Abu Dhabi creates housing body to develop mass housing

Abu Dhabi has set up an authority to develop mass housing as it pushes ahead with social welfare initiatives, in a move...

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Fujairah to build 32 hectare labour village

The municipality of Fujairah has announced the construction of a full-fledged bachelor's labour village for more than 35,000 workers. The Projects Department...

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Ezdan to build 50,000 housing units by 2014

Qatari real estate developer Ezdan has signed an agreement with the government to build 50,000 residential units by 2014, as part of...

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KSA to invest $806bn in upcoming projects

The Saudi construction market is expected to grow at a rate of 32% - 35% year-on-year until 2015, according to a report...

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Booming UAE real estate to drive landscape sector

The launch of the Outdoor Design Build & Supply Exhibition reflects a strong government commitment to developing the UAE's natural outdoor landscape....

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Doka wins ‘Best in GCC’ award from ATC

[caption id="attachment_13510" align="aligncenter" width="394"] Doka management accept the award for Best Austrian Company in the GCC.[/caption] The Austrian Trade Commission for the...

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Danish ski park aims for SkiDubai’s crown

[caption id="attachment_13505" align="aligncenter" width="424"] The Danish skidome aims to surpass SkiDubai as the world's largest indoor ski facility.[/caption] RELATED ARTICLES: Video: Skidome Denmark |...

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Dubai claims world’s tallest hotel title, again

[caption id="attachment_13496" align="aligncenter" width="432"] The JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai has been named as the tallest hotel in the world.[/caption] RELATED ARTICLES: The...

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DMC will build 229m high ‘The Landmark Tower’

[caption id="attachment_13480" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Dubai Maritime City will build a 229m high tower as part of phase III of development.[/caption] RELATED ARTICLES:...

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Jordanian construction industry on verge of collapse

[caption id="attachment_13467" align="aligncenter" width="449"] Jordan's construction industry is on the verge of collapse, local contractors have warned.[/caption] RELATED ARTICLES: Al Maabar launches Sheikh...