Author: Paromita Dey

Souq.com has announced the launch of its first customer experience centre in Dubai, making life convenient for customers as well as sellers across the UAE.

Developer hands out 121 contracts in the first two months of 2017

Global logistics provider, Agility, reported a net profit of KWD59.1mn in 2016, an increase of 10.6% over the same period in 2015.

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff has been named one of the top 24 companies to work for in the UAE for the third year running. The consultant was the only engineering firm to make the list. Great Place to Work, a global research, training and consultancy firm, revealed its seventh annual list of ‘Top Companies to Work For’ in the UAE. Canada-based WSP | PB maintained its position at number fourteen for the third year, recognised for a number of employee best practices including its onboarding programme, provision of external financial advice, and the provision of iSoS membership to provide international support and guidance…

Etihad Rail showcased its virtual reality experience, planned network maps, and an insight into future passenger operations at the Middle East Rail 2017.

One of the world’s largest mail and logistics company, Deutsche Post DHL Group, will reduce all logistics-related emissions to net zero by the year 2050.

ACES-Amman has recently completed the site investigation for Al-Attarat Oil Shale Power Plant Project, which will be the first and the largest oil shale fired power plant in Jordan. The project will involve the construction of two generators, each with a capacity of 235 MW, that will run oil shale produced in attarat area, central Jordan. The geotechnical investigation includes drilling 183 boreholes, 22 test pits, field testing, performing an intensive laboratory testing, and preparing interpretative geotechnical report. ACES Dubai was recently awarded the geotechnical investigation Package 6 for Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai by consultant Dar Al Handasah.…

Project management and cost consultancy firm, Thomas & Adamson, has appointed Enda Heffernan as Associate Director for its Dubai office to lead the delivery of cost management services for projects across the Middle East. Heffernan has previously held a number of senior positions in other leading consultancies across the region and has vast experience across a mix of sectors, including residential, infrastructure, education, healthcare, hospitality and oil and gas. Speaking of the appointment the Irishman said: “I am delighted to join Thomas & Adamson at a time when the business continues to experience growth across the Middle East. Their focus on…

Growth in the non-oil sector of Bahrain reached an annual rate of 4.7% in Q3 2016, marking a clear acceleration from the 3.6% pace seen during Q2.