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Site visit: The Onyx, Dubai
Mixed-use development is set to be jewel in the crown for Saudi developer Ishraqah. Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road has long been home...
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The case for building a UAE construction law
Why the industry needs to be governed by specific legislation. The revelation that construction disputes in the Middle East saw an 88% rise...
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Habib Al Mulla on why UAE construction law needs an overhaul
An in-depth chat with one of the Middle East’s foremost legal experts. In 2014, disputes relating to major Middle East construction projects...
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Dubai’s Emaar Properties reports 16% rise in profits
Boost comes on back of higher international sales, growth of malls and hospitality business. The Dubai-listed developer Emaar Properties reported a net profit...
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Bahrain’s $650m Villamar project back on track after major delays
The mixed-use development was initially scheduled to complete in 2010. Gulf Holding Company (GHC), the developers of the long-delayed $650 million Villamar...
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Union Properties starts work on third phase of Green Community in Dubai
Construction project will take the total number of residential units on the development to 1,765 . Union Properties has begun construction of...
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Abu Dhabi to get 2,300 more hotel rooms this year, says JLL
The UAE capital saw a 20% increase in hotel guests in the first quarter of 2015, according to official figures. The Abu...
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Abu Dhabi rent rises at two-year low, says CBRE
Luxury developments still in demand, despite overall rent increase of just 1.75% in second quarter, report shows. Abu Dhabi rents rose by...
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Midday break: ‘No Dubai companies flouting law’
Nearly 10,000 surprise inspections were conducted on establishments in Deira and Bur Dubai between June 16 and July 23. No Dubai-based establishments...
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Dubai-based S&K Estate Agents files for bankruptcy
Firm says saturated property market forced it to begin liquidation proceedings. The Dubai-based S&K Estate Agents says it will file for bankruptcy...
