Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of the Dar Al Funoon (House of the Arts) development project near Saadiyat Cultural District, featuring a multipurpose hall, an open-air amphitheatre, a studio theatre and a jazz venue – with a total capacity exceeding 6,000 across its artistic spaces.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has unveiled a new phase of its SAR9.8 billion ($2.6 billion) Main and Ring Road Axes Development Programme involving the upgrade of 40km of major road corridors as well as the construction of key intersections, bridges and tunnels.
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has joined hands with the UAE capital's housing authority to provide eligible Emirati nationals with enhanced digital pre-approval access to shari’a-compliant home financing solutions. The funding will be done through a fully digitised credit engine developed by ADIB.
First Avenue for Real Estate Development has announced that its consortium has signed a framework agreement with the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites and Jadwa Investment Company for the development of Eastern Hindawiyah, its flagship project in Makkah city.
Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has announced that work has begun on the National Tennis Centre, a world-class sports facility coming up at Saudi Arabia’s capital of entertainment, sport, and culture Qidiya City. On completion, it will feature 30 courts, open public spaces and fan zones.
PMKConsult and Havelock One Interiors have completed the full turnkey refurbishment of the RAK Academy Khuzam campus for leading developer Marjan. Spanning 226,000 sq ft, the project scope included design development and revamp of a leading international school in UAE.
Foster + Partners has unveiled the detailed masterplan designs for the Al Najd Agricultural City at Dhofar, in collaboration with Omani consultancy Dar Al Handasah. Spanning 54 million sq ft, the City features shaded pedestrian routes as well as retail and leisure spaces for a projected population of 13,000 residents.
Radisson continues to expand in Saudi Arabia, with 50 hotels open and under development across the kingdom, as it targets 100 properties in operation by 2030. The group aims to open 1,000 more rooms in the country during the second half, said a top official.
Leading Chinese group Jereh New Energy Regeneration and Recycling Tech (Jereh NER) has secured an oil-based drilling cuttings treatment service contract from Kuwait Oil Company. Once completed, each unit will be able to process 12 tonnes per hour, backing continuous large-scale KOC operations.
Dubai master developer Nakheel has released the next phase of Palm Central Private Residences on Palm Jebel Ali, reflecting continued demand for premium beachfront living in Dubai. The project features 222 residences across three low- to mid-rise buildings.
