Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Oman design build expo ends on successful note; $1.14bn deals inked

Sun, 17 May 2026

The Oman Real Estate, Design & Build Exhibition and Conference ended on a successful note with agreements worth over RO443 million ($1.14 billion) signed during the four-day event. This year's expo attracted more than 35,000 visitors and witnessed broad participation from leading investors and developers.

Construction & Real Estate

Webuild completes work on key Riyadh Metro station

Sun, 17 May 2026

Webuild, a global leader in the design and construction sector, has announced that it has successfully completed the work on the Western station of Riyadh Metro network. With the bringing into service of this station, the entire line of the Italian builder's 22-station network on the Orange line is officially complete.

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AMKM, Elephants Foot Arabia to advance sustainable infrastructure initiatives in UAE

Sun, 17 May 2026

The Private Office of Sheikh Ahmed bin Mana bin Khalifa Al Maktoum (AMKM) and Elephants Foot Arabia have announced a strategic partnership to support the advancement of sustainable infrastructure, waste management compliance, and environmental performance initiatives across the United Arab Emirates.

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World's tallest, smartest net-positive building opens in Dubai

Sun, 17 May 2026

The world’s tallest, largest and smartest net-positive government building - Al Shera’a - was inaugurated in Dubai by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday.

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RTA completes 80% of 1,650m Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Project

Sun, 17 May 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 80% of Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Project, which extends 1,650 metres from the end of Infinity Bridge ramp in Deira to the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Al Wuheida Street.

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Thumbay breaks ground on integrated psychiatric hospital at Sharjah Healthcare City

Sun, 17 May 2026

Thumbay Group has broken ground on the Thumbay Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Hospital at Sharjah Healthcare City, a 110,000-sq-ft facility set to become the region's first private, fully integrated hospital dedicated to psychiatric care, neuro-rehabilitation, and addiction recovery.

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MAAIA’s two Dubai projects on track for Q2 2027 handover

Sun, 17 May 2026

MAAIA, a boutique luxury developer in Dubai, has confirmed that construction across its two active residential developments, La Clé in Al Furjan and La Vue in Nad Al Sheba Gardens, is advancing at full pace.

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IMAN Developers launches Oxford Cove in JVC Dubai

Sat, 16 May 2026

IMAN Developers, one of Dubai's leading luxury residential developers, has launched Oxford Cove, the newest addition to its signature Oxford Series, located in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC).

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Abu Dhabi solar capacity to top 30GW by 2035, says EWEC

Sat, 16 May 2026

EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) has revealed that it is increasing Abu Dhabi's solar capacity by almost 2,000 per cent between 2020 and 2030, with a forecasted 17.5 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity.

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New Asst CEO of Housing named at Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment

Sat, 16 May 2026

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has appointed Noura Mohammed Bakheet Al Madawi Al Rumaithi as Assistant CEO of the Housing Sector at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment.