Leading architect Frida Escobedo, the founder and principal of the Mexico City and New York-based Frida Escobedo Studio, has been awarded the contract to design the new headquarters for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Leading Japanese urban design firm Nikken Sekkei is set to reshape the city’s skyline with Trump Tower Dubai, redefining expectations for branded luxury in the region. The concept draws on the confident forms of Manhattan and the architectural discipline of Japan.
Emirates General Petroleum (Emarat) said its key unit Emdad has signed up Bilfinger to provide engineering and design services for a cross-country aviation-fuel pipeline connecting Emdad terminal at Jebel Ali to the Al Maktoum Airport fuel depot.
Bombardier has announced a strategic collaboration with luxury fashion house Elie Saab to create an elegant passenger cabin design for its Global 8000 aircraft. This brings together two masters of their craft, with Bombardier’s aviation expertise and Elie Saab’s renowned artistry in haute couture and design.
Parsons Corp has secured a key design and construction supervision contract from Diriyah Company for Phase II of its mega project in Riyadh. The scope of work includes the delivery of a series of neighbourhood parks and over 55km of streetscape.
RMJM, a leading global architecture and design network, has announced the completion of the concept design stage for the Azizi Venice 4-Star Hotel, a new waterfront hospitality project of leading UAE group Azizi Developments within the masterplan in Dubai South.
EY launched Studio+ in Mena at its regional headquarters in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), Riyadh. A globally integrated offering, it brings together over 200 regional specialists in design, sales and customer experience, with direct access to a global network of over 7,000 professionals.
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has announced that it has issued tenders for the design and manufacturing of 10 new passenger trains for its Northern Network. The project scope includes supply of the trains in addition to providing fleet maintenance services and long-term asset sustainability.
International developer BCD Global has broken ground on its first project in the Warsan district of Dubai, thus marking the start of construction on a freehold housing development aimed at mid-market and long-term investors, with one- and two-bedroom apartments.
Digital City Bahrain has signed up Brewer Smith Brewer Group as the design architect and lead consultant for Trio Park, the first phase of the key project coming up at the Beyon Campus in Hamala. It boasts three circular buildings of 39,000 sq m GFA with private internal courtyards as well as retail and F&B space.
