Dubai has approved the first phase of a 80-km New Fourth Corridor project linking Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, with the initial stage costing about AED3.5 billion ($953 million). To be implemented in two phases, the project scope includes construction of 72 bridges, 17 tunnels and 45 stormwater drainage culverts.
Investors, businesspeople, stakeholders, and specialists attended the fourth edition of the Jeddah International Building Exhibition (JIBEX) which opened at the Jeddah Centre for Exhibitions and Events.
Hotpack, a UAE-headquartered global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, revealed that 96% of its product portfolio is now validated as environment-friendly and recyclable.
Riyadh Cement Company said it had signed an agreement with Samana Energy, a leading IPP specialising in renewable energy and sustainable solutions, to purchase solar-generated electricity for a 25-year period. The power generation system is expected to begin operations in Q4 2027.
Saudi-based Hamad Mohammed Bin Saedan Real Estate has announced that it has awarded the construction contract for its prime project - HS Residences 2 - in Al Arid District in Riyadh. Spanning 6,030 sqm area, it features 60 modern residential units along with key amenities.
UAE-based Europhon Acoustics said it has completed a large-scale acoustic installation at the Al Shera’a Headquarters of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), with nearly 5,000 sq m of its Melo Acoustic Plaster installed across the building’s lobbies, gym and office spaces.
Expo City Dubai has granted its first Expo Green Licences to six businesses in a move to expand its Green Innovation District, an initiative developed with the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism to promote sustainable business growth.
Quiqup, a UAE-based e-commerce logistics provider, has launched its eco-friendly deliveries initiative, a year-long programme designed to connect local last-mile deliveries with verified carbon removal, while supporting both climate projects and mangrove restoration efforts in UAE.
Residential developers are under mounting pressure to meet evolving buyer expectations and stricter sustainability standards while delivering long-term value. As the global construction industry is set to hit $16.1 trillion by 2030, high-performance homes are emerging as a key solution, said an industry expert.
Alimak Group, a Swedish group specialising in sustainable vertical access and working at height solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire Pro-Bel, a privately owned North American provider of suspended access and fall protection solutions, headquartered near Toronto, Canada.
