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Two French Firms Win Iraq Contracts

Two French companies said on Friday they had won business contracts worth up to 90 million euros from the Iraqi authorities to build naval craft and an airport in the country. AFP - 03Jul 13:04GMT
Maliki: Iraq signed contracts with French firms to re-build infrastructures

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said on Thursday that contracts on re-building infrastructures were signed with French companies currently visiting Iraq with a delegation led by Prime Minister Francois Fillon. Aswat Aliraq - 03Jul 07:21GMT
Iraq: Minister lays cornerstone for 2 service projects in Amara

Iraqi Minister of Municipalities and Public Works Riad Ghareeb on Thursday laid the foundation stone for two services projects in Amara at a total cost of 214 billion Iraqi dinars, according to the Missan governor's media advisor. Aswat Aliraq - 03Jul 07:20GMT
Rakeen to commence Phase II of infrastructure work on Al Marjan Island in Aug

Rakeen announced that it is all set to commence in August this year Phase Two of the infrastructure work on Al Marjan Island, the first-of-its-kind man-made island in Ras Al Khaimah, after awarding the contract to Rizzani. Press Release - 02Jul 07:41GMT
Investors Demand Money Back From Developer ACI

German and Austrian investors are demanding their money back from funds set up for the construction of the Niki Lauda, Michael Schumacher and Boris Becker towers in Dubai. The National - 02Jul 07:00GMT
GCC expenditure plans to remain relatively intact

Expenditure plans in the construction and infrastructure sectors will remain relatively intact in the GCC as governments are committed to mitigate the slowdown and boost their economies through strategic infrastructure developments. Emirates Business 24/7 - 02Jul 06:43GMT
Saudis award 9,000km border security contract

Saudi Arabia moved to bolster security along its borders with Iraq and Yemen with the award of a contract to build a 9,000km security system. Financial Times - 02Jul 06:41GMT
Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation signs agreement with Italian company

An agreement was signed on Wednesday between Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO) and an Italian company on establishing a garment design centre project. Jordan Times - 02Jul 06:13GMT
EADS Wins Saudi Border Security Deal

European aerospace and defence contractor EADS has signed a long-awaited contract with Saudi Arabia to build a high-tech border security fence, sources close to the company said on Wednesday. AFP - 01Jul 12:59GMT
Emaar International Jordan completes Phase II design of homes in Samarah Dead Sea Resort

Emaar International Jordan, the country subsidiary of global property developer Emaar Properties PJSC, has completed the second phase design of The Apartments, a residential community in Samarah Dead Sea Resort, with construction set to commence shortly. Press Release - 01Jul 10:46GMT

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5	Rakeen to commence Phase II of infrastructure work on Al Marjan Island in Aug
6	Two Five-Star Hotels At Festival City Shelved
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