Atkins appoints Qatar managing director

Atkins have appointed a new managing director to head its rapidly growing operations in Qatar, it was announced on Tuesday by the...

Construction

‘Follow safety guidelines or face jail’ – CMME panel says

[caption id="attachment_3634" align="aligncenter" width="298"] Andrew Henry speaks during the panel discussion.[/caption] A panel of experts have warned contractors operating construction sites to...

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“Basra needs 100 contractors”

[caption id="attachment_3573" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Major names to enter market but basics still lacking says Dewan Architects director[/caption] The level of current opportunities...

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Trimble expands in the GCC

[caption id="attachment_3569" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Trimble will target the GCC heavy construction equipment market for expansion.[/caption] Trimble, the US based construction technology provider,...

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Abu Dhabi expects $49bn new projects in 2013

[caption id="attachment_3536" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Abu Dhabi expects to see $49bn being spent investing in new projects in 2013.[/caption] Abu Dhabi is slated...

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Al Ain completes $11m Ring Road

[caption id="attachment_3503" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Al Ain's new Northern Ring Road will have road protection against sand and rainwater damage constructed.[/caption] Al Ain...

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Crane dangles off 300m NYC building

Crane arm snaps off 65 storey building in Manhattan during Hurricane Sandy

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70% of UAE funded Pakistani bridge complete

[caption id="attachment_3479" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The UAE is funding a number of development projects in Pakistan in the aftermath of the floods.[/caption] The...

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RTA begins rolling out next phase of Dubai transport infrastructure

[caption id="attachment_3474" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Dubai's RTA will begin rolling out the next phase of its plan for city's road network.[/caption] The Roads...

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MENA investing $190bn in railways

[caption id="attachment_1785" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The Dubai Metro cost $9bn and is part of the estimated $18bn already spent by GCC governments on...