipe out accumulated losses

Dubai contractor Arabtec asks banks to waive debt terms

The building company reported accumulated losses of Dhs4.6bn last year

Troubled construction firm Saudi Oger sells 2.8% stake in Saudi Investment Bank

Saudi Oger is struggling because of cuts in government spending and payment delays

UAE to develop three projects worth Dhs171m in Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain

The projects include two projects for the Ministry of Interior and one for the Ministry of Justice

Dubai contractor Arabtec appoints new group CFO

Peter Pollard will succeed acting group CFO Ravi Murthy

Gulf migrant labourers are paying thousands of dollars to work – report

Study details how foreign construction workers are left in “extreme debt” after securing a job in the GCC

Dubai’s Drake and Scull to talk with banks about existing debt

The company has reported worsening earnings in nine of its last 11 quarters

Dubai’s Nakheel awards $37m contract for Dragon City hotel

Work on the 304-room Premier Inn is set to begin in Q2

Saudi Binladin creditors agree to $1.1bn financing extension

SBG has been struggling because of delayed payments from the government

Dubai’s RTA completes roadworks worth Dhs835m

New roads will open next month following the completion of projects at Al Mamzar and Al Nahda 1

Elevator firm Kone wins order for Riyadh Metro

The order will comprise 262 escalators and 156 elevators for line 3 of the metro

Dubai contractor Arabtec outlines three-year recovery plan

The troubled firm plans to sell some non-core assets