MOON World Resorts (MWR) has appointed Entuitive as the structural engineers and building envelope consultants, across all MOON Smart City Masterplans. Working alongside MWR's global development team, Entuitive will translate the entire masterplan into buildable and resilient structure.
Saudi utility giant Acwa Power has announced the financial close of the SAR9.69 billion ($2.5 billion) Rabigh 2 IPP Expansion Project, a 2,313MW combined-cycle power plant in the kingdom’s Western Province.
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has signed a strategic partnership with global technology major Siemens to develop digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence applications and intelligent transport systems across the emirate.
Etihad Rail’s launch of passenger services between Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Dhaid in Sharjah could give a fresh boost to property markets in the UAE capital along the route, putting communities near current and future stations in the spotlight, a leading UAE real estate agency said.
China Eleventh Chemical Construction Company has secured two construction packages for an independent power project, being set up at an investment of $910 million within the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, Oman. The project scope includes ground works, monitoring and lighting installations.
Oman’s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), has announced that its key affiliated unit - Raysut Industrial City - attracted nine new projects in the first half of 2026. The projects span key sectors including iron manufacturing, mining, food and services.
Saudi-based Alramz Real Estate Company has announced the official launch of its Masar Corner project in Makkah, featuring two towers with a total of 541 residential, commercial and service units and a gross built-up area of 125,000 sq m. The project, located within the Masar destination, is set for completion in 2029.
Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced that work has begun on the Hamad General Hospital, being developed at a total value of QR1.2 billion ($325 million), in co-operation with the Ministry of Public Health. The project is set for completion and handover in the third quarter of 2029.
Minor Hotels has signed Ampersand Beach House as part of Colbert Collection, an 111-key boutique lifestyle hotel that will mark the first purpose-built Colbert Collection property and the brand’s debut on Dubai Islands.
RAK Ceramics, one of the world's largest manufacturers of ceramic and porcelain tiles, sanitaryware, faucets, and tableware, is taking a significant step forward in its innovation journey by integrating Artificial Intelligence across key areas of the group, including manufacturing, product development, marketing, operations, HR, logistics, sales and customer services.
