Construction industry

Leadership

The Visionaries: Ajay Rajendran’s Blueprint for Building Places That Inspire, Educate, and Endure

Ajay Rajendran has transformed Meraki Group into a global ecosystem that unites real estate, education, and construction under one human-centric philosophy. His approach blends innovation, craftsmanship, and purpose to create spaces and experiences that inspire lasting impact.

By Mina Vucic

Leadership

The Visionaries: Where Craft Meets Vision with Raji Daou of DMDC

By Mina Vucic

Business News

ONE Development Begins Construction on Laguna Residence, the Region’s First Fully AI-Integrated Residential Community

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

After Acquiring Palo Alto-Based Crews By Core, Riyadh-Based WakeCap Is Doubling Down On Its Role As a Global Leader In Contech

By Tamara Pupic

Business News

Masters of Change, Episode 7: Ihab Ramlawi, Co-Founder And Managing Director, DuPod

Ramlawi spoke at length about how (and why) the gap between technology providers and the construction industry has reduced over the years.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Startup Spotlight: UAE-Headquartered StonAI Is Digitizing Repetitive Administrative Tasks For Construction Companies

Claiming to offer the first ever intelligent assistant software for construction projects, the StonAI platform uses AI-driven models that can prioritize essential time-consuming tasks within a given project.

By Aalia Mehreen Ahmed

Business News

For AEC Professionals, A Powerful Tool Can Unlock Transformation In The Year Ahead

As options for devices and solutions proliferate, it has never been more vital to invest in the right tools for optimization and innovation.

Business News

The Recap: Tech Innovation Awards 2022

The event, sponsored by du and is organized in association with in5, Fluidmeet, Kapturise, and Tech Venue AI and Tech Hub, recognized individuals and enterprises that have been making waves in the region's tech industry.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

The Time Is Ripe For Radical Change In The Built Environment

There is an urgent need for businesses to reimagine their business models, service offerings, processes, and client engagements with a digital-first approach.

By Suhail Arfath

Business News

Focusing On The Problem You Are Solving Will Help Attract Your First Customers, Says 2018 Dubai Smartpreneur Competition Winner WakeCap

WakeCap, an enterprise technology solution, was the first place winner of the 3rd cycle of the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition.

By Megha Merani

Business News

Evolving The Construction Sector (And The Opportunities It Presents For Startups)

Technology has the opportunity to solve the age-old problem of infrastructural insufficiencies, which will lead to healthier societies for us all.

By Ramesh Jagannathan

Business News

We Got Funded: Construction Intelligence Platform ProTenders Raises US$3 Million

The extra capital was needed to support the growing demand for the enterprise's offerings.

By Pamella de Leon

Business News

Follow The Leader: Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO, KBW Investments

Founded by HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal in 2013, KBW Investments has managed to steadily make its mark in the region's business landscape, thanks to the various enterprises under its helm carving out successes of their own in their respective industry sectors.

By Aby Thomas

Business News

Dubai-Based WakeCap Focuses On The Wellbeing Of Construction Workers To Improve Industry Productivity

WakeCap believes that labor is the largest (and also the least understood) component in the construction world, and the enterprise aims to connect and streamline tools, equipment, and workers at the job site.

By Sindhu Hariharan

Growth Strategies

Driven By Duty: wasl Asset Management Group CEO H.E. Hesham Al Qassim

The CEO of wasl Asset Management Group on how his company is helping make Dubai the "best city to visit, work and live in."

Business News

Six Flags Dubai Begins Second Phase Of Construction

Adding its name to the theme parks that will be opening soon under the Dubai Parks and Resorts development is Six Flags, the world's largest amusement park corporation- and Six Flags Dubai has already started its phase two of construction on its Dubai edition.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Archetypes And Actualities: David L. Richter Thinks Things Through

The President and CEO of Hill International innovates like an entrepreneur.

By Fida Chaaban