Leading Abu Dhabi developer Aldar and Dubai Holding have expanded their landmark joint venture, adding two strategic land plots in Dubai that will deliver almost 14,000 new homes with a combined gross development value (GDV) of more than AED38 billion ($10.3 billion).
With the Middle East and Africa (MEA) expecting a $3 trillion project pipeline in real estate and infrastructure between 2026-2030, the region is poised for sustained high performance in 2026, according to JLL.
Dubai Municipality unveiled the ‘Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap 2030’ at the World Governments Summit as part of a comprehensive strategic vision to develop a balanced and integrated urban ecosystem. The roadmap includes a portfolio of projects valued at more than AED4 billion ($1.1 billion).
Dubai witnessed notable progress in the pace of real estate project completion in 2025, with the number of completed projects rising to 124, marking a 7% increase and a total value of AED27.5 billion ($7.49 billion), reflecting a 23% increase.
Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced progress on 20 new projects with a total estimated value of QR11.5 billion ($3.16 billion).
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched a new national privatisation strategy to significantly expand the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in delivering and operating large-scale projects and advancing economic diversification in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced Package 3 of the Riyadh Main and Ring Road Axes Development Programme, comprising six major projects with a total budget of over SAR8 billion ($2 billion). This package is scheduled for completion within 4 years.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has signed a $2 billion green financing deal backed by Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-Sure) to fund lower carbon projects across its operations. This marks its first green financing facility backed by a Korean agency.
Acwa Power has announced that it has signed a co-operation framework with African Development Bank (AfDB) to significantly strengthen collaboration in the development and funding of power generation and water desalination projects worth up to $5 billion across Africa.
Refine, the UAE’s leading property development management company, has announced a new pipeline of developments in Dubai with a combined gross development value (GDV) exceeding AED18 billion ($4.9 billion).
