Dubai?s Roads and Transport Authority has approved a five-year plan to grow the size of Dubai Taxi Corporation?s fleet to 7,000 vehicles, an increase of 40% on 2015 figures
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Al Meera records $28.1m net profit in H1 2016
Al Meera’s expansion strategy is paying dividends as it records 10.6% increase in sales for H1 2016, with QAR 102.4mn net profit
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Hill founder Irvin Richter steps down as chairman
Irvin Richter, who founded Hill in 1976, will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors and has also been given the title chairman emeritus
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Khalifa Stadium achieves 1 million safe man-hours
An event was held at the Khalifa International Stadium ? Aspire Zone Energy Centre precinct to celebrate the landmark achievement of more than one million man-hours without Lost Time Accidents
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Nakheel releases tenders at Dubai sites
Nakheel has sought for companies to tender for various work at its developments in Dubai
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UAE: Arabtec's H1 loss narrows down to $62m
Arabtec has been struggling with a difficult industry environment as Gulf economies slow and governments restrain spending because of low oil prices
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Sharjah Ruler approves 9.9ha cattle market project
Approvals were received following the preparation of designs, consultant commissioning, and commencement of site studies for the project
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Dubai's DEWA awards Warsan 2 substation contract
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director and CEO of DEWA, said the 132/11kV substation to be built in Warsan 2 will enhance Dubai’s power network
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Qatar’s rental market stabilising on expat outflow
As Qatar’s construction sector slows with lay-offs and expats leaving the country, high-end rentals are becoming increasingly reasonable as landlords try to lure tenants
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UAE to construct $88.2m homes in Umm Al Quwain
The housing complex comprising 232 homes spans 83.1ha and is due for delivery by Q4 2018, the chairman of Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme confirmed
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