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Gulf seeks bidders for projects worth $120 billion

In spite of fears that the global credit crunch and economic slowdown could impact the Arabian Gulf, latest analysis shows there are still more than 250 major civil construction projects in the bidding phase across the region worth nearly $120 billion. Press Release - 14Oct 08:25GMT
ID1.5b service project in Duhuk

A service project worth 1.5 Iraqi dinars in Aqra district, Duhuk province, was finalized on Sunday, according to Mayor Jahur Ali. Aswat Aliraq - 13Oct 12:14GMT
ACC Wins SR2 Billion Lamar Construction Contract

Arabian Construction Company - ACC - has been awarded the SR885 million construction contract for Lamar Towers in Jeddah. Press Release - 13Oct 10:51GMT
Sharaf Foundations wins contract for DMC tower

Sharaf Foundations, a leading ground engineering company in the region, has been awarded a contract for enabling and piling works for The Creek Towers and Plaza at Dubai Maritime City (DMC). Emirates Business 24/7 - 13Oct 07:03GMT
Earthworks contract for Eye of Ajman awarded

Bonyan International Investment Group (Holding), a leading real estate company, has awarded the earthworks contract for its flagship Dh3.5 billion Eye of Ajman development to RAM Road Contracting. Emirates Business 24/7 - 13Oct 07:02GMT
Bahrain: Construction begins at BD55m Sukoon Tower

Construction has begun at Sukoon Tower; a forty five storey luxury residential development project in Juffair. The announcement was made at a signing ceremony between Al Ghanah Contracting Company and Tashyeed Properties at a corporate event in the Novotel Hotel and Resort. Bahrain Tribune - 13Oct 07:01GMT
Work on Bahrain-Qatar causeway, railtrack to begin

"Construction of the Bahrain-Qatar causeway project, including a railway track, will begin next January," said Board Chairman of the Bahrain Qatar Causeway Authority, Dr Hossein Al Hammadi. Bahrain Tribune - 13Oct 06:53GMT
Prince Waleed To Build 1,000-Metre Tower in Jeddah

King Abdullah inaugurates two huge projects: Kingdom City & tallest tower in the world in Jeddah with a total investment of more than SR100 billion. Press Release - 12Oct 13:02GMT
King opens development expo in Saudi Arabia

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah opened here yesterday a large-scale exhibition showcasing major development projects being implemented in the Makkah province. The projects are worth more than SR300 billion. Arab News - 12Oct 06:14GMT
Empower signs deal with Vanderweil for Lagoons

Emirates Central Cooling Corporation (Empower), the largest district cooling service provider in the region and a joint venture between Tecom Investments and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, said it has signed a contract with Vanderweil Engineers to carry out the design and supervision of the distribution pipeline network for its district cooling plant at The Lagoons project. Gulf News - 12Oct 05:44GMT

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