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Non speculative projects the key to KSA growth - Saudi Oger
Non speculative project development is creating a vibrant sustainable construction industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ali Kolaghassi, VP, Saudi Oger, at the Arabian World Construction Summit gives Phil Blizzard an overview of the key projects under development and the factors driving them, along with the need for strategic alliances.
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Inaugural MEED Quality Awards for Projects
The inaugural MEED Quality Awards for Projects were launched in Abu Dhabi at the Arabian World Construction Summit with the aim of recognising excellence in the project industry. Phil Blizzard talks to Edmund O'Sullivan, Chairman, MEED Events about the various categories of the awards and how winners from the national level will proceed through to the final prestigious awards ceremony to be held in December.
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Arabian World Construction Summit says growth depends on diversity
Leaders in the construction industry meeting at the Arabian World Construction Summit in Abu Dhabi are viewing the region and its growth potential, whilst addressing issues like slim margins and cash flow. Phil Blizzard talks to industry experts from Arabtec, MEED Insight and Saudi Oger in this report.
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Accor Hospitality has big GCC expansion
Hotel development across the region is helping the construction industry to counter balance the decline in other sectors, according to Philippe Baretaud, Development Director, ME, Accor Hospitality. He talks to Phil Blizzard about the factors driving their expansion across the region.
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Limitless pushes ahead with Downtown Jebel Ali project
Salah Ameen, Executive Director, Limitless Middle East tells Edward Poultney what the tenancy uptake has been on the group's recently opened The Galleries, Downtown Jebel Ali and what part the 'Abu Dhabi factor' plays in attracting residents and companies.
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Global property market atlas launched at Cityscape
The latest International Investment Atlas from Cushman & Wakefield provides a global overview of real estate investment activity in 2009 and early 2010. Phil Blizzard talks with Michael Atwell, Head of Middle East Operations, Cushman & Wakefield and gets an overview on the atlas, which is a guide for investors looking at global opportunities.
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Project delivery focus for TDIC at Cityscape Abu Dhabi
The participation of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Company (TDIC) at Cityscape Abu Dhabi enabled the company to showcase numerous projects and their development. Phil Blizzard spoke with Noaf Tahlak, Marketing Manager, TDIC, to get an update of the various tourism projects and their delivery schedules.
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Colliers International regional overview released at Cityscape
A new order is the key finding of the regional overview from Colliers International. At Cityscape Abu Dhabi Phil Blizzard spoke to Ian Albert, Regional Director, Colliers International about the findings, which show that former strong performers in the GCC are being toppled by others in the Levant.
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Abu Dhabi's 2030 vision stars at Cityscape Abu Dhabi
Cityscape Abu Dhabi opens with the star attraction being a series of large models showing the vision of the UAE capital in 2030. Phil Blizzard reports on the opening day of the event which has attracted, so far in 2010, the largest gathering of real estate professionals in the Middle East.
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Cityscape Abu Dhabi preview
With a call for greater transparency and the delivery of projects Cityscape Abu Dhabi is setting the template for real estate investment opportunities in the region. Phil Blizzard talks to Chris Speller, Cityscape Group Director on what can be expected at the conference as well as the show.
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Development starts on The World, Dubai with the island of Germany
The Heart of Europe is a major project for the Kleindienst Group who is the first developer to commence operations on The World islands in Dubai. Phil Blizzard joins the CEO, Josef Kleindienst, on a rather windy Germany to view the islands and talk about the construction process.
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Women in Property launches UAE chapter
Georgina Reynard, Chair of the newly-launched Women in Property UAE branch, and Senior Associate Pinsent Masons, tells Edward Poultney about the group's history, its goals in the region, including its plans for a student award scheme, and the difference between the UAE and UK property and construction sectors.
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TDIC says investment is strong in Abu Dhabi
Lee Tabler, CEO, Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) talks about the strong investment which is being made into the TDIC projects, reflects back on 2009 and looks ahead to the developments for 2010 in this interview with Phil Blizzard.
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Burj Dubai to Burj Khalifa - the opening show
The inauguration of the world's tallest skyscraper was conducted with a ceremony which produced many surprises, the biggest of which was the re-naming of Burj Dubai to Burj Khalifa. Phil Blizzard was there and in this report of the proceedings you can watch the fireworks from the spectacular opening show.
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Emaar Chairman talks ahead of Burj Dubai opening
Emaar's Chairman Mohammed Alabbar talks to Phil Blizzard a few hours before the official inauguration of the world's tallest free standing structure. He says what the opening of Burj Dubai means to Emaar and Dubai, and to the recent negative media coverage on Dubai. The time frame for the Armani Hotel, commercial and residential sections with-in Burj Dubai are also elaborated upon.
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