Construction & Real Estate

Dubai summit spotlights priorities shaping energy-efficient built environment

Sustainability strategies for the built environment must evolve beyond net-zero targets to deliver measurable environmental impact and long-term return on investment, said global industry leaders while speaking at the Smart Building Summit being held on the sidelines of Light + Intelligent Building Middle East. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Kezad joins Beeah to set up new waste management venture

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad Group), a part of AD Ports Group, has launched a new joint venture with Beeah, the region’s sustainability and innovation pioneer, aimed at delivering integrated, eco-friendly waste management services to customers across its economic cities and free zones. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Work on strategic energy, water projects in Al Ain region on track

Work on strategic energy and water projects in Al Ain region is progressing on schedule, according to the Department of Energy - Abu Dhabi (DoE). These projects are aimed at supporting population growth and resource sustainability in the region....

Construction & Real Estate

Basalt fibre market set to hit $590m by 2030, says report

The global market for value-added basalt fibre products mainly fabrics and geogrids - a key part in the construction sector’s push toward durability and sustainability - is projected to hit $590 million by 2030, rising from $398 million in 2024, said a report. ...

Construction & Real Estate

CIOB sustainability ambassador urges Gulf construction leaders to follow SDGs

Aaron Hennessey, one of CIOB’s Sustainability Ambassadors in Oman and Group Managing Director of Douglas OHI, has called upon construction leaders across the Gulf region to be more mindful of the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs). ...

Construction & Real Estate

Cityscape Global Riyadh closes with record-breaking $63bn in deals

This year's edition of Cityscape Global saw record participation with 577 top firms showcasing the best in real estate, urban planning and modern construction, at the four-day event in Riyadh. It ended on a successful note with record-breaking SAR237 billion ($63 billion) in deals. ...