Big Project ME – February 2016

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Dubai’s Danube Properties sells 85% of Ritz units

Studios with modular furniture priced from $117,000. The Dubai-based developer Danube Properties has announced it has sold 85% of its latest Dh300...

Egypt’s Sisi calls on Russia to execute agreed projects

Remarks made during meeting with Russian Trade Minister. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has called on Russia to execute the agreed upon...

Oman to speed up licenses for strategic projects

Scheme targeted at investments in excess of $25 million. Oman’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has set up a separate office to...

‘Considerable progress’ in working conditions on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island – PwC

Report includes interviews with 880 workers. An independent report into employment practices on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi has indicated ‘considerable progress’...

Dubai a ‘buyer’s market’ for land deals, says Select Group CEO

Real estate slowdown means it’s a great time to invest, says developer. The slowing Dubai real estate market provides opportunities for canny...

Nakheel awards $381m Dubai Palm Gateway contract

Ssangyong, China State to build mixed-used high-rise project. The developer Nakheel has awarded a construction contract worth $381 million for The Palm...