A quarter of the worlds cranes once resided in Dubai. This much quoted figure achieved mythical status at the height of the property boom, despite its spurious origins. The real figure is closer to two or three percent. But how are crane manufactures and dealers coping with life after the property crash, in what used to be the crane capital of the world?
Malcolm Borthwick reports for BBC Middle East Business Report and talks to:
David Semple, Managing Director, Middle East Manitowoc Cranes www.manitowoccranes.com
Maher Ounah, Sales Manager, Al Rana Equipment and Machines Trading www.aremates.ae
Nabil Al Zahlawi, Managing Partner, Nouman Fouad Trading
Ras Al Khaimah www.rasalkhaimah.eu
HeliImage FZE www.heli-image.com