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UAE firms make US $27m in export deals
Saudibuild 2010 exhibition created a number of business opportunities . UAE-based firms closed US $27 million in export deals for delivery in...
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Business booms in Ras Al Khaimah
Record number of business licences issued in emirate in 2010. Location and world-class business structure in Ras Al Khaimah have been cited...
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Qatar demands “experienced contractors”
Experts say infrastructure contracts should only be awarded to well-established firms . Infrastructure projects planned ahead of the World Cup in Qatar...
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The Buildings handover to start Q1, 2011
Mixed-used Dubai International Financial Centre property reaches topping point. UAE-based investment management company Daman has topped up its AED 1.6 billion (US...
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Industry calls for ‘commitment-free’ concrete
For each ton of concrete produced, one ton of carbon dioxide is emitted; yet despite the race to provide alternatives, analysts say...
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Mosque contract awarded for “world’s biggest AC project”
Holy Mosque contract represents US $35 million in revenues. A contract for the “biggest-air conditioning project in the world” has been awarded...
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German steel manufacturers significantly increase Middle East trade
Slow European economies have resulted in a stronger growth in the region. German steel manufacturers are increasing their presence in the regional...
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Contractors must lull clients into “comfort zone”
Establishing open and honest relationships is key to construction, says Oger general manager. Securing early buy in from clients and maintaining a...
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Energy prices deemed obstacle to sustainable construction goals
Regional green build codes need further development according to experts. Artificially low-energy costs in the region have been cited by a number...
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Green buildings market to drive region’s economy
The Middle East will eventually take Europe’s sustainability lead, says World Business Council. The green building market will be the next major...
