http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=industry&region=mena&mid=15&title=Real+Estate%2fConstruction MENAFN.com Real Estate/Construction en-us Copyright © 2012 MENAFN.com 60 http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=industry&region=mena&mid=15&title=Real+Estate%2fConstruction http://www.menafn.com/images/inc_images/img_menafn_small.gif 125 13 http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513988/Hilton-Worldwide-adds-2-hotels-to-its-pipeline-Qatar?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513988/Hilton-Worldwide-adds-2-hotels-to-its-pipeline-Qatar?src=RSS (MENAFN) Hilton Worldwide inked a deal with Qatar's Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC) to open two new DoubleTree hotels in Doha, Arabian Business reported. Both developments, the ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 04:36:38 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513975/Indias-Unitechs-net-profit-plunges-98-Q4?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513975/Indias-Unitechs-net-profit-plunges-98-Q4?src=RSS (MENAFN) India's Unitech Ltd stated that during the fourth quarter, profit plunged 98 percent to USD415,000 from USD18 million in last year's same period, reported Reuters. The country's ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 04:02:49 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513639/Drake-and-Sculls-Q1-net-income-down-to-USD10.2m?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513639/Drake-and-Sculls-Q1-net-income-down-to-USD10.2m?src=RSS (MENAFN) Drake and Scull International (DSI) announced that first-quarter net income fell to USD10.2 million, compared with USD12.49 million in last year's same period, reported Arabian ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 15 May 2012 07:42:05 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513236/Bahrains-Seef-Properties-reports-USD4.4m-profits-Q1?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513236/Bahrains-Seef-Properties-reports-USD4.4m-profits-Q1?src=RSS (MENAFN) Bahrain-based Seef Properties posted a 20 percent growth in quarterly profits on stronger revenue, Trade Arabia reported. The company said it made USD4.4 million net profit during the ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 14 May 2012 08:17:24 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513024/Dubais-Aviation-District-starts-shaping?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513024/Dubais-Aviation-District-starts-shaping?src=RSS (MENAFN) Dubai World Central (DWC) officially started construction works at its Aviation District which will host the Dubai Airshow from 2013, Arabian Business reported. The Aviation District ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 14 May 2012 02:24:09 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512940/Saudi-to-invest-SR500-billion-water-power-projects?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512940/Saudi-to-invest-SR500-billion-water-power-projects?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) The power and water sectors are experiencing a massive boom in Saudi Arabia, said Deputy Minister for Water Affairs Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Saud. "The Kingdom is set to invest SR500 ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 14 May 2012 12:48:57 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512849/Iraq-issues-tender-for-USD340m-breakwater?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512849/Iraq-issues-tender-for-USD340m-breakwater?src=RSS (MENAFN) The General Company for Ports of Iraq's spokesman, Anmar al-Safi, stated that Iraq issued a tender for the construction of the USD340 million breakwater on the Grand Faw port, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 13 May 2012 05:29:03 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512744/Saudi-Governor-wants-Najran-projects-speeded-up?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512744/Saudi-Governor-wants-Najran-projects-speeded-up?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Najran Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah has directed officials to speed up implementation of SR 2 billion water and sewage projects in various regions of the province. There ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 13 May 2012 02:41:03 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512470/Siemens-signs-deals-with-Qatar-University-Kahramaa?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512470/Siemens-signs-deals-with-Qatar-University-Kahramaa?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Siemens, a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering operating in the energy, infrastructure, industry and health care sectors, has signed an agreement with ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 12 May 2012 01:29:01 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512204/Rotana-Hotels-plans-to-open-more-hotels-Qatar?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093512204/Rotana-Hotels-plans-to-open-more-hotels-Qatar?src=RSS (MENAFN) Abu Dhabi-based hotel operator Rotana Hotels unveiled plans to open three to four hotels in Qatar, to tap on the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022, Arabian Business reported. Rotana is ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 10 May 2012 05:18:20 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511908/Abu-Dhabis-Aabar-CSCEC-USD2b-deal?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511908/Abu-Dhabis-Aabar-CSCEC-USD2b-deal?src=RSS (MENAFN) Aabar Investments, the investment arm of Abu Dhabi's International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC), inked a USD2 billion deal with China State Construction Engineering Corp to develop ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 09 May 2012 05:00:47 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511900/Qatari-Diar-mulls-tourism-projects-Tunisia?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511900/Qatari-Diar-mulls-tourism-projects-Tunisia?src=RSS (MENAFN) Diar, the property unit of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), unveiled plans to build two tourism projects in Tunisia, the state news agency QNA reported. The Tunisian Minister of ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 09 May 2012 04:32:42 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511844/Dubais-Arabtec-reports-USD23m-profit-Q1?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511844/Dubais-Arabtec-reports-USD23m-profit-Q1?src=RSS (MENAFN) Dubai-based developer Arabtec Holding reported a jump in its quarterly profits on improved business in the real estate market, Reuters reported. The company, in which Abu Dhabi ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 09 May 2012 04:19:44 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511603/Saudi-Mortgage-law-can-help-ease-housing-crunch?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511603/Saudi-Mortgage-law-can-help-ease-housing-crunch?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Saleh Kamel is a leading Saudi businessman and philanthropist who is popular worldwide as a renowned pioneer of Islamic banking and finance. He is the founder of Dallah Albaraka ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 09 May 2012 12:50:22 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511396/Qatar-Construction-Market-Set-to-Outperform-Developed-Economies?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511396/Qatar-Construction-Market-Set-to-Outperform-Developed-Economies?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Qatar s construction market is expected to outperform many developed economies by averaging a growth rate of 12.5% a year in this decade, a Commercialbank Capital report ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 08 May 2012 02:16:56 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510933/Dubais-JBR-posts-over-20-increase-Q1-rents?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510933/Dubais-JBR-posts-over-20-increase-Q1-rents?src=RSS (MENAFN) Harbor Real Estate stated that during the first quarter, residential rents in Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) jumped by over 20 percent from the previous quarter, reported Emirates ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 07 May 2012 02:34:32 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510916/Qatar-Swedish-officials-visit-Tadmur-Trading-stand?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510916/Qatar-Swedish-officials-visit-Tadmur-Trading-stand?src=RSS (MENAFN - The Peninsula) Gunnar Oom, the Swedish State of Secretary for Trade; Max Bjurh, the Swedish Ambassador for UAE & Qatar; and Cherif Sayed, the General Manager of UAE & Egypt Swedish Trade ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 07 May 2012 02:21:16 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510870/China-posts-0.71-y/y-drop-home-prices-April?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510870/China-posts-0.71-y/y-drop-home-prices-April?src=RSS (MENAFN) China Index Academy (CIA) announced that last month, home prices in the country fell 0.34 percent from March and by 0.71 percent from the same period a year earlier, reported Xinhua ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 07 May 2012 01:50:13 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511038/Construction-France-–-Key-Trends-and-Opportunities-to-2015?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093511038/Construction-France-–-Key-Trends-and-Opportunities-to-2015?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) France possesses the second-largest economy on the European continent, and the fifth-largest economy in the world. France was relatively less affected by the global economic crisis ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 07 May 2012 05:39:38 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510800/Kuwait-Tijariah-chalks-KD-223623-Q1-net-profit?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510800/Kuwait-Tijariah-chalks-KD-223623-Q1-net-profit?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Abdulfattah Marafie, Chairman and Managing Director of the Commercial Real Estate Company (Tijariah) has announced the results of the company during the first quarter of 2012 ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 07 May 2012 01:32:20 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510782/Abu-Dhabi-finalising-on-MTB-contractors-deal?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510782/Abu-Dhabi-finalising-on-MTB-contractors-deal?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Abu Dhabi has picked a consortium of construction firms comprising CCC, TAV and Arabtec, as a preferred bidder to build its multi-billion dollar Midfield Terminal Building, ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 07 May 2012 01:19:15 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510750/Drake-&-Scull-awarded-AED-200-m-deal-for-Dubai-tower?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510750/Drake-&-Scull-awarded-AED-200-m-deal-for-Dubai-tower?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Drake & Scull Construction, the civil contracting arm of Drake & Scull International (DSI), said it has been selected as the main contractor for the construction of the Binary ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 07 May 2012 12:56:40 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510965/Dubais-DSI-secures-USD55m-contract-for-Binary-tower?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510965/Dubais-DSI-secures-USD55m-contract-for-Binary-tower?src=RSS (MENAFN) Drake & Scull Construction (DSC) inked an USD54.44 million deal for the project of a tower in Dubai's Business Bay, Arabian Business reported. The unit of Dubai-based Drake & Scull ... http://www.menafn.com Mon, 07 May 2012 04:02:47 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510630/Iran-to-construct-USD450m-gas-pipeline-to-Iraq-2013?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510630/Iran-to-construct-USD450m-gas-pipeline-to-Iraq-2013?src=RSS (MENAFN) Iran's Gas Engineering and Development Company's managing director, Alireza Gharibi, announced that starting 2013, Iranian companies will construct a USD450 million gas pipeline to Iraq, ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 06 May 2012 07:42:43 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510563/Hill-International-to-provide-project-mgmt-Egypt-Morocco?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510563/Hill-International-to-provide-project-mgmt-Egypt-Morocco?src=RSS (MENAFN) US-based construction firm Hill International won three contracts worth USD7.5 million for the project management services of projects in Egypt and Morocco, the Construction Week ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 06 May 2012 04:50:17 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510467/Jordan-Engineers-association-to-build-JD25m-recreational-project-Aqaba?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510467/Jordan-Engineers-association-to-build-JD25m-recreational-project-Aqaba?src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) Jordan Engineers Association will launch a recreational project for engineers at the port city of Aqaba on Tuesday. The project, named, "Qurtoba Recreational Spa", will be ... http://www.menafn.com Sun, 06 May 2012 02:17:03 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510204/Renting-rates-steady-Bahrain?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093510204/Renting-rates-steady-Bahrain?src=RSS (MENAFN) Property consultancy firm Cluttons, said that residential rents and property prices in Bahrain are stabilizing, as many large projects are delayed or slowed, reported The National. The ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 05 May 2012 03:29:39 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093509752/Drydocks-World-inks-deal-to-set-up-underwater-hotels-UAE?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093509752/Drydocks-World-inks-deal-to-set-up-underwater-hotels-UAE?src=RSS (MENAFN) Drydocks World's chairman, Khamis Juma Buamim, announced that the company inked a deal with Swiss BIG InvestConsult to establish the World Discus Hotel, an undersea hotels in the UAE, ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 03 May 2012 02:21:40 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093509557/Saudi-Seidan-projects-shape-real-estate-markets?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093509557/Saudi-Seidan-projects-shape-real-estate-markets?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Riyadh International Urban Development and Real Estate exhibition titled "Partnership between the Housing Ministry and Private Sector" to develop housing ended ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 03 May 2012 12:53:51 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093509508/Mazaya-Qatar-considering-financing-vehicles-for-Marina-Mall?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093509508/Mazaya-Qatar-considering-financing-vehicles-for-Marina-Mall?src=RSS (MENAFN) Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development is seeking finance to complete its USD411 million Marina Mall project, scheduled to be completed in 2015, Arabian Business reported. Chairman Rashid ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 02 May 2012 09:22:08 GMT