News from United Arab Emirates

The UAE’s new visas could support construction freelancers and SMEs

The UAE's 10-year visa and reforms to its existing foreign worker visa system may spur the rise of regional construction freelancers

20,000 property units to get Dubai Sustainable City's 'smart' ICT

Etisalat and Du's Taawun initiative will be rolled out for Dubai Properties' 20,000 homes and offices over the next five years

Arada's Nasma homes project in Sharjah 35% complete

Darwish Engineering Emirates has won Nasma Residences' infrastructure contract, and a main contractor for Phase 3 will be named next month, Arada confirmed

Al Ghurair retrofit contract marks Etihad ESCO's Abu Dhabi debut

The company is carrying out detailed analyses of the Gypsemna and Porcellan facilities to recommend energy conservation measures for Jamal Al Ghurair Group

Aldar 'working with Viceroy' on Abu Dhabi hotel

The announcement follows Aldar's previous confirmation that Marriott would refurbish and operate the property that is currently known as Viceroy Abu Dhabi

Construction of $125m Dubai-backed Fujairah business hub progresses

CSCEC ME is working on the Fujairah Business Centre, which is "progressing ahead of schedule" and will be completed by Q4 2020

Danube eyes 'new home-buyers' with $149m Lawnz in Dubai

Lawnz is Danube's 11th project in Dubai, and features more than 1,000 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units

2018 CW Power 100 Preview: Saudi Binladin's chief returns despite turmoil

Despite a tumultuous year, Saudi Binladin Group's chairman, Bakr Bin Laden, remains one of Middle East construction's most influential personalities

Marriott to manage Yas Island hotel in Abu Dhabi

Marriott International will assume operation of the hotel that will be refurbished before opening under the luxury W Hotels brand

HSBC confirms $250m new Dubai HQ to open next month

The banking giant told Construction Week that employees would start moving into the Downtown Dubai tower "from July through to August, as planned"