Analysis Construction Gulf construction may face imminent sand shortage A little-known fact: the sand used in the concrete to build Dubai’s 829-metre tall Burj Khalifa was imported from Australia. While water scarcity generates much concern, sand shortages are only beginning to receive attention – especially in the desert metropolises of the Gulf. A report in April by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) highlighted […] July 5, 2022
Opinion New port plans for Sudan need wider consultation The UAE's plan to invest $6bn in a second port in Sudan has been met with some resistance July 1, 2022
