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Saudi construction new orders rise at fastest pace in five months, says report

Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Saudi construction sector expanded for a third consecutive month in July, driven by stronger infrastructure and residential activity as new orders rose at the fastest pace in five months, according to the latest Saudi Construction Index compiled by leading financial services provider Alrajhi Capital.

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Work in full swing on $852m Abu Dhabi integrated residential community

Thu, 06 Aug 2026

LEAD Real Estate has announced that work is moving at a steady pace on its AED3.13 billion ($852 million) Al Dhaher Housing Project, an integrated community development in Al Ain. Set for completion in Q4 2028, Phase I of the project will feature 1,000 villas with a mix of four- to six-bedroom units.

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Dar Al Majdiah in deal to develop two Makkah residential towers

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia's Dar Al Majdiah Real Estate Company has entered into a deal with Alistithmar Real Estate Fund 9 to develop two residential towers at the Masar Destination in Makkah. The entire work will be completed within a 30-month period.

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Hamad Mohammed Bin Saedan awards contract for prime Riyadh residences

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Saudi-based Hamad Mohammed Bin Saedan Real Estate has announced that it has awarded the construction contract for its prime project - HS Residences 2 - in Al Arid District in Riyadh. Spanning 6,030 sqm area, it features 60 modern residential units along with key amenities.

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Abu Dhabi luxury residential market evolving as buyer preferences shift, says expert

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Abu Dhabi's luxury residential market is evolving as buyers place greater emphasis on long-term value, quality of design and the overall living experience, said leading developer Mered, highlighting continued activity across Abu Dhabi's established waterfront destinations.

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Refad's premium mixed-use project in Al Khobar set for 2029 handover

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Work is moving at a steady pace on the Miraf District, a premium mixed-use project being developed by Refad Real Estate Company on a 42,000 sq m area at Al Khobar in the kingdom's Eastern Province, with the project on track for handover in 2029.

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Meraas awards groundworks contract for Madinat Jumeirah residential project

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Dubai developer Meraas has awarded a key contract to International Foundation Group for groundworks at its premium residential development Nourelle within Madinat Jumeirah Living. It comprises 236 one- to four-bedroom apartments across three contemporary residential buildings.

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Samana boosts presence in Dubai with three new residential projects

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

UAE-based Samana Developers has announced that it has launched three new residential projects - Samana Portside, Samana Greenfield 2 and Samana South Haven - in less than one month, adding 630 new apartments across key growth areas in Dubai.

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Dubai residential sales rise 2% in July, luxury transactions climb 22%

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Dubai's residential property market recorded a modest improvement in July, with overall sales transactions rising 2% and total transaction value increasing 3% month-on-month, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction data.

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Portville starts early handover of 111-unit Masdar City development

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Portville Real Estate said it has started handing over residential units at its key Ville 11 project in Masdar City after receiving a building completion certificate from the Abu Dhabi authorities. The premium development features 111 residential units, including apartments, duplexes and triplexes.