Back in business

April 2nd, 2012
“The biggest lesson we learned was not to keep all the eggs in one basket,” reflects Majed Belhasa, managing director for Belhasa International Company, when explaining why the company is now looking for work beyond Dubai. Belhasa Engineering and Contracting... Read More

Time to change

March 18th, 2012
  Why is GEF important for construction and infrastructure development? The events like GEF raise the awareness of the Gulf industries of the importance of environmental protection, facilitate the discussions among policy makers on how to create policies and incentives, and... Read More

Regulating responsibility

March 11th, 2012
A study conducted by Maskan Arabia last year, concluded that less than 10% of Riyadh’s required 40,000 units of affordable real estate were handed over in 2011. It’s a single element in a myriad of problems currently affecting Saudi Arabia’s... Read More

Pathfinder project

February 12th, 2012
With a strong background in the finance and regulatory aspects of power, utility and infrastructure projects, Adrian Creed joins Clyde and Co with a specific remit to aid the firm in its continuing expansion throughout the Middle East, Africa... Read More

Growth trajectory

February 6th, 2012
    Some businesses may see the underdevelopment of their sector as a challenge, but for Imdaad CEO Jamal Abdulla Lootah, it’s all about opportunity. Observing that the practical value of facilities management (FM) is increasingly acknowledged worldwide, Lootah says the concept... Read More

Building on stability

February 6th, 2012
When Shakhaini Group was established 30 years ago, the landscape – both physically and in terms of development – was a very different place. Today the group has 11 divisions spanning everything from construction to investments and even call centres... Read More

New heights

February 2nd, 2012
  According to the newly appointed chair of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats, “We are now in unprecedented times of globalization, where communication is without borders, and innovation thrives when diverse minds collaborate on solving the issues... Read More

Ambition drive

January 23rd, 2012
Last month, Famco UAE became the exclusive distributor of Volvo Construction Equipment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, when the multi-brand franchise acquired the Al-Rehab Equipment and Machinery Company. No mean feat, it is the first step in an aggressive... Read More