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Landscape architecture: There’s an app for that
Kenneth Seraspi on how smart apps are changing the way consultants work. Smartphone applications are greatly affecting the way we live, interact,...
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Suit up! How robotic exoskeletons could transform construction
Will building workers of the future wear high-tech suits?. Science-fiction fans know the concept of a powered exoskeleton being used in an...
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Saudi council gives green light to undeveloped land tax – report
Legislation designed to ease housing crisis is set to be passed to king for approval. Saudi Arabia’s legislative council has endorsed a...
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Dubai construction shows ‘to offer free training worth $250k’
Around 3,800 visitors expected to attend CPD-certified workshops at Middle East Concrete 2015 and PMV Live 2015. Two upcoming construction events in...
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Kuwaiti developer NREC reports $38.1m nine-month profit
Total assets of $1.8 billion have increased by $39.8 million from December 2014. Kuwait’s National Real Estate Company (NREC) has reported a...
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Dubai’s Arabtec ‘looks to build 13,000 homes in Egypt’
Proposal is separate from stalled agreement for 1 million homes, says chairman of Dubai-listed builder. Arabtec, the Dubai-listed contractor, has submitted a...
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Egypt property firm SODIC says nine-month profit hits $27.9m
Developer says it is on track to achieve targets in final quarter of 2015. The Egyptian property developer SODIC says it more than...
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Rotana signs deals to manage five hotels in Oman
Abu Dhabi company inks deal with Taameer Investment and Golden Group of Companies to operate 1,500 rooms by 2020. Hospitality chain Rotana...
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Saudi Arabia to build four industrial cities for women
Clusters of factories offering employment to women to be set up in Jeddah, Yanbu, Qassim and Al-Jouf. The Saudi Organisation for Industrial...
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Atkins reports 27% rise in Middle East profits
Consultant notes increased uncertainty around property and infrastructure projects in the region. The UK-based Atkins says its Middle East business saw a strong...
