UAE construction focuses on quality

Projects for 2013 in UAE are more quality oriented than in previous years. [caption id="attachment_12580" align="aligncenter" width="516"] Stefano Iannacone said that the...

Crane safety high on the agenda PMV Live and Big-5

CMME will moderate a special session tower crane safety at PMV Live featuring representation from the industry and the Dubai municipality later...

Goat-proof concrete canvas makes Big-5 debut

UK company Taffys says that its concrete canvas product has enjoyed a successful deployment in Ras Al Khaimah despite searing summer temperatures...

Regional cork demand to grow 10% YoY

Wider specifications to drive growth following 50% rise since 2008. [caption id="attachment_12566" align="aligncenter" width="453"] Demand for cork in the Middle East is...

New contract will address gaps in market

New contract for use on complex projects is “intended for parties who wish to finish a project on time and on budget”....

Britain must export its way out of recession – UK PM

CEO of British interiors firm calls on UK government to increase support to exporters . [caption id="attachment_12553" align="aligncenter" width="447"] David Cameron told...

David Cameron stops by Big 5

UK Prime Minister pays a flying visit to UK pavilion at exhibition. [caption id="attachment_12545" align="aligncenter" width="361"] David Cameron paid a surprise visit...

MAN Trucks “happy” with growth in the Middle East and Africa

Markus Geyer, SVP, head of sales of region Middle East & Africa, says that the company is making progress in the competitive...

Surviving Filipino driver ran red light before Riyadh truck explosion; 23 dead

The Filipino truck driver who is alleged to have caused the explosion in Riyadh that killed 23 people survived the crash and is...

Construction of $1bn Oman medical city to begin in Dec 2012

Project to position Sultanate as a niche destination for medical tourism. [caption id="attachment_12537" align="aligncenter" width="449"] Oman plans to build the $1bn International...