
Dabbas is also the chief executive of Aqaar Properties in the emirate, which is in charge of developing Ajman One, Ajman Marina and Al Zora.
Dubai bags most of the headlines when it comes to construction, but - says Rami Dabbas of Ajman Investment & Development Authority - sites further up the UAE coastline are no less newsworthy.
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Environmental building design is slowly taking an upwards turn as awareness grows of the need to behave more sustainably. In response to the WWF's Living Planet report, Christopher Sell assesses how the industry is reacting.
Offering a platform for developers to show off their weird and wonderful architectural models, Cityscape is also an excellent chance for contractors to see where future contract invitations may come from. Christopher Sell previews a show that continues to go from strength to strength.
Across the Middle East, architectural model-makers are today applying the finishing touches to displays that will fill the halls of the Dubai International Exhibition Centre when the Cityscape circus rolls into town next week.
IT solutions for the construction industry have had to evolve as fast as the projects on which they are being used. And portable devices launched at this year's Gitex exhibition go a long way in meeting the demands of an industry on the move. Christopher Sell reports on gadgets to make life easier.
Pressure on resources is forcing the entire construction industry to search for environmentally sustainable alternatives. Christopher Sell has a dig at the landscaping sector to see how green-fingered firms in the region are rising to the challenge.
In its continuing bid to become the benchmark of '21st Century Arabia', the UAE has always been active in attracting foreign firms to set up shop in the country.
Drywalling products are as much in demand across the region as any other building material. Christopher Sell identifies the process by which it is made and explores the development of plasterboard technology that is set to take the industry by storm.
MEP contracts are big business in the region, as large-scale developments demand a cool head and dependable industry expertise. Alison Luke reports on the commissioning of one of the Middle East's largest cooling plants, which will service Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai, and the firms behind the project.
Kaeser has launched its latest range of compact ?Aircenter? systems. Completely redesigned and featuring the very latest technology, the product range has been further enhanced to provide an increased number of user advantages and improved performance.