Mega-events like Dubai’s World Expo 2020 are set to push construction spending in the GCC to over AED 460 billion next year. That’s an increase of 11%, and a record-breaking number. Experts from investment bank Alpen Capital say the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, along with big projects like new skyscrapers, stadia, airports and museums are pushing the need for complex construction software. Their report comes as The Big Five building trade show opens in Dubai this week.
UAE condemns Israeli targeting of Lebanese army vehicle
The UAE has strongly condemned the Israeli targeting of a vehicle belonging to the Lebanese Armed Forces in southern Lebanon that killed three military personnel on Saturday.
H.H. Sheikha Latifa to lead UAE delegation on official visit to Sweden
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, will begin an official visit to Sweden on Monday, leading a high-level UAE delegation of ministers and government officials.
Sharjah Police recover resident’s life savings after bag left in taxi
Sharjah Police have recovered a bag containing the life savings of an Arab resident after it was accidentally left behind in a taxi.
UAE President appoints Hamad Al Kaabi Director-General of UAE nuclear regulator
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing Hamad Ali Mohammed Al Kaabi as Director-General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, with the rank of Undersecretary.
