Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment names chairman

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment has announced the establishment of a new board of directors under the chairmanship of Omar Hamad Abdullah Bu Shehab, said a report. Mohammed Abdullah Al Tawhidi will serve as its new Vice Chairman.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi, UAE ink deal to boost power grid and rail links

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation on electricity grid interconnection, power trading and rail connectivity, while exploring technical, economic and environmental studies and expanding regional energy links.

Construction & Real Estate

Mashreq partners with Expo City to expand off-plan access

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Mashreq has partnered with Expo City Dubai to provide off-plan home financing options for eligible customers purchasing residences across selected projects.

Construction & Real Estate

Ajdan unveils $1.5bn Khobar Pier to boost Saudi coastal tourism

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Ajdan Real Estate Development Company has unveiled its SAR5.6 billion ($1.5 billion) Khobar Pier project, a major coastal destination in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. The 671,000-sq-m development will feature 690 hotel rooms, 689 residences and 33,000 sq m of retail space along an 850-m waterfront.

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Amwaj Development completes first Dubai handover with Starlight Park delivery

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Amwaj Development, a Dubai‑based boutique real estate developer, has announced the handover of Starlight Park in Meydan, completed during the first week of October.

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Geotechnical experts to tackle complex ground engineering challenges at Riyadh summit

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Leading geotechnical experts, project owners, contractors, consultants and technology providers will be at the International Geotechnical Innovation Conference 2026 in Riyadh to address the increasingly complex ground engineering requirements behind Saudi Arabia and Mena’s ambitious infrastructure, mining and giga-projects.

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Richmind achieves key construction milestone at RAK waterfront project

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Richmind, a UAE-focused real estate developer, has announced that it has reached a significant new milestone in the development of Oystra, its landmark luxury waterfront project on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, completing the shoring works as construction continues to advance.

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Nakheel awards Dubai Islands marine, beach works contract

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Dubai master-developer Nakheel has announced that it has awarded a key marine and beach works contract for Island B at Dubai Islands. Scheduled for completion by Q4 2027, the works will add 320m of beach frontage near Bay Villas and upgrade approximately 3km of the island’s western shoreline.

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MBRIF supports Wisewell to advance sustainable water technology solutions

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative launched by the Ministry of Finance to support the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in the UAE, today announced the provision of an AED2 million credit guarantee to Wisewell, a UAE-based water technology company specialising in smart water purification systems.

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ARTDOM Riyadh 2026 brings cultural heritage into contemporary design

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Riyadh will host the second edition of ARTDOM Riyadh - ARTDOM’s curated international platform for premium interiors, contemporary design, art, architecture, real estate development and hospitality on October 20 and 21.