Bill Clinton advocates for New York University, UAE government

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Saudi Arabia’s Nitaqat program blamed for rise in construction costs

[caption id="attachment_15104" align="aligncenter" width="436"] Construction companies in KSA are worried about the impact the Nitaqat programme will have on their foreign workers.[/caption]...

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Oman warned over rising construction costs

[caption id="attachment_14925" align="aligncenter" width="449"] Construction costs in Oman are predicted to rise over new regulations and rising wages.[/caption] RELATED ARTICLES: Thousands of...

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Top developer says rural migration behind KSA housing crisis

[caption id="attachment_14422" align="aligncenter" width="449"] Saudi Arabia's housing crisis is being caused by increased migration from rural areas, a top developer has said.[/caption]...

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ALEC head calls for greater cohesion from construction industry

[caption id="attachment_14417" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Kez Taylor has called for greater coordination in the construction industry.[/caption] RELATED ARTICLES: Contractor coordination helps Yas Waterworld...

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EAD recommends series of corrective measures to building supplies manufacturers

[caption id="attachment_14411" align="aligncenter" width="449"] Fires in industrial areas have been caused by improper storage methods, the EAD has said.[/caption] RELATED ARTICLES: Emaar Fire...

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A Need for Alarm

There are four elements, Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Each has massive potential to deliver the full fury of nature in the...

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GCC Railway Authority may be established by 2014

[caption id="attachment_4048" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The Gulf States will decide policies on customs and immigration for expatriates.[/caption] Gulf States will decide policies on...

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Law firm calls for off plan sales regulation

[caption id="attachment_13421" align="aligncenter" width="544"] Hadef & Partners has called for off plan sales to be regulated correctly.[/caption] RELATED ARTICLES: Mandatory dispute adjudication...

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Abu Dhabi considering tightening building codes

[caption id="attachment_13373" align="aligncenter" width="335"] Abu Dhabi is considering introducing tighter building codes to prevent tragedies like the Tamweel Tower fire (pictured).[/caption] RELATED...