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Language: English Series: QS Week ; (35) 11 January 2006, 10-11(2)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Reports on the opportunities for quantity surveyors and other construction professionals in the Middle East, which has one of the fastest growing construction markets in the world. Although salaries are generous and earnings tax-free, there are concerns about both security and a shortage of accommodation. Also reports on some of the problems encountered by companies wanting to establish offices in the region. Contains table of comparative construction costs in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Lebanon and the UK.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L132140 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 132140-1001 |
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Reports on the opportunities for quantity surveyors and other construction professionals in the Middle East, which has one of the fastest growing construction markets in the world. Although salaries are generous and earnings tax-free, there are concerns about both security and a shortage of accommodation. Also reports on some of the problems encountered by companies wanting to establish offices in the region. Contains table of comparative construction costs in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Lebanon and the UK.