From ship to shore: Port Tech

Across the the GCC signficant investment is being made building new ports or expanding existing operations, as economies are diversified beyond oil...

Heavy Hitters – John S Taylor, Sitech

With contractors in the GCC busy building roads, railways, airports and ports, there are serious savings to be had – both in...

GCC construction not for the ‘faint-hearted’

GCC construction market 'not for the faint-hearted', Matthew Walker, partner at K&L Gates' Doha office tells Big Project ME. RELATED ARTICLES: Qatar projects...

Exclusive: “There is commercial uncertainty associated with green talk”

Big Project ME speaks to Jens Nielsen, partner at World Climate Ltd about the commercial viability of sustainability targets. [caption id="attachment_18756" align="aligncenter"...

Emaar’s net profit triples to reach US $207m

Emaar Properties’ net income rose to $207 million in quarter one, 2010, from $64 million a year earlier.. Emaar Properties’ net income...

Oman faces labour challenge

Industry professionals worry that locals will be attracted to better paying jobs in public sector. RELATED ARTICLES: Oman tourism to boost real estate...

Destination City

Gavin Davids visits the construction site of Doha Festival City, Qatar's upcoming retail powerhouse. . [caption id="attachment_17384" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Doha Festival City...

Operation Readiness

Gavin Davids examines the ongoing operations on the construction site of the Dubai Tram. Ever since the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)...

The Smart Thinker: Siemens Cities’ CEO Dr Roland Busch

Big Project ME's Gavin Davids speaks to the CEO of Siemens Infrastructure and Cities about the rise of smart, urban developments. [caption...

Out of Danger

Neha Bhatia explores the case for labour education as a preventive solution against the dangers of flouting on-site safety standards. [caption id="attachment_17562"...

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