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Topic: Building demolitions

Residents complain of derelict buildings in Al Wathba and Al Nahda

May 03, 2013

In addition to the unsightly nature of abandoned homes, some residents are dissatisfied at the lack of phone signal, petrol stations and ATMs. Read Article Residents complain of derelict buildings in Al Wathba and Al Nahda

Dubai demolishes 40 buildings in past 6 months

Aug 23, 2012

Dubai Municipality has pulled out its wrecking ball to deal with abandoned buildings in the emirate.  Read Article Dubai demolishes 40 buildings in past 6 months

In a growing city like Abu Dhabi, what makes a building worth keeping?

Al Bateen Mall, with its

Aug 04, 2012

Heritage activists are campaigning to save what they say is iconic architecture from the capital's early boom, period but they will have to overcome a lack of appreciation for the recent past. Read Article In a growing city like Abu Dhabi, what makes a building worth keeping?

How do you define the merit of architecture?

Aug 04, 2012

As the heritage activists of Abu Dhabi are learning, often the biggest hurdle faced by many noteworthy buildings is surviving being one generation old. Read Article How do you define the merit of architecture?

 

Asbestos 'still kills' six years after ban

United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi - April 01 - 2010 : Building being demolished at abu dhabi tourist club area. ( Jaime Puebla / The National )

May 20, 2012

A national standard of regulations for the safe removal of cancer-causing asbestos from buildings is needed, experts say. Read Article Asbestos 'still kills' six years after ban

 

Hundreds of empty Dubai buildings to be torn down

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Oct 06, 2011

Municipality says dilapidated properties are a magnet for crime, a security risk and a threat to health and safety. Read Article Hundreds of empty Dubai buildings to be torn down

 

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