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Damac, Emaar and Arabtec shares tumble in Dubai
Shares in big property developers and the builder Arabtec on Sunday saw big declines on the Dubai Financial Market. Shares in some...
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New UAE property regulations ‘prevent overheating in Dubai’
Cluttons Middle East report finds that villas are expected to bear brunt of price declines, with outlook for 2015 remaining ‘somewhat mute’....
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Gulf construction CEOs now paid up to $1.2m a year, says report
Construction ranks as highest-paying sector for senior staff, according to executive-search firm. Construction bosses in the Gulf are now raking in up...
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How to handle disruption in construction
Craig Gibson discusses a conundrum many construction professionals have faced. First of all, remember that delay and disruption are not the same thing.Disruption...
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Quantifying the success of the QS
The role of the quantity surveyor is evolving in the modern construction landscape. It’s easy to think of a quantity surveyor’s work...
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How to get a firm footing in foundations
The need for reliable and cost-effective technologies in foundations is growing stronger. As important as a building’s design and structure are, there’s...
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Emaar plans to buy land in Egypt after Cairo IPO
Emaar Misr, a subsidiary of Dubai property giant, plans to sell up to 600 million shares. Emaar Misr, a subsidiary of the...
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Rides start arriving at $2.9bn Dubai Parks and Resorts project
Mack Rides, Gerstlauer Amusement Rides, and Dynamic Attractions are some of the companies building rides for the upcoming theme parks. Dubai Parks...
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Egyptian national killed in Qatar crane collapse
At least three others were injured in fatal incident on busy highway in Doha. At least one construction worker has been killed...
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Salaries surge in Gulf construction sector
News analysis: Surveys show an upturn in salaries in 2014, with Saudi Arabia the biggest driver of growth. Throughout 2014, residential prices...
