Construction

Upgrades to the transportation infrastructure continue to drive sector expansion. Between 2011 and 2015, the government plans to invest some $10.7bn on infrastructure projects alone, with state spending on affordable housing also set to provide opportunities for contractors. Sector growth was expected to reach 5.5% in 2013, bringing total industry value to $4.3bn. This chapter contains an interview with Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, CEO, Public Authority for Civil Aviation.