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Luxury hotel fitter expects to see Dubai slowdown

Luxury hotel fitter expects to see Dubai slowdown

Construction & Industry
But interior contractor Depa says global crisis has not had impact on its projects.

Global crisis 'yet to seriously hit Gulf construction sector'
Construction & Industry
Organisers of Big 5 event says region remains one of world's few growth areas.

Fire protection firm sees big rise in Mideast trade
Construction & Industry
Danish firm says region is becoming more aware of hazards amid construction boom.

Dubal, partners sign Cameroon alumina joint venture
Construction & Industry
Dubai Aluminium joins with India's Hindalco and US Hydromine in bauxite project.

more »MIDDLE EAST CONSTRUCTION & INDUSTRY COMMENT

The biggest and the best
Next month marks an important event in the construction industry as the Big 5 exhibition comes roaring back to Dubai.

Rob Wagner  

Railing against heavy trucks
One of the oddest thing about the Cityscape was the defiance of developers and their resolve to build yet taller.

 Greg Whitaker

EDITOR'S CHOICE

  1. Amlak suspends new mortgage loans »
  2. Finance still most popular jobs sector: survey  »
  3. Premium air traffic in Mideast tumbles 14% »
  4. First Gulf in share buyback »
  5. Bollywood star chosen for 'Atlantis Goddess' role »

more » MIDDLE EAST MARKETS DATA

DFM

Last Price:

2,012.24

-40.91-1.99%

20 Nov 2008 09:59 GMT
(Market Closed)

ADX

Last Price:

2,833.55

-47.20-1.64%

20 Nov 2008 10:00 GMT
(Market Closed)

SSE

Last Price:

4,880.44

-89.52-1.80%

19 Nov 2008 12:30 GMT
(Market Closed)

CURRENCY CONVERTOR

more »OTHER MIDDLE EAST BUSINESS NEWS STORIES

Banking & Finance

  1. Saudi prince ups stake in US banking giant
  2. Lenders ramp up interest rates on home loans

Construction & Industry

  1. Luxury hotel fitter expects to see Dubai slowdown
  2. Global crisis 'yet to seriously hit Gulf construction sector'

Culture & Society

  1. Pop star to give evidence in Bahrain lawsuit case
  2. Finance still most popular jobs sector: survey

Education

  1. UAE education chief reveals $2bn strategy
  2. Saudi hikes student allowance by 50%

Energy

  1. Oil price falls to lowest mark since Jan 2007
  2. Ras Al-Khaimah grants 25-yr oil concession

Healthcare

  1. Manslaughter charge doctor has licence suspended
  2. UK entrepreneur in Qatar biomedical venture

Islamic Finance

  1. $5.6tn wiped off sharia compliant equities
  2. Dubai Islamic Bank profit climbs 10.4%

Media & Marketing

  1. Cirque du Soleil returning to Dubai next year
  2. Emarat Al-Youm in dark over court ban

Personal Finance

  1. Lenders ramp up interest rates on home loans
  2. Amlak suspends new mortgage loans

Politics & Economics

  1. UAE pledges $550mn aid to Afghanistan
  2. Bahrain survey identifies skills shortage

Real Estate

  1. Sama Dubai reviews projects amid global crisis
  2. Developer puts new projects on hold amid global crisis

Retail

  1. Bin Hendi chief sees 20% fall in business
  2. Damas set to slow down 2009 expansion plans

Sport

  1. Determined UAE hold Iran to draw in World Cup qualifier
  2. Australia break Bahrain hearts in World Cup qualifier

Technology

  1. Software boost as ID card registration rush continues
  2. I-Mate not going under, CEO says

Transportation

  1. Super-tanker owners 'in negotiations' with pirates
  2. Abu Dhabi roads death rate 'twice UAE average'

Travel & Hospitality

  1. Luxury hotel fitter expects to see Dubai slowdown
  2. Bollywood star chosen for 'Atlantis Goddess' role

more »MIDDLE EAST CONSTRUCTION & INDUSTRY EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. Construction Inspection & Testing Skills
    16 November 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  2. Effective Planning & Scheduling Methodologies And Skills
    16 November 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. Effective Planning & Scheduling Methodologies And Skills
    16 November 2008 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
See all events »

MORE CONSTRUCTION & INDUSTRY STORIES

  1. Bahrain 'could save $2bn' through district cooling plan
  2. Labourers living in homes 'not fit for cats and dogs'
  3. Exxonmobil, SABIC agree synthetic rubber JV
  4. Bridge No. 7 plan aims to ease Dubai traffic woes
  5. 'Red tide' forces desalination plant closure
All Construction & Industry news stories »

LATEST BUILDING PROJECTS

  1. 13 Storey Building in Seef
    Bahrain
    Commercial Buildings
  2. 19 Storey Building in Juffair
    Bahrain
    Residential Buildings
  3. 21 Storey Building in Juffair
    Bahrain
    Residential Buildings
More Building Projects »

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION & INDUSTRY TENDERS

  1. Upgrade the chlorine generation plant electrolyzer unit at Al Khobar power and desal plants (ph 1)
    Saudi Arabia
    Closes on: 22 November 2008
  2. Supply drainage materials (ESVC pipes and fittings, manhole precast cover slabs and manhole access D.I. cover and frame)
    Qatar
    Closes on: 23 November 2008
  3. Provide consultancy services for the Commercial Centre and City Gate landmark at Al Shamal City
    Qatar
    Closes on: 23 November 2008
More Tenders »

SPOT POLL

Following the temporary closure of Kuwait Stock Exchange, what do you think the future holds for Gulf markets?

Markets have reached a nadir and share values will now begin to recover.
Most sectors will soon recover but the real estate shares will suffer for some time to come.
The global financial crisis has only just arrived and markets are in for worse times ahead.
Many more companies will be forced to buy back shares in a bid to boost their value.
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  1. Bahrain Navy awards contract to UAE shipbuilder 1
    20 Nov ' 08 at 04:34
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