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Saudi firms urged to set up 'workers villages'As the Saudi government rolls out one mega project after another in the kingdom, the industry experts believe it is high time the labourers working on these developments get a higher standard of living. The kingdom is currently im More… |
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Egypt plans sewage networks in 45 villagesEgypt plans to set up sewage networks in 45 villages across the country by the end of this month under an E£1.8-billion ($23 million) grant from the UAE government, said a report. Sewage projects in 10 villages have already More… |
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New Bahrain plan to tackle key social issuesThe Bahrain Women's Union (BWU) has joined forces with 10 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in running a project to train, educate and empower thousands of people living in the kingdom's villages. The project, which wi More… |
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Gang wars rising in Bahrain villagesResidents in two Bahrain villages have reportedly become prisoners in their own homes as a result of growing gang-style violence. People in Dar Kulaib and Shahrakan say they are too afraid to go out after 9pm for fear of being caught up in More… |
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Gulf Precast in key construction milestoneGulf Precast Concrete Company, a leading precast manufacturer in the UAE, said it has reached a major construction milestone with the completion of the Villas' Precast Works of Village 2 project in Abu Dhabi. The 1059 villas proje More… |
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Bahrain starts work on 800 homesBahrain has launched a string of key development projects benefiting three villages and the southern region, with work set to start on 800 housing units. The three villages in the project include Jaw, Askar and Al Dur. HRH Pr More… |
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Egypt plans 17 new villages in North SinaiEgypt expects to finish building 17 villages in North Sinai near new industrial projects by year-end, aiming to integrate tribsemen who have often clashed with authorities, the area's governor said. The villages are the first of 82 pla More… |
Omantel connects 27 villagesOman Telecommunications Company’s (Omantel) wireless fixed line service now covers more than 27 villages in the Dhofar governorate through more than 8,500 telephone lines, it was reported. More… |
