As the pinnacle is raised on the Burj Dubai, Alastair Mitchell, senior mechanical engineer, Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd, gives his perspective on the challenges involved with installing the MEP systems in the building.
The UAE will "aggressively pursue" the right to host the newly-formed International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) in its flagship Masdar City project, Masdar CEO Sultan Al Jaber said last week.
Real estate developer Deyaar has announced its 12-month financial results for 2008 ending December 31, 2008, with net profits of US $300 million (AED 1.104 billion), an increase of 105% compared to $147 million in the previous year.
Bahrain's government has reduced the Bahrainisation target for major construction companies from 8% to 5%, but industry groups say they want it completely abolished.