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  • Arabtec workers stage strike in Abu Dhabi Dubai

    Dubai's largest construction firm, Arabtec has confirmed thousands of its workers have stayed away from work on Sunday demanding better wages, Reuters has reported. Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified told the news service several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday and stayed in their accommodation. "We are working to resolve ...

  • Prices of Bahraini real estate drop 60 on security issues

    Bahrain Real Estate Society has warned property prices in troubled areas of the kingdom could witness further declines, Gulf Daily News has reported. Land prices and rents in the northern governorate have fallen 40 to 60% due to security issues, while new policies adopted by financial institutions following the global financial crisis have pressured prices in Juffair and Mahooz by 20 to 30%, ...

  • Zaha Hadid commissioned to design Riyadh metro station

    Saudi Arabia's ArRiyadh Development Authority has commissioned UK-based Zaha Hadid Architects to design its metro station at the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Arab News has reported. Set for completion in four years, the 20,434 sq m metro station will be a focal point for the city, not only as a hub for commuters but also as a landmark. "The metro station will be placed ...

  • Oxy awards Galfar two construction contracts

    Omani construction firm, Galfar Engineering and Contracting has said it has won two construction contracts worth OR19.1m from Occidental Oman (Oxy) and Oman Medical College, Muscat Daily has reported. The first deal by Oxy, worth OR15m, is for the construction of a pipeline and fabrication work at the Safah and Wadi Latham oilfields. Galfar was also awarded a OR4.1m contract by Oman Medical ...

  • Minnesota Legislatures tax bill caps local property tax hikes

    Many Minnesota cities and counties will see a big bump in their state aid, and for that they're being required to tamp down property taxes. A wide-reaching tax bill finalized late Saturday, May 18, includes a one-year limit on local levies. It is designed to keep rates from rising at a rapid clip for 2014 property taxes. The cap is somewhat complicated because it bases the limit on the ...


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  • The best U.S. cities for cheap summer getaways

    MoneyCrashers , has figured out how to avoid the high price tag--he sits in the restaurant's basement section, the Planters Tavern. "By taking the trip downstairs," he says, "you get extraordinary ambiance and affordable food."It's a good example of why the quaint, accessible Georgia city made the top 10 for affordable getaways, according to Travel + Leisure ...

  • Fans dangerous reach for a foul ball

    No beers were sacrificed in the attempt to catch this foul ball, but that's not to say there were no substantial risks involved. In fact, I would confidently say the Cubs fan seated front row in the upper deck at Wrigley Field on Saturday afternoon was willing to put a whole lot more than a beverage on the line to reel in a souvenir. Fortunately for him, he had two big things working in ...

  • Arabtec logo is seen on buildings under construction in the Marina area of Dubai

    View Photo Reuters/Reuters - An Arabtec logo is seen on buildings under construction in the Marina area of Dubai in this picture taken November 28, 2009. REUTERS/Steve ...

  • Ben Affleck upstaged as host on SNL

    Look Back at Hader's Most Memorable 'SNL' Characters ] How hilarious was it when Stefon's groom turned around and was revealed to be Anderson Cooper? Who else applauded when all the Weekend Update recurring characters showed up to throw rice on Stefon and ...

  • From embarrassment to budding NBA star

    Lance Stephenson celebrates a Pacers bucket during their win over the Knicks. (AP) One year ago, Stephenson was considered a clown, a punchline, a downright embarrassment within a mature locker room. In a conference semifinal game against Miami, the television cameras caught Stephenson hurling a choke sign at James. For the rest of the series, Heat players took turns chasing down Stephenson and ...

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