Construction Week

Saudi developer Umm Al Qura has unveiled Masar Gardens, a new mixed-use urban destination in Makkah that forms part of its plans to expand beyond its flagship Masar Destination development.

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This Dubai billionaire has acquired Shangri-La Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road for AED1.1 billion.

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Dubai billionaire acquires Shangri-La Hotel in Sheikh Zayed Road for AED1.1bn - Construction Week Online AHS Properties acquires landmark Shangri-La Dubai, underscoring rising investor confidence and soaring values along Sheikh Zayed Road. Dubai billionaire acquires Shangri-La Hotel in Sheikh Zayed Road for AED1.1bn. abbas sajwani, AHS Properties, Shangri-La Dubai. News.

Employees to get leave on Monday, June 15, 2026, to mark the (Hijri 1448 AH), authorities have confirmed.

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Dubai’s new Harbour Bridge aims to cut travel times from 12 to 3 minutes, enhancing connectivity and supporting growth in tourism and residential areas!

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Top 12 project launches in May🌆

Last month saw a wave of project launches across the region, from residential and mixed-use towers to sustainable communities and entertainment destinations. Read the full list on our website! Please note, this list is not ranked.

At the centre of Saudi Arabia's transformation is the Red Sea, which is steadily emerging as a global destination for luxury travel, wellness, and immersive experiences!

In this exclusive interview, Ulf Bremer, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts AMAALA at Triple Bay, and Kai Dieckmann, General Manager of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea at Shura Island, share insights into how their respective properties are helping shape the next chapter of luxury hospitality in the region.

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Gensler announced the completion of a new 25,000-square-meter workplace for a leading professional services client in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia!

Located in Laysen Valley and spanning 12 floors, the project establishes a new benchmark for workplace design in the Kingdom

An oil terminal in Oman was hit by an explosion as military exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah resumed along the Lebanon-Israel border.

Authorities in confirmed investigations are underway following the blast, which affected infrastructure linked to the country’s energy sector.

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2025 was confirmed as the third-warmest year on record.

Dr. Rafael Santiago, Acting Chief Researcher of the Advanced Materials Research Center at TII, shares insights on why we need to rethink global cooling in an era of extreme heat.

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