60% of cable market supply from undefined sources

As much as 60% of all flexible cable wire in the UAE market is from undefined sources, putting hundreds of buildings at...

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UAE denies workers visit visa ban

A top government official has denied press reports that there is a ban in place for unskilled workers who wish to apply...

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UAE President orders 300km road system

[caption id="attachment_2949" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Ras Al Khaimah will get more than 300km of road systems as part of the UAE government's attempt...

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Al Manal hands over $81m JLT tower

UAE real estate developer, Al Manal Development, has completed the handover of the company’s flagship $81.6m residential project, The Lakeside Residence at...

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Richard Bowker leaves Etihad Rail

British rail executive Richard Bowker has been replaced as CEO of Etihad Rail, the master developer of the UAE’s 1200km rail network,...

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Dubai tightens up rental licensing rules

Dubai’s real estate market regulator is considering a proposal to revise the licensing rules and regulations of the real estate management and...

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Musanada awards Macro capital contract

Abu Dhabi General Services (Musanada) has awarded Macro, the facilities management arm of UK-based consultancy and construction firm Mace Group, a contract...

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UAE government bans visit visas for workers

The UAE government has said that it is banning tourist, visit and conference visas for workers from certain labour providing countries as...

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DLD to help property owners to get two year residency visas

[caption id="attachment_10661" align="aligncenter" width="434"] The Dubai Land Department will grant two year visas to owners of properties worth $272, 264 that are...

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Oman’s Sohar-Al Ain railway takes priority

[caption id="attachment_2940" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The decision to build the 136km railway line between Sohar and Al Ain came after a request by...