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Arabtec wins Dh1.46bn contract to build tower in Dubai
The 63-storey, 300 metre-high building will house a Mandarin Oriental hotel and serviced residences, as well as a series of vertical gardens designed by Amsterdam-based UN Studio.
WEF meeting: Abraaj’s Naqvi says government’s role in attracting investment is most critical in early stage
Arif Naqvi, the chief executive of private equity firm Abraaj, said 'governments in the 21st century should be in the business of government, not management'.
Region’s ‘youth bulge’ a priority if employment gap is to be filled
Insead’s global indices director, Bruno Lanvin, said that the size of the region’s young population – 60 per cent are under 25 – is 'an asset for the region and a huge gap in terms of employment'.
WEF meeting: Sheikha Bodour to chair World Economic Forum’s regional business council
Sheikha Bodour, who chairs Sharjah’s Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), is the first woman to be appointed as chair of the council.
Region’s youth caught between two tides, Jordanian crown prince says
Choice is between extremism and regression on the one hand and moderation and progress on the other, Prince Hussein bin Abdullah tells WEF opening session.
WEF meeting: Middle East needs reform for start-ups to take off, World Economic Forum hears
'Where we are short in the region is enabling these start-ups to really take-off and develop in an environment which is favourable for growth.'
Disruptive future for Mena jobs, according to WEF
The Fourth Industrial Revolution will result in the growth of wholly new occupations, decline in some occupations, new skills requirements in all jobs, new ways of organising and coordinating work, and new tools to augment workers’ capabilities.
Think outside the glass box when building in the UAE, says architect
Aesthetic is more important to developers than efficiency, says the panel.
Solar panel demand in Dubai dampened by red tape
Solar panel systems for villas often take up to three months to install, says the contractor.
Provision for money owed weighs on Drake & Scull International first quarter
The company wrote down Dh572 million in amounts due from customers on contract balances.
The Dh80m country house estate near London comes with a rich history
The huge estate comes with 10 cottages, a large stables and hectares of formal gardens and parklands.
Hill International chief executive departs
David Richter had been chief executive since 2014, taking over from his father, Irvin Richter, who founded the project management company back in 1976.
Weak demand and increasing supply hurt prospects for Abu Dhabi property
Weak demand and increasing supply pushes down prospects for the remainder of 2017.
Arabtec plans to get rights issue sorted this month
The issue will open for subscribers on Monday, May 15, and close by Sunday, May 28.
Yoox Net-A-Porter joint venture for region to begin operations next year
The decision to launch locally through a joint venture offers the advantage of local retail expertise, says Federico Marchetti, Yoox Net-a-Porter Group’s chief executive.
