MEED
Damian Arnold
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Construction contractors take tough stance in the region
30 April 2009, 17:53 GMT
As projects in the region are increasingly cancelled or put on hold because of a lack of financing, developers face a growing threat of legal action over unpaid bills. -
Public spending on roads and bridges eases the strain on contractors
1 February 2009, 9:59 GMT
As billions of dollars worth of private real estate schemes in the Gulf are shelved, along with the infrastructure projects that would serve them, increased state investment offers respite for contractors. -
Rising costs increase risk
29 February 2008, 13:54 GMT
As the cost of development in the Qatari capital soars, returns on investment remain healthy. But with inflation spiralling, existing properties offer a less-risky alternative. -
The transformation of Doha's skyline
8 February 2008, 12:10 GMT
The skyline of the Qatari capital is changing rapidly as expatriate demand for residential property forces up rents and fuels a construction boom. -
GCC's modern technology and ancient building techniques
7 December 2007, 15:57 GMT
Gulf developers are meeting the challenge of climate change by combining modern technology with ancient building techniques.
