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Business Bay towers retrofitted to save D1.5m
Building systems were upgraded and made more energy efficient to save money, power and emissions
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Business Bay towers retrofitted to save D1.5m
Building systems were upgraded and made more energy efficient to save money, power and emissions
Rush for parking permits in Abu Dhabi
From Saturday, all areas in Abu Dhabi city will become paid parking zones
