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Giant glass panels arrive for the leaning tower of Abu Dhabi – Building

“The world’s biggest flatbed delivers diamond-shaped glazing panels for the RMJM-designed Capital Gate building

Monster glass panels for Abu Dhabi’s ‘leaning tower’ development have arrived on what the project team claims is the world’s biggest flat bed truck.

The panels are for the Capital Gate building, which architect RMJM recently submitted for the Guinness Book of Records as the ‘world’s most inclined building’.”

[SOURCE: Building.co.uk – Giant glass panels arrive for the leaning tower of Abu Dhabi]

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Cash boost for property firms – The National Newspaper

The National Newspaper reports

“Firms fully or partially owned by the Government, such as Dubai Properties, Emaar Properties and Nakheel, will be able to tap into the first US$10 billion (Dh36.73bn) of what will eventually be a $20bn sovereign bond programme, to meet their financial obligations. The Central Bank agreed to lend the money to Dubai earlier last week.”

[SOURCE: The National Newspaper – Cash boost for property firms]

Technorati Tags: UAEgovernment, dubai, crisis, emaar, nakheel, central bank dubai, dubai

“Abu Dhabi continues unabated with urban and outdoor landscaping projects – Zawya

ZAWYA.com reports

Abu Dhabi continues to invest in the development of outdoor landscaping in the capital, despite the less than favourable economic conditions the world is currently facing. The ‘Plan Abu Dhabi 2030′ which was introduced last year ensures that landscaping development in the emirates continues, and plans for a national park with both green and sand belts. The Government has introduced the ‘Green Gradient’ concept, ensuring green development throughout the emirate in increasing levels.

SOURCE: ZAWYA.com – Abu Dhabi continues unabated with urban and outdoor landscaping projects

Technorati Tags: Abu Dhabi, 2009, Financial Crisis, Landscape proejcts

Development proceeds on EDAW-designed Palestinian eco-town

EDAW reports

“EDAW and Faber Maunsell are collaborating to plan and design Rawabi, the first new town to be constructed in the West Bank region. The town will accomadate 30,000 people, providing social infrastructure such as schools and libraries, and following a sustainable framework.”

[SOURCE: EDAW.com – Development proceeds on EDAW-designed Palestinian eco-town]

RTKL-Designed Dubai Mirdif Center on Target for 2009 Opening – Contract Magazine

Contract Magazine reports

“RTKL, the international architecture, planning and design firm, reports that Mirdif City Center, located on Dubai’s Eastern growth corridor, is on track for a late-2009 opening and
is expected to be the region’s first eco-friendly retail center.”

[SOURCE: Contract Magazine – RTKL-Designed Dubai Mirdif Center on Target for 2009 Opening]