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Madayn records $20bn cumulative investments in H1

Sat, 15 Nov 2025

Oman's Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) has announced that it has achieved remarkable growth across all performance indicators in the first half with its total cumulative investment volume surging to nearly RO7.8 billion ($20.2 billion), up 2% over last year.

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ENGINEERING SERVICES

Bilfinger lands Feed contract for UAE’s first LPG terminal hub

Sat, 15 Nov 2025

Global industrial services provider Bilfinger has announced that it has secured a major contract from Nimex Terminals to provide comprehensive engineering services for the development of the UAE’s first Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) terminal hub being set up at Abu Dhabi.

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Microsoft, G42 announce major UAE datacentre capacity expansion

Sat, 15 Nov 2025

Microsoft and G42 have announced plans for a 200-megawatt (MW) expansion of datacentre capacity, delivered through Khazna Data Centers, a subsidiary of G42.

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INSIGHT

Dubai South, now an attractive residential destination

Thu, 13 Nov 2025

Once defined by its airport and Expo 2020 legacy, Dubai South is rapidly becoming one of Dubai’s most attractive residential destinations for end-users and investors.

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INSIGHT

AI data centre rush raises construction supply chain concerns

Tue, 11 Nov 2025

Data centre developers worldwide are rapidly shifting their focus to the construction of facilities capable of supporting artificial intelligence (AI) workloads – but sector experts are warning that the complex requirements of these new data centres may be outpacing supply chain preparedness.

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Top This Week

Dubai Chambers opens representative office in New York

Fri, 14 Nov 2025

Dubai Chambers has announced the opening of its first representative office in the United States, located in New York.

US direct investment in UAE hits $3.89bn in first half

Fri, 14 Nov 2025

US direct investment in Dubai reached AED14.3 billion ($3.89 billion) in the first half of 2025, which is double of the total US investment in the emirate during 2024, Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, has said.

LODD Autonomous launches test flight of hybrid cargo aircraft

Fri, 14 Nov 2025

LODD Autonomous has conducted the first test flight of Hili, a hybrid heavy-lift cargo aircraft designed, built and manufactured entirely in Abu Dhabi, during an event held at the company’s flight testing facility at Emirates Falcons Aviation in Al Ain Region, as part of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week.

Midad, Kerzner in JV to bring iconic hospitality brands to Jeddah

Thu, 13 Nov 2025

Midad Real Estate Company has announced a landmark joint venture with Jeddah Central Development Company (JCDC), a PIF entity, and global hospitality leader Kerzner International, to introduce the first-ever Atlantis and One&Only destinations in Saudi Arabia.

IFS, 1X to bring humanoid robotics to industries

Thu, 13 Nov 2025

IFS, a leading provider of Industrial AI software, on Thursday announced at its Industrial X Unleashed a strategic partnership with 1X Technologies (1X), to jointly industrialise humanoid robotics for asset-intensive industries.

EDGE, Anduril to set up landmark JV to develop autonomous systems

Thu, 13 Nov 2025

EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Anduril, a global defence technology company, will launch a joint venture to accelerate the design, development, and production of autonomous systems to support civil and defence mission sets in the Middle East and surrounding regions.

Jacobs JV with AECOM to deliver design services for Riyadh’s The Mukaab

Thu, 13 Nov 2025

Jacobs, in joint venture with AECOM, has been appointed by New Murabba Development Company to provide design services for the landmark The Mukaab — the iconic centerpiece of Riyadh’s New Murabba development.

Phillips Middle East launches Manufacturing Tech Center of Excellence in UAE

Thu, 13 Nov 2025

Phillips Middle East, one of the largest suppliers of state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, has announced the launch of its first Manufacturing Tech Center of Excellence in the Middle East in Dubai, Silicon Oasis.

TAQA reports 9-month profit of $1.66bn

Thu, 13 Nov 2025

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), one of the largest listed integrated utilities companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, today reported group revenues of AED42.7 billion ($11.63 billion) for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2025.

TAQA launches major building retrofit project at ICAD Residential City

Mon, 17 Nov 2025

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) said one of its units has signed an agreement with Sdeira Group, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, to implement a key building retrofit project aimed at boosting energy and water efficiency at Aryam ICAD Residential City in Mussafah.

TAQA launches major building retrofit project at ICAD Residential City

Mon, 17 Nov 2025

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) said one of its units has signed an agreement with Sdeira Group, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, to implement a key building retrofit project aimed at boosting energy and water efficiency at Aryam ICAD Residential City in Mussafah.

Middle East jet fleet to surge to 3,700 by 2044, says Airbus

Sun, 16 Nov 2025

The Middle East’s in-service aircraft fleet is set to more than double over the next two decades, rising from 1,480 jets in 2024 to 3,700 by 2044, said aviation giant Airbus in its latest market forecast, spotlighting it as one of the fastest-growing aviation regions for the future.

Agility announces opening of $163m logistics park in Jeddah

Sun, 16 Nov 2025

Agility Global, a leader in supply chain services and infrastructure sector, has announced the opening of its new logistics park in Jeddah at an investment of SAR611 million ($166 million). Strategically located 11 km from Jeddah port, it features six Grade-A warehouses.

Dubai South, now an attractive residential destination

Thu, 13 Nov 2025

Once defined by its airport and Expo 2020 legacy, Dubai South is rapidly becoming one of Dubai’s most attractive residential destinations for end-users and investors.

Midad, Kerzner in JV to bring iconic hospitality brands to Jeddah

Thu, 13 Nov 2025

Midad Real Estate Company has announced a landmark joint venture with Jeddah Central Development Company (JCDC), a PIF entity, and global hospitality leader Kerzner International, to introduce the first-ever Atlantis and One&Only destinations in Saudi Arabia.

Ethiopia confirms outbreak of Marburg virus in southern region

Sat, 15 Nov 2025

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the South Ethiopia Region, the first of its kind in the country, following laboratory testing of samples from a cluster of suspected cases of viral haemorrhagic fever, a World Health Organisation statement said.

JLL sets up new real estate knowledge hub in Saudi Arabia

Sun, 16 Nov 2025

Leading real estate industry expert JLL has announced the launch of its Real Estate Knowledge Hub in Saudi Arabia, a pioneering initiative designed to cultivate a skilled workforce and advance professional expertise within the kingdom’s rapidly evolving real estate sector.

600 global brands to join major paper and gifting events in Dubai

Mon, 10 Nov 2025

More than 650 global brands and 15,000 visitors will connect this week at the region’s leading trade platform for paper, stationery, gifting and lifestyle products.

Investcorp Capital buys US group Kanawha Scales & Systems

Sat, 15 Nov 2025

Investcorp Capital has acquired US-based Kanawha Scales & Systems (KSS), a leading provider of mission-critical calibration, maintenance, and repair services for complex industrial weighing systems, from American Equipment Holdings, an industrial overhead cranes company.

Microsoft, G42 announce major UAE datacentre capacity expansion

Sat, 15 Nov 2025

Microsoft and G42 have announced plans for a 200-megawatt (MW) expansion of datacentre capacity, delivered through Khazna Data Centers, a subsidiary of G42.

Abu Dhabi launches autonomous vehicles testing, operations system

Wed, 12 Nov 2025

Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has launched the Autonomous Vehicles Integrated Testing, Operations, and Management System (AViTOMS) at DRIFTx 2025.

Cityscape Global to showcase the future of luxury living

Mon, 17 Nov 2025

This year, Cityscape Global will reaffirm Saudi Arabia’s position as the leading destination for real estate investment by uniting global developers, institutional investors, and asset managers to drive the next generation of premium residential and hospitality projects.

Dubai launches strategic plan for sports sector

Fri, 14 Nov 2025

Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has launched the Dubai Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033, which sets out a comprehensive vision for the future of Dubai’s sports sector.

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