Phase 1 construction of Bahrain’s Sa’ada in Muharraq 64% complete

The deputy pemier was provided updates on Sa’ada first phase, or Western Phase. Bahrain’s Deputy Premier, and chairman of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company’s board of directors and of the Ministerial Committee for Development and Infrastructure Projects, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, has reviewed construction progress on the Sa’ada project which Bahrain Real Estate Investment …

Work starts on phase 2 of Dubai Autodrome Business Park

Union Properties has announced the expansion of Dubai Autodrome Business Park project in Dubai MotorCity, with a total investment of AED25.5 million. Work has commenced on the second phase of Dubai Autodrome Business Park which is a purpose-built facility for racing teams and other motorsport related businesses. According to the statement, scheduled for completion in …

Google breaks ground on Las Vegas data center

Google held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its latest data center, a 750,000 square foot development to sprout up in Henderson, roughly 10 miles south of downtown Las Vegas. The company giant will invest $600 million to realize the project. The project will occupy two parcels totaling 64 acres.In addition to a suitable site, a qualified …

Nakheel unveils landmark attraction at Palm Jumeirah

UAE based developer Nakheel unveiled landmark attraction to Dubai’s recreation and leisure scene with The View at The Palm. The project is a public observation deck towering 240 m above the world-damous Palm Jumeirah. Nakheel said in its statement that the observatory will offer spectular, uninterrupted views of The Palm, the Arabian Gulf and the …

ASGC will build new Dubai cruise terminal project

UAE-based construction group ASGC has been appointed to build the new Dubai Cruise Terminal at Dubai Harbour. Dubai Cruise Terminal will bevome the main hub for international cruise ships visiting or deployed in the region and is part of Dubai Harbour. Dubai Cruise Terminal will become the main hub for international cruise ships visiting or …

Aecom wins consultancy services contract for Neom Bay Phase I

Aecom has been awarded a multi year contract to provide project management consultancy (PMC) services for Phase One of Neom Bay. Part of the $500-billion Saudi futuristic city Neom, the eco-friendly tourist destination is being developed in North West Saudi Arabia within the Neom Zone. Neom Zone is spread over a sprawling 26,000 square kilometre …

Arada to open $55mln SABIS school in 2021

UAE based developer Arada has partnered with SABIS, the operator of International School of Choueifat schools, to launch a new international school in Sharjah at a cost of AED 200 million. The new school will be built at Arada’s AED 24 billion mixed use community destination, Aljada, with construction set to begin in January 2020 …

Bahrain plans start construction on second airport in 2030

Bahrain can begin construction of a second airport to support Bahrain International Airport (BAH) in the next 15 years. A passenger terminal building is already under construction at BAH- making it one of Bahrain’s largest construction projects. The project is due to open third quarter of 2019. Kamal Ahmed, Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, …

Construction work of Damman facility completed by MEAHCO

Middle East Healthcare Company (MEAHCO) has completed construction work of its branch in Dammam. According to MEAHCO’s statement to the Saudi Stock Exchange on Monday, construction work includes the installation of medical and other equipment. The company noted that it will announce the date of the actual operation of the new entity later. Besides, it …

World’s largest underwater theme park will open in Bahrain

The work is in full swng on the world’s largest eco-friendly underwater themepark coming up within the kingdom’s master planned island city, Diyar Al Muharraq, according to Bahrain authotities. Bahrain Torism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) said that The Bahrain Underwater Themepark wil include several unique dive spots in addition to artificial coral reefs that will …