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Monday, 09 November 2009

Mideast leads growth in global desalination demand

Construction & Industry
Saudi project set to be largest plant in world as 244 new facilities come on line in 2009.

Mideast leads growth in global desalination demand

32% Qatar infrastructure projects delayed

Construction & Industry
Public Works Authority chief admits problems with contractors on various projects.

32% Qatar infrastructure projects delayed

Saudi Aramco plans to build largest gas plant

Construction & Industry
Company's CEO reveals proposal to supply utilities, some industries to be finalised shortly.

Saudi Aramco plans to build largest gas plant

Saudi plans boost to petro production

Construction & Industry
Oil minister says future petrochemical plants will be less dependent on gas, more liquid hydrocarbons.

Saudi plans boost to petro production

Sunday, 08 November 2009

Japanese builders owed billions for Dubai work - official

Construction & Industry
Japanese consul general says firms facing 'serious debt problems' amid payment issues.

Japanese builders owed billions for Dubai work - official

Saturday, 07 November 2009

Saudi to phase out water intensive crops - minister

Construction & Industry
Crops to be phased out include wheat and soya beans - Saudi water & electricity minister.

Saudi to phase out water intensive crops - minister

Qatar fertiliser firm ups output, eyes South America

Construction & Industry
Industries Qatar to up urea production 87% by 2012; Qafco sees demand in S America.

Qatar fertiliser firm ups output, eyes South America

Thursday, 05 November 2009

$149bn GCC projects set to complete by end 2010

Construction & Industry
New research also shows that interior fit-out market in region forecast to grow 90%.

$149bn GCC projects set to complete by end 2010

Abu Dhabi eyes $15bn infrastructure spend by 2012

Construction & Industry
ADIH chief investment officer says spending plan needed to cater for rising population.

Abu Dhabi eyes $15bn infrastructure spend by 2012

Wednesday, 04 November 2009

Burj Dubai to open on Jan 4 - Alabbar

Construction & Industry
UPDATE 2: Emaar chairman says opening will now coincide with Dubai ruler's four year anniversary.

Burj Dubai to open on Jan 4 - Alabbar

UAE says rights of migrant workers 'not negotiable'

Construction & Industry
Labour Minister says UAE is fully committed to protecting foreign workers.

UAE says rights of migrant workers 'not negotiable'

Tuesday, 03 November 2009

Dubai labour camp aims to set new standards

Construction & Industry
Dubai Industrial City completes camp extension in line with new Ministry rules.

Dubai labour camp aims to set new standards

Race to Dubai sister golf courses put on hold

Construction & Industry
Wind and Water, part of a planned quartet of courses in Dubai, suspended.

Race to Dubai sister golf courses put on hold

Monday, 02 November 2009

Drake & Scull posts $19.3m net profit in Q3

Construction & Industry
UPDATE 1: Dubai contracting major also says its nine-month net profit has risen 50%.

Drake & Scull posts $19.3m net profit in Q3

Qatari Diar plans Khartoum mega project

Construction & Industry
Qatar SWF's property arm's project to include luxury hotel, residential towers, office, retail.

Qatari Diar plans Khartoum mega project

Sunday, 01 November 2009

$2.65bn Uptown Bahrain project put on hold

Construction & Industry
Senior official says mega project 'did not stack up' amid current market conditions.

$2.65bn Uptown Bahrain project put on hold

Probe starts into mosque roof collapse

Construction & Industry
Authorities begin investigation into building site incident that killed one, injured eight.

Probe starts into mosque roof collapse

Friday, 30 October 2009

Hyundai announces $1.72bn construction deal

Construction & Industry
South Korean engineering giant says deal with Abu Dhabi Gas Industries.

Hyundai announces $1.72bn construction deal

Thursday, 29 October 2009

Ferrari theme park building complete - Aldar

Construction & Industry
On eve of Abu Dhabi F1 race, developer announces 2010 project milestone.

Ferrari theme park building complete - Aldar

Arabtec says Q3 net profit down by 35%

Construction & Industry
UPDATE 1: Dubai's construction giant says third quarter net profit was AED166.6m, down from AED511.7m.

Arabtec says Q3 net profit down by 35%
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