Gulf Technical win $96m Dubai mall contract
Gulf Technical Construction Company, a unit of Drake and Scull International (DSI) has been awarded a AED353 million ($96.12 million) contract to build a new mall in Dubai. They said in a statement that they have been hired by developer Nakheel to build the Circle Mall at Jumeirah Village Circle in Dubai., UAE. The Circle Mall will...
Nakheel awards retail construction deals
The Dubai developer Nakheel has awarded construction contracts worth Dhs 2.3bn for three of its retail projects in Dubai, UAE. The company has confirmed the builders of Deira Islands Night Souk, Warsan Souk and The Circle Mall. Combined the three projects comprise nearly 2.3 million square feet of retail space and over 6,700 shopping, dining...
UK’s Paragon in UAE theme Park win
UK-based Paragon Creative Ltd has been awarded a contract with Dubai Parks and Resorts to work on elements of the DreamWorks zone within the motiongate Dubai Theme Park – one of three theme parks. Paragon has said in a statement that it started working on the £5 million ($7.65 million) project in September and is...
Alert: You Must Have Medical Cover To Enter Dubai
New laws mean that anyone moving to Dubai for work or other reason will not be able to take advantage of the UAE’s public healthcare facilities. You must instead take out private medical insurance to cover the cost of your treatment. To make sure the new law is complied with you will not be able...
The Med and Middle East as low-tax locations
Alongside the sea and sunshine some locations offer great tax breaks to expats. Here we consider Cyprus, Malta and Dubai. Read more…
ABB lands $100m UAE Power Contract
ABB the leading power and automation technology group stated that it has been awarded a $100-million contract by Hyundai Heavy Industries to provide power and automation solutions for oilfields off the UAE coast. The deal, which will see ABB provide power management, electrification and telecommunication solutions, is aimed at improving safety and reliability while reducing...
ABB wins major Dubai solar project contract
ABB has won an order worth around $20 million from Dubai Electricity & Water Authorit to extend a substation that will integrate more solar energy into the grid, helping diversify Dubai’s energy mix to meet the growing demand. They will be responsible for the design, engineering, supply, installation and commissioning of the substation’s extension. Key...
Divorce in Dubai or England – What Are Your Options?
Based in UAE and heading for divorce? Know your legal options. Written for Expat Network By Michael Rowlands, Partner and Head of London Family Law, JMW Solicitors LLP London is regarded as ‘divorce capital of the world’ largely for its generous treatment of wives in the event of marriage breakdown. Dubai, on the...
Expat Children And Custody In UAE
For divorcing or already divorced parents who are expats in UAE, disputes involving custody of children, relocation or travel with children are not straightforward. Written for Expat Network By Michael Rowlands, Partner and Head of London Family Law, JMW Solicitors LLP Unlike in many other countries there is no possibility of enforcing...