Arabtec wins $653m Louvre Abu Dhabi contractTourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC), master developer of major tourism, cultural and residential destinations in Abu Dhabi, has awarded the construction contract for the Louvre Abu Dhabi to a joint venture led by Du More… |
Qatar a top player in art, museum marketsQatar aims to become the global leader in the museum industry and the country is already a new "market maker" of the art market, a new study said. Qatar is using its very substantial f More… |
Louvre Abu Dhabi acquires major art worksLouvre Abu Dhabi has announced significant acquisitions of art works as part of the museum's plans to boost its permanent collection ahead of the launch next year. unveils more of its collection and announces exhibition in 201 More… |
Dubai dreams big again despite doubtsWith ambitious plans to build the world's first undersea hotel and establish itself as a cultural hub with an opera house and museum complex, Dubai is dreaming again. As the emirate has made progress on restructuring its debt and an i More… |
Dmg to unveil museum at petroleum eventAbu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec) organiser, Dmg Energy, has announced that it will unveil a dedicated oil and gas museum at this year’s event. Comprising exhibits loaned by local and multinational energ More… |
Big tourism plans unveiled for Bahrain FortMassive plans, including new restaurants, shops and museums, are being planned to turn the area around Bahrain Fort into a major tourist destination. The Manama and Northern Municipal Councils have revealed a blueprint that includes seafoo More… |
Abu Dhabi move 'to boost TDIC ratings'Abu Dhabi's recent affirmation of its major projects is credit-positive for the Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), despite the spending review, according to ratings agency Moodys. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, TDIC is a More… |
Abu Dhabi to start museum projectsAbu Dhabi has approved a raft of projects including the delayed branches of the Louvre and Guggenheim museums after a review of development plans, signaling the oil-exporting Gulf emirate's support to state-linked enterprises. 'Bud More… |
Al-Futtaim wins Sharjah contractUAE-based Al-Futtaim Engineering said it has won a multi-million Dirham mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) maintenance contract from Sharjah Department of Public Works. As per the contract, Al-Futtaim group company will undertake More… |
TDIC cancels museum tenderAbu Dhabi's government-owned Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) has cancelled a tender related to the construction of the Guggenheim museum, according to a report. The company tasked with bringing branches of the Louvre More… |








