Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

EXP Arabia celebrates completion of new Red Sea adventure district

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

EXP Arabia, a joint venture between global engineering, architecture, design and consulting firm EXP and leading Saudi conglomerate Al Suwaiket Group, has joined Red Sea Global in celebrating the completion of Adrena, a new adventure and entertainment district within The Red Sea destination.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi freezes rents for residential, commercial properties

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Abu Dhabi has imposed a temporary freeze on rents across the emirate, barring landlords from increasing lease rates for residential, commercial and industrial properties until further notice, in a move expected to provide relief to tenants amid heightened regional uncertainty.

Construction & Real Estate

Red Sea Global achieves major carbon reduction milestone

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Red Sea Global, the Saudi developer behind the key tourism destinations The Red Sea and Amaala, said it has secured an independent third-party verification from DNV confirming that the company avoided 117,879 tonnes of carbon dioxide (tCO₂e) in 2024 through its renewable energy operations.

Construction & Real Estate

Sharafi unveils luxury waterfront development on Dubai Islands

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Sharafi Group Investments, the century-old Emirati family-owned conglomerate with diversified interests spanning hospitality, properties, facilities management, contracting, and consulting, has officially launched Marea Residences, a boutique luxury waterfront development located on Dubai Islands.

Construction & Real Estate

Shamal Holding delivers new completions at Dubai Harbour, Al Sufouh

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

UAE-based Shamal Holding has announced that new assets across its Dubai Harbour and Al Sufouh portfolios have received building completion certificates and are now operational. The latest asset to come online is a multi-storey car park spanning a 31,487 sq m area.

Construction & Real Estate

Shurooq, Afhad to develop key Sharjah plot into new retail destination

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed an agreement with Afhad Holding to activate a 15,095-sq-m plot in Kshisha into a new retail destination, marking a key step in expanding commercial infrastructure across emirate's growing residential districts.

Construction & Real Estate

DHG starts work on premium Dubai Islands waterfront residential project

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

UAE-based developer DHG Properties has announced that it has begun work on Helvetia Marine, a premium waterfront residential development on Dubai Islands. Set for handover in Q1 2028, it features a curated mix of one- to three-bedroom apartments along with a range of premium amenities.

Construction & Real Estate

O-Green achieves financial close for Oman’s largest industrial solar project

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

O-Green, a green infrastructure platform jointly owned by Naqaa Sustainable Energy and OQ Alternative Energy, said it has achieved the financial close for the largest solar energy project in Oman. The landmark 93MW solar project is being developed in partnership with Madayn at Sohar Industrial City.

Construction & Real Estate

Aramco, Emerson to co-develop corrosion management solutions

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Global automation leader Emerson has announced it will co-develop next-generation corrosion management solutions for Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies.

Construction & Real Estate

First Avenue consortium secures $533m Makkah development project

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

A consortium comprising First Avenue for Real Estate Development Company, Dar Al Majed Real Estate Company (Al Majdiah) and Rekaz Real Estate Company has secured a key contract for the development of the East Hindawiyah District Project in Makkah.