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).
Leading Abu Dhabi developer Aldar has announced a series of develop-to-hold projects at Al Shamkha, Yas Island worth AED3.8 billion ($1.03 billion). These will add over 2,600 residential units to the emirate’s housing supply.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has completed the package of infrastructure projects in Al Quoz Creative Zone in a bid to enhance its soft mobility and transport integration. The work includes construction of a 45-m pedestrian and cycling bridge as well as 4 km of dedicated walking and cycling tracks.
