Dubai wins Expo 2020

Dubai has been announced as the host city for the World Expo 2020 following the voting in Paris. Dubai has won the...

Saudi planning port to ease Jeddah sea traffic

Project to be launched after necessary financial allocations from Ministry of Finance. Saudi Arabia has announced plans to build a 43 million...

Big Project ME Awards 2013 – Winners List

The full list of winners from the Big Project ME Awards 2013. The Big Project ME Awards 2013 was held on the...

Big 5 bigger than ever

Region’s largest construction focused exhibition grows by 10% from previous year’s figures, with 60,000 industry professionals expected over four days. The 2013...

2020 win would bring immediate orders – NFT

Instant demand for kit if Dubai wins Expo 2020. [caption id="attachment_5258" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Nabil al Zahlawi has expanded NFT to markets in...

Wolffkran’s Schiefer: Tower cranes funding critical

Wolffkran boss says funding a critical area. [caption id="attachment_5867" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Schiefer said it was important to stress that new banking regulations,...

Poor returns in India for Liebherr

Tower cranes struggle in price-driven market. [caption id="attachment_5863" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Liebherr has yet to discover the ‘rewards’ in the price-sensitive Indian market.[/caption]...

Arsène Wenger voices concerns about Qatar’s Kafala system

Legendary manager urges FIFA to put pressure on the Qatar government to address system. Arsène Wenger, manager of Arsenal Football Club, has...

Abu Dhabi-Fujairah high-speed highway proposed

Dubai Traffic Police proposes highway that will allow drivers to hit speeds of 200kmph. A new road dedicated for cars driving at...

Dubai Municipality issues ultimatum to seven buildings

Owners told to immediately repair or demolish buildings which don't meet safety standards. The Dubai Municipality has issued an ultimatum to the...

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