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Etihad Rail pushes road-to-rail freight shift in new campaign

Etihad Rail, the developer of UAE’s national rail network, has kicked off a key awareness campaign designed to encourage logistics providers, manufacturers and heavy industry to shift long-haul freight from road to rail. This comes as the UAE’s industrial and logistics sectors enter a new phase of growth. ...

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GFH acquires majority stake in Byrne Equipment Rental

GFH Financial Group (GFH) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Byrne Equipment Rental, one of the GCC’s leading industrial services and equipment rental providers with an investment and capex programme valued at approximately $400 million....

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Meglev coming to region: Etihad Rail, IronLev team up for first trial

Etihad Rail, the developer of the UAE National Railway Network, has joined hands with IronLev, a high-tech Italian company, to launch a first-of-its-kind magnetic levitation trial in the Middle East, thus introducing a new vision for the future of sustainable rail transport in the region. ...

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McDermott lands EPCI contract for key Abu Dhabi gas project

McDermott, a leading provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry, has announced that it has secured a major EPCI contract (in the range of $750 million to $1 billion) from Adnoc for its Nasr-115 Expansion Project, located 130km northwest of Abu Dhabi. ...

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ONE Development awards contract for flagship UAE twin-tower project

ONE Development has awarded the main construction contract for its flagship residential project - Laguna - featuring iconic twin towers connected by the UAE’s largest podium-level lagoon. A fully AI-integrated residential community in Dubai, it brings a mix of open space, residential living and 40 key amenities. ...

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Urban planning, data centres boost UAE future cities portfolio

The UAE continues to consolidate its advanced model for building smart cities, underpinned by wide-ranging strategic investments, most notably in data centres, which form the operational backbone of smart urban systems and knowledge-based digital economy, said an industry expert. ...

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Takmeel breaks ground on 291-unit residential project in Dubai

UAE-based Takmeel Developments has announced the groundbreaking of its key residential project - Divine Al Barari - in Dubai, featuring 291 residential units with a mix of duplex penthouses, one- to three-bedroom apartments and studios as well as over 30 lifestyle and wellness amenities. ...

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ZāZEN Properties enters Dubai South with new residential community

ZāZEN Properties, a key real estate developer in UAE, is set to launch its debut in Dubai South with a new residential project, featuring 48 homes with a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. A low-density residential community, it is set for completion in November next year. ...

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UD Trucks rolls out new Kuzer light-duty truck in UAE

UD Trucks has introduced the new Kuzer light-duty truck in the UAE in partnership with Al Masaood CV&E and United Diesel, a part of Al Rostamani Group. With a choice of three GVW ranges and two engine options, it is a dependable light-duty truck designed for everyday business operations. ...

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NMDC Infra, Consolidated Contractors form UAE onshore EPC venture

NMDC Group, through its subsidiary NMDC Infra, and Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) have formed NMDCCC, a strategic joint venture. The new company will deliver full-spectrum engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services to the UAE’s onshore oil and gas sector....

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Flowciti starts operations in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and UAE

Flowciti has officially announced its launch in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and UAE as a holding company specialising in smart cities solutions, bringing together technology, operational execution, and user experience within a fully integrated ecosystem. The group seeks to create sustainable value for the real estate sector, businesses and institutions. ...

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UAE cabinet approval for $680m housing initiatives in 2025

The UAE’s cabinet had approved 3,567 housing decisions worth AED2.55 billion ($680 million) in 2025, said a report. This federal support included a mix of residential, financing and government grants for low-income families and government housing schemes. ...

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Seven Tides names Dutco as main contractor for $272m JLT golf development

UAE-based developer Seven Tides has appointed Dutco Construction as the main contractor for its Golf Views Seven City JLT project in Dubai. A premium mixed-use development, it boasts 2,621 residential units along with 150,000 sq ft of retail space and a variety of dining options. ...

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Tabreed, Sparklo join forces to boost UAE’s recycling infrastructure

Tabreed, a leading district cooling company, has announced a sustainability partnership with Sparklo, a UAE-based cleantech company building smart recycling infrastructure. The collaboration will see the installation of 16 reverse vending machines – called Sparklomats – across the UAE. ...

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Fakhruddin, Holcim in deal to boost sustainable construction in UAE

UAE-based Fakhruddin Properties has signed a strategic agreement with Holcim to jointly advance sustainable construction across the region. It underscores the company’s commitment to championing sustainable building solutions that support the UAE’s net-zero ambitions....

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Tight supply conditions drive UAE real estate sector growth in Q3

The UAE's real estate market experienced strategic evolution across the residential, hospitality and industrial sectors, with robust demand and shifting occupier and investor priorities actively reshaping market dynamics in Q3 2025, said an industry expert. ...

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UAE real estate market in key Q3 growth momentum

The UAE real estate market extends growth momentum in Q3 with Abu Dhabi remaining on a stable long-term growth trajectory supported by rising demand, while Dubai continues to see unprecedented expansion with multiple projects, said a report. ...

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Mirage named project management consultant for RAK mixed-use project

Mirage, a leading multidisciplinary engineering group, has been appointed as the project management consultant for Janu Hotel & Branded Residences on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. The project comprises a 132-key upscale hotel, five premium villas and 73 residential units....

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UAE cabinet approves $707m housing package for 2025

The UAE cabinet has approved 3,567 housing packages for Emirati citizens worth a total AED2.6 billion ($707 million) during 2025, including 524 presidential grants; 623 government housing as well as 2,388 housing financing decisions. ...