The total value of construction contract awards across the GCC is expected to reach US$194bn in 2015, of which the building and infrastructure sectors alone are estimated to hit US$141bn in 2015. (Image source: Ben Ullman/sxc.hu)
Construction in the GCC will increase in value despite a slight dip in the overall contract awards this year, according to Andy White, vice-president of dmg events ME
The Big 5 Kuwait in 2014 brought together over 5,000 construction professionals to the largest building and construction event in the nation. (Image source: Big 5 Kuwait)
Kuwait?s overall energy construction spending is expected to reach US$100bn over the next five years as it begins the implementation of its comprehensive 2030 strategy, research done by Ventures reported
The non-oil economy of Kuwait has grown in recent years, helping to reduce the overall dependence on oil prices. (Image source: Khaleel Haider/Flickr)
The third edition of The Big 5 Kuwait would provide its participants access to free workshops that are CPD accredited at Kuwait International Fair from 14-16 September 2015
Across the GCC, countries are embarking on the biggest development boom in history, with upcoming global events and infrastructure building driving major projects from Saudi Arabia to Qatar and the UAE. (Image source: Jason Goh/Pixabay)
The GCC region was awarded US$86bn worth of infrastructure projects in 2014, which is a 78 per cent over 2013, with the increased investments fuelling demand for providers of logistics, transportation, materials handling and supply chain solutions
The 2015 edition of POWER-GEN Middle East will address key issues affecting the region?s electricity market and provide solutions to expand energy efficiency. (Image source: POWER-GEN Middle East)
The 13th POWER-GEN Middle East Conference and Exhibition will take place 4-6 October 2015 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) in the UAE
