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20 July 2015
Concerns over the future hosting of the World Cup continue but the Qatari government is investing in infrastructure and transport as part of the National Vision 2030 to prepare for an economy based on knowledge and technology.
16 July 2015
This month saw a long awaited announcement regarding the ambitious Burj 2020 project, which had gone relatively quiet since late 2014. The iconic Dubai based tower, when constructed, will be the World's largest commercial tower
7 May 2015
The Dubai construction market got some positive news this month when the eagerly anticipated extension to the Dubai Metro Red Line, dubbed 'Route 2020' was officially approved. The Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai, instructed the Roads and Transport Agency (RTA) to begin work immediately on Route 2020.
7 May 2015
The ‘Museum of the Future’, a title that would befit Dubai itself, was announced in fittingly contemporary fashion by his highness, via his official Twitter account. Following a string of tweets he concluded that the ‘Museum of the Future is a first step of many to come, marking the beginning of great achievements.’ The Museum’s function is to showcase the world’s latest inventions, with workshops and courses also running, acting as a stage for the most promising inventors and entrepreneurs.
31 March 2015
Claims on major construction and engineering projects appear to be inevitable, no matter where in the world the projects are being built. There are many reasons that could generate claims: it may because of the contract documents that contain errors and omissions, code violations, or a lack of inter-discipline coordination, or failure of one or many parties to perform in a timely manner, thereby delaying the other party; or changes in the work/design unilaterally imposed by the owner onto the contractor; or unforeseen conditions, such as abnormal or unusual weather or ground conditions. Claims may occur in between the contractors and the employers, the key parties of a construction project.
31 March 2015
The price of crude oil has dropped by more than half in the last 6 months. For those of us filling up our cars in the UK, this is music to our ears. However to the construction industry in the Middle East, this has potentially damaging effects. You may not read it in the Middle Eastern press too much but there has been growing concern about the decline in oil prices and the knock on effect this would have on planned construction work in the Middle East region.
31 March 2015
The rather controversial 2022 World Cup will, if you didn’t already know (!) be held in Qatar. If you have ever visited Qatar during the summer months, you will see why this has puzzled many. Nonetheless, it has just been announced that the World Cup Final will be held on December 18th in Lusail City at the Lusail Iconic Stadium. However, like most of Qatar’s future cities, it has yet to be built.
3 March 2015
One of the reasons I love the Middle East region is for the ambitious and innovative projects that Developers continually seem to churn out. It seems that cities like Dubai rarely build anything that cannot be described as spectacular. I'm sure this is a common driver to expatriate staff flocking to live and work in the region also. There are few; if any other locations in the world where you will find such volume of interesting and large scale construction projects at the moment.
28 February 2015
Where are plans and construction of the World Expo site currently at over a year after the bid was victorious? What benefits will the Expo bring to Dubai and the UAE?
28 February 2015
With tourism always on the increase in the Middle East, thanks in main to contributing factors including Qatar being awarded prestigious sporting events, Dubai securing the 2020 expo games and Oman’s
27 February 2015
Much of the world is anxiously watching the price of oil, and the effect it has on not only the related construction industry but the regional and global economy also. There are however plans and strategies in place to mitigate the effects of these circumstances.
17 December 2014
December in the Middle East is often a frustrating time for recruiters and construction employers who are trying to find candidates for key roles in Quantity Surveying, Project Management and Engineer