Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Bahrain proposes mandatory NOC for property transactions

Sat, 11 Jul 2026

Buying a property in Bahrain could soon come with an added layer of protection after the kingdom’s Capital Trustees Board backed a proposal requiring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) confirming a building is free from hidden municipal violations before a sale is completed, said a report.

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SmartWatt, BSES seal landmark grid flexibility engagement deal

Sat, 11 Jul 2026

SmartWatt Consulting and Integrated Energy Services, an Abu Dhabi-headquartered energy technology company, has partnered with India's BSES Rajdhani Power to develop AI-enabled demand-side flexibility solutions for capital Delhi's electricity network under the Muruna Initiative.

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Historic Jeddah revitalises heritage buildings with cultural programs

Sat, 11 Jul 2026

Historic Jeddah is expanding its role as a cultural destination by opening restored heritage buildings to cultural programmes and specialised initiatives, as Saudi Arabia seeks to preserve the UNESCO World Heritage site while promoting its long-term sustainability, said a report.

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Jabeen in deal to build 200 residential villas in Saudi industrial city

Sat, 11 Jul 2026

Jubail and Yanbu Industrial Cities Services Company (Jabeen) has sealed an agreement with Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (Yasref) for the funding and construction of 200 residential villas in Yanbu Industrial City, in partnership with Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu.

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Majid Al Futtaim opens indoor family entertainment destination in Dubai

Sat, 11 Jul 2026

Majid Al Futtaim, a leading mall developer and leisure pioneer in the region, has opened Explorers, a new indoor family entertainment destination at City Centre Mirdif in Dubai, combining free-play attractions including climbing structures, tunnels and slides with educational workshops.

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AtkinsRéalis snaps up major Riyadh Metro, road infrastructure projects

Sat, 11 Jul 2026

AtkinsRéalis has secured a major contract from Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) to provide engineering services and supervision contracts to support the operation and expansion of the Riyadh Metro network and oversee key road infrastructure development projects across Riyadh.

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Aldar launches $1.63bn new Yas Island destination

Fri, 10 Jul 2026

Leading developer Aldar has unveiled Yas Point, a AED6 billion ($1.63 billion) waterfront destination on the northern shore of Yas Island that will deliver 1,600 homes for around 5,000 residents.

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Emrill strengthens opens new central warehouse in Dubai

Fri, 10 Jul 2026

Leading UAE integrated facilities management provider, Emrill, has opened a new central warehouse in Ras Al Khor, Dubai, further enhancing operational efficiency, improving material distribution and supporting more sustainable operations.

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Modon, ADIB roll out UAE capital's first off-plan home finance scheme

Thu, 09 Jul 2026

Leading Emirati developer Modon has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) to introduce a first-of-its-kind home financing solution in the UAE capital for off-plan property purchases. Under this, eligible homebuyers will be able to access 75% off-plan home financing through ADIB.

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CDA, UAEV partner to enhance EV charging sations in Dubai

Thu, 09 Jul 2026

Dubai’s Community Development Authority (CDA) has signed an agreement with UAEV, the country’s first fully government-owned electric vehicle charging network, for setting up EV charging stations across its key facilities, including community councils (Majlis) and wedding halls.