Saudi Arabia: 50,000 workers hurt in 9 months

Construction industry saw the most work-related injuries. Up to 50,000 people sustained work-related injuries in Saudi Arabia during the first nine months...

Saudi Binladin woes point to uncertain KSA construction sector

News analysis: SBG was said in October to be laying off 15,000 staff. In October it was revealed that construction giant Saudi...

New UAE labour contracts required from 2016

‘Unified’ contracts ease process for those wanting to switch jobs – MoL. Employers in the UAE will be required to use new labour...

In profile: Bishoy Azmy, CEO of ASGC

Al Shafar General Contracting boss on the changes at his company. Last year, when Al Shafar General Contracting (ASGC) boss Bishoy Azmy...

Smart cities a smart solution for Middle East city planners

Regional planners face pressing challenges, writes Philippe Koebel. City planners in the Middle East face a pressing challenge. Their rapidly increasing urban populations...

Tracking your kit: How to use RFID technology on construction sites

RFID can help construction firms manage assets more efficiently. As many in the construction industry can probably attest, keeping track of building...

Construction begins on $1bn Reem Mall in Abu Dhabi

Developers break ground on 6.1m sq ft project. Construction work has started on the $1 billion Reem Mall project in Abu Dhabi,...

Why the construction industry should be switched on to LED lighting

Execs from Lite-Tech Industries and Luceco explain the advantages. Jerusha Sequeira sits down with Khalid Nashashibi (KN), general manager at Lite-Tech Industries,...

Sustainability: How Dubai’s Majid Al Futtaim is leading the way

Retail developer explains why green building matters. Majid Al Futtaim, a retail and entertainment developer headquartered in Dubai, announced in October that...