Kuwait unveils plans to build six 'bachelor cities'Kuwait has announced plans to launch six new projects with a focus on developing ‘bachelor’ cities (mainly for company labourers) in co-ordination with the Partnership Projects Authority in the capital city, reported Arab Times More… |
Sharjah to build commercial centre, park for workersThe Sharjah Labour Standards Development Authority(SLSDA) has announced the establishment of a commercial centre and Labour Recreational Park fully dedicated to the blue-collar workers in the emirate, a media report said. The park More… |
Dubai starts trial run of ‘Bus on Demand’ serviceDubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said it has started the trial run of its 'Bus on Demand' service. The move is aimed at enhancing its Dubai Future Accelerators, and the Smart City schemes to develop innovati More… |
Abu Dhabi to build sports complex for workersAbu Dhabi City Municipality, has signed contracts worth Dh87 million ($24 million) for infrastructure development activities in the city, said a report. These include agreement for construction and operation of recreational playgr More… |
Valtrans to open new workers' accommodation in DubaiValtrans Transportation Systems and Services is set to open a five-star accommodation for its employees at Dubai Investment Park. The five-storey building, which boasts 168 rooms besides other key facilities including a grand lobb More… |
Saudi approves rules for hiring house workersSaudi Arabia has approved a set of conditions for recruitment of house workers by citizens or residents, a report said. A married citizen should have a bank balance of at least SR35,000 ($9,333), while expatriates should have a sa More… |
Six Construct provides cooling towels to workersSix Construct, a subsidiary of the Besix Group, and one of the largest Belgian construction companies operating in the Middle East, introduced a ‘Safe Summer Working Campaign’ which includes providing cooling towels for all their ons More… |
Qatar to build $151m residential complex for workersManateq, a leading developer of special economic zones and logistics parks in Qatar, said it has joined forces with Ismail Bin Ali Group (IBA) to build a new residential complex for workers in the Ras Bufontas area of Qatar. The n More… |
Jafza, Danube to train unskilled workersJebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the UAE’s flagship trade and logistics hub and Danube Group along with representative of the CDA have opened a classroom at the Jafza south zone to train and develop unskilled workers. The ceremo More… |
Three workers killed at Qatar construction siteThree workers died and several others were injured in an incident at the construction site of a Qatar Armed Forces project, reported the state news agency QNA. Citing the Ministry of Defence, QNA said late on Tuesday that the deat More… |