Budgeting for the big build - Finding funding has been a key issue for developers across the Gulf in the last two years. Is the situation finally easing?
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Jewel in the crown
One of the largest and most ambitious real estate developments in the Middle East, the multi-billion dollar Pearl-Qatar is the jewel in the crown of one of the wealthiest nations in the world. Rebecca Goozee speaks to UDC's Managing Director Khalil Sholy to see how the project is progressing.
Safety champions to the rescue
When Build Safe UAE launched its new programme to introduce construction worker champions to the industry, it was unaware that safety records in the sector would improve by 38 percent in just 12 weeks. Rebecca Goozee looks at how health and safety can be improved further still.
Destination everywhere
How the advent of high-speed rail could transform the Gulf region.
A princely position
Reigning supreme in the world of construction Wal King, CEO of Leighton Holdings, reveals why evolving with the times has proved a key strategy to getting – and staying – at the top.
The pearl of the Gulf
Cash-rich Qatar is one of the world’s fastest growing economies – outstripping even China and India with recession-defying growth of 18.5 percent forecast for 2010. MENA Infrastructure reports on why the world is Qatar’s oyster.