Bloom Holding, a premium communities master developer based in Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch of Alhambra, the final release of Bloom Living, its fully integrated and all-inclusive community in the UAE capital, featuring a mix of residential, retail and dining facilities.
Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal Nature Reserve, a protected area covering 4,310 sq km across Dhurma, Al Muzahimiyah and surrounding areas. The reserve features the Tuwaiq Mountains, sand dunes and traditional rural landscapes.
Oman has signed up Arab Contractors to build a fishing port in the Al Wusta Governorate, as part of efforts to develop the fisheries sector infrastructure. The scope of work includes two breakwaters as well as 1.2 million sq m land reclamation and building of 4.5 km roads and other key facilities.
More than 1,400 construction, real estate and data infrastructure leaders gathered in Dubai for the ninth edition of Construction Technology ConFex (CTF) 2026, as artificial intelligence, automation and the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure emerge as key forces reshaping the GCC’s built environment.
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are becoming an important mechanism for infrastructure delivery across the Middle East and North Africa, with the Gulf region leading the shift as governments diversify their economies and expand private-sector participation, according to a report.
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has unveiled Azizi Florence, a $8.1 billion master-planned community marking its first project in Sharjah.
WSP, one of the world's leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, has been named Technical Adviser of the Year 2025 for the Middle East and North Africa at the IJGlobal Awards.
Moon World Resorts, the developer of the world's most innovative experiential destinations, has appointed programme and cost management specialist Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) as program managers and cost consultants across all its Moon Smart City developments worldwide.
Saudi utility major Acwa Power, in consortium with the Water Transmission Company (WTCO), has signed a technical services agreement with top engineering and consultancy group Fichtner to assess Syria’s water resources and develop solutions for seawater desalination and water transmission.
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) has announced the groundbreaking of its AED3 billion ($816 million) master-planned residential development - Dubai Creek Gardens - which on completion will boast over 1,400 residences alongside curated retail and dining offerings.
