Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Dewa launches international subsidiary to develop energy projects worldwide

Sun, 21 Jun 2026

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority said it has set up a new wholly-owned independent subsidiary - Dewa International - for developing conventional and clean energy projects worldwide and exporting the emirate's successful energy and water infrastructure model to global markets.

Construction & Real Estate

Hassan Allam JV lands Waldorf Astoria superblock contract in Diriyah

Sun, 21 Jun 2026

Hassan Allam Holding, a leading engineering and construction company in the Mena region, said one of its key subsidiaries, in a joint venture with UCC Saudi, has secured the contract for Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Residences & Mixed Use Super Block located within the kingdom's mega development Diriyah.

Construction & Real Estate

UAE showcases its future cities model at BRICS Urban Forum in India

Sat, 20 Jun 2026

The UAE highlighted its pioneering experience in developing sustainable, resilient, and people-centered cities that leverage advanced technologies and data-driven approaches to support urban planning and decision-making at the 13th BRICS Urban Forum, hosted in New Delhi, India.

Construction & Real Estate

Qassim boosts sports infrastructure with 19 football fields

Sat, 20 Jun 2026

Saudi authorities have announced significant growth in the sports infrastructure across the Qassim region over the last few years, supported by public-sector projects and private investment. The number of sports facilities has risen to 270, including 19 football fields in Buraidah.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai to host World Green Economy Summit in October

Sat, 20 Jun 2026

Some of the leading decision-makers, business leaders, investors and experts in resilience and infrastructure, along with key representatives from government, the private sector and academia, will be in Dubai this October for the 12th edition of World Green Economy Summit (WGES).

Construction & Real Estate

Mideast fire experts to showcase AI, emergency preparedness at top US event

Sat, 20 Jun 2026

Leading fire and life safety professionals from across the Middle East region will be showcasing the artificial intelligence (AI) and emergency preparedness innovations at the National Fire Protection Association's annual conference and expo being held this week in Las Vegas, US.

Construction & Real Estate

ZaZEN starts handover of its LEED-certified residential project

Sat, 20 Jun 2026

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.

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EmiratesGBC marks 20th anniversary with mission to future-proof buildings

Fri, 19 Jun 2026

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.

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Bahrain housing tender draws two bids for 2,500-unit Madinat Khalifa Project

Thu, 18 Jun 2026

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).

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Malaysian group WCT lands key Yas Island project contract

Thu, 18 Jun 2026

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.