The opening of London?s Shard Tower, which has been primarily financed by Qatari investors, has been delayed by two months until after the 2012 Olympics Games have taken place
Construction
Saudi Arabian cement companies expanding to meet huge demand
Saudi Arabia?s plan to invest more than US$208 billion on infrastructure and transportation projects is set to benefit cement companies across the kingdom
Oman awards MEP contracts to Drake and Scull
Drake and Scull International (DSI) has been awarded a series of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) contracts in Oman, worth US$26.13 million
Orascom Construction secures US$100 million loan from IFC
Egypts Orascom Construction (OC) has been granted a US$100 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Al-Suwaiket inaugurates Eastern Province's tallest tower
Al-Suwaiket Group has announced the completion of work on the 46-storey Dhahran Tower, located on the Dammam-Alkhobar Highway in Saudi Arabia