All articles by Roxane McMeeken – Page 8
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NewsEmaar to finish Burj Dubai three months late
Tallest tower in the world, at 818m, is now set for December completion
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NewsFison rings changes as Osborne makes £334m
David Fison, chief executive of Osborne, has overhauled the company’s structure since taking over as chief executive in January, writes Roxane McMeeken
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FeaturesInternational salary guide 2009: Where in the world is the best pay?
As the recession turns sought-after consultants into international jobseekers, where can you go for some relief? Roxane McMeeken met one victim of the cuts, and Hays Construction tallied average pay packets from across the globe
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NewsDubai stocks fall on news of Emaar merger
Proposed merger between Emaar and Dubai Holdings goes down badly with investors
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NewsStates most attractive for UK firms
US comes top in ranking of G20 construction markets, followed by UK and Canada
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FeaturesDubai property expert forecasts shape of recovery
Mohammed Nimer, who controls 3bn dirhams of projects in the UAE, says Dubai will 'rediscover its basic appeal but without the glitz'
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NewsConstruction starts on Abu Dhabi's football venues
Work on two stadiums will improve pitch quality before emirate hosts Fifa Club World Cup in December
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NewsFormer Deyaar boss relieved of all government roles
Dubai development magnate dropped from remaining official posts after resigning from Deyaar and two other bodies
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NewsAdams Kara Taylor and BIG bag Tallinn job
Engineer and architect beat 80 design teams to Estonian city hall contract
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NewsFormer Deyaar chief quits two more jobs
Mystery surrounds quadruple departure of ex Dubai development boss Nasser Al Shaikh
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NewsVideo: New Acropolis museum
The intended new resting place for the Elgin Marbles has caused political and architectural controversy
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NewsChairman resigns from Dubai developer Deyaar
No reason given for exit of Nasser al-Shaikh, after his recent removal as government finance head
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FeaturesStuck in the middle: it’s a hard life for medium-sized contractors
When you’re too big to be small, and too small to be big, life can be very inconvenient – as Britain’s medium-sized contractors are finding out. Roxane McMeeken reports on their predicament
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NewsMiddle East construction to begin recovery next year
Survey indicates Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi will be at forefront of upturn
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NewsAbu Dhabi and Australian joint venture collapses
Economic slowdown in UAE blamed for breakdown of JV collaboration
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NewsParis Hilton won't go to Bed
Celebrity heiress denies claims that she will attend launch of Dubai nightclub on Twitter feed
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NewsTiger Woods casts doubt on Dubai golf project
Golfer tells press Tatweer golf course and hotel scheme has been delayed at least six months
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FeaturesWorking for the Colonel: opportunities in Libya
Forty years of isolation has left Libya desperate for reconstruction and rolling in money. So it’s spending billions on national renewal, and if you’re clever you’ll help it out. Oh, it helps if you like coffee
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NewsYas Island marina
£115,000m² centrepiece of development that will host Formula One was flooded with 150 million gallons of water this weekend
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NewsDubai government to slash business charges 30%
Plan to stimulate economy will aim to reduce effects of downturn