Construction & Real Estate

Energy China sets up Taweelah C project office at Abu Dhabi’s Metal Park

Metal Park, a plug-and-play ecosystem for the metal sector based in Kezad, Abu Dhabi, has announced that China Energy Engineering Corporation (Energy China) has become its latest occupant, with the company setting up the project office to support the delivery of Taweelah C Independent Power Project. ...

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SharpMinds Consulting Engineers opens new Dubai office

SharpMinds Consulting Engineers, a UAE-based multidisciplinary engineering and advisory firm, has announced the opening of its new Dubai office. The new studio located in Jumeirah will support the increasing demand for integrated, human-centric design and engineering solutions across the region. ...

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MOMA lands interior design consultancy contract for Dubai office tower

UAE-based MOMA International has been appointed as the interior design consultant for office space within AHS Tower in Dubai. Set for completion this year, the 38,427 sq ft property is being designed as a luxury workspace inspired by elements from high-end hotels and residential interiors. ...

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Dubai’s office market enters more balanced phase in Q2, says expert

Dubai's office market entered a more balanced phase during Q2 with occupier demand remaining resilient despite a more measured pace of leasing activity. The office leasing transactions hit 38,082, registering a modest 4% quarter-on-quarter increase, said an industry expert. ...

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JLL named leasing agent for Al Bustan Business Park in Riyadh

Global real estate expert JLL has been signed up as the exclusive leasing agent for Al Bustan Business Park, a new Grade A commercial development in Riyadh by Olayan Financing Company comprising six office buildings with one designated as Olayan’s new headquarters, alongside two dedicated F&B building. ...

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fäm sells prime Business Bay office space for record AED124m

UAE-based fäm Properties has announced that it has facilitated the sale of 40,000 sq ft of office space at Vision Tower in Business Bay for a record AED124 million ($33.8 million). It is the biggest commercial real estate deal of its kind recorded in Dubai. ...

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Qiddiya signs up Cisco to power its new smart office HQ

Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), the developer of Qiddiya City, the capital of entertainment, sports, and culture in Saudi Arabia, has announced that it has signed up global technology leader Cisco to power its new smart office HQ through intelligent use of networking, collaboration and indoor navigation. ...

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DMCC launches twin towers in key Uptown Dubai expansion

DMCC has announced the launch of two premium commercial towers - One Uptown Place and Two Uptown Place - within its flagship Uptown Dubai district. The development will add more than 560,000 sq ft of Grade A office space, taking the district’s total commercial footprint beyond 1 million sq ft. ...

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Saudi Arabia seeks bids for Quality Valley project in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the Expression of Interest (EoI) phase for the development of the Quality Valley project in Riyadh under a PPP model. The project scope includes the development of the HQ site of Saso in Riyadh and transforming it into a 191,000-sq-m integrated mixed-use masterplan. ...

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Prime office shortage drives commercial buying in Dubai, says expert

Dubai’s real estate market is transitioning from the sharp acceleration of recent years into a more mature and sustainability-led growth phase, said an industry expert. While activity levels remain robust, the latest figures point to quality-driven demand across buyer segments. ...

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GCC residential supply to top 7.28m units by 2030; big growth in office space too

GCC residential real estate supply is projected to rise from 6.26 million units in 2025 to 7.28 million by 2030, while office space is set to expand from 33.3 million sq m to 42.4 million sq m over the same period....

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Bahrain's Awali City set for major revamp

His Majesty King Hamad was briefed on the proposed masterplan to redevelop Awali City in Bahrain, covering commercial, office and residential units as well as green spaces in addition to a pedestrian and sports pathway. It is aimed at preserving the architectural identity and urban heritage of the city. ...

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PwC moves flagship office to Riyadh’s spacious Laysen Valley premises

PwC Middle East has relocated its office to Riyadh's Laysen Valley, providing an expanded space for its growing operations in the kingdom. Spanning 22,400 sq m, the new office stands 11storeys tall, providing a dedicated space for co-creation and innovative work. ...