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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
 
The World is just one of many extravagant projects currently under construction in Dubai.		   Cinnovation Group acquires Nova Island on ‘The World’
11:45 a.m. | 02/19/08
Cinnovation Group has announced the acquisition of the Nova Island in Nakheel’s ‘The World Islands’ project. The company also revealed plans to build a luxurious hospitality haven on this 400,000 square foot island - a project valued at US$200 million.
- Al Bawaba
Audio:Hamza Mustafa talks about The World
Video:Dubai's Waterfront Development
  Dubai built by invisible workers
4:15 p.m. | 02/18/08
The Emirates’ glittering riches are being built by poverty-stricken laborers from the subcontinent with few options.
- Asia Sentinel
 Al-Sarh wins Sports City contract
9:07 p.m. | 02/19/08
Dubai-based Al-Sarh Contracting has been awarded a AED55.5m ($15m) contract for the construction of Champions Tower 2.
- Meed
  Dubai builds rotating skyscraper
12:14 p.m. | 11/29/06
The tower will use the Persian Gulf's abundant sunshine to power the building's slow rotation that brings it full circle once a week
- USA Today
 20% of World's Cranes in Dubai
4:20 p.m. | 05/13/06
Dubai's skyline is expanding and climbing higher virtually every day. Wherever you look there is one familiar sight: a crane hanging over the horizon.
- Gulf News

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