Posts By Jerusha Sequeira
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Big ProjectDubai working to attract tourists as Russian visitors decline 23.5%
Slump in the rouble has led to falling visitor numbers from Russia
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Big ProjectNepal quake: Plan to use old tyres to better protect buildings
Academic says a new technique using waste tyres can provide a cost-effective way of protecting buildings during an earthquake
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Big ProjectDrake & Scull bags $79m contract for Downtown Dubai project
Engineering arm of Dubai-listed firm to undertake mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works on upcoming mixed-use development
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Big ProjectDubai’s Damac launches $477k ‘hotel villas’ at Akoya Oxygen
Nova Hotel Villas available at a starting price of about $477,463 for a 3-bedroom unit
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FleetAbu Dhabi Police issues 11,000 traffic fines in Q1 2015
Motorists urged to inspect vehicles for roadworthiness and keep safety items on hand for emergencies
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Big ProjectSlow killers take most lives in construction, IOSH says
Hazards like dust and diesel fumes present bigger risk than working at height, says Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
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FleetVolvo hybrid bus sales cross 2,000 worldwide
The UK is the largest market for part-electric buses, Swedish manufacturer says
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Big ProjectDubai developer Nakheel’s profits double in Q1 2015
Developer behind the Palm Jumeirah manmade island reports net profit of $367.5m for first quarter
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AnalysisIn Focus: Abu Dhabi property market
Retail and tourism are on a high, but oil prices and housing affordability remain key concerns
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InfrastructureFinland’s Wärtsilä to deliver two power plants in Oman
Power plants in Masirah and Saih Al Khairat to be operational next year