Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

AlUla breaks ground on new 250-key Marriott property

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

AlUla Development Company (UDC), a Saudi PIF company, has announced that it has broken ground on its premium hotel project - Numaj Autograph Collection, a 250-key property, which on completion, will be operated by Marriott International under the Autograph Collection Hotels brand.

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Saudi Ministry of Industry signs up as Aluminium Arabia partner

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has signed up as a strategic partner for the upcoming edition of Aluminium Arabia expo, thus reinforcing the kingdom’s commitment to advancing its aluminium and mining sectors in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

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Dubai plans 55km metro link connecting two international airports

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Dubai is set to take a major leap in urban mobility with plans for a dedicated metro link connecting its two international airports, marking a significant expansion of the emirate’s fast-growing metro network.

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Sharjah Architecture Triennial presents a new journey into architecture

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Sharjah Architecture Triennial will present 'A Journey into Architecture Archives: Baghdad, Damascus, Tunis', a new chapter in its long-term research initiative dedicated to architectural archives in the Arab world.

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PMI unveils groundbreaking Manifesto for Enterprise Agility in Mena

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

The Project Management Institute (PMI) has unveiled its groundbreaking Manifesto for Enterprise Agility, an empowering set of principles designed to help organizations remain resilient, innovative, and better equipped to navigate frequent global disruptions.

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Cheval makes branded residences debut with new Dubai Islands project

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Cheval Collection, a UK-based luxury hospitality company, has entered the branded residences sector with its new project - Cheval Residences Dubai Islands. An exclusive beachfront property, it will comprise 99 apartments with a mix of one- to three-bedroom and a range of fitness and leisure facilities.

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Arada starts handover of 138 homes at Sharjah mega community

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Leading UAE developer Arada has announced that it has begun the handover of 138 new apartments at its AED35 billion ($9.5 billion) Aljada megacommunity in Sharjah, following the completion of construction of the two Il Teatro Residences buildings.

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Egis marks milestone with Yas Waterworld expansion opening

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Egis recently celebrated a significant milestone following the official opening of Yas Waterworld Yas Island after its key expansion that added 16,900 sq m of new facilities. Egis Engineering team had served as the lead design consultant for the revamp of the region’s leading water park.

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MOMA International wins interior design consultancy contract for $490m RAK project

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

MOMA International, a renowned architecture studio based in Dubai, has been appointed as the interior design consultant for Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences, a landmark beachfront development by Elevate and lifestyle hospitality company Ennismore in Ras Al Khaimah.

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Nakheel awards primary infrastructure contract for Dubai Islands project

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Leading masterdeveloper Nakheel has awarded an AED527 million ($143.4 million) contract to Al Nasr Contracting Company for primary infrastructure and utilities works on Island B at Dubai Islands. The scope includes roads and paving work, utility, telecom as well as drainage and sewage systems.