Automated logistics in the ME: Alain Kaddoum, Swisslog ME, Interview

Swisslog ME’s general manager, Alain Kaddoum on trends seen in automated logistics . According to a report from McKinsey & Company, it...

HKA appoints Simon Moon as partner and chief operating officer

Moon was previously a 20-year veteran of Atkins. Simon Moon has joined HKA as a partner and chief operating officer. He will...

Dubai residential market shifted towards affordable units over last few years

Property Finder report finds that changing market dynamics have made property in Dubai more affordable. Dubai’s residential market has seen a significant...

DIP invests $408mn into development of infrastructure facilities

Mixed-use community is ramping up investment into road networks and access points. Dubai Investments Park (DIP), an integrated commercial, industrial and residential...

Ramboll promotes ME region boss to new MD of Global Building’s division

Beard has over 30 years of experience in the consulting engineering industry. Richard Beard has been announced as the new MD of...

Smart cities require smart foundations, writes Parsons’ Hamid Iravani

Transportation planning director Hamid Iravani says planners should focus on what has always worked for their cities. Modern Times, a 1936 Charlie...

‘Optimising pumping can reduce your carbon footprint,’ Grundfos area MD tells MECN

Kostas Poulopoulos talks about the wider implications of conducting energy checks and how it can benefit compan audits. Talking to MECN on...

Abu Dhabi seeks to reduce costs with new legislation on private housing construction

Spatial requirements made more flexible in line with requests from landlords and engineering consultancies. A new legislation from Abu Dhabi’s Department of...