Atkins looks to break glass ceiling with Middle East women’s network

The British consultancy Atkins hopes to break the ‘glass ceiling’ in its Middle East workforce through a Women’s Business Network (WBN), which has...

Construction

Dubai builder Arabtec appoints new CEO for construction arm

Arabtec Holding has appointed a new chief executive for its construction subsidiary, the Dubai Financial Market-listed firm said in a statement.Raja Hani...

Property

Dubai’s Emaar denies rumours Alabbar plans to quit

Emaar has strongly denied rumours its chairman Mohamed Alabbar plans to quit, in an attempt to end days of speculation that saw shares in the Dubai-listed...

Consultant

UAE lacks home-grown engineering talent, experts say

The UAE is faced with a severe shortage of Emirati engineers despite the booming construction market in key cities like Dubai, experts...

Construction

Construction boss calls for help with Saudi Nitaqat scheme

Saudi Arabian authorities need to do more to assist companies in meeting quotas for recruiting nationals, the boss of a major construction...

Construction

Better lives for families of Indian workers in UAE, study finds

Indian workers in the UAE have substantially improved the living conditions of their families back home, according to a recent study by...

Construction

Kuwaiti real estate firms get 20% quota for employment of nationals

Kuwaiti real estate firms must employ 20% of their staff from the national population, according to a new quota system established by...

Construction

UAE, Egypt labour chiefs discuss cooperation between manpower markets

RELATED ARTICLES: Ministry of Labour announces midday break for UAE workers | GCC to deliver joint message at International Labour Conference | Egypt to aid Saudi contractors...

Construction

Economic diversification into solar sector could enhance Saudisation levels

RELATED ARTICLES: Construction in Saudi mining sector will diversify economy. Minister says | KSA firms claim Saudisation hitting profits | Ministry of Labour warns against 'fake...

Analysis

Oman faces labour challenge

RELATED ARTICLES: Oman tourism to boost real estate sector | KSA, UAE lead GCC construction market | Oman expects increased private-public investment The...