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...

Lessons from Saudi’s labour crisis

There is estimated to be 12 million expatriates to be working in Saudi Arabia, or at least there used to be. Official...

The long road for Chinese manufacturers

Stian Overdahl says that some Chinese companies are disadvantaged by the need to invest significantly to build their presence in the Gulf. . It was on...