Marjan Lifestyle, a division of Ras Al Khaimah's master developer Marjan, is developing an expanded hiking and climbing network on the UAE's highest peak, Jebel Jais, including an 80-km multi-day trail and a five-day Via Ferrata spanning up to 20 km across four sections.
Saudi authorities have announced the opening of several newly developed lanes along the Third Ring Road and Prince Saud Al Faisal Road following a major expansion programme. The scope of work includes an additional 1.5-km stretch on the Third Ring Road that will help cut travel times by over 90%.
Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a contract valued at nearly AED1 billion ($272.3 million) for the construction of 272 new villas and townhouses in Phase 7 of the Nad Al Sheba Gardens residential development. The project is set for completion in Q2 2028.
Dubai master-developer Emaar Properties has announced the launch of its new ultra-luxury, high-rise waterfront development - Address The Bay at Emaar Beachfront - in the heart of Dubai Harbour. Set to open in 2027, the 182-key hotel will bring a new five-star stay to one of Dubai’s most sought-after waterfront addresses.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, has signed up as a supporting partner for the inaugural 'Made in GCC 2026 Forum to be held at Exhibition World Bahrain next month. Alba will be showcasing its products portfolio and approach to sustainability across the aluminium value chain.
Diyar Al Muharraq, a leading real estate development company in Bahrain, will be showcasing its new selection of residential plots across the kingdom at the second edition of the 'Innovation Summit in the Social Housing Sector 2026' event which opens this week in capital Manama.
The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) ended its participation in InnoTrans 2026, the International trade fair for transport technology in Berlin, after signing contracts and financing agreements covering 10 new passenger trains, 33 freight locomotives, and 782 freight wagons along with agreements on systems modernisation and maintenance.
Robo.ai., a Nasdaq-listed technology group building intelligent infrastructure, has announced the groundbreaking of the Phase I of Alif Holding Group Industrial Park at Umm Al Quwain. The first of the park's three planned phases, it will have a designed gross floor area of 8,845 sq m.
Ohana Development, a leading UAE real estate developer, has officially broken ground on Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana, its AED15 billion ($4.08 billion) gated waterfront community located on Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi.
Saudi Arabia Railways has signed an agreement with the Swiss Export Risk Insurance SERV and KfW IPEX-Bank, Commerzbank and UBS Switzerland to finance the purchase of 10 new passenger trains from Swiss manufacturer Stadler. The purchase is part of SAR’s strategic plans to boost its passenger fleet.
