The decree, which will become effective in the UAE from October 2016, places further obligations on employers to pay workers on time, and sets out sanctions for those that fail to do so
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Dodge Data & Analytics to Present 2017 Construction Industry Forecast at Annual Outlook Conference
Hedge fund luminary and housing finance expert Steve Eisman to deliver keynote address ahead of 2017 forecast unveiling.
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Qatar: Work begins on new high-rise tower at Pearl
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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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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