Dubai, Abu Dhabi rents see ‘marginal growth’ in May

Apartment rent prices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai saw small increases in May, with the overall property market “faring well”, according to...

Infrastructure

Egypt ‘to build airport terminal with Japanese funding’

The Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation (EHCAAN) has confirmed plans to establish a new terminal for the Borg El-Arab...

Consultant

Elevator safety code ‘not always followed in Dubai’

Many elevators installed in Dubai do not meet safety standards regarding water resistance during firefighting and seismic protection, according to one industry...

Construction

Siemens exec: Qatar taking steps toward ‘smart city’ future

Digitalisation will be the next step forward in Doha’s evolution into a smart city, with moves already being taken towards achieving that...

Construction

Two workers ‘die in accident at UAE nuclear plant site’

Two workers have been killed and three injured in an accident at the site of the nuclear energy plant under construction in Abu...

Fleet

Volvo Co-Pilot shortlisted for HMI award

Volvo Construction Equipment’s new on-board equipment automation system has been nominated for the Car HMI Awards, which recognises innovations in human-machine interfaces....