UAE-based ZāZEN Properties has announced that it has officially begun the handover phase of its community-focused project, ZāZEN Ivy, located within the Al Furjan development. Rising six storeys, ZāZEN Ivy is the company’s second LEED-certified property.
The Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) is marking its 20th anniversary this year with a renewed mission focused on future-proofing the UAE's buildings for a resilient and decarbonized world.
Bahrain's Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has received two bids for Madinat Khalifa housing project, a landmark private-sector housing development comprising more than 2,500 units under the kingdom's Government Land Development Programme (GLDP).
Malaysian group WCT Holdings (WCT) has announced that its key subsidiary has secured a sub-contract worth RM529 million ($130.2 million) in a joint venture with UAE-based Construction General Contracting House for the construction of the Yas Living development in Abu Dhabi, said a report.
Knowledge Economic City (KEC) has announced that it has secured a SAR150 million ($40 million) shariah-compliant financing facility from Saudi-based Riyad Bank to fund the construction work on the first two clusters within Phase I of its Islamic World District project.
Leading architects, urban planners, government officials and sustainability specialists are in Dubai to take part in the Desert Architecture MENA Forum 2026 where they will discuss key topics such as how desert cities can balance development with cultural preservation and environmental sustainability.
Abu Dhabi has announced the opening of the Al Samha Housing Project, a AED738 million ($201 million) development spanning 50 hectares featuring a total of 242 villas in addition to 33 parks and green spaces and two commercial complexes housing 38 retail outlets as well as a 3km cycling track.
Saur, an international leader in water infrastructure, showcased some of its expertise across the entire water cycle, highlighting innovative and sustainable solutions in smart water management, infrastructure operations and maintenance and wastewater treatment at Project Qatar 2026 event.
AMIS GPD Development, one of Dubai's fastest-growing real estate developers, has broken ground on its sixth project in less than two years, with the commencement of construction on Fleurs de Jardin, its landmark branded villa community created in partnership with high jewellery, high watchmaking brand, Jacob & Co. in Meydan District 11.
Damac Properties, a leading real estate developer in the Middle East, has launched The Lifestyle Collection, a curated portfolio of apartment projects across its master communities. The Collection offers an accessible homeownership proposition, with monthly plans starting from AED1,999 ($544.2).
