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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Flicking the switch on energy conservation in the Middle East

Executives from lighting firm Lutron Electronics on cracking the market. Big Project ME sits down for a chat with Lutron Electronics’ Michael...

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...