Features
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Dispute resolution tips for Turkish contractors
Orçun Çetinkaya, partner at Turkish law firm Moroglu Arseven, looks at the options open to contractors bidding for international projects. The Turkish...
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The big show: Bauma 2016 in review
Bauma 2016 defied the doldrums in the construction machinery industry to record increases in the numbers of visitors, exhibitors and orders. The...
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Site visit: Al Maryah Central, Abu Dhabi
What it takes to bring Gulf Related’s vast project to fruition.. Approaching the Al Maryah Central construction site, the first impression is...
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Top three tips for tyre safety
Sumitomo Rubber’s Toshifumi Yuze offers advice to fleet owners. Tyres form a significant portion of the operating costs of a fleet, and...
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Project profile: Doha Festival City, Qatar
Project control software has helped the construction team collaborate. Construction work on Doha Festival City continues apace, with its massive mall scheduled...
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In Profile: Adnan Nalwala on the Gulf MEP business
Interview with the executive director of Akar Technical Services. In February 2016, Oman-based MEP contractor Akar Technical Services announced that it had...
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Explaining Dubai’s new PPP law
How should Dubai’s infrastructure be funded?. How should Dubai’s infrastructure be funded? Is the new PPP Law an answer? Scott Lambert, regional...
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Driving demand for telematics in the Middle East
Fleet management systems can help meet niche requirements. Whether it’s cutting down on fuel costs or keeping tabs on driver behaviour, the...
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Tour de force: Top coaches for GCC tourism
Some of the top offerings from commercial vehicle brands. From theme parks and ski slopes to big-budget malls and museums, the GCC...
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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...