Post Ramadan Push - Construction Recruitment

Post Ramadan Push - Construction Recruitment

As we approach the end of Ramadan (due to end circa 29th July) we get ready a for a real push on recruitment before the end of the year. The month of July is typically a slow month for recruitment in

Plans for Dubai World Central Airport to be Dubai's #1 Airport

Plans for Dubai World Central Airport to be Dubai's #1 Airport

Modern History & Growth of Dubai International AirportFor as long as I've been recruiting in the Middle East (7 years) Dubai International Airport has had some form of major work ongoing. There ha

Doha Festival City in Qatar

Doha Festival City in Qatar

Phase one of the 6 Billion QAR ($1.6bn) Doha Festival City began in October 2011 as a result of Qatar’s successful bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2022 tournament. On completion of this phase Qat

The Great White Sharq

The Great White Sharq

An insight into the Sharq Crossing Project in Doha, QatarDoha TodayQatar’s capital city Doha is home to nearly 2 million people and its population is increasing significantly. Transport is a top

Oman and the Region’s Largest Infrastructure & Build Projects

Oman and the Region’s Largest Infrastructure & Build Projects

Oman is currently experiencing a significant surge in the amount of large construction projects being introduced in the region. With this growth, specifically in the capital Muscat, the demand for exp

Qatar World Cup 2022 Construction Gathers Momentum

Qatar World Cup 2022 Construction Gathers Momentum

Exciting times ahead as the Al Wakrah stadium project in Doha, Qatar is said to be into its second phase of construction in preparation for the 2022 FIFA world cup. The Al Wakrah stadium is the first

The Latest - 6 Months on From the World Expos Being Awarded to Dubai

The Latest - 6 Months on From the World Expos Being Awarded to Dubai

We are almost exactly 6 months on from that day in November when we all celebrated the news that Dubai would host the 2020 World Expos. Most of us may not have fully understood exactly what the event

Msheireb: The World's First Sustainable Downtown Regeneration Project.

Msheireb: The World's First Sustainable Downtown Regeneration Project.

Msheireb: The World's First Sustainable Downtown Regeneration Project. This development is Msheireb Properties flagship project and is set to become a major landmark in Doha when completed. The develo

New Construction Projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar 2014

New Construction Projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar 2014

I have been keeping a close eye on key players and projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar and have prepared a snapshot of activity from this month in the Middle East Market. If February is anything

The Qatar Al Hamad International Airport Finally Set for Opening Mid-2014

The Qatar Al Hamad International Airport Finally Set for Opening Mid-2014

Initially due to open in 2012 and then again in April 2013, the Doha International Airport, renamed Halad International Airport, has been the talk of Qatar due to untimely delays and challenges in reg

Latest News: Dubai Wins 2020 Expo Race - What Could it Mean for You?

Latest News: Dubai Wins 2020 Expo Race - What Could it Mean for You?

On the 27th November 2013, the host location for the World Expo 2020 was announced and the winner was…..DUBAI! We mentioned in one of our blog articles back in June 2013 that Dubai was a front

Middle East and Hong Kong Rail Projects for Planning Engineers

Middle East and Hong Kong Rail Projects for Planning Engineers

Planning Engineers with rail and heavy civil infrastructure experience are in very high demand both in Hong Kong, Asia and in much of the Middle East as the momentum of rail related projects gathers p