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Make it snappy… Work on Dubai’s $6m crocodile park to take 14 months
Construction expected to start in September following the appointment of a contractor. Construction of Dubai’s first crocodile park is scheduled to be...
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Qatar ‘postpones launch of wage protection system’
Online system for migrant workers, many of whom are employed on World Cup 2022 projects, is postponed to November 2. Qatar has...
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Indian PM Modi visits labour camp in Abu Dhabi
Prime minister’s visit seen as putting a spotlight on welfare of migrant workers in the Arabian Gulf. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
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Abu Dhabi approves 26 major projects in second quarter
Total floor area of developments given green light triples to 2.3 million square metres, Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council says. Abu Dhabi...
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Dubai ‘launches design competition for Asian Cup stadium’
Roads and Transport Authority reportedly given the remit to build the 60,000-seat stadium. Dubai has launched a competition to design a 60,000-seat...
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The ‘internet of everything’ leads to smart thinking
How the buildings of the future will secretly make us all more sustainable. 'Smart' is a term that has taken over the...
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Abu Dhabi office rents likely to rise over next 12 months: Knight Frank
Office rents likely to face upward pressure as current supply is not expected to fully meet demand. Office rents in Abu Dhabi...
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Shares in Dubai’s Arabtec down 5% after Q2 loss
Builder said it incurred losses of $195.56 million in the second quarter on the back of higher costs. Shares in the Arabtec...
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Dubai’s Drake & Scull reports lower profits, H1 revenues edge up
Operating profit for the first half was $15.8 million, down 27% compared to the same period in 2014. The Dubai-listed contractor Drake...
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Dubai Parks and Resorts’ expenditure tops $1bn
Second-quarter costs came to $218m as theme-park developer looks to meet October 2016 project deadline. Total expenditure by Dubai Parks and Resorts...
