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EBS secures Dh50m contract

Emirates Building Systems (EBS), a regional player in the construction of high-rise steel buildings, has secured a Dh50 million contract for the construction of Kuwait World Trade Center, located in the heart of Kuwait City. Emirates Business 24/7 - 16Oct 06:32GMT
Mivan Depa wins three contracts worth Dh82bn

Depa Limited, the world's largest provider of interior contracting services, announced that its joint venture, Mivan Depa, has recently won three contracts totalling Dh82 million. Emirates Business 24/7 - 16Oct 06:31GMT
Work Unlikely to Start on Metro Blue Line in Near Future

The 'future' of the Blue Line of the Dubai Metro will solely depend on the progress of developments at the Emirates Road, a senior official of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said. Khaleej Times - 16Oct 06:28GMT
Jeddah set for a major facelift

Five top companies have been tasked with transforming the central area of Jeddah into a spectacular city over a period of 25 years, Chairman of Development of Central Jeddah Company(DCJC), Ghassan Al-Suleiman announced. The Saudi Gazette - 16Oct 06:12GMT
Top 10 GCC projects in bidding valued at $64bn

The top 10 projects in bidding alone are valued at a total of $64.3 billion (Dh236bn), headed by the building of new cities in both the UAE and Saudi Arabia, according to analysis carried out by The Big 5 research partner Proleads. Emirates Business 24/7 - 15Oct 06:13GMT
Dutco's UAE order book at Dh4bn

Dutco Balfour Beatty's order book continues to remain strong and this year the company has business for over Dh4 billion in the UAE, it said. Emirates Business 24/7 - 15Oct 06:12GMT
Abu Dhabi to develop safety code

The Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA) of Abu Dhabi has hired a leading international organisation to develop and enhance building safety standards in the emirate that are required to comply with the International Building Code (IBC). Emirates Business 24/7 - 15Oct 06:11GMT
19 rural roads constructed in Wassit

A total of 19 rural roads have been established in Wassit province in Iraq as part of the 2008 provincial development projects. Aswat Aliraq - 15Oct 06:02GMT
Gulf seeks bidders for projects worth $120 billion

In spite of fears that the global credit crunch and economic slowdown could impact the Arabian Gulf, latest analysis shows there are still more than 250 major civil construction projects in the bidding phase across the region worth nearly $120 billion. Press Release - 14Oct 08:25GMT
ID1.5b service project in Duhuk

A service project worth 1.5 Iraqi dinars in Aqra district, Duhuk province, was finalized on Sunday, according to Mayor Jahur Ali. Aswat Aliraq - 13Oct 12:14GMT

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