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Half a million Dubai workers subject to midday break
Firms violating UAE ban on work during hottest hours of the day face fines of up to $13,600. The UAE’s ‘midday break’...
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Chinese construction firm ‘eyes $3bn Balfour Beatty takeover’
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation looking at feasibility of bidding for Britain’s biggest contractor, The Sunday Times reports. A Chinese construction firm...
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Saudi contractors claim summer work ban adds 8-10% to project costs
National Committee for Contractors says employing night-shift workers requires overtime pay, further adding to labour costs. Saudi Arabian contractors have said that the...
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Dubai’s Emirates in $5.3m deal to rebrand tower in Portsmouth, UK
Local petition against the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth being painted in the airline’s signature red. Emirates has struck a $5.3 million deal...
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Siemens sees opportunities in Middle East wind energy
Wind power could be cheaper than solar in meeting the Middle East’s energy needs, says Siemens boss Joe Kaeser in wake of...
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Meraas appoints lead consultant for Bulgari Resort in Dubai
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff to undertake geotechnical engineering, building services and roads-and-highway design. Developer Meraas has appointed WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff as...
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Abu Dhabi’s Aldar to begin sales of ‘mid-market’ Meera units
Prices at Meera residential development, which goes on sale in mid-June, begin at $245,029 for a one-bedroom unit. Abu Dhabi developer Aldar...
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‘Millionth Bobcat Loader’ model goes on sale
Special Bobcat edition commemorates more than 60 years of sales by the US-based machinery company. A ‘One-Millionth Bobcat Loader’ model has been launched...
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Saudi’s Al Rajhi Building Solutions aims to double revenue to $2bn
Chief executive Ahmed Al Bassam says group’s ‘Vision 2020’ plan will help it meet its objectives. Saudi Arabia’s Al Rajhi Building Solutions Group...
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Sisi in Germany as Siemens signs $9bn power deal with Egypt
Egyptian president witness signing of deal that will boost Egypt’s power generation by 50% and include world’s three largest power plants. Siemens...
