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Yas Circuit dishes out racy dates for Ramadan
By Hannah-Farah Abdulla www.constructionweekonline.com
As part of its corpoorate social responsibility (CSR) promise, Yas Marina Circuit is preparing to harvest dates growing on palm trees around the area, and distribute them to local mosques for Ramadhan.
CSR awareness is on the rise in the Middle East, with more and more companies demonstrating an eagerness to be recognised [...]
Aldar showcases new Yas Island projects at ATM
Abu Dhabi real estate giant Aldar is parading its completed and upcoming projects on Yas Island during Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market 2011. Future projects on the Abu Dhabi island include major retail complex Yas Mall and Yas Water Park, which are both scheduled for completion in 2013.
Aldar invites tenders for Al Ain housing project
Proposals have been invited from interested contractors for infrastructure works at the Shiebat Al Watah housing development in Al Ain, according to developer Aldar Properties PJSC.
All for one
The first time I drove to Abu Dhabi from Dubai – an experience in itself that makes one wonder why the Formula One racetrack is confined to Yas Island, given the average speed of the motorists on this inter-emirate highway – I was struck by how ‘citified’ Abu Dhabi felt.
Aldar posts $3.44bn loss for 2010
Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s biggest developer, posted a loss of AED12.658 billion for 2010 on the back of steep declines in regional property values, despite the continuation of several key projects.
Aldar restructuring won’t affect Voltas
The restructuring of Aldar, Abu Dhabi’s biggest developer, would not affect its relationship with MEP contractor Voltas, which has executed major Aldar projects such as Ferrari World on Yas Island, and is currently working on the Central Market development.
