Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE's national railway network, is set to launch its first passenger service between Abu Dhabi and the northern emirate of Fujairah on June 30, thus marking a new chapter in the country’s infrastructure development....
The UAE highlighted its pioneering experience in developing sustainable, resilient, and people-centered cities that leverage advanced technologies and data-driven approaches to support urban planning and decision-making at the 13th BRICS Urban Forum, hosted in New Delhi, India. ...
Leading UAE developer Arada has begun the pre-launch phase at 100 Avenue Road, a new residential development in North West London. Set for completion in Q4 2028, the 172-storey apartment building features a mix of studios to three bed-room apartments along with premium amenities....
The UAE today begins implementing its midday break (occupational heat stress prevention policy) which prohibits outdoor work under direct sunlight daily from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm....
GFH, a leading Islamic investment bank, has announced that it has sealed a strategic agreement with Octo Management Consultancies to collaborate on the development of a $300 million logistics and industrial real estate platform across the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ...
A major update to the UAE’s civil law will come into force on June 1, bringing changes that are expected to affect how residents, families, businesses and young adults deal with contracts, property, money and legal responsibility....
Strong market fundamentals cushioned the impact of broader regional uncertainties, driving resilience and sustained growth across prime office and retail segments in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the first quarter of 2026, according to JLL’s latest Real Estate Market Dynamics report. ...
Etihad Rail, the developer of UAE's national railway network, has completed the work on Fujairah station, its first linking the northern emirate with Dubai and Abu Dhabi, ahead of launch of operations later this year. Spanning 51,900 sq m area, the station is located in Madinat Al Hilal area. ...
UAE-based National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed) has reported solid results for the first-quarter with a revenue of AED486 million ($132.3 million) and a net profit of AED78 million ($21.2 million) for the three-month period. Its operational performance and cash generation remained resilient for Q1. ...
RAK Ceramics, one of the world’s leading ceramics brands, delivered a resilient first-quarter performance in 2026, supported by robust demand across the UAE and Bangladesh. ...
Sohar Titanium project in Oman has reached 90 per cent completion, marking its transition into the final development phase, said DUBAL Holding, the Dubai Government’s investment arm in commodities and industrial sectors....
Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island has entered the final phase of its transformation following earlier public area upgrades. The resort temporarily closed on May 1, 2026 and is scheduled to reopen in early 2027 as a revamped UAE destination....
ALEC Holdings, a market-leading diversified engineering and construction group with operations focused on large-scale, complex and iconic buildings and energy projects in the UAE and the KSA, reported a strong set of results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)....
Leading UAE defence group Tawazun has joined hands with top global security and aerospace contractor Lockheed Martin to establish an advanced microelectronics assembly facility in the UAE. The project will be executed in partnership with EDGE and Khalifa University of Science and Technology. ...
Holcim, the leading partner for sustainable construction, has launched its latest ECOPlanet low-carbon cement in the UAE, produced from locally sourced materials....
UAE real estate agency betterhomes has announced the exclusive launch of City Tower, a premium long-term leasing address on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, in collaboration with H&H. The 93-storey tower offers 695 residences - ranging from studios to four-bedroom homes - available to move in from June 20. ...
Takeem, an PropTech platform in the UAE, said it has launched the country's First Rental Guarantee service, a value-added offering for landlords, tenants and agents as regional markets navigate renewed uncertainty. The Takeem guarantee covers landlords against tenant non-payment and includes emergency maintenance for urgent property repairs. ...
Majority of construction professionals (58%) believe AI could help reduce workload across their two biggest challenges - keeping projects on schedule and managing mid-project changes - while 65% believe AI could streamline their biggest administrative time drains, according to a new study. ...
The GCC projects market experienced a slowdown in the first quarter due to the Middle East conflict with the total value of contracts plunging 9.7% to $61.2 billion, according to a report. This contraction was driven largely by a substantial downturn in contract awards within Saudi Arabia and UAE. ...
