Expansion

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UK Export Finance pledges $3.5bn to back Al Maktoum airport expansion

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

A major international boost to Dubai’s aviation future was announced at Dubai Airshow 2025 as the UK Export Finance (UKEF) issued a $3.5 billion Expression of Interest letter to support participation of UK businesses in the $35 billion expansion of Al Maktoum International - DWC.

Construction & Real Estate

Indian real estate group BCD Global enters Middle East market

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

BCD Global, a leading Indian multinational group with interests in real estate development, construction and finance, has announced its foray into the Middle East, naming Dubai as its regional headquarters as it accelerates its next phase of global growth.

Construction & Real Estate

RTA completes traffic expansion works on key Dubai street

Wed, 07 Jan 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced the completion of traffic expansion works on Al Warqa’a 1 Street, covering a total length of 7 km in both directions. The scope of works included conversion of four roundabouts into smart signalised intersections.

Construction & Real Estate Finance & Capital Market

Dubai Ruler launches AED100 billion expansion of DIFC

Tue, 27 Jan 2026

DIFC Zabeel District, a landmark expansion of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), was launched on Tuesday by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

AlUla International Airport terminal expansion project inaugurated

Fri, 16 Jan 2026

The AlUla International Airport terminal expansion project, which increases the airport's annual capacity from 400,000 to 700,000 passengers, has been inaugurated.

Construction & Real Estate Finance & Capital Market

Vennre announces key Saudi expansion with strategic Makkah deal

Mon, 12 Jan 2026

Vennre, the private markets investment platform headquartered in Riyadh and London, has announced its first Saudi real estate deal through a regulated development fund within the Masar project in Makkah, thus marking a milestone in the firm’s expansion within the kingdom.