VegeBlock, manufactured in a similar way to conventional concrete blocks, is produced from excavation waste material (limestone) and used vegetable oil
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Union Properties profits drop 51% in 2016
The property developer faced a drop of 51% in full year 2016, filing preliminary results on the Dubai Financial Market
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Campaign to raise Abu Dhabi waste awareness
Tadweer, Abu Dhabi Municipality, and Averda have launched a three-month waste awareness campaign in the UAE emirate’s Western Zone
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Ministry: 31% drop in UAE building fire accidents
The number of fire accidents for UAE buildings and other establishments decreased by 31% in 2016, it has been revealed
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Commercial and Multifamily Construction Starts in 2016 Rise in Most of the Top U.S. Metropolitan Areas
Most of the leading U.S. metropolitan areas for commercial and multifamily construction starts showed substantial gains in 2016 compared to the previous year, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
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Supply chain facility launched at Aviation City
Phase 1 of Aerospace Supply Chain Facility, covering a total area of 9,000m2, at Aviation City has been completed, Dubai South announced
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First Grove rough-terrain crane equips Samson rope
Swedish firm tests out synthetic hoist rope on a Grove rough-terrain crane as field tests continue for its use in the Gulf
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Al-Futtaim Motors opens 3S Toyota service centre
Toyota distributor for the UAE, Al-Futtaim Motors, launches The Wave ? the largest, most advanced service facility in the country
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Work on First Avenue project nearly complete
The $136mn (AED500m) development, located in Motor City, comprises a mall and a hotel, which will be operated under the Park Inn by Radisson brand
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Dubai: Smartotels launches new concept FORM hotel
The FORM will offer business and leisure travellers a hotel that is design-forward while focused on health and fitness
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