The UAE highlighted its pioneering experience in developing sustainable, resilient, and people-centered cities that leverage advanced technologies and data-driven approaches to support urban planning and decision-making at the 13th BRICS Urban Forum, hosted in New Delhi, India.
Saudi authorities have announced significant growth in the sports infrastructure across the Qassim region over the last few years, supported by public-sector projects and private investment. The number of sports facilities has risen to 270, including 19 football fields in Buraidah.
Some of the leading decision-makers, business leaders, investors and experts in resilience and infrastructure, along with key representatives from government, the private sector and academia, will be in Dubai this October for the 12th edition of World Green Economy Summit (WGES).
Leading fire and life safety professionals from across the Middle East region will be showcasing the artificial intelligence (AI) and emergency preparedness innovations at the National Fire Protection Association's annual conference and expo being held this week in Las Vegas, US.
UAE-based ZāZEN Properties has announced that it has officially begun the handover phase of its community-focused project, ZāZEN Ivy, located within the Al Furjan development. Rising six storeys, ZāZEN Ivy is the company’s second LEED-certified property.
Leading Bahraini developer Naseej has emerged as the highest bidder for the Madinat Khalifa housing project, a development of more than 2,500 homes being implemented under the government's Land Development Programme (GLDP). The project covers secondary and tertiary infrastructure work on two land parcels.
Malaysian group WCT Holdings (WCT) has announced that its key subsidiary has secured a sub-contract worth RM529 million ($130.2 million) in a joint venture with UAE-based Construction General Contracting House for the construction of the Yas Living development in Abu Dhabi, said a report.
Knowledge Economic City (KEC) has announced that it has secured a SAR150 million ($40 million) shariah-compliant financing facility from Saudi-based Riyad Bank to fund the construction work on the first two clusters within Phase I of its Islamic World District project.
Leading architects, urban planners, government officials and sustainability specialists are in Dubai to take part in the Desert Architecture MENA Forum 2026 where they will discuss key topics such as how desert cities can balance development with cultural preservation and environmental sustainability.
Abu Dhabi has announced the opening of the Al Samha Housing Project, a AED738 million ($201 million) development spanning 50 hectares featuring a total of 242 villas in addition to 33 parks and green spaces and two commercial complexes housing 38 retail outlets as well as a 3km cycling track.
