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.
As the opening of Cityscape Qatar 2026 nears, more than 400 live projects are set to take centre stage in Doha for the three-day expo which will bring together more than 70 developers from across the country and international markets, presenting a broad mix of residential and mixed-use developments.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is emerging as a major data centre growth market, with more than 174 active projects representing over $93 billion in investment. Artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and digital transformation are driving demand for new capacity, according to MEED.
Dubai Municipality has completed over 107 projects worth AED1.6 billion ($440 million) in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the continued development of the emirate's public and community spaces.
Dubai has nearly AED2.1 trillion ($571.5 billion) worth of projects underway across housing, transportation, aviation, infrastructure and economic development, with more projects to be announced in the coming phase, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said.
Dubai master-developer Emaar Properties plans to invest more than $16 billion in real estate and tourism development projects in Syria, with investment decisions guided by economic feasibility, development potential and social responsibility amid ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges, said its top official.
Oman’s construction sector is poised for growth, supported by a pipeline of projects worth $120 billion through 2030 spanning infrastructure, tourism and industrial development, with the sector’s investment opportunities set to be highlighted at Project Oman 2026 in Muscat this November.
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.
