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Saudi’s Shoura Council Seeks Probe Into Haramain Rail Project Delays

The project is now also costlier by $2 billion, according to the Saudi government.

Oman’s Raysut Cement Appoints New CEO

The Sultanate’s largest cement firm by market value has appointed Salem Alawi Mohammed Baabood as chief executive.

Drake & Scull Engineering Awarded Two Deals Worth Dhs259m

The deals were awarded by a consortium consisting of UAE contractors Arabtec, CCC and Drake & Scull Construction.

Dubai’s Arabtec Says To Float Unit’s Shares In Egypt

Arabtec is also planning to invest about $60 billion in Egypt over the next three years in sectors such as real estate development, infrastructure, trains, airports, and oil and gas.

Dubai’s RTA Awards Dhs802m Contract For Phase III Of Water Canal Project

The work on the third phase of the project will start in June and is scheduled to be completed by 2016, RTA said.

Saudi Cement Recommends H1 Dividend Of SAR3.5 Per Share

Shareholders owning the company’s stock at the end of trading on July 1 will qualify for the dividend, the company said in a statement.

Habtoor Leighton Group Wins $395m Contract

The project will also include serviced apartment buildings, nine hotels and a marina.

Arabtec CEO Invests $1bn In Company, Increases Stake To 21.46%

Hasan Ismaik, who took charge early last year, previous held an 8.03 per cent stake in Arabtec.

Drake & Scull Wins Dhs110m Contract For Abu Dhabi’s Plaza View

The Dubai-based contractor will provide MEP services for the Plaza View project, a mixed-use development.

Nakheel Awards Dhs160m Construction Contract For Ibn Battuta Hotel

The 372-room hotel is part of the developer’s 28,000 square metre expansion of the Ibn Battuta mall complex.

Nakheel Awards Dhs1.2bn Construction Contract For Nakheel Mall

UAE contractors United Engineering Construction and Actco General Contracting Company win contract to build the new complex, located in Palm Jumeirah.

Kuwait Project Space To Be Boosted By Oil Sector – Doha Bank CEO

Kuwait has projects worth more than $72.8 billion expected in 2014, says CEO.

Saudi’s CPC Acquires Egypt’s Sphinx Glass For $190m

The Jeddah headquartered company aims to increase Sphinx’s revenues to $63.2 million this year from $55 million in 2013.

Abu Dhabi Approves 13 Development Projects In Q1 2014

Residential space accounted for 70 per cent of the total area of approved projects.

Value Of GCC Construction Projects To Jump 92% In 2014 – Study

Total value of building construction expected to reach $128.5 billion, with the medical sector getting the biggest market share.

Saudi’s $1.6bn Kingdom Tower Set for December 2018 Completion

The over one kilometre tall Kingdom Tower will replace Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, 828 metres tall, as the highest in the world.

Qatar Sets Out Labour Reforms After Rights Criticism, But No Timetable

The proposed reforms include replacing a contentious sponsorship law, known as “kafala”, in which workers need their employer’s permission to change jobs.

Jeddah Economic Co To Raise Funds For Kingdom City Super Tower Project

Kingdom City in Jeddah will also include mixed-use residential and commercial developments, the chief executive said.

Oman’s Raysut Cement Posts Flat Q1 Profit, Misses Estimates

The company made a profit of OMR8.23 million ($21.4 million) in the three months to March 31.

Dubai Contractor Drake & Scull Posts 27.1% Q1 Net Profit Drop

The firm made a net profit of Dhs45.7 million ($12.4 million) in the first three months of 2014.

Dubai’s RTA Awards Dhs384m Deal For Phase II Of Water Canal Project

The second phase of the project is scheduled to be completed by 2016, RTA chairman Mattar Al Tayer said.

Arabtec’s Net Profit More Than Doubles

The Dubai-based contractor said is planning a series of acquisitions and mergers.

ADMC To Build Business Hotel in Europe

The six storey property is set for a 2015 completion.

Dubai Inn Rolls Out First Phase Of Hotels

The value hotel brand plans to supply over 1,750 new hotel rooms and serviced residences.

DAMAC Launches Sharia-Compliant Hotel Apartments

Constella is to be the first Hotel Apartments in Dubai to Receive Official Sharia-Certification

Al Hassan Engineering Wins $5.2m Al Ghurair Deal

The Omani contractor will construct phase two of the Al Ghurair plant expansion in Abu Dhabi’s ICAD – I Mussafah.

First Boutique Hotel Opens In Sharjah

72 By Hues is looking to capitalise on Sharjah’s growing tourism market.

Saudi-French Alliance Wins $2bn Bus Deal For Riyadh Metro

The 10-year deal will be linked to the city’s railway project and will handle the procurement, operation and maintenance of the buses.

Dubai’s Arabtec To List Shares Of Building Unit In Abu Dhabi

Arabtec is trying to evolve from a local contractor into a multinational development company as its finances are boosted by a recovery in Dubai’s property market.

Abu Dhabi Airport To Get Dhs1.65bn Upgrade

Additions include a tunnel under the southern runway, nine new aircraft stands and an automated passenger mobility system.