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Cityscape Global gears up for its biggest show

THE second edition of Cityscape Global, the region's leading real estate event, is set to be the biggest in the international series' history with a focus on 'The Future of Living', featuring over 400 top exhibitors in addition to more than 500 speakers and seven conferences, according to the event organisers Tahaluf.

Work begins on Fairmont Residences Solara Tower

SOL Properties, a leading UAE developer, said it has begun construction of the premium 'Fairmont Residences Solara Tower Dubai', which will elevate the regional real estate landscape by implementing stringent green building principles and advanced energyefficient technologies.

Nakheel awards $490m deal for Como Residences

NAKHEEL, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded an AED1.8 billion ($490 million) contract to Alec Engineering & Contracting for the construction of its exclusive residential tower Como Residences on Palm Jumeirah.

Sharjah Sports City designs get go-ahead

THE designs and location for a new Sports City in Sharjah have been approved by HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad AI Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Work on the detailed designs is expected to start soon.

Taraf to bring W Hotels residences to Abu Dhabi

TARAF, the real estate division of UAEheadquartered investment holding group Yas Holding, and Marriott International, have announced a landmark project, W Residences Abu Dhabi - AI Maryah Island.

131-storey Burj Azizi to soar 725m into Dubai sky

BURJ Azizi, the planned skyscraper by Azizi Developments on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road, will reach a height of 725 m, making it the world's second tallest tower when built, according to the developer.

Meraas launches 200 new bespoke villas at The Acres

MERAAS, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has announced the launch of more than 200 new homes at its exclusive standalone villa community at The Acres in Dubai.

Arada completes 1,000 new homes at Masaar

LEADING UAE developer Arada said it has completed work on the second and third phases at Masaar, the forested megaproject based in the Suyoh district of Sharjah.

Dutco lands main contract for Gran Meliá resort

ASB Hospitality has appointed Dutco Construction as the main contractor for the Gran Meliá Hotel Dubai Jumeirah.

Binghatti launches projects in AI Jaddaf, JVC

BINGHATTI, a leading Dubai-based property developer, has launched its first project in the AI Jaddaf area of Dubai.

Alphabeta unveils new luxury mixed-use project in Dubai

UAE-BASED Alphabeta Properties has announced the launch of its latest flagship development, Q-East in Dubai featuring a mix of top-quality residential, commercial and retail spaces.

Abu Dhabi inaugurates first PPP schools project

ABU Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) have inaugurated three state-of-the-art schools in Abu Dhabi's Zayed City.

Aldar, Mubadala set up JVs to manage $8.17bn assets

ALDAR Properties and Mubadala Investment Company, a sovereign wealth fund owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, have boosted their strategic partnership by establishing a series of joint ventures.

JuffaliTrucks sets new standards in transportation

JUFFALITRUCKS, a subsidiary of Juffali Commercial Vehicles (JCV) in Saudi Arabia, has announced that it has invested in state-of-the-art manufacturing and design facilities to produce aluminium tankers, both trailers and rigged, that offer a unique combination of safety, efficiency, and durability.

Work kicks off on $1.95bn The Avenues - Khobar

CONSTRUCTION has kicked off at a rapid pace on Phase One of the SR7.3 billion ($1.95 billion) groundbreaking mixeduse development, The Avenues - Khobar in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, following the award of the construction contract to a Saudi-Kuwait joint venture in August.

Besix, AlBawani break ground on Aramco Stadium

BELGIAN infrastructure major Besix has joined hands with Saudi-based AlBawani to break ground on the prestigious stadium project of Saudi oil giant Aramco.

Roshn inaugurates new green initiative centre

SAUDI real estate developer and a PIF unit Roshn Group has announced the launch of the Roshn Green Initiative Centre (RGIC), its new flagship project that aligns with the Saudi Green Initiative by cultivating trees and plants to enhance its communities and the areas surrounding them.

Aramco, China's CNBM tie up for advanced materials

SAUDI oil giant Aramco has signed a fiveyear co-operation framework agreement (CFA) with the China National Building Material (CNBM) Group, a major producer of comprehensive building materials, to explore new opportunities in advanced materials and industrial development.

EPC deal awarded for $400m Aramco staff housing

LAMAR Holding and Asyad Group, the primary developers of the Haradh and Wudaihi Staff Housing Complexes for Aramco staff, have awarded the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract of the project to Top Engineering/Shaanxi Construction Corporation, through their Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), First Developers Real Estate Development Company.

Major milestones on Amaala; $6bn deals inked

RED Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and The Red Sea, has announced significant advancements in the construction of Amaala a luxury wellness destination on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia where more than 600 contracts worth nearly SR23 billion ($6.13 billion) have been awarded.

Red Sea Global wins seven new LEED certifications

RED Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and Amaala, has announced that it has been awarded six new LEED certifications for properties at The Red Sea.

QatarEnergy to build world-scale urea complex

QATARENERGY has announced its decision to build a new, world-scale urea production complex that will more than double Qatar's urea production, playing a pivotal role in enhancing global food production and security.

Etihad Railway to build $2.3bn rail link in Jordan

JORDAN and the UAE last month signed agreements to initiate a $2.3-billion railway project that will connect the Port of Aqaba in Jordan to its mining sites of Shidiyah and Ghor AI Safi.

Waterbay Residence in Bahrain set for completion

THE BD30-million-plus ($78.9 million) Waterbay Residence Furnished by Roberto Cavalli project, which boasts 264 residences at Bahrain Bay, will be completed by the end of this year, said Bin Faqeeh Real Estate Investment Company.

Cebarco wins Bilaj AI Jazayer works deal

EDAMAH, the real estate arm of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), has awarded leading Bahrain construction firm Cebarco the contract for the first phase of infrastructure works at the Bilaj AI Jazayer project located on the southwest coast of Bahrain.

Bahrain Marina Phase One work 25pc completed

BAHRAIN Marina Development Company, the developer behind the prestigious Bahrain Marina project in the heart of Manama, has announced that 25 per cent of Phase One I work on the project is now completed.

Top developers in race for Oman wind energy projects

OMAN-BASED Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (Nama PWP) has announced that leading utility project developers including Saudi-based Acwa Power, Japan's Sumitomo and Itochu, French experts Total Energies and EDF as well as UAE-based Masdar have emerged as top qualifiers for the development of five large-scale wind energy projects.

Two-pronged approach to strengthen concrete

RESEARCHERS at Princeton University in New Jersey, US, are making significant strides in developing tougher concrete through two distinct, but complementary, approaches - a bio-inspired tubular design and double-helical design with robotics.

Expert witnesses and lawyers: keep to rules

STUART JORDAN* highlights the need to abide by the law when engaging expert witnesses, stressing that any interference by lawyers in drafting and editing their report can have significant cost implications and consequences.

Armstrong pump ensures uninterrupted service

A RMSTRONG Fluid Technology says it has introduced new larger sizes of the Design Envelope Tango, a compact, low-carbon dual pump that ensures uninterrupted service, even during maintenance.