Amnesty International report on Qatar construction sector

Following the release of Amnesty International's report, "Qatar: The Dark Side of Migration: Spotlight on Qatar's construction sector ahead of the World...

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Abu Dhabi-Fujairah high-speed highway proposed

A new road dedicated for cars driving at 200kph has been proposed by Dubai's Traffic Police. Studies will be undertaken to assess...

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Dubai Municipality issues ultimatum to seven buildings

The Dubai Municipality has issued an ultimatum to the owners of seven abandoned buildings, instructing them to immediately undertake necessary repairs or...

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Start date for Dubai Frame project announced

Dubai Municipality has announced that it will start construction work on the Dubai Frame project in December 2013. The project will be...

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Qatar appoints DLA Piper to asses Amnesty claims

Following the release of Amnesty International's findings pertaining to human rights abuse in Qatar's construction industry, the country announced the appointment of...

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Nakheel releases 500 plots at Al Furjan

Nakheel,construction,dubai,real estate,Al Furjan,United Arab Emirates,residential propertyThe launch of over 500 residential plots at Al Furjan will take place this week in Dubai....

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Egypt to float international tender for nuclear station

After freezing its nuclear programme following the Chernobyl disaster of 1986, Egypt will launch an international tender to build its first nuclear...

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Qatar to issue first tenders for Al Wakrah in Q1 2014

Qatar will issue tenders for the for the Al Wakrah stadium in the first quarter of 2014, the secretary general of the...

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Abu Dhabi announces 150,000sqm destination at gateway to capital

The Abu Dhabi Municipality has announced that a 150,000m2 mixed use leisure and retail destination will be built on the Abu Dhabi...

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JCCI official admits Saudi contractors wary of new tenders

The Saudi government's crackdown on illegal immigrants has resulted in contractors shying away from new construction tenders for fear of not getting...