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All rights reserved.Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:18:00 GMT5014476http://www.zawya.com/middle-east/constructionhttp://www.zawya.com/images/newsletter_zawya_logo.gifhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120212041855/UAE_takes_lions_share_of_1t_projects_in_GCCThe UAE ranked top among GCC countries with its lion's share of $636 billion construction projects while the region has more than $1 trillion worth of major projects.Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:06:06 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20120212041855Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120212033833/National_United_wins_RO_32m_Wadi_Sahtin_road_contractonstruction work on the Wadi Sahtin road project -- a 30-kilometre blacktop whose implementation was decreed by His Majesty the Sultan early last year -- is due to commence shortly.Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:50:26 GMTOman Daily Observer ZAWYA20120212033833Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120212031828/Worlds_first_rotating_tower_to_come_up_in_LondonThe world's first rotating tower will not be coming up in Dubai, but in London, where construction work will commence this year, Emirates 24|7 can reveal.Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:19:31 GMTEmirates 24|7 ZAWYA20120212031828Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120212031731/SR14bn_contracts_signed_to_improve_health_care_in_KSAAs part of the SR16 billion budget allocated for the health sector by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah signed five contracts worth more than SR1.4 billion in Saudi Arabia.Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:31:21 GMTArab News ZAWYA20120212031731Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120211083910/UES_Oman_secures_assets_and_operations_of_PPC_International_Sdn_Bhd__Wise_Marine_MalaysiaUnited Engineering Services (UES), one of the leading engineering oilfield services provider and a subsidiary of MB Holding LLC has announced the acquisition of Professional Power Craft (PPC) International Sdn Bhd and Wise Marine assets.Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:13:07 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120211083910Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120211035214/GCC_airports_expansion_woos_investorsThe massive airports expansion programs underway in the GCC countries have been attracting international aviation companies to the region as the airport operators look for technology and services to handle future growth volumes.Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:36:36 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20120211035214Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120211035339/Construction_machinery_business_booms_in_regionNew investors shift focus on construction machinery business amid construction boom in the region.Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:33:46 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20120211035339Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20120211T014343ZHZZ45/Canadian_firm_drops_two_execs_with_Kadhafi_tiesCanadian engineering firm SNC-Lavalin said late Thursday it has sacked two executives loosely linked to a failed plot to smuggle a son of ex-Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi into Mexico.Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:52:22 GMTAFP ANA20120211T014343ZHZZ45Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_10022012_110236/Rules_call_for_Abu_Dhabi_buildings_to_be_clutterfreeBuilding facades across the emirate of Abu Dhabi will soon become free of clutter following a set of guidelines that call for improved store signs and tidier shopfronts.Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:38:19 GMTGulf News GN_10022012_110236Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120210143648/Blominvest_arranges_a_loan_of_SR290m_to_build_400_housing_units_in_RiyadhBlominvest Saudi Arabia announced the closing of the private placement offering of "Blominvest - Maskan Arabia for Real Estate Development Fund" with a total of 283 million Riyals that is focused on building 400 housing units in north and north-west Riyadh in collaboration with Maskan Arabia, the project developer. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:44:12 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120210143648Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120210080048/CH2M_HILL_wins_2022_World_Cup_contractQatar 2022 Supreme Committee has appointed CH2M HILL -- a global full-service consulting, programme management, design, construction, and operations firm to ensure the successful delivery of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:43:27 GMTThe Peninsula ZAWYA20120210080048Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidWAM20120210114005003/Gatoson_Holdings_expresses_interest_in_Mohammed_bin_Rashid_Al_Maktoum_Solar_Park Vice Chairman of Dubai's Supreme Council of Energy (SCE) Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer has received a letter from the Hong Kong based Gatoson Holdings expressing the company's interest to bid for the construction of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, estimated to cost AED 12B.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:55:39 GMTWAM (Emirates News Agency) WAM20120210114005003Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidpdf_100212125353/BMI_Morocco_Infrastructure_Report__Dec11The Moroccan construction industry is estimated to have experienced real growth of around 7.4% in 2011, with the sector recovering from the period of relatively subdued growth seen in 2009 and 2010. Underpinned by a healthy pipeline of infrastructure projects, multilateral financing and a robust economic growth outlook, we expect the sector to continue on this strong growth trajectory over the medium to long-term. We have pencilled in real growth of around 6.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) for Morocco?s construction industry in 2012 and we expect real industry growth to average between 5% and 6% per annum between 2012 and 2016. 2012=6.5%Infrastructure developments include:- Morocco?s expenditure on infrastructure will help underpin average real GDP growth of 3.9% per year in the period 2011-2016, according to BMI?s forecasts. The government stepped up its spending on basic infrastructure to MAD400bn (US$47.26bn) for 2008-2012, up from just MAD80bn (US$9.45bn) for the previous period. Roads, ports, airports and transmission grids have been among the assets to benefit from the stronger spending, providing a windfall for established firms.- In November 2011, the World Bank agreed to provide US$297mn in financial assistance to Morocco for the development of one of the world's largest solar power plants. The loan will support the first phase of the solar power plant, which is due to have a capacity of 500MW. The Ouarzazate concentrated solar power plant is part of the country's solar power programme, worth US$9bn, and holds significant importance for Morocco. Of the total loan amount, US$200mn will be provided through its fund that lends to middle-income countries, while the remaining US$97mn will be granted under the World Bank Clean Technology Fund.- In May 2011, Moroccan state power company Office National de l'Electricité (ONE) invited wind turbine companies to submit expressions of interest in building and operating a 150MW wind farm 300km north-east of Rabat. MoroccoFri, 10 Feb 2012 12:48:00 GMTBusiness Monitor International Limited pdf_100212125353Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidpdf_100212124456/BMI_Libya_Infrastructure_Report_Dec112011 was a momentous year for Libya. A 10-month civil war sparked by the Arab Spring in February saw Libyan dictator Muammar Qadhafi?s regime toppled and the leader himself later killed in October. The National Transitional Council (NTC) is currently in power, and acting Prime Minister Abdurrahim el- Keib has appointed a transitional cabinet to lead the country to elections which are planned for August 2012.Priorities beforehand will include uniting the various militia factions, securing stability and ending violence, restoring access to basic utilities and resuming oil exports in order to secure much-needed revenues. In amongst this agenda is the issue of reconstruction, which is estimated to cost between US$200bn and US$480bn over ten years. This is creating huge potential opportunities for construction companies, many of whom are competing to get a head start and curry favour with the new Libyan leaders.Reconstruction priorities will include public and social infrastructure that provide crucial services, such as healthcare, education, electricity and water supply. Repairing transport infrastructure will also be crucial to getting the economy back on track, especially those which serve oil exports. Over the long-term, an overhaul of Libya?s infrastructure sector will be required. The country?s infrastructure was already in a bad state prior to the civil war, following years of underinvestment and international sanctions. Work to rehabilitate existing infrastructure and expand its scope is therefore necessary. However, currently the government has no structure in place through which to procure projects; therefore, institutions and regulations will need to be established. This is a longer term vision and will only come to fruition following elections and some semblance political stability.Despite the longer term nature of reconstruction in Libya, companies have been eager to court the NTC in order to secure new contracts and protect existing projects halted onFri, 10 Feb 2012 12:38:00 GMTBusiness Monitor International Limited pdf_100212124456Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120210090208/Iraqs_PM_intends_to_invite_China_to_build_strategic_projectsIraq's Prime Minister, Nouri al-Maliki, has called on the Chinese companies to play a greater role and share in building strategic projects in Iraq, saying that his country wishes to discuss with China the building of such strategic projects, like ports, railways, along with cooperation in the field of energy and armament. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:06:50 GMTAswat Aliraq ZAWYA20120210090208Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidpdf_100212093237/CICR_EGYPT__INVESTORS_GUIDE_09Feb12In the market?s eye, it has been a fine start to 2012. The EGX 30 is up 26.5% year-to-date (Ytd) while the EGX 100 has gained 15.1% YoY, well-ahead of regional peers and one of the best performing benchmarks globally.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:25:00 GMTCI Capital Research pdf_100212093237Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120210084144/700m_Turkish_investment_for_Basra_iron_plant A Basra iron and steel company will be given $700m (815.9tr IQD) over the next 15 years by Turkish backers.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:08:53 GMTAK News ZAWYA20120210084144Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120210080630/Gulf_countries_line_up_1_trillion_of_projects_by_2020Combined with Qatar's $106bn (to be awarded) projects, more than $1 trillion worth of major new projects are expected to be completed in the GCC region between now and 2020 which is the largest construction work per capita in the world, said a statement issued by MEED Quality Awards for Projects 2012, yesterday. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:33:27 GMTThe Peninsula ZAWYA20120210080630Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidWAM20120210072013578/Arabtec_has_AED265m_in_Abu_Dhabi_projectsContractor Arabtec yesterday announced AED265 million worth of projects in Abu Dhabi, including two in the Western Region.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:27:44 GMTWAM (Emirates News Agency) WAM20120210072013578Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209060716/FCC_wins_water_management_contract_in_Abu_Dhabi A consortium led by aqualia (FCC's water management subsidiary) and local company Mace has been awarded a contract to manage the sewage and water treatment system in Abu Dhabi.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:35:43 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120209060716Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209032326/400_houses_to_be_built_in_Riyadh_at_SR573mAn agreement was signed with the National Commercial Bank (NCB) in Riyadh on Wednesday to build 400 houses at a cost of SR573 million in the north and west of the capital.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:21:23 GMTArab News ZAWYA20120209032326Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209033726/Saudi_Cement_Company_announces_financial_results_for_2011Saudi cement company announces its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2011 as follows.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:14:18 GMTTadawul ZAWYA20120209033726Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209045404/Construction_of_31m_five_star_hotel_begins_in_KirkukThe foundation stone of a five star hotel and shopping center was laid in Kirkuk today, the first project of its kind in the city.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:07:28 GMTAK News ZAWYA20120209045404Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209032128/SR349bn_for_civic_projects_in_RiyadhRiyadh municipality will undertake projects worth SR3.49 billion in 2012. Riyadh Gov. Prince Sattam said 25 new projects in the municipality would be started. The prince was addressing a meeting of the Riyadh Provincial Council chaired by him at Al-Hukum Palace on Tuesday.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:38:01 GMTArab News ZAWYA20120209032128Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120209032253/Underpass_at_Falak_Square_to_ease_traffic_in_Jeddah The mayor of Jeddah, Hani Abu Ras, signed a contract with a Chinese company on Wednesday, to build an underpass at Falak Square where King Fahd Road intersects with Sari Street.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:37:08 GMTArab News ZAWYA20120209032253Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_08022012_090239/Tallest_hotel_to_open_this_year_in_DubaiTwin towers currently under construction are set to break the record as the world?s tallest hotel, currently held by the Rose Reyhaan Rotana on Shaikh Zayed Road.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:21:01 GMTGulf News GN_08022012_090239Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208131910/Contractor_successful_in_retaining_a_judgment_against_Nakheel_for_over_AED58mA contractor has been successful in a judgment against Nakheel PJSC. Technical Architects General Contracting Company LLC (TAGC) held onto a judgment against Nakheel for over AED58 million in the Dubai World Tribunal (DWT).Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:44:34 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120208131910Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208110912/UPC_and_DED_unveil_commercial_signage_regulationsAbu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) today unveiled the commercial signage regulations and a storefront policy to improve signage, building facades and limit the use of public space for equipment and storage. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:35:05 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120208110912Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208121105/Qatars_top_construction_experts_gather_to_discuss_how_to_make_the_countrys_buildings_saferHundreds of Qatar's leading construction and engineering professionals, representing companies at all levels of the industry, gathered last night at the Intercontinental Hotel in the capital Doha to discuss how advanced building technologies can improve the safety of residents and enterprises across the country. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:09:52 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120208121105Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidpdf_080212112142/NCB_Business_Optimism_Index__Saudi_Arabia_Q1_2012_08Feb12This is a PDF report. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:15:00 GMTNational Commercial Bank pdf_080212112142Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208080540/Eversheds_appoints_distinguished_Middle_East_projects_expertInternational law firm Eversheds has appointed Trowers & Hamlins partner and energy and infrastructure specialist, Tim Armsby as a partner across its Middle East offices. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:29:46 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120208080540Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208043640/Green_building_technology_gains_ground_in_Saudi_ArabiaAgainst a backdrop of construction boom going in Saudi Arabia, and despite the high cost, there is a gradually rising shift toward the use of green building technology, a senior industry executive told the Saudi Gazette in an interview.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:28:32 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20120208043640Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208045612/Libya_plans_to_recruit_Jordanians_to_help_in_rebuilding Jordan on Tuesday offered to put all its capabilities and expertise at the disposal of the new Libya as the Arab country goes through a rebuilding stage.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:20:44 GMTJordan Times ZAWYA20120208045612Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208031350/Simplify_procedures_to_save_township_projects_in_Saudi_ArabiaA senior official at the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for simplifying bureaucratic procedures that are instrumental in delaying the implementation of several residential township projects in various regions of the Kingdom.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:55:17 GMTArab News ZAWYA20120208031350Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120208034729/Oman_Construction_of_Sur_integrated_steel_plant_to_start_in_Q3Construction work on a major steel mill project planned at Sur in Sharqiya South Governorate is due to commence around the third quarter of this year. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:37:09 GMTOman Daily Observer ZAWYA20120208034729Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120207132418/Masdar_City_chooses_SoFi_to_monitor_carbon_in_buildingsMasdar City has selected PE International's SoFi system to monitor carbon embodied in buildings for its ambitious project to construct one of the world's most sustainable cities, the two companies announced today. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:04:16 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120207132418Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120207111405/Huge_expansions_of_GCC_airports_attract_international_companiesThe massive airports expansion programmes underway in the UAE and other GCC countries have been attracting international aviation companies to the region as the airport operators look for technology and services to handle future growth volumes.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:38:17 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120207111405Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidpdf_070212110708/BMI_Iraq_Infrastructure_Report_Jan12Iraq?s reconstruction has resulted in significant contract awards, with US$124bn of projects currentlyunderway or in the pipeline. However, cracks are showing in the country?s business environment, asweak bureaucracy threatens to undermine progress in projects. In addition, questions over thegovernment?s ability to coordinate and afford funds raise doubts over our medium-term optimisticforecast, with annual average growth of 8.7% currently anticipated between 2012 and 2016.A huge project pipeline supported by infrastructure and housing projects has resulted in our strong growthoutlook for Iraq?s construction industry. There is even further upside to this figure if the cabinet?sUS$37bn infrastructure programme is approved by the country?s government.Over the short-term, significant contract awards in 2010 and H111 should drive strong activity, with 2011real growth estimated at 11.9%. However, we expect that the disintegration of a number of large contractscould dampen growth in 2012, and forecast a slight slowdown to 8.2%. This trend illustrates our concernsover Iraq?s infrastructure sector, which stems primarily from a poor business environment and thegovernment?s weak fiscal position:The country?s business environment continues to present fundamental weaknesses, with itsinstitutions fundamentally flawed. The award of two sizeable electricity contracts to two shamcompanies cast doubt on the government?s ability to award contracts and carry out due diligence.The government?s ability to invest in infrastructure is weakened by the delay in oil and gasproduction. With much-needed revenue tied up, the government?s fiscal position is not lookingvery liquid and the private sector is unlikely to take on the burden as a result of weak regulationsand a lack of government stability.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:59:00 GMTBusiness Monitor International Limited pdf_070212110708Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120207065356/DSQ_awarded_QAR125m_MEP_package_in_Ras_LaffanDrake & Scull Qatar (DSQ) a wholly owned subsidiary of Drake & Scull International (DSI) PJSC has announced that it has been awarded a QAR 125 million Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) contract for Phase 1 of Qatar Petroleum's Multipurpose Administration Complex located at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:44:56 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20120207065356Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidDS07022012_dsart-162407/Lebanon_construction_permits_fall_by_68_percent_in_2011 Construction permits in Lebanon in 2011 fell by 6.8 percent compared to the same period of 2010, according to figures released by the Order of Engineers of Beirut and Tripoli.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:52:14 GMTThe Daily Star DS07022012_dsart-162407Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120207043812/New_62km_road_to_link_Abu_DhabiDubai_by_2014The Department of Transport (DoT) has invited bids for the construction of a new 62km-long Abu Dhabi-Dubai dual carriageway.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:36:35 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20120207043812Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120207042646/Danube_opens_4th_showroom_in_MuscatDanube Building Materials has opened its fourth new showroom in Muscat, as part of its continuing move to create a stronger market presence. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:33:33 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20120207042646Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120207032240/Two_holy_mosques_will_see_projects_worth_SR2_billion_this_yearThe General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah will implement a number of projects valued at over SR2 billion at the two holy mosques during the current financial year. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:05:26 GMTArab News ZAWYA20120207032240Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120207034753/Investment_in_infrastructure_projects_in_KSA_tops_SR150_billionSaudi Arabia's efforts to usher in the next stage of industrial development is set to receive a major boost as the 2nd edition of Machinex Arabia, the region's premier industrial exhibition, kicks off in Jeddah later this month.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:58:33 GMTArab News ZAWYA20120207034753Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZW20120206000077/Doha_metro_work_accelerated_due_to_Qatars_2020_olympics_bidWork on the Doha metro project will be accelerated due to Qatar's bid to host the 2020 Olympics, an executive at the company overseeing the Gulf Arab state's $40 billion rail network said. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:01:47 GMTZawya Dow Jones News ZW20120206000077Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120206030224/UAE_gets_Dh13bn_in_industrial_capital_in_2011The UAE received nearly Dh13 billion in industrial investment in 2011 as it is pushing ahead with new laws to expand the manufacturing sector's share from 16 to 25 per cent of GDP, according to official data.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:23:55 GMTEmirates 24|7 ZAWYA20120206030224Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120206062547/Amerat_flood_protection_dam_to_be_complete_by_FebruaryendThe Amerat flood protection dam, a main component of the Wadi Adai flood protection project, is expected to be complete by the end of this month, according to the Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources, (MRMWR), which is overseeing the project.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:19:18 GMTMuscat Daily ZAWYA20120206062547Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20120206065603/Renaissance_engineering_unit_secures_GAC_Marine_contractRenaissance Services subsidiary Topaz Energy & Marine (Topaz) has been awarded a contract from GAC Group to provide completion services for two crew/cargo vessels.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:13:52 GMTTimes of Oman ZAWYA20120206065603Open