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Qatar to build seven ‘cities’ for 258,000 World Cup workers
First such city will be opened within a few weeks, with all seven expected to be built by the end of 2016....
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MAN Truck & Bus showcases TGS 8X4 BB at Project Qatar
Nine in ten MAN vehicles sold in Qatar are supplied to the construction industry. MAN Truck & Bus is displaying its latest...
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Renault Trucks introduces flexible financing in Middle East
French truck-maker will offer flexible payment and Islamic-finance options for customers in the region. Renault Trucks Middle East has launched a flexible...
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Emaar Misr looks to raise $367m in shares on Egypt exchange
Subsidiary of Dubai’s Emaar Properties said it would price the shares at 4.70 Egyptian pounds each. Emaar Misr, the Egypt-based subsidiary of...
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Nissan changes gears on dealers in Saudi Arabia
Japanese car-maker says it has scrapped a dealership agreement with Alhamrani United Company. Nissan Middle East has announced that the Alhamrani United...
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Dubai working to attract tourists as Russian visitors decline 23.5%
Slump in the rouble has led to falling visitor numbers from Russia. Dubai is stepping up tourism efforts and introducing new flights...
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Nepal quake: Plan to use old tyres to better protect buildings
Academic says a new technique using waste tyres can provide a cost-effective way of protecting buildings during an earthquake. A professor on...
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Drake & Scull bags $79m contract for Downtown Dubai project
Engineering arm of Dubai-listed firm to undertake mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works on upcoming mixed-use development. Drake & Scull Engineering (DSE) has...
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Dubai’s Emaar Properties reports 7% rise in profit
Developer of the Burj Khalifa skyscraper sold $672m in property in its home market during the first quarter. Dubai’s Emaar Properties has reported...
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Chinese construction firm builds 57-storey skyscraper… in 19 days
Broad Sustainable Building Company says it also wants to build world’s tallest skyscraper in just three months. A Chinese construction company has...
