US job market set for more than just ‘some’ attention
Now that US Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen has made it clear she’s looking out for “some” improvement in the job market before voting...
Most expensive Middle Eastern cities
Qatari capital Doha has been ranked as the most expensive city in the Middle East and the 12th priciest worldwide for expatriates, according to...
Projects in Bahrain
Work will commence next month on a $124 million revamp of a major highway in Bahrain, with two roundabouts being replaced by flyovers.
The project...
‘Best Practice’ award for Dubai
For the upgrade of its technology infrastructure to support future expansion plans in line with Dubai Smart City goals, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority...
Qatar plans groundwater facility
MEED: Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has invited companies to prequalify for the contract to design and build ground and surface water demonstration facility...
Leisure attraction project in Sharjah
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced plans to develop a major leisure attraction in Dibba Al Hisn, one of the Emirate’s exclaves...
UAE to save $30bn on fuel subsidies
The UAE government could save several billions of dollars a year on fuel subsidies, following the move to deregulate the prices of oil, according...
Kuwait university project
American firm Perkins Eastman in a joint venture with SSH Design and Soor Engineering Bureau announced it has been awarded the master plan and...
Edutainment theme parks project in Riyadh
KidzMondo has signed a franchise agreement with Abdul Rahman Saad Al-Rashid and Sons to build seven edutainment theme parks in Saudi Arabia with the...
Takaful shares to be purchased
Bahrain’s Arab Insurance Group is in discussions to take full ownership of Dubai-based Islamic insurance Takaful Re, as regulatory moves add pressure on firms...
Depa signs contracts worth $195m in H1
Depa, a leading global interior contracting company, signed new contracts worth over Dh719 million ($195.6 million) in the first half of 2015 winning landmark...