Why do Middle East construction projects fail?

Some common mistakes made by clients and contractors. Ahmed Mohamed Hassan breaks down some of the common mistakes made by clients and...

Top 10 Gulf mixed-use projects

Ten of the biggest mixed-use projects currently underway. Jeddah Tower and Jeddah Economic City, Saudi ArabiaProject value: $21 billionSoon to outrank Dubai’s...

Top 10 tips to manage multiple project stakeholders

Zander Muego, regional director of Thomas & Anderson, shares his advice. Zander Muego, regional director of Thomas & Anderson, construction and property...

Ford Trucks: a new force to reckon with in the GCC

Manufacturer is ready to compete with established rivals in the Gulf. One of the most iconic names in the automotive world, the...

Tough times ahead: Gulf construction outlook for 2016

Low oil prices and challenging economic conditions to weigh heavily on the industry. Last year was a challenging one by all accounts,...

Gulf infrastructure on road to growth

Increased activity comes despite crash in oil prices. The regional infrastructure market is expected to see tremendously increased activity over the coming...

The learning curve: How school design is evolving

As the educational landscape changes, consultants have to think out of the box. Over the years, schools have evolved not only in...

Saudi Binladin woes point to uncertain KSA construction sector

News analysis: SBG was said in October to be laying off 15,000 staff. In October it was revealed that construction giant Saudi...

Tyre technology on the right track

Trends in tyre manufacturing indicate a push towards greater efficiency. Tyres are a significant portion of the operating cost for any company...

Sustainability: How Dubai’s Majid Al Futtaim is leading the way

Retail developer explains why green building matters. Majid Al Futtaim, a retail and entertainment developer headquartered in Dubai, announced in October that...

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