The Oil Sustainability Programme (OSP) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Readymix to strengthen cooperation in developing advanced NovusCrete concrete technologies....
Bahrain's Urban Planning and Development Authority (UPDA) has signed a contract with international consultancy firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) to develop the Bahrain National Strategic Structure Plan 2050, that will guide every aspect of the kingdom’s sustainable urban planning and development over the next 25 years....
Dubai Municipality has joined the Digital Twin Consortium n a move aimed at strengthening international knowledge exchange around the application of digital twin technologies and geospatial data across areas including urban planning, infrastructure, sustainable urban development and asset management. ...
Spanish infrastructure major Acciona said it is contributing its expertise in infrastructure and innovation to RAIL4EARTH, a major European research initiative exploring the future of sustainable and climate-resilient rail - a focus that resonates strongly with the Middle East. ...
Holcim and UAE's National Development Consortium have signed a strategic deal to drive an integrated approach to large-scale infrastructure across the emirates. The partnership unites capabilities across the project value chain to deliver more resilient, sustainable, and future-ready developments. ...
Dubai has approved the first phase of a 80-km New Fourth Corridor project linking Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, with the initial stage costing about AED3.5 billion ($953 million). To be implemented in two phases, the project scope includes construction of 72 bridges, 17 tunnels and 45 stormwater drainage culverts. ...
Investors, businesspeople, stakeholders, and specialists attended the fourth edition of the Jeddah International Building Exhibition (JIBEX) which opened at the Jeddah Centre for Exhibitions and Events. ...
Riyadh Cement Company said it had signed an agreement with Samana Energy, a leading IPP specialising in renewable energy and sustainable solutions, to purchase solar-generated electricity for a 25-year period. The power generation system is expected to begin operations in Q4 2027. ...
Saudi-based Hamad Mohammed Bin Saedan Real Estate has announced that it has awarded the construction contract for its prime project - HS Residences 2 - in Al Arid District in Riyadh. Spanning 6,030 sqm area, it features 60 modern residential units along with key amenities....
Residential developers are under mounting pressure to meet evolving buyer expectations and stricter sustainability standards while delivering long-term value. As the global construction industry is set to hit $16.1 trillion by 2030, high-performance homes are emerging as a key solution, said an industry expert....
Alimak Group, a Swedish group specialising in sustainable vertical access and working at height solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire Pro-Bel, a privately owned North American provider of suspended access and fall protection solutions, headquartered near Toronto, Canada....
The Sustainable City – Yiti, an integrated urban mixed-use project being set up in Muscat, has achieved a major construction milestone by clocking over 25 million safe working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI), as construction continues to progress across Oman’s flagship sustainable development. ...
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) and the World Water Council have reinforced their shared commitment to sustainable water management through discussions focused on the future of water governance and international co-operation. ...
UAE-based Europhon Acoustics said it has completed a large-scale acoustic installation at the Al Shera’a Headquarters of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), with nearly 5,000 sq m of its Melo Acoustic Plaster installed across the building’s lobbies, gym and office spaces. ...
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched a key initiative ‘Flexi Rent’ in partnership with leading developers in bid to develop a more sustainable real estate ecosystem. This key model will be applied to vacant or eligible rental units owned or managed by DLD's participating partners. ...
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. ...
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. ...
UAE-based ZāZEN Properties has announced that it has officially begun the handover phase of its community-focused project, ZāZEN Ivy, located within the Al Furjan development. Rising six storeys, ZāZEN Ivy is the company’s second LEED-certified property. ...
Dahbashi Engineering, a leading provider of after parts for heavy machinery and energy solutions, has announced its transition to on-grid solar power at its headquarters in Dubai Industrial City, thus underscoring its commitment to sustainable growth and regional energy efficiency goals. ...
The UAE is marking this year's World Water Day reaffirming its commitment to advancing global water security and sustainable water resources solutions. It's water strategy is underpinned by major financial pledges, including its $150 million COP28 pledge and the $60 million 'Clean Rivers' programme. ...
