THE GAME IS ON

With a significant increase in the execution of infrastructure projects, Qatar's construction industry is poised for a major overhaul in 2017. Since January, the sector has registered a growth of 49 per cent, followed by the infrastructure (33 per cent) and energy sectors (18 per cent). ...

Tags: Qatar, Infrastructure, Al Mashaf, Al Wakra And Al Wukair, Doha Metro Project, New Orbital Highway, Dukhan Highway, Al Rayyan Road, Lusail Expressway, Under Construction, AECOM, Zaha Hadid Architects, Midmac Contracting, Six Construct, Joannou

TAKING THE LEAD

The GCC´s construction market will hit a record of $144 billion in 2016, driven by mega-projects for World Expo 2020 in Dubai, 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, smart cities and infrastructure, according to a report ´Middle East Major Construction Programmes´ by EC Harris. The report further states that mega projects in the GCC are expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030....

Tags: GCC´S Construction, World Expo 2020, 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, Smart Cities, Infrastructure, Middle East Major Construction Programmes, MEED, GDP, EDB, Aluminum Bahrain, Al-Jazair Beach, Investment Projects, Amwaj Island Bridges, Al Nakheel Resort, Sh Jaber Al Ahmed Al Subah Highway Upgrade Project Alba

SABIC INKS DEAL

Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) has signed a deal for a new staff housing project in Riyadh. SABIC has signed a contract with Joannou & Paraskevaides (Saudi Arabia) Ltd for the construction of the project, called the Al-Waseel Hills Project....

Tags: Gulf, Saudi Basic Industries Corp, Housing Project, Joannou & Paraskevaides, Al-Waseel Hills Project, Shams Al-Riyadh