Construction & Real Estate

‘Sentient cities’ the next frontier in urban development, says experts

The future of urban development lies in building "sentient cities" that place residents at the centre of planning and decision-making, said experts at the World Governments Summit Organisation, calling for a shift from technology-driven urban planning to a more human-centred approach. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi forum to spotlight sustainable infrastructure and smart cities

Leading decision-makers, business leaders and construction industry experts will be in Abu Dhabi this week for the Forbes' Building the Future Summit 2026 where they will discuss the future of urban development and sustainable infrastructure across the Middle East and North Africa. ...

Construction & Real Estate

AtkinsRéalis in partnership deal for culture-led urban development

AtkinsRéalis has signed a strategic deal with Futurecity, the cultural placemaking agency, to advance culture-led urban development across global markets. The duo will initially focus on the Middle East, where major investment in arts, culture and destination development is reshaping cities. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Retal inks $800m Sultan Haitham City projects development deal

Saudi Arabia’s Retal Urban Development Company has entered into an agreement with leading Omani authorities for the development of three neighbourhood community projects within Sultan Haitham City, Oman’s largest urban development project, at a total investment of $800 million. ...