Middle East Report
Language: English Series: New Civil Engineer ; 7-14 August 2008, 23-30(8)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Analyses current building projects and the construction industry in the Middle East (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates). Shows that the construction industry sector thrives in these areas, with many interesting and innovative projects in design or under development: towers, bridge crossings, rail scheme, and Dubai's underground. Stresses that demand for engineers is high. Presents the plans for a 420m rotating tower in Dubai. Presents projects of four engineers.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L144922 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 144922-1001 |
Analyses current building projects and the construction industry in the Middle East (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates). Shows that the construction industry sector thrives in these areas, with many interesting and innovative projects in design or under development: towers, bridge crossings, rail scheme, and Dubai's underground. Stresses that demand for engineers is high. Presents the plans for a 420m rotating tower in Dubai. Presents projects of four engineers.