News from United Arab Emirates

Video: Founder of Araco talks sustainability in building design

Rahim Banizaman Lari, founder and managing director of Araco, talks about his desire to do something positive for the city of Dubai and how incentives ...

Imtedaad set to drive energy management in GCC FM

Imdaad’s director of IT and procurement, Arif Al Yedaiwi, on smart control for homes through Imtedaad

UAE's FM sector CSR plans are focusing on employees

fmME reviews the employee-driven CSR activities carried out in the middle east’s fm sector over the last 12 months

In Pictures: Top 10 most Influential developers in Dubai

Construction Week counts down the top 10 developers who have made their mark in Dubai as the leaders in the property development field

Engineers key to reducing GCC airport disputes, says DBSConsult

GCC airport developers that underspend on engineers are more likely to encounter construction claims and disputes, according to DBSConsult’s managing director

Abu Dhabi firm to fund Real Madrid stadium revamp

International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) will fund the revamp of Santiago Bernabeu, which notably includes the installation of a retractable roof

AE Arma eyes future work on Dubai’s Al Maktoum Int’l Airport

AE Arma-Elektropanç won initial MEP contract for the airport’s PTB expansion programme, and plans to bid for additional work on the project’s next phase

Drake and Scull in talks with banks on restructuring

Drake and Scull (DSI) said that it is currently in talks with key stakeholders, including banks, in a possible step to partly repay its debt ...

Marina Arcade goes on sale in Dubai

47-floor residential tower to be leased by Asteco Property Management

Dubai body dispenses 13 waste containers for homes

Made of plastic, each container can operate without requiring an electrical source to operate, and produces 1cu.m. of manure for 10cu.m. of organic waste