130-MW Solar Technologies' Power Plant in Dubai

Dubai launches initiative to harness solar energy
Hindu - Chennai, India
Dubai (IANS): As part of its efforts to reduce pollution and create alternative sources of energy to meet growing demand, the city of Dubai has launched a major initiative to harness solar energy.

Chairman of the Dubai government's investment vehicle Dubai World Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem has launched Solar Technologies, the Middle East's largest photovoltaic manufacturing facility, in the course of the Green Dubai World Forum-2008, ...

Deyaar Showcases at Russian Extravaganza - Moscow Exhibition

Deyaar showcases its iconic properties at premier Russian exhibition
Zawya (press release) - United Arab Emirates
Following its overwhelming success at the recently concluded Cityscape Dubai 2008, Deyaar Development, the region's fastest growing real estate company, is showcasing select commercial and residential properties at Extravaganza Moscow, the premier European exhibition for luxury properties and products, being held between October 24-26, 2008 ...

Dubai's Renewable Energy Conference 2008 Starts

Renewable Energy Conference Dubai 2008 to be held tomorrow
AME Info
With energy policy high on the national and global political agenda, the Renewable Energy Conference Dubai 08 is an invaluable opportunity for investors to explore the potential renewable sources of energy which could offer real benefits to Dubai and the UAE. ...

Dubai International Financial Centre Global Launched

Dubai International Financial Centre launches DIFC Global
AME Info

DIFC Investments, the investment arm of the Dubai International Financial Centre, today announced the launch of DIFC Global, a new subsidiary that provides a global network of premium business centres and corporate services that support companies in developing their international business. ...

Increase in Russian Investments in UAE Real Estate

More Russians expected to invest in UAE realty
Zawya - United Arab Emirates

Cash-rich Russians are expected to invest more in the UAE real estate market, especially Dubai, given the attractive returns on investment, according to a property developer. ...

Dubai's AED20bn Tourism Project Providing 5,000 Hotel Rooms

Bawadi Strikes Strategic Alliance with Dubai Properties to Develop AED20bn Tourism Project Providing 5,000 Hotel Rooms
Zawya - United Arab Emirates
Bawadi, a member of Tatweer Dubai, today signed an agreement with Dubai Properties, a member of Dubai Properties Group, to develop AED20 billion tourism project over a 30 million sq ft area at BAWADI, the mega hospitality and tourism destination being developed in Dubai. ...

Dubai Redefines Limits and Boundaries and Plans Further Expansions

In current market turmoil, Dubai plans further expansion, and so far has encouraging results
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) - Wien, Austria
Dubai has long been a place full of optimism, superlatives and things that are, quite frankly, occasionally unbelievable. From the building of the now-iconic Burj-al-Arab hotel that really put the Emirate on the map, to the construction of the most ambitious artificial islands imaginable, Dubai is able to redefine limits and boundaries before anyone else has even thought about it.

Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council: Year 2030

Plan Abu Dhabi 2030: Sustaining Urban Mobility
Zawya (press release) - United Arab Emirates
The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) is designing a development strategy which is integrating land use and transportation - a concern for urban planners - for the UAE capital through the implementation of a unique concept.

The UPC is thinking ahead many years to decentralise population density currently centred in the north eastern part of Abu Dhabi Island, with a high density spine extending southwards along Airport Road. ...

New U.S. Embassy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

BL Harbert International to build $127M embassy
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
BL Harbert International LLC said it was awarded the $127 million contract to build the new U.S. Embassy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The Birmingham-based general contractor is set to start construction in mid November and the project should take 30 months, said a news release.

FrameMax Building Expansion Overseas

FrameMax Building New Fortunes Overseas
San Diego Business Journal - CA,USA
San Diego construction design firm FrameMax secured a $10 million round of funding led by Arcapita Ventures to support expansion in the Middle East, where oil-driven real estate construction is exploding. ...