A dramatic drop in optimism for the GCC’s construction sector has been seen over the last 12 months, according to a new survey. At the annual Construction and Engineering Law Conference, just 32% of respondents were optimistic heading into 2016, compared to 77% in 2014. Head of Middle East Region at Pinsent Mason, Sachin Kerur says as market conditions harden, several things are likely to happen.
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Dubai’s new business support measures set to boost resilience, growth
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Drugmakers face 100% tariff unless they cut prices or produce drugs in US
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing 100 per cent tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals imported into the US unless manufacturers agree to government drug pricing deals or commit to making their products domestically.
Wall Street soars as traders bet on potential war off-ramp
Wall Street ended sharply higher on Tuesday, lifted by speculation about a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict that has sent oil prices soaring and fuelled fears of global inflation in recent weeks.
US trade chief sees only limited role for WTO
The World Trade Organisation will play only a limited role in global trade policy after a failed ministerial meeting in Cameroon, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Monday, vowing to seek alternative arrangements with like-minded countries.
Dubai South awards AED 2 billion contract for development of 'Hayat' project
Dubai South Properties has awarded a AED 2 billion contract for the development of multiple phases of the 'Hayat' project, a luxury master-planned community spanning 10 million square feet.
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