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Wasl Properties launches project in Karama, Dubai
Wasl Duet is part of aim to regenerate established districts. The UAE-based developer Wasl Properties has announced the launch of the first...
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India to work with Norway to reduce construction waste
Nearly 50% of waste materials in India not being recycled. India will work with Norway to train workers in the handling of...
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Dubai’s Al Habtoor reveals plans for Egypt megaproject
Developer has submitted proposal for ambitious project in Cairo. The Dubai-based businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor has revealed plans for a megaproject in...
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Saudi Aramco inks second deal to build homes for employees
State-owned oil company has signed a contract to build 791 homes. Saudi Aramco, the kingdom’s state-owned oil company, has signed a second...
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Abu Dhabi Ports sets annual cargo record in 2015
Khalifa Port terminal handled 32% more containers. Abu Dhabi Ports set a new annual cargo-volume record in 2015, surpassing the previous record...
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Arcadis: Dubai, Doha relatively low-cost for construction
Access to low-cost labour and energy. Doha and Dubai are relatively cheap places to build compared to other global cities, according to...
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Dubai fire investigation ‘nears completion’
Government entities coordinating in probe into cause of blaze – report. Officials in the UAE are ‘nearing the end’ of an investigation...
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UAE’s LuLu to invest $150m in Lucknow, India
Retailer plans to build convention centre, mall and hotel. The UAE’s LuLu Group, well known for its chain of supermarkets across the...
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Construction helmets with AR, thermal vision unveiled in US
Augmented reality firm Daqri unveils ‘smart’ helmet in Las Vegas. A ‘smart’ helmet for use in the construction industry has been unveiled...
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Big Project ME – January 2016
Big Project ME, your one-stop guide to construction developments in the region, The Big Project.. http://issuu.com/thebigprojectme/docs/bigproject_january_2016