US developer Donald Trump today launched the 42 million square foot golf community that he is developing in Dubai in collaboration with Damac Properties. The Akoya by Damac includes the Trump International Golf Course, Dubai and 104 Trump Estate villas. The…
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Dubai-based Nakheel has invited bids for two contracts.
AWCS told Dubai faces TSE shortages this summer
Soaring demand for treated sewage effluent (TSE) produced by Dubai Municipality could lead to shortages this summer when demand from district cooling units and agriculture peaks, the annual MEED Arabian World Construction Summit (AWCS) was told this afternoon. Dubai municipality…
Chinese win phase II contract for Dubai Water Canal
Dubai’s Roads &Transport Authority (RTA) today announced it has approved the award of the contract for the second phase of the Dubai Water Canal project including bridges across the canal on Al Wasl and Jumeirah roads. The AED 384m ($100m) contract has been won by China State Corporation.…
Up to 600 expected to attend 10th AHIC today
Up to 600 delegates, guests and speakers are expected at the opening session of the 10th annual Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) which begins in Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah today. Features of AHIC’s first day will include: • The presentation of…
BofA Merrill Lynch says Dubai could have capacity to borrow for Expo 2020
The government of Dubai is on track to create capacity for additional sovereign borrowing to finance World Expo 2020 projects, according to a report issued by BofA Merrill Lynch this week. “The bulk of the Expo 2020-related capex is set…