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Khansaheb snaps up Dubai Exhibition Centre Phase I contract
UAE-based Khansaheb Civil Engineering has been named the main contractor for Phase One of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) expansion project at Expo City Dubai. Set for 2026 completion, it will expand the DEC's capacity to 140,000 sq m.
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Saudi consumer spending resilience continues says survey
Saudi Arabia’s consumer market is evolving rapidly, characterised by adaptability, shifting spending patterns, and resilience in the face of global economic challenges, according to the latest insights from 2025 Global Consumer Outlook by AlixPartners.
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Endress+Hauser, ATA to develop local talent in process automation
Endress+Hauser has entered into a strategic collaboration with Adnoc Technical Academy (ATA) to develop local talent in process automation technologies.
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Dubai GDP expands by 3.1% in first nine months of 2024
Dubai’s economy continued its upward growth trajectory, with GDP in the first nine months of 2024 up 3.1% from the same period in 2023 to hit AED339.4 billion ($92.3 billion). The surge highlights significant strides across key sectors, said a report.
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Lessons from history as Trump’s tariffs upend markets
History could be repeating itself as the latest wave of tariffs from the Trump administration disrupts global trade, reshapes supply chains, and sends investors scrambling to reassess their strategies, warns Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group.
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Borouge eyes polyolefins plant in China
Abu Dhabi Polymers Company (Borouge) is currently considering the establishment of a specialised polyolefins production complex in China, with an annual production capacity of 1.6 million tonnes, the company's CEO has said.
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Emaar Hospitality unveils Vida Dubai Mall in Downtown
Emaar Hospitality Group has launched Vida Dubai Mall, a 195-key property in Downtown Dubai, offering 620 residence units for urban explorers, leisure seekers, and business travellers.
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Microsoft showcases innovations accelerating AI transformation
Microsoft’s global AI tour kicked off today in Dubai, with several groundbreaking AI innovations spotlighted.
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GORD to integrate sustainable construction code into Gulf Standards
Having developed the region's first sustainable construction code, Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) - a unit of Qatari Diar - has inked a deal with GCC Standardisation Organisation for integrating it into the wider Gulf building code.
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Ceer teams up with Italian group Sabelt for sports car seats
Saudi group Ceer has signed a SAR543 million ($145 million) partnership deal with Sabelt, a leading Italian group specialising in the design and manufacture of racing car seats and safety system, to develop sports seats for its sedan and SUV models.
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A1RWATER, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr achieve water from Air milestone
A1RWATER, a global leader in atmospheric water generation (AWG), has reached a significant milestone in its partnership with Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, generating 704,846 litres of water from the air since 2023.
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Downtown Design gears up for debut Saudi edition
Fueled by the rapid expansion of Saudi Arabia’s luxury real estate sector and landmark projects, Downtown Design, the leading fair for contemporary and quality design in the Middle East, is set to launch its inaugural edition in the kingdom this May.
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Tamkeen helps 14 Bahraini companies take part in LEAP 2025
Bahrain's Labour Fund (Tamkeen) has announced its support to 14 leading tech firms from the kingdom to help them take part in the fourth edition of LEAP 2025 in Riyadh. The event is one of the largest global gatherings dedicated to tech and innovation.
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Bahrain to launch revamped ID cards
Bahrain’s Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) will soon launch of the fully revamped and enhanced identity card, aligned with the latest international technologies and standards.
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