The tiny northern emirate of Ajman has launched an automated mechanism for issuing residential villa building permits for UAE nationals via five-star-rated engineering offices, as part of its efforts to accelerate construction procedures and improve the quality of engineering outputs.
ALEC Holdings, a market-leading diversified engineering and construction group, delivered a record set of results in FY 2025, with revenue rising 56% YoY to AED12.6 billion ($3.43 billion), underpinned by strong conversion of the order book and disciplined execution across the group’s diversified platform.
Nemetschek, a leading software providers for the architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AEC/O) industry, has entered into a partnership with Saudi-based Prince Sultan University to support the development of future-ready talent and accelerate innovation across the kingdom.
Abu Dhabi's construction sector recorded one of the strongest performances in Q3 2025, growing by 13.9 per cent year-on-year and contributing 9.4 per cent to Abu Dhabi’s GDP, with a value added of AED30.5 billion ($8.3 billion).
Abu Dhabi’s economy expanded by 7.7 percent in the third quarter of 2025 (July to September) compared to the same period in 2024, reaching its highest quarterly value on record at AED325.7 billion ($88.69 billion).
The 19th Real Estate Development Summit Saudi Arabia – Luxury Edition ended on a successful note with global experts showcasing the unprecedented transformation underway across the kingdom buoyed by the $2 trillion real estate and construction pipeline.
UAE-based Azizi Developments has announced steady progress on its premium project - Beachfront I - located within its French Mediterranean-inspired waterfront community Azizi Riviera in Dubai with completion targeted by the end of December.
Dar, one of the world’s leading consultancies, has secured a major contract to provide design review and construction supervision services for the transformational South Al Mutlaa Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Kuwait along with related works.
UAE developer Arada has awarded AED2.7 billion ($735 million) contracts for Masaar 2, a forested megaproject in Sharjah. The scope of work includes construction of 1,997 homes across four phases as well as complete design and supervision work.
Bombardier has announced that work is moving at a steady pace on its flagship 120,000-sq-ft service centre coming up at the Al Bateen Executive Airport. With the structural framework of the main building and hangar now rising, the key facility is on track to open in H2 2026.
