Samer Khoury, president of engineering and construction of Consolidated Contractors Company talks to CNN on how his business has been affected by the Arab Spring.

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Founded almost 60 years ago, CCC is now a multi-billion-dollar construction business

MME talks to Samer Khoury on what impact the Arab Spring has had on CCC's business

Plus, MME takes a closer look at Dubai's property market as buyers slowly come back in

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FACETIME: Samer Khoury, President, Engineering & Construction, CCC

One person keeping a close eye on regional developments is Samer Khoury. As president of engineering and construction of Consolidated Contractors Company, CCC, he has helped turn the almost 60-year-old family business into a multi-billion dollar powerhouse. MME sat down with the mogul and asked him what impact the Arab Spring has had on his business.

IN FOCUS: Dubai Property Upturn
The building boom in Dubai has taken a hit during the global financial crisis, but the market may be picking up again. As regional uncertainty lingers, many view Dubai as a possible safe haven. MME takes a closer look at Dubai’s property market as buyers slowly come back in.

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