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Omnix increases focus on KSA’s construction market
Kingdom's burgeoning construction market to grow to $86bn by 2013, Autodesk distributor says. Omnix International, a distributor of digital software imaging solutions,...
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BuildingSMART launches second BIM survey
Industry body aims to measure regional BIM adoption rate of IT in the construction industry. BIM industry body BuildingSMART MENA & India...
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Rashid Hospital tunnel 75% complete
$200m tunnel project scheduled to be completed by June 2013, executive director of RTA confirms. One of Dubai’s biggest traffic obstacles, the...
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Duqm signs long term agreement with NBO to fund Frontier Town
Long term loan facility agreement to fund the development of Phase 1 of Frontier Town. The National Bank of Oman (NBO) has...
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Steel prices on the decline
Expert predicts shut downs because of oversupply, leading to lower prices. Colakoglu Metalurji, a Turkish steelmaker, expects that as margins get squeezed...
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Abu Dhabi fines 5,470 companies over worker rights
UAE capital has implemented a number of required regulations for companies regarding worker welfare. The government of Abu Dhabi says that it...
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Ministry of Labour issues new permit guidelines
Proper and healthy housing for new labour a prerequisite for issuance of new work permits. The Ministry of Labour has announced that...
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KSA’s anti-corruption unit probes industrial city delay
Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs pushed to find those responsible for 12 year hold up. Saudi Arabia's Anti-Corruption Commission has asked...
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Linder Depa’s Doha International Airport contract terminated
Joint venture has performance bond and advance payment guarantee pulled by client due to its refusal to accept new non-favourable contract terms...
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LiuGong machines on a roll
Why get it? A decent Chinese alternative Good capacity and power ratings LiuGong’s new line consists of three tandem hydrostatic models —...
