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The world of building meets in Dubai

The award of Expo 2020 to Dubai has boosted construction activities in the entire Emirate. The estimated overall value of project activities for developing the Expo site amounts to around USD 4 billion. More than USD 8 billion are being invested in transportation facilities and other infrastructure around the Expo site. Dubai is building its own landmark for this World Expo, similar to the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Atomium in Brussels. Many of the construction projects currently in the planning stage or underway will extend far beyond the exhibition site of 438 ha. The construction sector,...

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