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Where our team of guest writers discuss what they think about the current trends and issues.

Francis Ho
Senior Associate, King & Spalding LLP

2010: A Modernising Odyssey*

Guest writer Francis Ho predicts what legislative developments we can expect to see in the United Arab Emirates over the year.
18 Jan 2010
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Culture clash


As the construction bubble bursts in Dubai, Saudi Arabia has emerged as the Gulf’s most attractive investment destination. But with the rate of development increasing at a phenomenal rate, can the kingdom avoid some of the challenges faced by its regional rival?

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Major milestones for Saadiyat Island


Created around an eco-sensitive philosophy, Saadiyat Island has the potential to transform Abu Dhabi into the cultural capital of the Middle East. But, that’s not all. In an exclusive interview, Rebecca Goozee sits down with Andrew Seymour, TDIC’s Director of Infrastructure, to find out how the project is progressing.

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Arabian adventures


Lying at the gateway to Dubailand is the spectacular multi-billion dollar City of Arabia, a residential, retail, commercial and entertainment destination that is currently on track to open in 2011. In an exclusive interview, Syed Khalil, Group Executive Director of the Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group, explains how the development is shaping up.

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Turning vision into reality


While the UAE garners the lion’s share of the headlines for its grand designs, massive megaprojects to rival those in Dubai are springing up across the rest of the region, too. And despite the downturn, development continues apace.

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Making waves


Sample the high live at Oman’s most luxurious real estate development.

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