Construction firm Laing O’Rourke plans to add up to 4,500 more staff to its operations in the Middle East next year. The largest private construction company in the UK, it has said that its future growth will be in the GCC. The company currently employs just over 4,000 people in the Middle Ea...
Dar Al Arkan launches its Qasr Khozam development today. The new town in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is a 4 million square metre area of land that also incorporates the palace of the late King Abdulaziz bin Al Saud. The development is expected to take six years to complete and will be done in phases. The m...
Dubai-based ACI Real Estate has launched a Dhs3bn tennis academy and resort in the UAE emirate of Ras Al Khaimah along with tennis legend Boris Becker, who holds a 50% partnership in the academy and part ownership in the rest of the resort. The Boris Becker Beach Resort and Tennis Academy is ACI...
Dubai's attorney general said yesterday that former Deyaar chief executive Zack Shahin may remain in custody until the prosecution has completed its investigation, reported Khaleej Times. The detention of Shahin, who is under investigation for alleged financial irregularities, was extended for ...
Dubai-based Nakheel and The Land Holding, a Saudi Arabian developer, have signed an agreement to form a joint venture company for the development of projects at Waterfront, a Nakheel coastal master-development. According to Yousuf Kazim, the managing director of Nakheel Joint Ventures, the new compa...
The Dubai Technology, E-Commerce and Media Free Zone (TECOM) is a visionary project encompassing free zones dedicated to innovation in information, communication, media and knowledge industries. A vibrant community designed for entrepreneurs, TECOM offers a range of business opportunities for local, regional and international companies. TECOM is the new hub of innovative business leaders of the region, promoting a fast-paced corporate lifestyle.
TECOM consists of Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and Knowledge Village. The Free Zone is a home to hundreds of global companies that serve technology, media and knowledge industry. The stress-free administrative services and 100% ownership of companies are two of the key benefits of this free zone. Add a convenient location in the hub of Dubai’s new innovative developments and economic growth factor, and you have yourself a winning proposition.
A Venetian-styled development in the heart of TECOM, RiverWalk offers a car-free environment that covers more than 1.6 million square feet of land and will include more than 5 million square feet of flowing waterways, residential apartments, inspiring offices, boutique shops, galleries, cafes and an international business hotel. RiverWalk will be one of the most enjoyable live-work communities in Dubai.
The entire RiverWalk project will consist of three phases of development. Riverwalk will provide a pleasant promenade and relaxing arena for the offices and residences located in TECOM, offering a waterfront lifestyle amidst the concrete jungle.
TECOM is located off Sheikh Zayed Road, next to Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers and Burj Dubai district. Encompassing the existing Dubai Internet and Media cities, TECOM will serve as a hub for development of new technologies, media, and scientific research. Close to grand shopping malls such as Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Mall, as well as recreational facilities such as the Emirates Golf Club and Ski Dome, TECOM will offer an unparalleled commercial and residential lifestyle in the heart of new Dubai.
