The Saudi Vision 2030 recognises the crucial role religious tourism can play in diversifying the economy, with religious pilgrims currently contributing two to three per cent of the GDP. (Image source: Khalil Sawant/Flickr)
Approximately 159,922 rooms in 560 projects are under contract in the Middle East and 58,878 rooms in 316 projects under contract in Africa, shows STR?s November 2016 Pipeline Report
Bahrain has awarded a total of seven tenders worth US$1.69mn in October besides inviting bids for 13 tenders worth US$20.2mn for projects related to roads, sanitation and construction sectors. (Image source: Rory/Flickr)
The GCC projects market is expected to record at best US$120bn worth of contract awards in 2016, down by at least a third on 2015 levels and well below what was initially forecast, as low oil prices severely impact government expenditure, according to a new report
BREEAM aims to provide assurance that best environmental practice has been incorporated into a building through a benchmark that is higher than standard building regulation. (Image source: Unsplash/Pixabay)
Bre Global launched a dedicated resource for the delivery of BREEAM, the internationally recognised measure of sustainability for master planning, infrastructure and built environment at The Big 5 2016
Abu Dhabi Midfield terminal. (Image source: Trimble)
Legoland Dubai headlines UAE mega-projects that have been recognized as among the world?s most innovation, industry experts announced today ahead of The Big 5 construction exhibition
The new DEUTZ TCD 9.0 premiered at Bauma 2016 in Shanghai. (Image source: deutz)
Deutz premiere its new TCD 9.0 four-cylinder diesel engine at Asias largest trade fair for construction equipment, broadening its product range through the alliance with Liebherr
