Have You Heard of the Dubai Eye?

Have You Heard of the Dubai Eye?

No........ it’s not a local medical condition caused by burning heat in Dubai, or anything else for that matter.  It is in fact the latest of an impressive number of iconic structures that

Why I moved to Qatar: A Snapshot of Life and Work in Doha, Qatar

Why I moved to Qatar: A Snapshot of Life and Work in Doha, Qatar

If you are considering making the move to Qatar for a job in the construction industry in 2012 or early 2013 let me give you a professional and personal overview of the attractions including why I mad

Middle East Construction Recruitment Upturn Underway Now

Middle East Construction Recruitment Upturn Underway Now

As a Recruitment Consultant with nearly 5 years experience of recruiting Construction Professionals in the Middle Eastern market, I have come to notice the period between the end of Ramadan (Eid) and

Qatar- The Excitement is Building!

Qatar- The Excitement is Building!

All eyes will be on London this summer as it hosts the 2012 Olympic Games. But for Britain’s construction sector, the opening of the Games signals the end of its home market spike. With the UK f

Project Qatar 2012

Project Qatar 2012

This month saw the annual Project Qatar exhibition, held at the Doha Exhibition Centre.  This is the 9th such exhibition held by the Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to showcase everyth

Is Confidence Returning to the Middle East Construction Recruitment Market?

Is Confidence Returning to the Middle East Construction Recruitment Market?

In our last blog relating to the Middle East we looked at the positive signs coming out of the region, hinting at the possibility of more vacancies for expatriate Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers

Global Rail News - Project Updates for UK, Malaysia & Qatar Rail Projects

Global Rail News - Project Updates for UK, Malaysia & Qatar Rail Projects

The Qatar Railways Company (QRC), which is implementing a $37bn integrated rail system in the country, is set to award six major contracts in April 2012.

Construction Jobs and Recruitment in the Middle East in 2012

Construction Jobs and Recruitment in the Middle East in 2012

If you’ve been reading the local trade press in the Middle East you could be forgiven for underestimating the extent of the downturn that the construction industry has experienced over the last

Find the Right Construction Job Overseas

Find the Right Construction Job Overseas

So you’re looking for a construction job overseas! The question then becomes, ‘How do I go about finding the right job for me?’

Qatar Wins 2022 World Cup – Part two

Qatar Wins 2022 World Cup – Part two

In part one of this series, we made some general observations about Qatar as a country and about what football fans can expect there. In this part, we examine the implications on construction and construction jobs in the Middle East.

Qatar Wins 2022 World Cup – Part One

Qatar Wins 2022 World Cup – Part One

Maxim Recruitment takes a look at the implications for the world of construction of Qatar winning the rights to host the World Cup in 2022. As a prime construction recruitment agency () for jobs in the Middle East (, Maxim has a great deal of experience of travelling and working in the country. First of all, some general observations on the country and its customs.

Rail Construction Projects in The Gulf Edge Closer

Rail Construction Projects in The Gulf Edge Closer

The Sultanate of Oman, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the Gulf Co-Operation Council (GCC) continue to work towards their first ever railway system.