Stephen White, ME Construction News Journalist Profile

Articles

Why is Disney building its first park in 15 years in Abu Dhabi?

3 weeks ago | meconstructionnews.com | Stephen White

In a move hailed as both strategic and symbolic, and the end to years of anticipation for many fans of the house of mouse, The Walt Disney Company has announced plans to build a brand-new Disneyland theme park and resort in Abu Dhabi, marking the seventh global Disney destination — and the first new Disney park in over 15 years.
Why is Disney building its first park in 15 years in Abu Dhabi?

1 month ago | truckandfleetme.com | Stephen White

In a move hailed as both strategic and symbolic, and the end to years of anticipation for many fans of the house of mouse, The Walt Disney Company has announced plans to build a brand-new Disneyland theme park and resort in Abu Dhabi, marking the seventh global Disney destination — and the first new Disney park in over 15 years.
2025 Construction Machinery Middle East Awards opens for nominations

1 month ago | meconstructionnews.com | Stephen White

Nominations have officially opened for the highly anticipated Construction Machinery Middle East (CMME) Awards 2025, which are scheduled to take place on 25 June at the prestigious Ritz Carlton JBR in Dubai. This prominent industry event will celebrate outstanding achievements in technology, operational performance, and leadership within the heavy equipment and machinery sectors across the region.
Saudi Vision 2030: Sennebogen to manufacture crawler cranes in Saudi Arabia

1 month ago | meconstructionnews.com | Stephen White

SENNEBOGEN has agreed a strategic partnership to locally manufacture crawler cranes through its national partner PWS and Bersy Engineering Consultancy Bec-Fze with backing from the National Industrial Development Center (NIDC), the industrial investment arm of the government of Saudi Arabia. As part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its ongoing efforts to localise strategic industries, Pipes & Wells Services Company (PWS), a subsidiary company of Abdel Hadi A.
IVECO and SMAG unveil complete IVECO range at new facility in Dubai Industrial City

Oct 27, 2024 | meconstructionnews.com | Stephen White

IVECO, in partnership with Saeed Mohammed Al Ghandi & Sons (SMAG), has inaugurated a new facility in Dubai Industrial City, significantly expanding its service capabilities and product offerings for UAE customers. The new premises include a fully air-conditioned workshop, an extensive parts sales and warehouse facility, and an IVECO Certified Pre-Owned sales center, enhancing IVECO’s service and support for commercial fleets in the UAE.
Record-breaking year for Mace as series of major projects complete

Jul 16, 2024 | meconstructionnews.com | Stephen White

Mace, the global programme and project delivery consultants and construction specialist, has published its 2023 Annual Report, showcasing record-breaking revenue and profit before tax. The company’s substantial expansion in global consultancy work and a significant boost in construction revenue have set new benchmarks for the firm. For the year 2023, Mace reported a revenue of AED 11.24 billion (£2.36 billion), marking a 25% increase from 2022’s AED 9 billion (£1.89 billion).
Unigulf to supply thermal insultation to Azizi developments

Jul 14, 2024 | meconstructionnews.com | Stephen White

Azizi Developments, a prominent private real estate developer in the UAE, has announced a strategic partnership with Unigulf Development LLC for the supply of high-quality soft thermal insulation materials. This collaboration will enhance two significant projects: the Azizi Venice in Dubai South and the fourth phase of the Riviera mega-project in Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City), confirmed Azizi.
Delivering Saudi’s transformation

Jul 11, 2024 | meconstructionnews.com | Stephen White

As Saudi Arabia constructs a new economy, there’s no doubt that the country must reconfigure its construction and engineering market in order to deliver the extraordinary pipeline of major projects. Do we see signs of this essential transformation taking place?
DUBAL Holding takes equity stake in BioD Technology

Jul 9, 2024 | meconstructionnews.com | Stephen White

DUBAL Holding has announced a stake acquisition in BiOD which it claims will propel the UAE’s position in the global green economy, “reinforcing both companies’ dedication to environmental sustainability and innovation in the energy sector.”BiOD, is the UAE’s and the GCC’s largest biodiesel manufacturer, is renowned for its pioneering work in transforming used cooking oils (UCO) and palm oil mill effluent (POME) into clean biodiesel.
Kleindienst Group launches 1bn dirhams Marbella Resort Hotel

Jul 9, 2024 | meconstructionnews.com | Stephen White

c, a leading global business conglomerate and master developer behind The Heart of Europe, has launched the Marbella Resort Hotel, Vignette Collection by IHG Hotels and Resorts, on the World Islands, Dubai. The AED 1 billion five-star hotel draws inspiration from the architectural marvels of the Spanish resort town of Marbella, and is poised to bring the complete Costa Del Sol experience to the UAE with its distinct Andalusian-inspired design.