Egyptian national killed in Qatar crane collapse

At least one construction worker has been killed and three others injured following the collapse of a crane on one of Doha’s...

Construction

Dubai Crown Prince launches dental initiative for workers

The Crown Prince of Dubai has launched an initiative to conduct oral-health surveys and provide treatments to basic workers, many of whom...

Construction

Up to 10 cases of heat exhaustion a day among Dubai labourers

There are as many as 10 cases of heat exhaustion a day among Dubai construction workers during the summer months, according to...

Construction

Slow killers take most lives in construction, IOSH says

Long-term health hazards such as dust exposure are more lethal than immediate safety risks such as working at height on construction sites, an expert...

Construction

Saudi Arabia building collapse kills at least seven workers

The collapse of a roof at a construction site in Saudi Arabia has killed at least seven people, according to media reports.A...

Features

Safety first in Gulf construction

The health and safety of workers on construction sites has always been a hot-button issue in the UAE and GCC. The region...

Opinion

Mental health of construction workers needs more thought

This month, Big Project ME looks at how the UAE’s construction industry is working to change the way health and safety is approached in...

Property

Dubai Torch fire: 81 of 676 apartments still uninhabitable

Oman Insurance Company, the insurer of the Torch Tower in Dubai, has said that 81 out of the 676 apartment units in...

Consultant

Health concerns of UAE construction workers ‘need more attention’

While strides have been made in improving safety standards on UAE construction sites, the health of workers is not receiving adequate attention, consultants...