Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Globant, Aldar Properties induct AI-powered agents

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Globant, a digitally native company that helps organisations thrive in a digital and AI-powered future, has deployed an agentic AI solution for Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi's largest real estate developer.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi design leaders, emerging talent set the agenda at Index expo

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Index Saudi Arabia, the country's leading trade show for interiors, furniture and fit-out, kicks off today in Riyadh bringing together some of the top global architects, interior designers and design academics for the 2026 edition, who will explore the kingdom’s evolving design and fit-out landscape.

Construction & Real Estate

KAFD expands hospitality offering with opening of 214-key Atheel Hotel

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) has announced the opening of Atheel KAFD, expanding the hospitality offering at Riyadh’s premier business and lifestyle destination.

Construction & Real Estate

Arabian Adventures unveils $2.2m expansion of The Fort – Lisaili

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Arabian Adventures, part of Emirates Group, is investing AED8 million ($2.2 million) to expand The Fort – Lisaili in Dubai, introducing new attractions and hospitality concepts. The redeveloped destination will reopen in phases from October 2026, including the UAE’s first dune-top desert zipline.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai gears up for debut RailX Conference and Exhibition next year

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will host the first RailX Dubai Conference and Exhibition next year, bringing together over 5,000 participants, including government officials, industry executives and investors, to discuss rail infrastructure, investment and emerging mobility technologies.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi developer Miral unveils $3.3bn Yas Island project pipeline

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Abu Dhabi's Miral has announced plans to invest more than AED12 billion ($3.3 billion) across Yas Island over the next five years, reflecting a clear focus on expanding its existing leisure attractions as well as boosting the hospitality offering, adding new hotel rooms and elevating its accommodation portfolio.

Construction & Real Estate

Uniestate expands into Abu Dhabi with key Al Reem Island project

Mon, 14 Sep 2026

UAE boutique developer Uniestate is expanding into Abu Dhabi with the acquisition of a 3,000-sq-m plot on Al Reem Island, as it seeks to grow its residential and commercial development pipeline across the country. The company said it has delivered over 3,300 units across 4.5 million sq ft of developed space.

Construction & Real Estate

Emaar showcases expanding hospitality and leisure portfolio

Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Emaar Hospitality is showcasing the continued evolution, growth, and diversification of its hospitality and leisure portfolio - From the refined luxury of Address Hotels + Resorts and Palace Hotels + Resorts to the contemporary, design-led energy of Vida Hotels and Resorts - at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai.

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Msheireb begins rollout of AI digital companion in Downtown Doha

Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Qatar-based Msheireb Properties has begun the Phase One rollout of 'Rashid', its AI Digital Companion, across Msheireb Downtown Doha, thus marking the next stage of a first-of-its-kind service for the city and a further advancement in its smart city capabilities.

Construction & Real Estate

Riyadh Cement seals 25-year solar power deal with Samana Energy

Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Riyadh Cement Company said it had signed an agreement with Samana Energy, a leading IPP specialising in renewable energy and sustainable solutions, to purchase solar-generated electricity for a 25-year period. The power generation system is expected to begin operations in Q4 2027.