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Construction & Real Estate

Umm Al Qura in deal to develop debut Kempinski Residences in Makkah

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Saudi developer Umm Al Qura has announced that it has signed an agreement with global hospitality major Kempinski Group to operate its first branded residences within its Masar Destination in Makkah. The Kempinski Residences features 302 residential units of varying sizes along with integrated amenities.

Construction & Real Estate

ECC Fit-Out lands contract for 'first red brick façade building in Dubai'

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

ECC Fit-Out said it has secured a major contract from Vista Grove One for a Grade A commercial office building project in Dubai Studio City. Set for delivery in March 2027, the key development, Studio City, is poised to become the "first red brick façade building in Dubai".

Construction & Real Estate

Schneider Electric Dubai HQ gets future-ready infrastructure certifications

Mon, 26 Jan 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced that its Dubai headquarters, The Nest, has obtained both the LEED ID+C Platinum and WELL Equity certifications, thus setting a new benchmark for intelligent buildings in the Middle East.

Construction & Real Estate

Umm Al Qura's landmark Makkah project gets LEED Gold certification

Sun, 25 Jan 2026

Saudi-based Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company has announced that its landmark urban project - Masar Development - in Makkah city has been awarded LEED Gold certification, one of the highest international certifications in sustainability and built environment.