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Valuable concise reference source on the UAE,
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Natural history of the UAE,
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Report by National US Arab Chamber of Commerce on the UAE. Vol XV, No 3, June 2007. Includes analysis of UAE economy. |
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INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT - INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT
 Dubai Maritime City prepares to fill Middle Eastern sea trade niche
Posted on 06/01/2009
Dubai Maritime City, the world's first purpose-built maritime centre and part of the Dubai World Group of companies, continues to achieve major development milestones and confidently progresses towards its 2012 completion date.
Infrastructure for the Industrial Precinct of the unique maritime development is set to continue significantly during 2009 making it fully operational ahead of schedule with 85 per cent of the work complete. Groundwork for the Commercial Precinct is at 65 per cent,
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![]() Value of construction deals in UAE falls 85%
Posted on 01/01/2009
The value of construction contracts awarded in the UAE fell by 85 per cent in the fourth quarter compared to the same period last year, London-based weekly Middle East Economic Digest said.
Contract awards worth US$14.4 billion were made during the fourth quarter of 2008, down from US$98.1 billion during the same period in 2007 as the global credit crisis rendered project financing a struggle, MEED said.
Around US$23.2 billion worth of projects have been put on hold, almost 10 per cent of the
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 Burj Dubai to stand tallest for at least a decade
Posted on 10/12/2008
Every cloud has a silver lining and for the world it literally will be The Burj Dubai. The global financial crisis has ensured that the super-tall skyscraper, already the region's pride, will cement its place as the world's tallest building for at least a decade.
In the recent past, several projects have been announced in the Middle East threatening to surpass Emaar's Burj Dubai. However, analysts state that all such projects, which require billions to complete, have been brought to a grinding
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 Ajman Marina prepares infrastructure for big projects
Posted on 05/11/2008
Ajman continues to pave the way for big real estate projects to be developed in the emirate by continuing to execute various infrastructure projects, including road networks, and water and drainage systems.
The current total cost for these infrastructure projects is Dh 408m, and it is expected to cost a further Dh 4bn in the future, according to an official from the Municipality planning department.
Speaking of the situation, Abdullah Al Dehaim, Deputy CEO of Ajman Marina, said: "The future
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 Creek expansion to make Bur Dubai an island
Posted on 02/11/2008
The planned extension of Dubai Creek will create a complete inland waterway from Deira to Jumeirah, turning Bur Dubai into an island.
Dubai Creek, which starts from the Arabian Gulf near Al Shindagha in Bur Dubai, is currently 14km long and ends at Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary.
It will be extended by another 12.2km from Ras Al Khor, back to the Arabian Gulf, passing through Business Bay, Sheikh Zayed Road, Safa Park, Al Wasl, Jumeirah 2 and the Jumeirah Beach Park.
The Roads and
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 Khorfakkan desalination plants begins operation
Posted on 20/10/2008
The Khorfakkan Desalination plant began production yesterday with a generation capacity of 5 million gallons per day, the Sharjah Electricity '&' Water Authority (SEWA) announced.
"The plant will produce 2.5 MGPD in the initial phase following completion of the trial operation, technical tests and water filtration," said Ahmed Mohammed Al Mulla, SEWA's Deputy Director for technical Affairs.
He added that the next phase will see installation of highly capable membranes and production of
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 Mohammed views masterplan of Yas Marina Formula 1 Circuit
Posted on 15/10/2008
H.H. Gen. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, opened yesterday at the Emirates Palace an exhibition for the distinctive designs and projects of the Yas Marina Circuit Masterplan, which will host the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2009.
His Excellency Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority, said:'The Yas Marina Circuit is a real investment in developing sports infrastructure
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 Industrialists, developers and investors praise "Emirates Industrial City"
Posted on 12/10/2008
Emirates Industrial Cities Company has attracted a large audience to its leading project, Emirates Industrial City, at Cityscape Dubai 2008, which is currently being held at Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Center. Various investors and economic experts expressed their admiration and appreciation for the high standards the project is showing towards establishing fully integrated and specialized economical cities in the UAE.
According to Sheik Abdullah bin Fahid Al Shakrah,
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![]() Sharjah to Spend Dh1.24 billion on
sewage treatment and roads
Posted on 05/10/2008
The Sharjah government has allocated Dh1.24 billion to finance the expansion and completion of sewage treatment and road construction projects.
Dr Salah Al Haj, Director-General of the Sharjah Municipality, announced on Thursday that the amount has been approved by His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasmi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, to develop infrastructure projects in the emirate. He said Dh100 million of the total amount would be allocated to fund the
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 Emaar to showcase US$100b global portfolio at Cityscape
Posted on 03/10/2008
Emaar Properties, one of the world's largest property developers, is highlighting its presence at Cityscape Dubai 2008 with a never-before global portfolio.
Exhibiting projects from nine of its key global markets including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Morocco, Turkey, Canada, India and Pakistan, for the first time ever, Emaar will present projects of over Dh367 billion (US$100 billion) in development value at the premier property expo to be held at the Dubai International Convention
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 Aldar raises Dh7b for project funding
Posted on 02/10/2008
Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer Aldar Properties PJSC has borrowed Dh6.98 billion (US$1.9 billion) this financial year for project funding, a top-ranking company executive said on Wednesday.
"The money has been raised through the capital markets and bilateral facilities. It will be utilised to develop our ongoing projects in the emirate of Abu Dhabi," Shafqat Malek, Aldar's chief financial officer, told Gulf News in an interview.
Last year, Malek said Aldar, one of the largest companies
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![]() DWTC plans two multi-billion dollar commercial developments
Posted on 25/09/2008
Two multi-billion dollar large-scale commercial destinations, incorporating exhibition areas and financial and business districts, have been announced by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
The two projects – Dubai Trade Centre Jebel Ali and Dubai Trade Centre District – will be built to expand Dubai's infrastructural capabilities, enabling growth of the emirate as a global destination for events, networking, business and lifestyle, the DWTC said and added they will be two of the most
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 Mohammed bin Rashid commissions trial operation of Dubai Metro
Posted on 21/09/2008
Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum yesterday launched the trial operation of Dubai Metro which ran for 11 kilometers between Jebel Ali Station and Ibn Battuta Mall Station.
Sheikh Mohammed was accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Dubai Deputy Ruler; H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of State for Cabinet
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 Jebel Ali sewage water pumping station to be ready by mid 2009
Posted on 17/09/2008
Dubai Municipality has completed more than 58pc of the work of setting up the new sewage water pumping station at Jebel Ali, which is being set up at a cost of Dh195 million. The project, fifth biggest of the ongoing projects of the Municipality's Drainage and Irrigation Department, also includes setting up of necessary supporting pipelines.
The project is part of the ongoing project of the main sewage water treatment plant at Jebel Ali and its huge pipe network and pumping stations.
'The
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 The tallest man-made edifice on earth continues to rise in Dubai
Posted on 02/09/2008
Burj Dubai, the iconic tower being developed by Emaar Properties PJSC, has reached a new record height of 688 meters (2,257.2 ft). The tower became the world's tallest after surpassing North Dakota, USA's KVLY-TV mast (628.8 metres; 2,063 ft) in April 2008. Currently at over 160 storeys, the tower also has the largest number of floors in any building.
When completed, Burj Dubai will meet all four criteria listed by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), which classifies the
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