Iveco: Automated truck gearboxes in demand in the Mideast

Manufacturers are moving away from manual transmission. Manual transmission has long been the norm on heavy commercial vehicles in the Middle East....

Site visit: Alef Residences, Dubai

Al Sharq Investment’s first high-end luxury residential project. Dubai has always been a city enamoured with the concept of exclusive luxury. Having...

Driver training: Why giving it the green light can pay off

Training can help reduce operating costs and boost safety. Sitting in a spacious office overlooking the Dubai Airport Free Zone, Stefan Schnitzler...

Select Group’s Rahail Aslam: Making the most of Dubai’s property slowdown

Why a tough market can bring opportunities too . Good business leadership means you have to stay one step ahead of the...

Project profile: ICD Brookfield Place at DIFC, Dubai

First major project approved in the financial district since 2008. The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) district is home to some of...

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,...

Ground improvement makes solid sense in Mideast construction

Jason Redgers of Menard Vibro on the importance of enhancing terra firma. Jason Redgers, business development manager at Menard Vibro Middle East,...

Affric Infrastructure: Why it pays to get the right funding advice

Stephen Watson and Andrew Ward on project finance. As oil prices continue to spiral downwards, developers and construction companies in the GCC...

Project profile: Central Bank of Kuwait headquarters

China State Construction ME’s award-winning project. Late last November, the winner of the 2015 Big Project Middle East Project of the Year...

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...