An oil-fired boom has witnessed the launch of airport expansion projects on an unprecedented scale in the GCC states, transforming the region into a global aviation hub.
More than $68 billion is expected to be invested in airport development projects in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, according to industry sources.
GE Energy, a global leader in energy services, has entered into a series of contracts with Saudi Electricity Company boosting its presence in one of the fastest growing markets of the region.
Rental Solutions and Services (RSS), a global provider of air-cooled temporary power and cooling services, has successfully installed the largest temporary cooling plant in a single package at The Palm, Dubai.
Alarabi’s specialist team of workers is engaged in the interior finishes for Jeddah’s Mall of Arabia, which is set to become one of the largest malls in the kingdom.
The UAE-based Al Wasit Machinery has introduced in the region new Sunward hydraulic rotary drilling rigs for piling applications at an official launch and demonstration ceremony held recently in Sharjah.
Due consideration should be given at the time of entering into the contract to the circumstances that will entitle both the contractor and the employer to terminate it and the consequences of doing so, says Adam Webster. Here, he gives an insight into the right to terminate, pointing out that invoking these provisions should always be the last resort.
A series of expansion initiatives under way at Qatar Steel Company is expected to help it meet local demand and strengthen its standing as one of the leading players in the region.
As the world focuses on sustainability, environmentally-balanced design should be the mantra for the new generation of buildings, says Kerry Galbraith*. Here, he elaborates on the role of structural design in sustainable construction and its implication in the Gulf region.
Construction work has been kicked off on Sama Dubai’s Dubai Towers-Dubai project, which once complete will represent a new era of architectural sophistication that push the limits of design and innovation in Dubai, says a spokesman for the developer.
