Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Union Properties launches new tower in $544m master-planned development

Fri, 09 Jan 2026

Union Properties has announced the launch of Mirdad Tower 2, a signature residential tower within its AED2 billion ($544.6 million) Mirdad master-planned development in Dubai’s Motor City.

Construction & Real Estate

Bahraini entrepreneur launches firm for smart cities management

Fri, 09 Jan 2026

A Bahrain entrepreneur has launched a company specialising in smart cities solutions that will operate across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Construction & Real Estate

Kuwait awards $119m South Sabah Al Ahmad City contract

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

Kuwait has awarded two contracts worth KD36.5 million ($119 million) for the supply, installation and maintenance of underground 400-kV cables to feed four main substations in South Sabah Al-Ahmad City. The entire work will be completed within 26 months.

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Top Sharjah real estate expo opens this month with 200+ projects

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

Acres, a leading real estate exhibition, kicks off this month drawing some of the top property developers and investment companies to Sharjah. The four-day event will be featuring more than 200 projects covering residential, commercial, industrial and other key sectors.

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Saudi cement sales volume down 1.8pc in December

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

Cement sales volumes across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia fell in December on both an annual and monthly basis, reflecting softer demand at year-end, although full-year volumes still posted strong growth driven by gains from leading producers, said a report.

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Abu Dhabi fund launches $2bn global water platform

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has announced the launch of a strategic initiative designed to accelerate impactful development projects, unlock new investment opportunities that advance the global water sector. The platform is set to mobilise $2 billion from major financing institutions.

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World Cement Association appoints new CEO

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

The World Cement Association (WCA) has appointed Philippe Richart as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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UAE passenger rail network to cover 11 cities

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

The UAE’s full passenger railway network will connect 11 cities and regions through strategically located stations, forming the UAE’s first fully integrated national passenger railway system, Etihad Rail announced on Thursday.

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Designing for luxury, productivity, and comfort: How acoustics and AV shape high-end real estate

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

Real estate spaces are no longer judged by square footage or finishes alone. Developers and architects now place equal weight on the experience and comfort of a space: the way it sounds, supports daily life, and protects privacy.

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Piling, shoring works enter final stages at Amirah's Dubai Islands project

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

UAE-based Amirah Developments has advanced into the final piling and shoring works for its first residential project, Bonds Avenue Residences, thus marking a key construction milestone at Dubai Islands. The project is set for completion and handover in Q1 2027.