United Arab Emirates

Arada Awards $422m Construction Contract for W Residences Dubai Harbour: Inside the UAE's Most Anticipated Luxury Waterfront Development

Modern waterfront towers rise over traditional wooden dhows in Dubai Marina, showcasing the UAE’s rapid urban development and world‑class construction skyline. Arada's Dubai Harbour Bet: A $422m Construction Contract That Signals Far More Than a Single Project The appointment of Engineering Contracting Company (ECC) as main contractor for Arada's W Residences at Dubai Harbour marks a defining moment in a development story that is reshaping how a Sharjah-founded developer is s

MENA & GCC Area

Michael Ghobrial

6 days ago7 min read

Guiding The Skies, Consultants Compete For Zayed International Airport Delivery Partner Role

Project Overview The delivery partner tender covers programme management support for a planned satellite terminal development at Zayed International Airport (AUH), formerly Abu Dhabi International Airport. The selected consultant will work alongside Abu Dhabi Airports to steer design coordination, procurement sequencing, interface management, and construction oversight across a multi‑year expansion phase. The role is positioned as a strategic extension of Abu Dhabi Airports’

MENA & GCC Area

Michael Ghobrial

Feb 193 min read

Skywards Growth, Dubai Tenders Superstructure Works At Al Maktoum Mega Airport

Mega airport terminal and concourses under construction with long‑span steel frames, tower cranes, and parallel runways, highlighting large‑scale aviation infrastructure expansion, complex airport superstructure works, and modern construction engineering. Artistic image Project Overview Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects has issued tenders for three superstructure packages covering key elements of the first‑phase expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport. The contracts w

MENA & GCC Area

Michael Ghobrial

Feb 184 min read

Arada Awards $422m Construction Contract for W Residences Dubai Harbour: Inside the UAE's Most Anticipated Luxury Waterfront Development

6 days ago7 min read

Guiding The Skies, Consultants Compete For Zayed International Airport Delivery Partner Role

Feb 193 min read

Skywards Growth, Dubai Tenders Superstructure Works At Al Maktoum Mega Airport

Feb 184 min read

Tracks of Influence, UAE Rail Market Sets the Pace for Regional Connectivity

The UAE has emerged as the Gulf’s rail frontrunner, combining a fully operational national freight network with imminent passenger services and mature urban rail systems. This momentum is underpinned by clear policy direction, strong project pipelines, and effective execution that continues to attract international rail expertise across design, civil works, systems, rolling stock, and operations. Modern passenger and freight trains running on parallel tracks through a desert

Feb 173 min read

Transforming Healthcare: Dubai Healthcare City Launches $354 Million Expansion Plan

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) has announced a substantial $354 million development programme to enhance its healthcare and wellness infrastructure. This ambitious investment underscores Dubai's commitment to solidifying its position as a leading regional medical hub, catering to growing demand for advanced healthcare services and integrated medical tourism. Futuristic healthcare campus development in Dubai Healthcare City featuring sustainable architecture, green landscaping,

Oct 14, 20253 min read

Abu Dhabi Launches Tram Network Project: Connecting Yas Island, Airport, and City Destinations

Abu Dhabi has officially launched a new tram and light rail project, marking a big step forward for transport, tourism, and urban living in the UAE capital. Announced by the Abu Dhabi Transport Company (ADT) and approved by the Department of Municipalities and Transport, the multi-phase system will connect iconic destinations on Yas Island, including Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, and Yas Mall, direct to Zayed International Airport, Al Raha Beach, Etihad Plaza, and key re

Oct 8, 20254 min read

Nakheel Awards $46m Dubai Islands Infrastructure Contract: What It Means for the Region’s Construction Sector

Nakheel, the master developer behind Dubai Islands, has awarded a AED169 million ($46 million) contract to Al-Nasr Contracting Company for key infrastructure works at the Bay Villas community. This new milestone will see construction of internal roads and utilities for 636 luxury homes—a move that secures the ground for Dubai’s next signature waterfront neighbourhood and continues the Islands project’s rapid post-rebrand momentum. The Bay Villas Development: An Overview The B

Oct 3, 20254 min read

G42’s Stargate UAE: Building the World’s Largest AI Data Centre Campus Outside the US

G42, a leading AI and cloud computing company based in Abu Dhabi, has sealed a deal to build the first 200-megawatt phase of the Stargate UAE data centre, a facility set to become a game-changer for artificial intelligence across the region. When complete, this data centre will anchor a giant 1GW cluster at the heart of the new 5GW UAE–US AI Campus in Abu Dhabi. It’s a bold move, backed by global tech heavyweights, OpenAI, Oracle, Nvidia, SoftBank, and Cisco, that puts the UA

Sep 24, 20254 min read

Etihad Rail to Tender $2.3bn Jordan Phosphate Railway in 2026

Etihad Rail, in collaboration with Jordan's Ministry of Transport, is set to open tenders in early 2026 for a monumental $2.3 billion railway project. This 360-kilometre railway line aims to connect the phosphate and potash mining centers of Al-Shidiya and Ghor Al-Safi to the Port of Aqaba. This initiative is part of a larger $5.5 billion investment package involving Jordan and the UAE, with Etihad Rail overseeing the design, construction, and operation of the railway. The ra

Sep 19, 20252 min read

Arada Awards $294 Million Contract For Aljada Madar Mall, Sharjah’s New Lifestyle Hub

In a landmark decision, Arada has recently awarded a significant contract worth AED 2.18 billion (approximately $594 million) to the United Engineering Construction Company (UNEC) for the construction of Madar Mall in Aljada, Sharjah. This announcement marks a vital milestone not only for Arada but also for the entire region, as the mall aims to become a key retail and entertainment hub within the ambitious Aljada mixed-use community. Project Overview Built-up area: 3.9 mil

Sep 18, 20253 min read

United Arab Emirates

Arada Awards $422m Construction Contract for W Residences Dubai Harbour: Inside the UAE's Most Anticipated Luxury Waterfront Development

Guiding The Skies, Consultants Compete For Zayed International Airport Delivery Partner Role

Skywards Growth, Dubai Tenders Superstructure Works At Al Maktoum Mega Airport

Arada Awards $422m Construction Contract for W Residences Dubai Harbour: Inside the UAE's Most Anticipated Luxury Waterfront Development

Guiding The Skies, Consultants Compete For Zayed International Airport Delivery Partner Role

Skywards Growth, Dubai Tenders Superstructure Works At Al Maktoum Mega Airport

Tracks of Influence, UAE Rail Market Sets the Pace for Regional Connectivity

Transforming Healthcare: Dubai Healthcare City Launches $354 Million Expansion Plan

Abu Dhabi Launches Tram Network Project: Connecting Yas Island, Airport, and City Destinations

Nakheel Awards $46m Dubai Islands Infrastructure Contract: What It Means for the Region’s Construction Sector

G42’s Stargate UAE: Building the World’s Largest AI Data Centre Campus Outside the US

Etihad Rail to Tender $2.3bn Jordan Phosphate Railway in 2026

Arada Awards $294 Million Contract For Aljada Madar Mall, Sharjah’s New Lifestyle Hub

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