Abu Dhabi Airports has announced that it has been awarded the contract to spearhead the rollout of next-generation air taxi ecosystem across the emirate. The scope of work includes phased delivery of more than 10 public vertiports and building future-ready infrastructure.
The United Nations has called upon cities everywhere to invest in regeneration and adequate housing for all. By revitalising existing urban areas, more housing can be created along with upgradation of infrastructure and improve public spaces, making cities more resilient, inclusive and connected.
Leading geotechnical experts, project owners, contractors, consultants and technology providers will be at the International Geotechnical Innovation Conference 2026 in Riyadh to address the increasingly complex ground engineering requirements behind Saudi Arabia and Mena’s ambitious infrastructure, mining and giga-projects.
Bahrain has achieved 82% progress in its 2023-2026 roads projects plan with 23 projects currently underway.
Leading Spanish infrastructure major Acciona has unveiled a groundbreaking digital solution (a dual-model AI technology) aimed at improving the energy efficiency and sustainability of reverse osmosis (RO) desalination — one of the most energy-intensive processes in the water sector.
Riyadh Holding Company, the investment and executive arm of Riyadh Municipality, has announced the launch of "Marafid," its executive arm for developing and enabling economic infrastructure in Riyadh across three key sectors: logistics and mobility, industrial clusters, and the circular economy.
WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, has appointed industry veterans Rob Kettlety and Emma Wyatt to its Middle East Executive Committee, as the business continues to grow across the Middle East.
Leading UAE developer Arada has announced the expansion of Roberts Co into the UAE, bringing the tier-one Australian construction company's expertise to the region as part of its strategy to integrate best-in-class construction capability directly into its development process.
Dubai Municipality has joined the Digital Twin Consortium n a move aimed at strengthening international knowledge exchange around the application of digital twin technologies and geospatial data across areas including urban planning, infrastructure, sustainable urban development and asset management.
The UAE’s construction sector is set to continue its upward trajectory over the coming years with the market set to hit AED614.4 billion ($167.2 billion) by 2031, mainly driven by PPP investment, urban development, infrastructure projects and demand across residential, hospitality and logistics sectors, said a report.
