Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Emaar Properties announces $2.4bn cash dividends for FY 2025

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

Dubai master-developer Emaar Properties has announced plans to distribute cash dividends worth AED8.8 billion ($2.4 billion), representing 100% of the share capital, for the FY 2025. The Dubai developer had recorded its highest property sales of AED80.4 billion ($21.9 billion), up 16% over the previous year.

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Webuild says NEOM terminates its contract for Trojena dams

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

Italian construction giant Webuild will exit a major contract on Saudi Arabia’s ambitious NEOM development after the client opted to terminate works on part of the Trojena mountain resort, highlighting ongoing adjustments within one of the world’s most closely watched infrastructure programmes.

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Heisco seals $186.4m Kuwait power infrastructure contract

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Company (Heisco) has announced that it has signed a contract with the Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy for a major power infrastructure project worth KD57.2 million ($186.4 million).

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Mered achieves key milestones at its Dubai ultra-luxury residential tower

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

Mered, a leading real estate developer, has reported significant progress on its ultra-luxury residential tower - Iconic Residences Design by Pininfarina - with its fully mobilised teams achieving key milestones in structural works, MEP systems, interior fit-outs, and material co-ordination.

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Arada starts handover of five new residential blocks in Sharjah mega project

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

UAE developer Arada said it has completed the construction and begun handover of five new residential blocks in Naseej District within its AED35 billion ($9.5 billion) Aljada megacommunity in Sharjah. It comprises 482 apartments with a mix of one- to three-bedroom units along with smart home features.

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NEOM terminates contract with Eversendai for steel works at Trojena Ski Village

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

Malaysia-based Eversendai Corporation said it has received a termination notice for its structural steel contract at the Trojena Ski Village project in Saudi Arabia, citing geopolitical developments in the Middle East.

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AtkinsRéalis in partnership deal for culture-led urban development

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

AtkinsRéalis has signed a strategic deal with Futurecity, the cultural placemaking agency, to advance culture-led urban development across global markets. The duo will initially focus on the Middle East, where major investment in arts, culture and destination development is reshaping cities.

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GFH to distribute $100m cash dividends for FY 2025

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

GFH, a leading regional financial group based in Bahrain with major interests in asset management and real estate, has announced that the company board has secured approval from its shareholders for the distribution of 10.11% cash dividends worth $100 million for the FY 2025.

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Sobha Realty’s 985-unit Dubai luxury tower set for handover

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Luxury real estate developer Sobha Realty has announced that its premium project in Dubai, Sobha Crest Grande, has received its building completion certificate (BCC) and is set to begin its handover shortly. Located in the waterfront district of Sobha Hartland, it features 985 residential units as well as other key amenities.

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MBRAH, Lufthansa Technik open new MRO facility in Dubai South

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has officially announced the opening of a new Painting & Grinding Center developed by Lufthansa Technik Middle East, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its aviation and MRO capabilities in the region.