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UK contractors in Dubai must be paid - UK trade minister

Construction & Industry
UK minister positive on long-term economic prospects for Dubai, UAE - paper.



Saturday, 04 July 2009

Saudi Qassim Cement mulls 100% bonus share issue

Construction & Industry
Shareholders will vote for the bonus issue proposal at an extraordinary assembly.

Saudi Qassim Cement mulls 100% bonus share issue

Thursday, 02 July 2009

$543m Mirdiff Hills project on hold

Construction & Industry
DIRC boss says investors will get 100% refund after project shelved due to lack of mortgage finance.

$543m Mirdiff Hills project on hold

Wednesday, 01 July 2009

Firms stick to midday work ban on Day 1

Construction & Industry
EXCLUSIVE: No violations found during Arabian Business visits to construction sites.

Firms stick to midday work ban on Day 1

Company wins deal for $10bn Jordan project

Construction & Industry
Abu Dhabi developer Al Maabar awards contract for Marsa Zayed development to KEO.

Company wins deal for $10bn Jordan project

Bahrain, UAE launch summer hours work ban

Construction & Industry
About 50 inspectors to monitor construction sites in Bahrain to enforce crackdown.

Bahrain, UAE launch summer hours work ban

Some GCC water treatment projects 'could be shelved'

Construction & Industry
Study shows slowdown in Gulf market amid global crisis but 2010 pick-up seen.

Some GCC water treatment projects 'could be shelved'

EMAL cracks down on heat stress incidents

Construction & Industry
As summer work hours begins in the UAE, company reveals success in cutting staff incidents.

EMAL cracks down on heat stress incidents

Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Oman awards tenders for contracts worth $140m

Construction & Industry
Country's tender board approves deals across transport and energy sectors.

Oman awards tenders for contracts worth $140m

Monday, 29 June 2009

UAE construction job market getting tougher

Construction & Industry
One company receives 120,000 candidates for just 300 jobs - recruitment agency.

UAE construction job market getting tougher

Barwa planning Panceltica takeover bid

Construction & Industry
Qatar’s second largest developer said to be considering Panceltica Holdings takeover.

Barwa planning Panceltica takeover bid

New eco-friendly firm aims to cut UAE sea pollution

Construction & Industry
Company signs deal for Dubai HQ, to target reduction in desalination plant discharges.

New eco-friendly firm aims to cut UAE sea pollution

Sunday, 28 June 2009

Abu Dhabi Basic, Bahrain’s Midal to build $100m aluminium plant

Construction & Industry
Construction set for Q1 2010, annual production of 150,000 tonnes.

Abu Dhabi Basic, Bahrain’s Midal to build $100m aluminium plant

New $1bn Bahrain development announced

Construction & Industry
Manara Developments unveils master plan of mega project overlooking Bahrain Fort.

New $1bn Bahrain development announced

Oman invests $220m into transport infrastructure

Construction & Industry
Total of 17 new deals signed by transport minister to improve roads.

Oman invests $220m into transport infrastructure

Wednesday, 24 June 2009

Al-Tuwairqi said to hire HSBC for debt restructuring

Construction & Industry
UK bank to oversee Saudi steelmaker’s bank loans, according to sources.

Al-Tuwairqi said to hire HSBC for debt restructuring

Investors form action group after project delays

Construction & Industry
EXCLUSIVE: About 80 buyers join to voice concerns over ACW Holding deals.

Investors form action group after project delays

Tuesday, 23 June 2009

Abu Dhabi’s IPIC plans bond sale - bankers

Construction & Industry
Abu Dhabi gov’t investment arm looking to issue bonds in Q3 to fund acquisitions.

Abu Dhabi’s IPIC plans bond sale - bankers

First video from top of Burj Dubai

Construction & Industry
Experience how Dubai looks from the top of the world's tallest tower, courtesy of new amateur video.

First video from top of Burj Dubai

Monday, 22 June 2009

Saudi Steel Pipes to seek $106.7m in IPO

Construction & Industry
Company aiming to raise 400 million riyals ($106.7 million) from sale of 16m new shares equating to 31.4% stake. 

Saudi Steel Pipes to seek $106.7m in IPO

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