Saudi Arabia: 50,000 workers hurt in 9 months

Up to 50,000 people sustained work-related injuries in Saudi Arabia during the first nine months of the year, with the construction industry...

Fleet

New laws, technology needed to fight truck driver fatigue in Gulf – experts

Driver fatigue is a major problem in the region that needs to be tackled with a combination of legislation and technological solutions,...

Construction

Saudi Arabia issues new rules on tower cranes after Mecca collapse

Saudi authorities have announced new regulations for operating tower cranes after the deadly collapse that killed over 100 people at Mecca’s Grand...

Analysis

Mecca crane collapse: Lessons from the tragedy

This article was published in the October edition of Big Project METhe tragic collapse of the tower crane in the Holy City...

Construction

Two UAE quarries shut down for violating regulations

Two quarries in the UAE have been shut down after authorities found them to be violating regulations, according to state news agency...

Construction

ALEC boss welcomes formation of Saudi contractors’ association

The formation of a contractors’ association in Saudi Arabia could bring positive benefits to the kingdom’s construction industry, the CEO of ALEC has...

Experts

UAE fleet owners need to be more proactive about road safety

Reflecting on media reports and personal daily observations, it’s easy to see tremendous potential for improved standards in truck safety in the...

Construction

Mecca crane ‘could not withstand intense winds’

The crane that fell at the Grand Mosque in Mecca could not withstand the “intense wind”, despite being fixed to the ground...

Construction

Mecca crane collapse: Saudi king promises public investigation

Saudi Arabia is to open an investigation into the causes of the crane collapse at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, which killed at...

Construction

Midday break: ‘No Dubai companies flouting law’

No Dubai-based establishments have been found in violation of the midday-break rule which prevents labourers working outside during peak summer hours, it was reported.The...