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Crumbling concrete concern
The harsh Gulf climate accelerates the deterioration of concrete, which threatens the safety and longevity of buildings in the region. Construction analysts are warning that unless better practices are followed, buildings from villas to tower blocks will decay rapidly. Construction science writer Ziad Mughrabi says that better quality concrete is needed.
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A sporting chance
Sports fans will have the opportunity to buy property in the new Victory Heights development at Dubai Sports City. The US$800 million project is a joint venture with First Islamic Investment Bank. Dubai Sports City CEO U Balasubramaniam explains the concept.
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Dubai a cool customer
York International has signed its biggest ever air conditioning deal for the second phase of Dubai International Airport. Dave Myers, President & CEO, York International, says there are excellent opportunities for air conditioning and refrigeration in the Middle East, due to rapid regional population growth and the intense Gulf climate.
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UAE cement crisis
A crisis over soaring cement prices in the UAE has now led to fears of oversupply and a price crash. When prices leapt 200% in May even as supplies fell short, contractors began importing, helped by a government tariff waiver. Now suppliers are rapidly offloading stocks, fearing a glut in the market.
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Nakheel imports cement
Nakheel's first shipment of cement has arrived at Jebel Ali Port: a reaction to spiralling local prices. Both Nakheel and the Dubai Ports Authority have welcomed a recent Government initiative to drop tariffs on cement. Sultan Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman of Nakheel and the Dubai Ports Authority, says he hopes the imports will help stabilise the market.
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The biggest souq in the world
Emaar Properties is developing the world's biggest ever shopping mall at the same site that the world's tallest tower, Burj Dubai, will be built. Dubai Mall features 5.6 million square feet of retail space, and is an amalgamation of approximately ten to fifteen individual malls or niche product markets. Emaar Chairman Mohamed Al Alabbar says he expects to award a construction contract for the Dh2.6 billion mall in a few weeks.
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Fantasy Island becomes reality
Desert island dreams are coming true for wealthy investors, with multi-million dollar islands on Nakheel's US$3 billion The World development now available for purchase. But those hoping to build their own private golf course or mansion will have to wait a little longer - so far only one of the 300 islands - the "UAE" - has been fully reclaimed.
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Switching the light fantastic
Dubai's construction and tourism boom is leading to dramatic growth in affiliated industries, such as interiors. Dutch company Desert River is the new distributor of a range of high end European lighting systems. Managing Director Michiel Schroeder explains how research carried out by the company suggests rapid growth in the sector.
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Interview: Ernie Els
International golfing superstar Ernie Els is designing a golf course at the new Dubai Sports City. Speaking exclusively to AME Info, Els gives his verdict on Dubai's prospects as an international sporting hub.
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A sporting chance for Dubai
The cream of international tennis, football and golf will be a permanent fixture in Dubai, with the new Sports City attracting leading international brands to set up in the development. Supporters include Manchester United Soccer School as well as the David Lloyd Tennis Academy.
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Cool solution for Pearl
Omnix Group has signed a 20 year deal with Tabreed, the National Central Cooling company, to providing cooling services to the new three billion dirham Pearl development in Dubai. District cooling has benefits for both landlords and tenants, and is also considered to be environmentally friendly.
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Palm stretching across the sea
Billed as the eighth wonder of the world, The Palm is the world's largest artificial island.... Read full article »
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Record breaking bridge
Dubai's unique architecture now includes a new world record - the longest-ever footbridge to span two buildings. At 73 metres long and more than 200 tonnes, Union Property bridge has easily beaten the previous title holder, the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Billion-dollar expansion for Jebel Ali
Jebel Ali Port is set to get a one billion dollar expansion. It's in response to significant growth in business - with TEUs up 20% in 2002, at 4.2 million. The announcement was made by Dubai Ports Customs & Free Zone Corporation Executive Chairman, Sultan Bin Sulayem.
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Lee Tabler, DFC
Dubai's famous creek is set to be transformed with the multi-billion dollar Dubai Festival City... Read full article »
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