KONE Corporation, a specialist in the elevator and escalator industry, has secured an order to deliver and install 60 custom-made elevators and escalators for a building known as Iconic Tower
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Expo 2020, UN Global Compact to co-curate SDG-focused business forum

The collaboration will leverage the presence of more than 200 international participants at Expo 2020. (Image source: Expo 2020)
Expo 2020 Dubai and the United Nations Global Compact are collaborating to host a Sustainable Development Goals Business Forum during Expos Global Goals Week (16-22 January 2022), to unite businesses and spur further action toward a more sustainable and inclusive future
Losberger De Boer delivers Jeddah Superdome ahead of schedule

Losberger De Boer also successfully prioritised the health, safety and welfare of its team and subcontractor labour onsite. (Image source: Losberger De Boer)
Losberger De Boer has delivered the record-breaking Jeddah Superdome venue in Saudi Arabia, handing over the dome?s frame three days ahead of schedule and completing the project on time despite disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic
Project undervaluation is the biggest challenge in UAE construction

The BBG Construction roundtable is now working towards assessing how the UK Construction Playbook can be adapted for the UAE region. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
A poll of UAE-based construction leaders carried out by the country?s largest business group has found undervaluation of actual work in progress rather than delayed payment is considered the sector?s biggest challenge
Microsoft supports the Middle Eastern construction industry

FiftheEdge will be part of Microsoft?s global initiative dedicated to accelerating the trajectory of high-potential startups to enable growth at scale. (Image source: Adobe stock)
FifthEdge, a privately- owned Middle East construction and engineering recruitment outsourcing platform, has been selected from thousands of applicants to be awarded a place on the exclusive Global Microsoft for start-ups programme