Work has commenced on a new 20-storey, 450 apartment high-rise block at The Pearl, Qatar, with piling works currently underway
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Month: September 2016
Work begins at KIPCO's Hessa Al Mubarak project
The project, located on the outskirts of Kuwait City and overlooking the Arabian Gulf, is Kuwait?s first-ever comprehensive, mixed-use development
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Siemens delivers its 1,000th gas turbine to Qatar
The fifth of six 11-metre-long SGT5-4000F turbines has arrived at the plant that will supply around 25% of Qatar?s power generation capacity
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Dubai's Quran Park to get $27m glass house project
The cave and glass house project will comprise 12 gardens, in addition to solar trees that feature solar panels, Wi-fi networks, and mobile charging spots
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1,000 expats trained on UAE laws and labour rights
More than 1,000 expat workers have completed the Workforce Educational and Awareness programme implemented by the Permanent Committee of Labour Affairs
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Mall of Qatar set to create 8,000 new jobs
As the Mall of Qatar nears completion, 8,000 jobs within a variety or sectors will become available
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'We did nothing wrong,' says MMG's Adel Al-Mojil
Adel Al-Mojil, the son of Mohammad Al-Mojil Group?s founder, says that he and his father have been scapegoated, and that they did absolutely nothing wrong
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JK Cement supports white cement terrazzo designs
In addition to its benefits, white cement-based terrazzo is a fire and smoke resistant material that withstands intense heat and open flames
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RICS: New global standard to aid property market
The IPMS:Residential Buildings will provide a uniform global method to determine the size and dimension of floor space measures that can be used anywhere in the world
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CW Awards 2016: Nominations close in two weeks
Companies and individuals wishing to submit nominations for the Construction Week Awards 2016 have just two weeks left to enter
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