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Construction & Real Estate

Arada offers free accommodation for stranded UAE passengers at Aljada

Arada Foundation said it has expanded its emergency accommodation support for travellers stranded in the UAE due to flight cancellations, opening 150 rooms at Aljada in Sharjah - free of charge. The move comes after an initial allocation of 100 rooms at Nest Hotel was fully booked, prompting Arada to release another 50 rooms. ...

Construction & Real Estate

UAE real estate to stay resilient, able to absorb shocks; expert

The UAE’s real estate market is one of the Gulf’s most resilient markets and is able to absorb geopolitical shocks thanks to its diversified investment base and openness to global capital flows, according to an expert....

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Gaza firm 'to build' UAE-funded housing compound near Rafah

A Gaza firm has been contracted to build an Emirati-funded compound for displaced Palestinians in a part of the territory under Israeli military control, reported Reuters. Spanning 74 acres near Rafa, it will be able to house tens of thousands of people in pre-fabricated trailer-style units stacked multiple storeys high. ...

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Revealed: MOON Smart City masterplan, UAE among possible locations

Moon World Resorts, a Canadian-based design studio, has announced the debut of MOON’s revolutionary Smart City masterplan. The masterplan combines a unique integrated destination resort, luxury living, authentic space tourism, wellness + longevity and environmental innovation....

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How Tiger Downtown Ajman is helping shape the next chapter of community living in UAE

Community living in the UAE has changed a lot over the last twenty years. It is no longer enough to deliver a tower with a pool and a gym and call it a day. Residents want walkable neighbourhoods, real public spaces, water, greenery, and a sense that their home is part of a bigger story. With Tiger Downtown Ajman, Tiger Properties is taking that idea a step further in Ajman....

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UAE signs deal to launch phase four of airspace restructuring project

UAE’s civil aviation and defence ministries have signed an agreement for the implementation of Phase IV of the country’s Airspace Restructuring Project, that will focus on upgrading air traffic management systems and boosting air route capacity while supporting planned expansions by airports and national carriers. ...

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Immersive technologies reshaping UAE’s real estate sector, says expert

The rapid growth of immersive technologies sector is playing a vital role in reshaping UAE’s real estate, as the country continues to boost its position as a global hub for innovation, said an expert, adding that the UAE immersive VR market is set to grow fourfold to AED1.6 billion ($435 million) by 2030. ...

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Non-oil growth, investment appetite lift UAE property market

UAE's real estate market ended 2025 on a successful note thanks to the strong performance across its key sectors including commercial, residential and industrial, mainly driven by resilient non‑oil economic activity, population growth and sustained domestic and global investment appetite, said an industry expert. ...

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Ora Developers shifts to AI-driven mortgage ecosystem with Yubi deal

Ora Developers, a premier name in luxury real estate, has signed an agreement with Yubi, a global fintech unicorn, in a move that marks a significant shift in the UAE real estate market, moving from traditional manual financing to a hi-tech, AI-driven mortgage ecosystem. ...

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Mideast set to see $3trn real estate projects pipeline

With the Middle East and Africa (MEA) expecting a $3 trillion project pipeline in real estate and infrastructure between 2026-2030, the region is poised for sustained high performance in 2026, according to JLL. ...

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Etihad Rail awards high-speed rail contracts says report

Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of UAE's national railway network, has awarded multibillion-dollar design-and-build contracts for the civil works and station packages of the high-speed railway (HSR) line connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai, a MEED post in LinkedIn said....

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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. ...