Tag: Sustainability

Construction & Real Estate

WSP boosts Mideast water advisory capabilities with strategic appointment

WSP, a leading professional services firm, has strengthened its water sector capabilities in the region with the appointment of Nada Abubakr as Head of Water Advisory, marking a significant step in the firm’s continued investment in water security and sustainability. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai's smart bus station project work 90pc completed

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that 90% of the work has been completed on its smart bus station and is on track for completion by month-end. The key initiative forms part of RTA’s broader drive towards digital transformation and sustainability. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Al Futtaim, Siemens in deal to boost digital transformation in real estate

Al Futtaim Real Estate, a unit of leading UAE business conglomerate Al Futtaim, has announced a landmark strategic partnership with global technology powerhouse Siemens, in a major move aimed at accelerating the digital transformation and sustainability in the property sector....

Construction & Real Estate

JLL names new regional head for Middle East, Africa

JLL, a real estate industry expert, has appointed Mouhammad Takieddin as its new Regional Head and CEO for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) based in Riyadh. In this new role, Takieddin's digital transformation expertise will be core to building new regional specialisation in data centres and FM sector. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Diriyah celebrates Leed Gold for its premium mixed-use project

Diriyah Company, the developer of Saudi Arabia's premier historical, cultural, and lifestyle destination, has achieved a major sustainability milestone with its premium mixed-use project, Zallal, being awarded the Leed (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification....

Construction & Real Estate

BENEFIT, Safa join hands to drive Bahrain’s key sustainability initiatives

BENEFIT, a leading company in Bahrain's fintech sector, has joined hands with Safa, a voluntary carbon offsetting platform and a portfolio company of the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat, in a move aimed at driving Bahrain’s sustainability and climate action initiatives. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Umm Al Qura's landmark Makkah project gets LEED Gold certification

Saudi-based Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company has announced that its landmark urban project - Masar Development - in Makkah city has been awarded LEED Gold certification, one of the highest international certifications in sustainability and built environment. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Big 5 Construct Saudi puts spotlight on architectural leadership, innovation

The opening day of Big 5 Construct Saudi explored the role of architects in the creation, implementation and sustainability of modern-day cityscapes and how they turned the masterplans into thriving communities. Also in spotlight was Saudi Arabia’s role as a leader in embedding heritage and culture in development. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Big 5 Construct Saudi’s January edition targets the Kingdom’s fit-out and finishing boom

As Saudi construction sector moves at unprecedented scale and speed, Big 5 Construct Saudi has positioned its January edition as the first major industry touchpoint of the year. The four-day event focuses on fit-out, finishing and project delivery at a critical moment when project developments are rapidly moving from design into execution, said the event organisers. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai summit spotlights priorities shaping energy-efficient built environment

Sustainability strategies for the built environment must evolve beyond net-zero targets to deliver measurable environmental impact and long-term return on investment, said global industry leaders while speaking at the Smart Building Summit being held on the sidelines of Light + Intelligent Building Middle East. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Kezad joins Beeah to set up new waste management venture

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad Group), a part of AD Ports Group, has launched a new joint venture with Beeah, the region’s sustainability and innovation pioneer, aimed at delivering integrated, eco-friendly waste management services to customers across its economic cities and free zones. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Work on strategic energy, water projects in Al Ain region on track

Work on strategic energy and water projects in Al Ain region is progressing on schedule, according to the Department of Energy - Abu Dhabi (DoE). These projects are aimed at supporting population growth and resource sustainability in the region....

Construction & Real Estate

Basalt fibre market set to hit $590m by 2030, says report

The global market for value-added basalt fibre products mainly fabrics and geogrids - a key part in the construction sector’s push toward durability and sustainability - is projected to hit $590 million by 2030, rising from $398 million in 2024, said a report. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Cityscape Global Riyadh closes with record-breaking $63bn in deals

This year's edition of Cityscape Global saw record participation with 577 top firms showcasing the best in real estate, urban planning and modern construction, at the four-day event in Riyadh. It ended on a successful note with record-breaking SAR237 billion ($63 billion) in deals. ...