Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

BEEAH, Masdar to develop utility scale clean energy projects in Sharjah

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

BEEAH, a sustainability and innovation pioneer, and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to identify and develop utility-scale clean energy projects in Sharjah.

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Dubai records strongest residential year in 2025; nets $149bn in sales

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Dubai has recorded its strongest residential year on record for 2025, with the total sales value reaching AED547 billion ($149 billion), up 28% year-on-year, across 203,000 transactions as demand, liquidity and prices all advance together, said a new report.

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Alef, Emaar unveil Palace luxury branded project in Sharjah

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Alef Group, a premier developer in Sharjah, has announced the official launch of Palace Residences Al Mamsha, a luxury branded project developed in collaboration with Emaar Hospitality. The key development offers a mix of one- to three-bedroom apartments with a range of amenities.

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JAD Global launches new freehold residential project in Dubai

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

UAE-based JAD Global Real Estate Development has announced the launch of J188, its latest residential project in Dubai, offering elevated urban living experience. The 13-storey building offers one- and two-bedroom apartments designed around wellness, comfort and everyday living.

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Light + Intelligent Building explores $3.9 trillion circular retrofits opportunity

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Circular retrofit strategies could unlock a $3.9 trillion global decarbonisation opportunity, according to insights shared during a fireside chat at InSpotLight, at Light + Intelligent Building Middle East, where speakers examined how reuse, retention and material efficiency are reshaping the economics of sustainable buildings.

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Mitsubishi Power snaps up major Qatar gas turbine order

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has secured a major contract to supply advanced gas turbine technology for Qatar's Facility E Independent Water and Power Project (IWPP) in the Ras Abu Fontas area. It is expected to be operational in 2028.

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Alta celebrates topping off of premium Dubai Downtown project

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Alta Real Estate Development has achieved a significant construction milestone with the formal topping off of its premium project, Mr. C Residences Downtown, thus marking the completion of the project’s structural works. Façade works, interior fit-out, and detailed finishes will follow in the coming phases.

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U+A lands lead design consultancy contract for Masdar City project

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

U+A, a part of Egis Group, and a leading architecture and design firm, has secured the lead design consultancy contract for Fay Gardens, the largest sustainable villa community within Masdar City featuring 130 low-rise villas with a mix of four- to six-bedroom units.

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Empower reinforces partnership with UNEP Cool Coalition team

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) held discussions with the Cool Coalition of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on the sustainable business models for district cooling services, particularly the ‘utility-service’ one during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026.

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Webuild-led consortium wins Riyadh Metro network extension contract

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Webuild, a global leader in the design and construction sector, has announced that its consortium - comprising Indian construction conglomerate L&T, Saudi Arabia's Nesma and French rail transport giant Alstom - has secured the contract for the extension of Riyadh Metro’s Red Line network.