• The rules of engagement

  I first came across David O'Callaghan and his company, named Etali, shortly after I first arrived in Dubai. Back then the city...

• A luke warm reception

  CMME is a supporter of trade events – they are and always will be a fantastic way to make new friends and...

• There’s nothing like the real thing

  For one reason or another, I failed to make a machinery auction in 2013 until the very last one held at Ritchie...

• Expo 2020 Win – what’s next?

  I was in a taxi heading towards Abu Dhabi airport when I got news that the winner of the Expo 2020 had...

• Digging deep into the industry ahead of PMV LIVE

  Thanks to an invitation from the team heading up PMV Live, I had the pleasure of participating in a roundtable panel discussion...

• Is Qatar too risky for contractors?

  Is Doha doing enough to convince the construction industry that contractors will be treated fairly in the lead up to the World...

• EU-style visas could boost profits and your ability to take lunch

  GCC businesses would receive an immediate boost in profit if a GCC-wide visa system were adopted, or at least could enjoy longer...

• World Expo a go-go?

  There’s a lot riding on Dubai’s bid to win the right to host the World Expo in 2020, and I don’t mean...

• Safety rules over company culture

  Company culture has more impact on work place safety than national cultures, says CMME’s International Editor Stian Overdahl. Construction companies and work...

• Subaru Emirates Bro-Gate is a warning for sector

  When your company is in trouble you better be aware of it and you better be sure the person facing the flak...

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