ELEVATE officially launched the Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences, a USD 500 million branded beachfront development in Ras Al Khaimah, in collaboration with global hospitality group Ennismore. The project is currently in the design stage and marks the debut…
Omniyat Unveils USD 930 Million Commercial Tower in Business Bay
Lumena, a new landmark commercial development, has been announced in Dubai’s Business Bay district with a planned investment of USD 930 million. Currently in the design stage, the 49-storey tower reflects the emirate’s growing demand for next-generation, high-performance office spaces…
Global Lifestyle Brand Enters Market with Waterfront Residences on Dubai Islands
Anax Developments announced the launch of a new premium-branded residential development on Dubai Islands, valued at USD 122.5 million (AED 450 million). Currently in the design phase, the project marks the Middle East debut of the internationally recognized fashion and…
UAE Launches Region’s First Advanced Satellite Manufacturing Complex
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), in collaboration with Space42, has announced the establishment of the Middle East’s first dedicated commercial facility for the design, assembly, and testing of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites. Unveiled during the “Make it in…
USD 1 Billion EPC Contract Awarded for Cogeneration Utilities Plant in Abu Dhabi
Kuwait-based Alghanim International announced the awarding of an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for Project Volta, a new cogeneration utilities plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The contract, valued at USD 1 billion, has been awarded by Abu Dhabi National…
EPC Contract Worth USD 2.64 Billion Awarded for Lower Zakum Expansion
Abu Dhabi-based NMDC Energy has been awarded an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for Package 4 of the Lower Zakum Long-Term Development Phase 1 (LZ LTDP-1). This significant achievement underscores the company’s expertise in executing large-scale developments within the…
Consultant Appointed for Designing Pioneering Stadiums in Dubai
P & T Architects & Engineers Ltd. (Dubai) has been appointed as the design consultant for two significant stadium developments in Dubai. The first involves the construction of Al Wasl Club Stadium in Al Jaddaf. Designed to seat over 20,000…
USD 490 Million Contract Awarded for Iconic Residences on Palm Jumeirah
Nakheel, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding Real Estate, awarded a USD 490.06 million (AED 1.8 billion) contract to ALEC Engineering & Contracting for the Como Residences on Palm Jumeirah. The contract sets the groundwork for the construction of this luxurious…
Omniyat Group Launches Waterfront Living in Dubai Maritime City
Omniyat Group announced a new luxury residential project, SARIA by beyond, located in Dubai Maritime City. The project, valued at USD 120 million, is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2028. SARIA…
BNC Exclusive: Main Contractor Appointed for Waterfront Development in Dubai
The Emaar Bayline & Avonlea development at Mina Rashid is steadily progressing, with the piling works currently underway. Al Rakha General Contracting LLC has been appointed as the main contractor for this ambitious waterfront residential complex, underscoring its importance in…
Sharjah Unveils High-Altitude Stadiums
In a pioneering move, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, unveiled plans to construct unique high-altitude stadiums for the Kalba Club and Khorfakkan Club in the United Arab Emirates. These…
Ramtech Enhances Fire Safety At $2.5 Billion Dubai Megaproject
STRENGTHENING its work in the United Arab Emirates, global wireless solutions provider, Ramtech, has reported ongoing success in collaboration with Liberty Fire and Safety, its exclusive distribution partner in GCC countries. This follows successfully installing its Wireless Fire and Evacuation…
Bristol Uniforms
Bristol is a leading international designer and manufacturer of advanced firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE). Based in the UK, the company supplies to municipal and industrial firefighters in over 110 countries around the world through a carefully selected and trained…
New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility Opens in United Arab Emirates
Representatives from ISOLATEK INTERNATIONAL, the global leader in passive fireproofing technology, were present on October 6, 2015 for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Company’s newest licensed manufacturer and distributor’s facility in the United Arab Emirates. GREENTECH…
Fire engulfs Dubai hotel near world’s tallest building
DUBAI (Reuters) – Fire engulfed a 63-storey skyscraper in downtown Dubai on Thursday night, but there appeared to be no injuries, a civil defence official said. Large tongues of flame shooting skywards enveloped the luxury hotel and residential block,…
A Focus on Dubai Civil Defence
The United Arab Emirates consists of a federation of seven Emirates: Abu Dhabi (the capital), Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm-al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah and Fujairah. Dubai is the second largest Emirate with a total area of 4,114 sq.km. It lies on the…