Dubai construction sites prepare for Midday Break as UAE enforces summer safety rule from June 15
Construction
AMWAJ Development
Dubai real estate: AMWAJ Development announces construction milestones with Starlight Park top-up; The Cube Residences groundbreaking
AMWAJ Development has invested over AED500 million in the past two years and targets AED1 billion investment by 2026
3D print
Qatar launches world’s largest 3D-printed construction project with new schools
UCC Holding and Ashghal begin 3D-printing new schools in Qatar
Kuwait real estate
Sharjah real estate: Kuwait developer awards $54mn infrastructure contract for Al Tay Hills project
Al Tay Hills in Sharjah spans over 6 million square feet and comprises 1,100 residential units, including villas and townhouses
Brand View
Sultan Batterjee on turning IHCC into Saudi Arabia’s leading turnkey construction company
From Four Seasons to the green Mosques initiative, Chairman & CEO Sultan Batterjee reveals how IHCC and its subsidiaries are scaling Saudi-born expertise across healthcare, hospitality, and sustainability – and why purpose is the most powerful growth strategy
construction industry
Middle East office fit-out costs rise as competition for labour intensifies: Report
Cities including Riyadh, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi are seeing investment in commercial office space with emphasis on technology integration and sustainability-led fit-outs
Aviation
Parsons wins key contracts for Saudi Arabia’s King Salman International Airport
Infrastructure specialist to oversee airfield and landside development at King Salman International Airport, spanning 57 square kilometers
Drake & Scull International
Restructured Drake and Scull International returns to profit for Q1
The company declares a net profit of $680,000 for Q1 2025, compared to a net loss of $11.6 million in corresponding period last year
Emirates Stallions Group
Emirates Stallions’ Decovision expands into Saudi Arabia
Decovision is a premier provider of interior design, fit-out contracting and engineering services
DMCC
DMCC advances Uptown Dubai with phase two construction contract
The development will feature two commercial towers connected to Uptown Tower via a new link bridge
Azizi Developments
Dubai real estate: Azizi Developments announces 58% completion of Riviera Beachfront
As construction progresses, Azizi Developments continues to make strides in delivering a French Mediterranean-inspired waterfront community in MBR City, advancing luxury waterfront living
Drake & Scull International
Drake & Scull subsidiary wins $58.5mn wastewater treatment project in Jordan
Once complete, the North Balqa Wastewater Treatment Plant will have a treatment capacity of 54,000 cubic meters per day
Building materials
Dubai developers capitalise on local supply chains as Trump tariffs drive up construction costs
Price increases are directly impacting project plans, with many developers making significant adjustments to maintain viability
Brand View
RoseBernard Studio founder discusses the importance of designing with cultural integrity, sustainability, and more
RoseBernard Studio is currently engaged in several renovation projects, which Polacek sees as fertile ground for innovation
architecture and design industry
Virtual tech and full-scale projections to drive UAE construction growth to AED181bn by 2028
The construction industry in the UAE and the region are increasingly turning to tools that improve planning, reduce risk, and align stakeholders from the onset
Diriyah
Diriyah Opera House awards $1.4bn contract to build iconic theatre in Saudi Arabia
Royal Diriyah Opera House awards $1.4bn contract to build 3,100 seat culture venue
ADQ
ADQ, IHC and Modon JV Gridora to accelerate infrastructure projects
Platform will collaborate with specialist partners and capital providers to advance the delivery of strategic infrastructure projects