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Migrant workers ‘forced to run Qatar marathon’
Workers allegedly “press-ganged” into participating, although organisers deny claims of coercion. Qatar is once more courting controversy over the treatment of migrant workers following...
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Al Jaber Group suspends CFO ahead of ‘disciplinary hearing’
Sam Deeb was appointed as chief financial officer in January 2014 as conglomerate looked to restructure debt. Abu Dhabi’s Al Jaber Group...
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Qatar ‘may not require cooling systems at winter World Cup’
World Cup Organising Committee exec reportedly said holding event in winter could negate need for sophisticated cooling systems. Qatar may not require...
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FAMCO events in Saudi Arabia draw more than 1,000 visitors
Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Co. claims its market share in the Gulf country is at a record high. FAMCO (Al-Futtaim Auto &...
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Dubai contractor ASGC wins $133m Union Museum contract
Al Shafar General Contracting Co will build eight distinct sections of museum and all support facilities. Al Shafar General Contracting Co, the...
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Dubai builder Arabtec appoints new CEO for construction arm
Raja Hani Ghanma lands role as chief executive of Arabtec Construction. Arabtec Holding has appointed a new chief executive for its construction...
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Dubai’s Damac says property sales boosted by foreign buyers
Firm’s managing director says foreign demand in first quarter of 2015 was not significantly affected by the fall of the Euro. Dubai’s...
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Volvo sees 112% hike in Mideast sales for trucks with automated gearbox
Swedish truck maker says more customers opting for trucks equipped with I-Shift. Volvo Trucks Middle East has reported a 112% increase in sales...
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Dubai’s Majid Al Futtaim to use bonds, sukuk for expansion
Retail conglomerate rules out IPO as it looks to expand in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The Dubai-based retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim (MAF)...
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Dubai builders required to use ‘green’ concrete from April
Switching to eco-friendly building materials will cut pollution and long-term costs, Dubai Municipality says. All new buildings in Dubai will have to...
