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January 17th, 2009

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Bahrain's $1 billion resort cancelled
Projects

Bahrain's $1 billion Salam Resort project has been cancelled as its Dubai developer deals with the financial crisis.
 

GCC economies set for soft landing, says report
Business

A new report from Gulf Finance House says the economic boom is now certainly over for the GCC
 

Unibeton and iCrete Announce Clean Technology Partnership Agreement
Business

iCrete, a US-based clean technology and concrete company and Abu Dhabi-based Unibeton Ready Mix, one of the largest concrete producers in the region have announced an exclusive licensing agreement.
 

Emaar awards Saudi water supply contract
Projects

A US $52.2 million (SAR196 million) contract has been awarded to Huta Marine by The Emaar Economic City (Emaar E.C.) for undertaking drinking water supply infrastructure within the King Abdullah Economic City, including the construction of a reverse osmosis (RO) plant.
 

Saudi officials accused of delaying Jeddah projects
Projects

Five government offices have been accused by the Jeddah mayoralty for delays in executing US $266.9 million (SAR1 billion) tunnel and bridge projects at 18 of the city's intersections.
 

Islamic bank loans $395 million
Projects

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) confirms $395 million loan for Zayed University's Abu Dhabi campus.
 

Qatar real estate expected to grow
Business

Report expects its strong regional position to continue in 2009.
 

Oman residential project launched
Projects

Iskan Oman Investment Company is developing a residential project in Salalah.
 

LEGAL OPINION: Copyright law in the Middle East
Business

The growing significance of intellectual property law.
 

ON-SITE TALK: 'We all must do our bit to promote safety'
Business

How engineers, contractors and consultants can improve worker safety.
 

FACE TO FACE: Tabreed strengthens its stature in the Middle East
Business

COO on energy-efficient, carbon footprints and the Dubai Metro.
 

What lies beneath
Materials

Despite recession, demand for flooring projected to grow.
 

UAE laws do not favour contractor
Business
 1 Comment

Little recourse if on-going projects get delayed say legal experts.
 

Bahrain's turbines spin: consultant
Projects
 1 Comment

Lead consultant on Bahrain World Trade Center, Atkins, says they are struggling to convince the public there is nothing wrong with the building's iconic wind turbines.
 

Al Sharjah Contracting bags $11mn roads contract
Projects

Wins contract for Emirates Industrial City roads surfacing.
 

Bahrain records first worker death in '09
Human Resource

Indian labourer killed by wooden plank falling from 20 floors above.
 

Will David Fisher have the last laugh and build his rotating tower?
Projects
 1 Comment

Much maligned architect poised to launch his tower.
 

Three firms vie for US $6.8bn Midfield Terminal expansion
Projects
 1 Comment

Abu Dhabi International Airport contract to be awarded to one of three firms.
 



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