Sharjah workers killed due to lack of safety measures

In light of the various worker mishaps being reported from across the country, a recent news story by local daily The National...

Construction

Labourer violence in UAE claims two

Three worker deaths have been reported from Sharjah in the latest reported case of labour violence. Earlier this week, local daily Gulf...

Construction

Saudi construction on road to recovery

Following the government crackdown on undocumented labourers in the country, the Saudi construction sector is reportedly recovering following a slump in productivity....

Construction

Collapsed crane kills two at site of World Cup 2014 opening match

Brazil’s World Cup 2014 preparations have suffered a deadly set back after a crane collapsed and killed two workers at the Sao...

Construction

Arsène Wenger voices concerns about Qatar’s Kafala system

Arsène Wenger, manager of Arsenal Football Club, has added his voice to growing concerns about conditions for migrant workers in Qatar, ahead...

Construction

Update: One killed in Dubai construction site blaze, 300 rescued

A worker was killed during a blaze at an under construction high-rise building in Dubai, Civil Defence Authorities have revealed. The blaze,...

Construction

200 Abu Dhabi buildings demolished to improve public spaces

Almost 200 buildings were demolished by the Municipality of Abu Dhabi following their failure to meet public health and safety standards. Since...

Construction

Ministry of Manpower to suspend foreigner-recruitment

RELATED ARTICLES: Dubai and Abu Dhabi top destination for construction professionals | Indian Embassy in KSA : 1 million workers legalise status | Thousands...

Construction

312 firms found violating UAE summer midday break rules

RELATED ARTICLES: 64,944 firms comply with midday ban | UAE labour ministry fines 10 firms for violations | Dubai contractors abiding by midday...

Construction

Arabtec workers return to work after strike

[caption id="attachment_15171" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Arabtec workers have returned to work following a strike over low wages and unpaid overtime.[/caption] RELATED ARTICLES: Thousands of...