Managing machines and systems
Andrew Croft, editor of Technical Review Middle East?s sister publication African Review, argues that, while technology can help manage operations and operational costs, human practices should not be discounted
Construction
US chain inks pact with Sasco for budget hotels in kingdom
US-based Wyndham Hotel Group has signed a franchise agreement with Saudi Automotive Services Company (Sasco) to develop 20 budget hotels in Saudi Arabia over the next five years
Work scheduled to start on residential construction project in Iraq
Construction will start in Q4 2012 on a US$98 million housing project in Simawah, Iraq, which will provide housing for 7,000 people
Opening of Qatar-financed Shard Tower in London delayed
The opening of London?s Shard Tower, which has been primarily financed by Qatari investors, has been delayed by two months until after the 2012 Olympics Games have taken place
Saudi Arabian cement companies expanding to meet huge demand
Saudi Arabia?s plan to invest more than US$208 billion on infrastructure and transportation projects is set to benefit cement companies across the kingdom
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