Leading developer Meraas has awarded a AED1.9 billion ($517 million) contract for the construction of its exclusive standalone villa community, The Acres, in Dubailand. The deal covers the first release comprising 642 villas and associated community facilities.
Aaron Hennessey, one of CIOB’s Sustainability Ambassadors in Oman and Group Managing Director of Douglas OHI, has called upon construction leaders across the Gulf region to be more mindful of the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs).
UAE-based Azizi Developments has announced that steady progress is being made on its French Mediterranean-inspired waterfront community - Azizi Riviera - in Dubai with nearly 65% work already completed on the project's fourth phase.
Big 5 Global, the largest and most influential construction and urban development event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), opened today (November 24) in Dubai, showcasing 2,800 exhibitors and over 60,000 products, services, systems and solutions from around the world.
Pantheon Development, a leading Dubai real estate developer, has broken ground on its premium mixed-use project - VOXA - in Jumeirah Village Triangle. Set for completion in 2028, it is a dynamic destination where work, life and leisure coexists in perfect balance.
This year's edition of Cityscape Global saw record participation with 577 top firms showcasing the best in real estate, urban planning and modern construction, at the four-day event in Riyadh. It ended on a successful note with record-breaking SAR237 billion ($63 billion) in deals.
Saudi-based Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Company has announced that it has secured a key contract from the National Water Company for the construction of sanitary sewer networks as well as laying of manholes in Hafar Al Batin and Al Qaismah governorates.
PlanRadar, a leading platform for digital documentation, communication, and reporting in construction and real estate projects, is set to showcase its key digital solutions - including SiteView 360° AI-powered reality capture - at the upcoming Cityscape Global 2025 expo in Riyadh.
ALEC Holdings, a market-leading diversified engineering and construction group, has delivered a sharp acceleration in top-line growth during the first nine months of 2025, with revenue rising 66% YoY to a record AED8.9 billion ($2.42 billion) for the period.
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market recorded a total trading volume of AED94 billion ($25.6 billion) across 29,400 transactions during the first nine months of 2025, marking a 43.3% increase in value and a 48% surge in transaction volume compared with the same period last year.