Demand and Optimism: UAE sees growth in the private sector, despite lower exports

The private non-oil sector of the United Arab Emirates grew in June, driven by a sharp rise in new orders and output, while employment stagnated and new export orders fell for the first time in seven months, a result of lower business optimism and reduced demand from the international markets.... Read more »

Posted on : 7/6/2017

Dubai's next frontier: Latin America

Latin America accounts for barely 3 percent of Dubai’s total trade. But governments and businesses on both sides are making it their mission to double and even triple investment flow within five years.... Read more »

Posted on : 7/6/2017

Construction Dubai plans $1.4bn business park complex

<p>Emirates Towers Business Park will provide Grade A office space; to be completed within four years from start.</p>.... Read more »

Posted on : 7/5/2017

Well Building Standard creates healthy spaces

New rating tool examines 100 features in seven categories ranging from air, water, nourishment and light to fitness, comfort and mind.... Read more »

Posted on : 7/4/2017

DEWA awards contract for construction of Distribution Power Complex at Al Ruwaiyah

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded a contract worth AED 226.5 million for the construction work for a complex for its Distribution Power division at Al Ruwaiyah, Dubai. .... Read more »

Posted on : 7/4/2017

London should take tips from Dubai on high-rise fire safety

Remember the Torch Tower fire in Dubai on February 21, 2015? Now, compare it with the recent Grenfell Tower blaze in the UK capital. Both were massive. The London fire took a huge human toll. Forget about fatalities, the Dubai blaze didn't even damage the structure of the building - thanks to fire-retardant cladding and regulation of building codes..... Read more »

Posted on : 7/4/2017

Why we need not fear the cranes in Dubai

It is often slightly amusing to watch new Dubai residents comment on various aspects of their new, somewhat unconventional, city..... Read more »

Posted on : 7/4/2017

Arabtec unit wins MEP contract on Dubai Creek Harbour project

EFECO (Emirates Falcon Electromechanical Co), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai-based Arabtec Holding PJSC, has won a 113 million UAE dirham ($30.7 million) contract for mechanical, electrical and plumbing work at the Creekside 18 project, Arabtec said in a statement on Monday. .... Read more »

Posted on : 7/4/2017

KCH Healthcare to start building $30m Dubai Marina clinic in Q4 2017

KCH Healthcare has revealed plans to commence construction of a $30m (AED110m) healthcare clinic in Dubai marina in October 2017..... Read more »

Posted on : 7/4/2017

Fosters opens Dubai office

Foster & Partners has opened a new office in Dubai to provide a regional base for the practice to serve clients in the Emirate..... Read more »

Posted on : 7/4/2017