Construction activity is strong across the Middle East, Sotiris Kanaris looks at the crane market and interesting projects in the region. After a short period of decline, the economies of the countries in the Middle East are picking up, triggering investments in residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. This positive change was reflected in the success of the Big 5 Heavy show that took place in Dubai in March. It is not surprising that tower crane manufacturers are targeting this region, as local demand for these machines is high, particularly in the UAE.