SharpMinds Consulting Engineers, a UAE-based multidisciplinary engineering and advisory firm, has announced the opening of its new Dubai office. The new studio located in Jumeirah will serve as a strategic hub for its regional growth in addition to the head office in Abu Dhabi.
Leading Japanese architectural, engineering and urban design firm Nikken Sekkei has announced that it has secured major wins across three international awards programmes. The top recognition was for its premium projects - CHATAI, Trump Tower Dubai and Serenia District at Jumeirah Islands.
Following a successful January 2026 edition that brought together Saudi Arabia's built environment community with a spotlight on project finishing and delivery, Big 5 Construct Saudi is back this August with its focus firmly on the foundations of construction.
UAE-based real estate developer Reportage Group has officially broken ground on its premium residential project, SENSI, on Saadiyat Island. The key Abu Dhabi development aims to offer a distinctive architectural identity rooted in elegance, intentionality, and emotional connection.
Qatar has issued a decision updating planning and architectural requirements for residential villas and palaces, introducing over 20 amendments aimed at providing homeowners with greater flexibility in residential development. It is aimed at improving the use of residential plots and accommodating the needs of its citizens.
The Architectural Identity for Dubai’s road projects - developed mainly to enrich the architectural character of urban elements across the emirate’s integrated network of roads, corridors, and streets - has been approved. The strategy aligns with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
