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Empower bags $32m district cooling work for Bluewaters Island in Dubai
Agreement covers residential, retail and commercial buildings and hotels in the $1.6bn project. Emirates Central Cooling Systems (Empower) says it has won...
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Why is project management undervalued in the Middle East?
Some companies are unaware about the value project managers can bring, experts say. In today’s chaotic global economy, every company is looking...
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Smart cities: From driverless cars to sustainable design
Many ingredients will help form the cities of the future. According to a report by the International Electrotechnical Commission, urban spaces are...
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Dubai’s Deyaar posts a 37% decline in Q3 net profit
Developer reports nine-month net profit of $51.7 million. The Dubai real estate developer Deyaar posted a lower net profit of $13.3 million...
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Machinery sector moves with the currency markets
What a weaker euro means for the construction sector. Competitiveness in the construction machinery sector is certainly a talking point in the...
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Haul marks: On site at Volvo CE’s production plant in Sweden
A visit to Volvo CE’s factory helps explain the strong performance of its machines. Are Volvo Construction Equipment articulated haulers the best...
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Big machines, big data: What telematics means for Mideast construction
Manufacturers debate the trend of using more and more information. In our modern world, the idea of transferring information via telecommunication devices...
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New UAE labour rules ‘to end disputes’ over unjust contracts
Issuing new work permits and contract renewals to require ‘clear signature’ of employee. New regulation to end labour disputes over “unjust” contracts...
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Two UAE quarries shut down for violating regulations
Ministry of Environment shuts down facilities in Fujairah and Ajman. Two quarries in the UAE have been shut down after authorities found...
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Saudi construction sector ‘to grow 7.8% by 2019’
Key growth drivers include an expanding population, religious tourism and demand for better infrastructure. Saudi Arabia’s construction sector maintains its position as...
