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Egypt’s New Suez Canal: What are the benefits?
Big Project ME examines the impact the New Suez Canal will have on the region. On August 6, 2015, Egyptian President Abdel...
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Site visit: Marina Gate, Dubai
A tour of the construction site as work on the core of the first tower begins. In the 12 years since Dubai...
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Dubai’s Juma Al Majid opens Jood Hospitality arm
New division will manage the Jood Palace Hotel in Deira, formerly the Taj Palace Hotel. Dubai’s Juma Al Majid Group has opened...
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Qatar buys iconic Westin hotel in Rome for $251m
The Westin Excelsior Rome will be renovated after purchase by Qatar Holding’s Katara Hospitality. Qatar has bought the The Westin Excelsior Rome...
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AccorHotels to be first international chain to open in Iran since 1979
French group in deal with local firm to open two properties in Tehran. France’s AccorHotels has signed with Iran’s Aria Ziggurat to...
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Dubai’s Nakheel signs three contracts for Nad Al Sheba project
Developer agrees to contracts worth $654m for project that includes 1,540 residential units. Nakheel, the Dubai-based property developer, says it has signed contracts...
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Crystal Lagoons to exhibit projects worth $1bn at Cityscape Egypt
Company has four active projects in Egypt, including the world’s largest lagoon at Sharm El Sheikh. Crystal Lagoons says it will exhibit...
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Crane collapse: Saudi Binladin Group barred from new projects
Construction giant’s executives not allowed to travel after Mecca tragedy in which at least 107 died. Executives at construction giant Saudi Binladin Group...
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KIPCO plans $5bn real estate project in Kuwait City
Investment firm is planning 380,000sqm project, says vice-chairman. Kuwait Projects Company (KIPCO), the largest private-sector investment firm in the GCC state, has...
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Dubai’s Nakheel inks deal with Premier Inn for Dragon City hotel
The property, due to open in 2018, is one of nine Dubai hotels Nakheel plans over next five years . Dubai property...
