Author: Kasun Illankoon

DAMAC Properties has awarded a contract valued at more than AED 137 million contract to Proscape LLC for roads and infrastructure works for three clusters at the DAMAC Lagoons master community development in Dubailand. The scope of work comprises construction, completion, testing, commissioning and maintenance of the roads and infrastructure services of the Nice, Costa Brava, and Portofino clusters. “After our recent launch of a newly added ninth cluster to the community, Ibiza, we are pleased to announce a series of contracts for main works and infrastructure in the community. I am happy to say that work in pacing out…

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Deyaar Development PJSC, one of Dubai’s leading property developers and real estate service providers, has announced the appointment of the main contractor for the Tria project, a unique luxury residential tower in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO). The latest addition to Deyaar’s luxury project portfolio, Tria is a 32-storey integrated residential project at the heart of DSO, a free zone technology park which is also a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ). Work on the Tria project has already been initiated and is set for completion in 2025 as scheduled. The total cost of the project is AED…

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International Women’s Day is a global celebration of women’s achievements and a call for gender equality. In the overall construction industry, this day is particularly significant because the field has traditionally been dominated by men. However, over the past few years this is starting to change as women have stated to provide significant contributions in the sector. Construction Business News ME spoke with Rana Abuauref, Health & Safety Manager at Red Sea Global, who is part of Saudi’s most ambitious giga project – The Red Sea Global. What inspired you to get into your line of work? For those…

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International Women’s Day is a global celebration of women’s achievements and a call for gender equality. In the overall construction industry, this day is particularly significant because the field has traditionally been dominated by men. However, over the past few years this is starting to change as women have stated to provide significant contributions in the sector. Construction Business News ME spoke with Haneen Abdel Khalek, Senior Interior Designer, THE FITOUT, who discusses how the female forces in interior designing paving way for exceptional designs and driving growth in industry. Breaking the glass ceiling, women in the realm of…

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International Women’s Day is a global celebration of women’s achievements and a call for gender equality. In the overall construction industry, this day is particularly significant because the field has traditionally been dominated by men. However, over the past few years this is starting to change as women have stated to provide significant contributions in the sector. Construction Business News ME spoke with Rekha Patel, Project Director at Turner & Townsend about her inspiring story in the construction sector. I am a Civil Engineer by study, Contract and Commercial Management professional by trade and passionate about Infrastructure projects. Since…

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International Women’s Day is a global celebration of women’s achievements and a call for gender equality. In the overall construction industry, this day is particularly significant because the field has traditionally been dominated by men. However, over the past few years this is starting to change as women have stated to provide significant contributions in the sector. Construction Business News ME spoke with Sam Emery – Chief Financial Officer, Emrill to find out her views and how they have contributed successfully to their company. Whilst I always knew that I wanted to pursue a career that would have a…

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International Women’s Day is a global celebration of women’s achievements and a call for gender equality. In the overall construction industry, this day is particularly significant because the field has traditionally been dominated by men. However, over the past few years this is starting to change as women have stated to provide significant contributions in the sector. Construction Business News ME spoke with Asila Al Busaidi – Senior Fire Engineer, Tenable Fire Engineering Consultancy to find out her views and how they have contributed successfully to their company. I have always had a passion for the safety and protection…

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International Women’s Day is a global celebration of women’s achievements and a call for gender equality. In the overall construction industry, this day is particularly significant because the field has traditionally been dominated by men. However, over the past few years this is starting to change as women have stated to provide significant contributions in the sector. Construction Business News ME spoke with Parnika Chaturvedi – Partner, King & Wood Mallesons to find out her views and how they have contributed successfully to their company. I am a Partner at King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) with expertise in high…

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Qatar Electricity & Water Company (QEWC) signed a contract for GE Gas Power to provide upgrades and maintenance services for a period of nine years for three 9F gas turbines. The units are installed at the Ras Abu Fontas B2 (RAF B2) Cogeneration Plant, located about 10 kilometers south of the capital, Doha. The agreement was signed by Mohammed N. Al-Hajri, Managing Director and General Manager of QEWC and Joseph Anis, President & CEO of GE Gas Power Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Mohammed N. Al-Hajri said, “Since, its inception, QEWC has been playing a pivotal role in meeting the…

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