Optimism on the Nile

Egypt faces a bumpy road towards economic recovery but is still a viable option for UAE and GCC investment in its construction...

Construction

Optimism tempered among GCC construction firms for 2015, survey finds

The GCC’s construction sector is optimistic about what 2015 holds in store, but its enthusiasm has been tempered over the last year,...

Construction

GCC skills shortage needs more investment in education

The GCC has a dire need for more government investment and corporate participation in its education sector to address skills shortages in...

Construction

Construction survey to chart industry pay

A survey of Middle East construction professionals now live on www.bigprojectme.com/survey aims to deliver a snapshot of market expectations for GCC markets...

Construction

Samsung C&T seeks to attract national talent in GCC projects

Samsung Construction and Trading (C&T) is looking to recruit more GCC nationals into its projects in the region, company representatives have told...

Construction

Spotlight on international firms at The Big 5 2014

Suppliers operating in "slow" European construction markets will be the centre of focus at this year’s Big 5 exhibition in Dubai, according...

Infrastructure

Hub strategy

Currently, surface-based cargo movement across borders within the GCC primarily takes place through roads, and almost 99% cargo volume of non-surface transportation...

Interviews

A nation’s development

Several minutes into our discussion about economic diversification, foreign investment in Saudi Arabia and creating employment opportunities for Saudi youth, Amr Khashoggi,...

Construction

Himoinsa’s power play

Celebrating 10 years’ presence in the Middle East markets, Spanish generator manufacturer HIMOINSA has announced an expanded regional office in the UAE...