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 Dubai faces up to life in the slow lane
The credit crunch has come to Dubai in a big way. As the global economy has withered in the past year, the impact is being felt acutely among local businesses and contractors, as order books dry up, and payments arrive through the door late. More...
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HME 2009 set to tap into Oman growth
IN ITS BID to diversify the country’s resources, Oman has taken significant steps in developing various sectors in spite of the current economic downturn. This year, the Sultanate has allocated a US$16.7 billion budget and planned additional projects while retaining all the Seventh Five-Year Plan (2006-2010) programmes. More...
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SCCI urges consultants to seize investment opportunities
THE SHARJAH CHAMBER of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has strongly urged contracting and engineering consultants to take advantage of the numerous lucrative investment opportunities available in Sharjah during a special business breakfast hosted for representatives from Sharjah’s construction and engineering sectors. More...
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Ajman government spending 'almost triples'
THE AJMAN GOVERNMENT has invested a total of US$375mn in building roads and intersections, bridges, as well as maintenance and renovation of public facilities during 2008, according to recent reports. A review of past statistics also showed that this figure is almost triple the amount allocated for improving the infrastructure within the emirate in 2007, which was estimated at US$136mn. More...
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Rapid progress being made on Abraj Al Hilal
REAL ESTATE COMPANY, Emaar Middle East, has achieved an impressive eight-day cycle per floor in the construction of Abraj Al Hilal, the residential towers in Jeddah Gate. With one floor added every eight days it marks the rapid progress of the construction of the residential tower. More...
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 In the latest issue of
Technical Review Middle East...
CONSTRUCTION NEWS
Developments
The latest industry news and project updates from across the region.
MARKET OVERVIEW
UAE
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
SPECIAL FEATURES
Rapid Impact Compactors
The vital role of RICs in Qatar’s Cultural Village project.
Pre-Engineered Buildings
The benefits of PEBs as offered by Kirby Building System.
Advanced Drilling
How advanced dewater well drilling is assisting the Dubai Waterfront project.
Climbing Formwork
Automatic climbing formwork and its role in constructing Dubai’s Prime Tower.
Polymer-Modified Concrete
This new sprayed concrete is both saving money and reducing ‘rebound’.
Cranes
A look at the complex removal of a luffing jib crane from the Dubai Mall.
Building Information Modelling
The advanced software that enables whole design teams to pool their ideas.
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Equipment & Innovations
A look at the latest product releases to hit the construction marketplace.
CONSTRUCTION BUYERS’ GUIDE
Companies & Contacts
A comprehensive guide to the region’s suppliers and manufacturers.
ARABIC SECTION
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Qatar Market Overview
Accident Prevention
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