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Bayti Homes project in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE nears completion

First 80 homes on $68m development to be ready in November, says developer Al Hamra Real Estate Development. Al Hamra Real Estate...

Half a million Dubai workers subject to midday break

Firms violating UAE ban on work during hottest hours of the day face fines of up to $13,600. The UAE’s ‘midday break’...

Chinese construction firm ‘eyes $3bn Balfour Beatty takeover’

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation looking at feasibility of bidding for Britain’s biggest contractor, The Sunday Times reports. A Chinese construction firm...

Saudi contractors claim summer work ban adds 8-10% to project costs

National Committee for Contractors says employing night-shift workers requires overtime pay, further adding to labour costs. Saudi Arabian contractors have said that the...

Dubai’s Emirates in $5.3m deal to rebrand tower in Portsmouth, UK

Local petition against the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth being painted in the airline’s signature red. Emirates has struck a $5.3 million deal...

Siemens sees opportunities in Middle East wind energy

Wind power could be cheaper than solar in meeting the Middle East’s energy needs, says Siemens boss Joe Kaeser in wake of...

Meraas appoints lead consultant for Bulgari Resort in Dubai

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff to undertake geotechnical engineering, building services and roads-and-highway design. Developer Meraas has appointed WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff as...

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar to begin sales of ‘mid-market’ Meera units

Prices at Meera residential development, which goes on sale in mid-June, begin at $245,029 for a one-bedroom unit. Abu Dhabi developer Aldar...

‘Millionth Bobcat Loader’ model goes on sale

Special Bobcat edition commemorates more than 60 years of sales by the US-based machinery company. A ‘One-Millionth Bobcat Loader’ model has been launched...