Construction & Industry
Dubai Metro is the world's longest automated rail transport system. As such it will pose both unique challenges and opportunities to facilities management provider Serco. Paul Anderson, managing director, Serco Dubai Metro, and Ali Abdul Kader, director, maintenance department, Rail Agency, RTA, explained what lies ahead.
Construction & Industry
The mean streets of Dubai are no place for the faint hearted, especially not if you’re in a hurry. Construction Week visited the Dubai Metro when it was just over a year from its first revenue service.
Culture & Society
Damian Brandy discovers that the Volkswagen Passat CC isn't much like its older brother, not that that's a bad thing.
Media & Marketing
KTV's new HD centre will become operational this month. Vijaya Cherian takes a look at the kit installed at the facility.
Energy
Project development in the Gulf has transformed no other support industry like pipe manufacturing, finds out O&G ME.
Energy
Bahrain's reliance on the public private partnership model has so far served its utilities sector well. But will financing difficulties put a stop to its expansion?
Travel & Hospitality
Operators have identified both an undersupply of luxury resorts and a lack of international hotel brands in Jordan. In a country aiming to attract four million tourists by 2013, Louise Oakley discovers that this provides maximum opportunity for accommodation development.
Media & Marketing
Saudi Arabia’s Eggdancer Productions shares with Vijaya Cherian the challenges of filming a programme on regional cuisine in the Kingdom in summer.
Banking & Finance
National pride may prevent Gulf bourses from merging. But there will be winners and losers.
Travel & Hospitality
CEO Middle East checks-in at one of Jordan’s newest luxury hotels, Evason Ma’In Hot Springs & Six Senses Spa.
Media & Marketing
The new Particle Metrix plug-in is said to deliver outstanding image processing technology for producing organic and supernatural particles. Areeba Hanif puts the plug-in to the test.
Construction & Industry
Heavy machines will have plenty to do until the official opening of Abu Dhabi’s racetrack.
Travel & Hospitality
There is no doubt that November’s Grand Prix will provide a major boost to Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry, but full occupancy and top rates are not guaranteed.
Technology
A massive decline in shipments back in the first quarter gave members of the Middle East printer channel a firm indication of the uphill task facing them this year. Now, with the market glancing anxiously towards the final four months of the year for salvation, it is clear that the rules of engagement have changed dramatically.
Travel & Hospitality
Consumer demand for sharia-compliant hotels is strong, but confusion surrounding the term means many brands are reluctant to commit. Louise Birchall seeks to clarify what it takes to comply.
Construction & Industry
Belimo Automation FZE, which has supplied fire and smoke damper actuators for the Dubai Metro, Burj Dubai and control valves for the Al Barari luxury villa development, among others, has launched a hi-tech training facility at its premises in Dubai Aiport Free Zone. MEP Middle East takes a closer look.
Media & Marketing
Despite the impact of the recession, the UAE AV integration industry is holding its own on the back of strong demand for products and services from major infrastructure developers. Aaron Greenwood speaks to the key stakeholders about how the industry is weathering the economic storm.
Construction & Industry
With the heat of summer subsiding, outdoor spaces are in need of a refresh. CID looks at the key trends currently impacting the evolution of the outdoor furniture sector.
Media & Marketing
With several hundred channels, a blossoming network of broadband connections and the highest cellular service penetration in the world, the Middle East content delivery market offers lucrative rewards. Digital Broadcast presents a comprehensive guide to doing business in the region.
Energy
Bahrain’s Minister of Works discusses the country’s move to embrace the private sector.
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