Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Nikken Sekkei unveils innovative design for Trump Tower Dubai

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

Leading Japanese urban design firm Nikken Sekkei is set to reshape the city’s skyline with Trump Tower Dubai, redefining expectations for branded luxury in the region. The concept draws on the confident forms of Manhattan and the architectural discipline of Japan.

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Nakheel partners with SOM to design Palm Jebel Ali mosque

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

Master-developer Nakheel has unveiled the design for the Palm Jebel Ali Friday Mosque, a landmark project that will form the spiritual and cultural heart of the island. Designed by global architecture practice Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), it can accommodate up to 1,000 worshippers.

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Arada to open Nest Hotel at Aljada in late December

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

Arada has announced that booking has now begun at Nest Hotel, the first property in its new lifestyle hospitality brand, ahead of the hotel’s formal opening in late December at Aljada, Sharjah. The 395-room hotel caters to diverse guests, including business and leisure travellers, long-stay visitors, sports groups, and students.

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Saudi Railways to launch hospitality-inspired residential community in Riyadh

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) is set to develop a hospitality-inspired residential community adjacent to the East Network station in Riyadh. Designed to cater to short- and long-term stays, it comprises more than 450 residential units and over 1,600 beds.

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Region’s first fully integrated resort in RAK achieves topping out

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

Wynn Resorts and Marjan have achieved a major construction milestone with the topping out of Wynn Al Marjan Island, the region’s first fully integrated resort in Ras Al Khiamah. Rising to 283m across 70 floors, the tower has achieved its highest structural concrete point.

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RWinvest launches first international HQ in Dubai

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

RWinvest, an award-winning UK property investment company, has launched its first international headquarters in the UAE. The move marks a significant milestone in the business's 21-year journey and represents a strategic step in strengthening its global footprint.

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IsDB approves $180.72m for Bahrain highway upgrade

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved a $180.72 million funding for the King Faisal Highway Upgrade Project in Bahrain's capital Manama. The funding is part of a new package of projects totaling approximately $1.36 billion.

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Deal signed for $80m Ajdan Island tourism development project

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

Saudi Arabia's Tourism Development Fund (TDF), Eastern Region Municipality, and Ajdan Real Estate Development Company have signed an agreement for the Ajdan Island tourism development project being set up at an investment of SAR300 million (about $80 million) on Al Khobar Corniche.

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Palma awards $206m contract for Jumeirah Islands residential tower

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

Palma Development has awarded a AED760 million ($206 million) contract to Khansaheb Civil Engineering for its premium project - West Residence - a 46-storey tower at Jumeirah Islands featuring 411 residences with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units.

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Alkhorayef secures key Saudi wastewater network maintenance contract

Sun, 14 Dec 2025

Saudi-based Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Company has announced the signing of contracts with National Water Company (NWC) for operation and maintenance (O&M) of water and wastewater networks in the Hafer Al-Batin governorates.