Tag: UAE

Construction & Real Estate

Borouge International advances major growth projects in UAE, Europe

Borouge International, a global polyolefins leader, has announced significant progress across its major growth projects in the UAE and Europe. The company is working towards the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts to expand the capacity of its Ethane Cracker 2 unit by 230,000 tonnes per year. ...

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Sharjah completes first phase of road connectivity project with Dubai

Sharjah has announced the opening of the first phase of a new project to develop and construct new road links between the emirate and Dubai. The project scope involves construction of a 560-m-long tunnel with three traffic lanes in each direction; an interchange as well as five new bridges. ...

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Mered launches 404-unit residential development on Al Reem Island

Leading UAE real estate developer Mered has announced the launch of its prime project - Riviera Residences Phase 2 - on Al Reem Island, comprising 389 apartments, eight Bay Villas, six Sky Villas and a penthouse. Work is set to kick off by the end of this year, advancing the wider waterfront development alongside Riviera Residences 1. ...

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Alec Fitout opens key manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah

UAE-based Alec Fitout has opened its key manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah, significantly expanding its ability to locally produce everything - from custom-made furniture, doors and wall panelling to decorative elements - for hotels, ultra-prime branded residences and themed entertainment destinations. ...

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Delayed approvals a top UAE project delivery risk: research

Delayed approvals and slow responses, Information fragmentation and administrative workload have been identified as the top project delivery hurdles facing construction teams as activity across the UAE continues to grow....

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British group VerbaFlo to bring AI-powered leasing to UAE property operators

Dubai-based Seed Group has entered into a strategic partnership with London-based VerbaFlo to introduce its AI-powered leasing and resident communications to property operators in the UAE. VerbaFlo already works with established British operators, including Homes for Students, Moda Living, Fusion Students and Downing. ...

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Azizi kicks off workforce residential projects in Dubai, Sharjah

UAE-based Azizi Developments has begun work on master-planned workforce communities in Dubai and Sharjah designed to accommodate more than 31,000 people, with its flagship Al Sajaa project in the northern emirate comprising 36 residential buildings and integrated medical, retail, wellness and dining facilities for over 20,000 residents. ...

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Indian group Casagrand awards contract for debut UAE project

Leading Indian real estate developer Casagrand has appointed Jaseera Building Contracting for its inaugural development in the UAE - Casagrand Hermina - located at Dubai Islands. With foundation works now complete, the project is on track for handover in Q2 2028. ...

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Dubai infrastructure projects set to reshape real estate investment landscape

Major infrastructure projects worth billions of dirhams are expected to reshape Dubai’s real estate market by improving connectivity, supporting urban expansion and increasing the appeal of emerging residential and commercial districts, according to a leading UAE brokerage....

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Saudi, UAE ink deal to boost power grid and rail links

Saudi Arabia and the UAE have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation on electricity grid interconnection, power trading and rail connectivity, while exploring technical, economic and environmental studies and expanding regional energy links....

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Arada boosts in-house construction capability with Roberts Co's UAE launch

Leading UAE developer Arada has announced the expansion of Roberts Co into the UAE, bringing the tier-one Australian construction company's expertise to the region as part of its strategy to integrate best-in-class construction capability directly into its development process. ...

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Jordan, UAE break ground on $2.5bn mining rail project

Jordan and the UAE have broken ground on a $2.5 billion railway project linking the southern Jordanian port city of Aqaba with key phosphate and potash production sites in Al Shidiyeh and the Maan Logistics Zone, in a move aimed at boosting mineral exports and cutting transport costs. ...

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L&T secures power transmission orders across Saudi Arabia, UAE, India

Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) Power Transmission & Distribution business has secured multiple EPC orders across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and India. Projects include 380 kV transmission and substations in Saudi Arabia, 132/11 kV substations in the UAE, and transmission lines and substations in Visakhapatnam, India....

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UAE’s construction market set to hit $167.2bn by 2031, says report

The UAE’s construction sector is set to continue its upward trajectory over the coming years with the market set to hit AED614.4 billion ($167.2 billion) by 2031, mainly driven by PPP investment, urban development, infrastructure projects and demand across residential, hospitality and logistics sectors, said a report. ...

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Oraya Developer enters UAE with debut Marjan Beach project

Oraya Developer, a key real estate company has announced its official entry into the UAE market with the first residential project on Marjan Beach, Ras Al Khaimah. With this project, the company aims to introduce a new standard for lifestyle-led coastal living in the UAE. ...

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PALACE GROUP to deliver luxury Dubai beachfront mansions by 2027

UAE-based PALACE GROUP said work is moving at a steady pace on its premium beachfront mansions in Dubai that are track for handover by 2027. The group is further expanding its portfolio with a collection of mansions at Dubai Hills Estate and Aya, a boutique residential project in Jumeirah Garden City. ...

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Water investment key to powering AI, energy and global growth: UAE

Water is emerging as a critical constraint on the world’s biggest growth ambitions, from artificial intelligence and the energy transition to food security and rapidly expanding cities, as governments and investors confront a huge financing gap in water infrastructure....