Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has resulted in close to $1 trillion of real estate and infrastructure projects being announced across the kingdom since 2016, according to new research. Analysis carried out by property consultant, Knight Frank, revealed that nearly $300 billion of the total spend is dedicated to new infrastructure, including vast new passenger rail […]
hen it comes to innovation, one always thinks about the rise of future mechanics and inventions–a new world dominated by high-tech cogs and machinery. But it should be a primary thought that truly effective innovation brings a rainbow of ideas together, making a powerful hybrid piece that’s adaptable to a future where nature and technology […]
Almost 4,000 employees took part in the poll as HR experts also have their say The majority of workers in the UAE are seeking a new job this year amid a lack of pay rises, according to an online poll carried out by The National. Almost 4,000 people took part in the poll, which was […]
By Guest Authors Posted on January 14, 2020 Anouar Bourakkadi Idrissi, COO, Edenred UAE on the construction industry’s challenge of staff retention Workforce development and retention is important for any business, but in construction, an industry where four workers are leaving for every one that joins, it is important to keep your staff motivated. There […]
Burj Crown to offer 440 units, all with views of Dubai’s most famous landmarks Designed by Hong-Kong based architecture firm LWK Partners, the 440-unit tower offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments, all with views of Dubai’s most famous landmarks. Emaar Properties on Thursday launched Burj Crown, a new, 44-storey luxury residential tower located on Sheikh […]
The data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will help regional organisations switch to a hybrid cloud modelPublic cloud services market in the MENA region is projected to grow to Dh7.97bn this year. IBM unveiled two data centres in the UAE on Tuesday, its first foray into the Middle East and Africa cloud storage market, […]
Gulf Contractors, AMEA Power, Hill International, GE, Mott MacDonald, CRCC, NPC, CSCEC, Mabanee won major contracts The Middle East witnessed a successful December 2019 in terms of contract wins. by Ranju Warrier 06 Jan 2020 Despite the fact that December 2019 was a month of holidays and celebrations across the world, for the Middle East’s […]
TBM Charlotte, named after suffragist Charlotte Despard, is digging the Frogmore Connection Tunnel from Wandsworth to Fulham as part of the 25km Thames Tideway Tunnel project to protect the River Thames from sewage pollution. She is working for the BMB joint venture of BAM Nuttall, Morgan Sindall and Balfour Beatty that is constructing the western […]
Willmott Dixon has won the starring role to deliver a £13m project to create Daventry’s new Mulberry Place Cinema complex. The project, for Daventry District Council, will see the former library buildings off North Street demolished to make way for a four-screen cinema complex that has restaurants, a public square and splash fountains. Procured through […]
Phase one of the Water Garden City project in Bahrain has been completed, as per a statement from Al Bilad Real Estate Investment Company. Al Bilad is the master developer of the project, which is said to offer ‘promising opportunities’ for those wishing to invest in real estate in the country. Phase one includes the […]