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Natural history of the UAE,
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INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT - INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT
 SCAD releases latest report on prices of building materials in Abu Dhabi
Posted on 15/01/2012
Prices for a number of building materials showed changes during December 2011, compared with November 2011, according to the latest monthly statistical report issued by Statistics Centre- Abu Dhabi (SCAD).
It added that prices for transport equipment increased by 11.3 per cent as all items in this group registered price increases of between 1.3 per cent and 43.5 per cent. The glass group rose by 6.4 per cent. In addition, prices of concrete rose by 6.0 per cent and wood rose by 2. 2 per
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 Existing buildings to be made more sustainable in Abu Dhabi
Posted on 15/01/2012
For more than a year, energy and water consumption efficiency have been brought to the fore in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, with new projects awarded building permits only if they prove efficient use of resources, said a senior official.
Urban planning authorities are now drawing up guidelines that will also make existing structures sustainable.
These guidelines will call for more efficient water, lighting, cooling and insulation fixtures, among various other elements, so that older
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 New walkway to link Metro to Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall in 2013
Posted on 04/01/2012
Going to Dubai Mall via the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station might just be another walk in the park by 2013 as plans to build a pedestrian link in Downtown Dubai were announced on Tuesday.
An 820-metre-long glass pedestrian link will conveniently connect mall-goers using Dubai Metro to Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping and entertainment destination, and the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building.
Called ‘The Dubai Mall Metro Link,' the project is considered one of the
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 Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi launched at glittering gala
Posted on 04/12/2011
On the eve of the 40th UAE National Day, Abu Dhabi, the nation's capital, welcomed its newest architectural marvel and definitive lifestyle destination, which defines the world-class work, live and play environment that awaits residents and customers in one of the fastest-growing cities in the world.
H.H. Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan launched Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, a symbol of the city's modern, sophisticated and luxurious ambitions, at a glittering gala dinner within Jumeirah at
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 Railway plans for shifting sands
Posted on 27/11/2011
For centuries the Liwa Oasis provided sanctuary for the Bedouin people. Now it will provide sanctuary for the nation's trains. When construction begins on the first leg of the 1,200-kilometre Etihad railway, months of work will already have gone into research to conquer the one thing that can stop an Arabian train in its tracks: sand.
Engineers can carve tunnels through mountains but the fight against sand is fought on shifting battle lines. Though sand can be so light that it floats on air,
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 Mohammed bin Rashid endorses Dh2 billion new package of projects in Dubai
Posted on 27/10/2011
Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, launched about Dh2 billion new package tourism development, residential and commercial projects in Dubai, being carried out by Dubai Real Estate Corporation under the umbrella of Wasl Group.
This was disclosed during the visit of Sheikh Mohammed yesterday to the headquarters of Wasl Group in Dubai. He was accompanied by H. H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince
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 Al Habtoor restarts work on Dh1bn Palm hotel
Posted on 06/10/2011
Al Habtoor has restarted work on a multimillion-dollar hotel development on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah after the project stalled three years ago when the economic downturn hit the emirate.
The Dh1 billion (US$272.2m) 330-room property is expected to open in 2013.
"Now we think it is the right time to start," said Khalaf Al Habtoor, the chairman of Al Habtoor Group. "There are a lot of visitors to the country. The tourism to the country is increasing from all over the world."
The announcement
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 Capital Gate wins prestigious Cityscape Awards
Posted on 02/10/2011
Capital Gate has received award for Best Overall Project of the Year 2011 and Best Commercial / Mixed Use Project at the Cityscape Global Awards for Architecture in Emerging Markets.
The iconic 35-storey, 160m Capital Gate tower - built to lean 18 degrees westwards, is owned and developed by ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company) and designed by global architecture firm, RMJM. It forms the focal point of ADNEC's Capital Centre master-planned development in Abu Dhabi, the capital of
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 Hamdan bin Zayed opens bridge in W. Region
Posted on 29/09/2011
The UAE is currently undertaking massive infrastructure projects at par with international best practices thanks to the sound directives by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and close follow up of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, according to H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Western Region.
Sheikh Hamdan made his remarks while
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 Emirates Green Building Council marks opening of new 'green' office with announcement of two awards to promote sustainability
Posted on 18/09/2011
Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an organisation aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices in the UAE, opened its new office in Al Joud Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.
Dr Elissar Sarrouh, United Nations Resident Co-ordinator and United Nations Development Programme Resident Representative, opened the new office. At the ceremony, EmiratesGBC honoured five organisations that have made commendable contribution to EmiratesGBC.
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 Onsite installation of Al Majaz Waterfront Project's of Sharjah Fountain begins
Posted on 12/09/2011
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced that the onsite installation of the Al Majaz Waterfront Project's of Sharjah Fountain at Khalid Lagoon has commenced.
While the pre-preparations of installing the fountain has commenced 2 months ago outside the site. The project is scheduled for completion - and will be open to the public - by the end of this year.
The Sharjah Fountain project is part of Shurooq's plan to develop Al Majaz Waterfront into a
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 Shurooq commences delivery of Al Majaz Waterfront's amenities
Posted on 07/08/2011
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced that the delivery phase of the Al Majaz Waterfront development's amenities have commenced. A total of 4700m?, allocated for eight high-class restaurants and cafes with exquisite views overlooking the Khalid Lagoon and the Musical Fountain, have been delivered to investors.
The project's features are becoming clearly visible as the developers are working day and night to ensure that the first phase of the project opens
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![]() UAE and Saudi Arabia to absorb nearly 75pc of construction projects in GCC in the next two years
Posted on 20/07/2011
An estimated US$915bn worth of construction projects are expected to be undertaken in the GCC over the next two years, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE accounting for more than 75pc of that figure, said an industry expert.
Event Director of the international Building and Construction Exhibition, The Big 5 Show, Andy White also said that building and construction industry has a continual need to evolve, and The Big 5 2011 will be introducing new features and opportunities to help drive business
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 Etihad Towers on schedule for hand over this year
Posted on 17/07/2011
Etihad Towers at Ras Al Akhdar facing the majestic Emirates Palace, a development by Sheikh Suroor Projects Department (SSPD), is on schedule for the handover of its first homes and offices later this year.
According to the developers the properties will be handed over alongside rich lifestyle amenities including a five star hotel and boutique retail arcade.
"Abu Dhabi has established its credentials as a truly global city, and today, witnesses an unprecedented developmental momentum. The
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 Sharjah to unveil musical fountain in November
Posted on 07/07/2011
Sharjah is all set to unveil its new tourist attraction before year-end. The 220-metre wide musical fountain, part of the Dh100-million Al Majaz Waterfront Development, will be officially opened in November.
Even the landmark, Sharjah Fountain, closed a few years back for renovation, will come alive then, shooting water 100 metres high into the air.
In an interview with Emirates 24/7, Marwan Jassim Al Sarkal, Shurooq, Chief Executive Officer, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority
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