- Royal Development Holding, a boutique premium real estate developer and subsidiary of Emirates Stallion Group (ADX: ESG), in partnership with SAAS Properties has appointed Fibrex LLC as the main contractor for Seamont Autograph Collection Residences, marking the project’s transition into full-scale construction and another significant milestone in its delivery programme. Following the successful completion of enabling works, construction is scheduled to commence in October 2026, with a 27-month programme targeting completion in December 2028. Under the AED800 contract, Fibrex will undertake the project's main construction works, progressing Seamont Autograph Collection Residences into its next phase of delivery. Located on Al Reem Island, Seamont Autograph Collection Residences…

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and Cityview Developments, has signed an agreement with UAE-based Cityview Developments, to introduce two of its new branded developments in the emirate - Mövenpick Residences Dubai Motor City and Pullman Residences & Offices Dubai Meydan. Together, these projects bring 690 branded residences to the partners’ Dubai portfolio, building on the success of Hyde Residences Dubai Hills and further expanding the partnership. Each project marks a first for Accor. The Mövenpick Residences property will be the world’s first standalone Mövenpick Residences and the first branded residential development in Dubai Motor City, while Pullman Residences & Offices project will introduce Accor’s first-ever branded offices…

Richmind, a UAE-focused real estate developer, has announced that it has reached a significant new milestone in the development of Oystra, its landmark luxury waterfront project on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, completing the shoring works as construction continues to advance. The milestone coincides with the opening of Richmind’s new luxury Experience Centre in Jumeirah, Dubai, designed by global architecture and design firm Gensler.  Together, the two developments signal a new phase for Oystra, bringing its architectural vision closer to reality while strengthening direct engagement with prospective residents, investors and partners, said the developer. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, Oystra is progressing from architectural ambition into tangible built form. The…

Dubai Islands, a waterfront development by Nakheel, will have 3km of its western shoreline upgraded, as well as 320 metres of beach frontage added near Bay Villas, the real estate developer said. It awarded Mar Marine & Building Contracting L.L.C. a contract for marine and beach works on Island B at Dubai Islands, with the project expected to finish by the fourth quarter of 2027. The scope includes the construction of new breakwaters, the removal of existing protective rock revetments and the formation of a new beach near Bay Villas. The contractor will also refurbish and carry out remedial works across several existing beach areas on the western side of Island B, bringing together the new and upgraded stretches of the coast. The beachfront works will support the delivery of Bay…

Al Habtoor Group, a major UAE business conglomerate with diversified businesses, has announced that it has achieved a key milestone with the successful installation of the final glass façade panel at its premium project Habtoor Towers, which, on completion, is set to become the world’s largest single residential building. Located in the heart of Al Habtoor City on Sheikh Zayed Road, it is one of the most ambitious residential developments in Dubai, combining scale, architectural precision, and world-class construction standards. Being implemented in co-ordination with China Railway 18th Bureau Group Dubai, the tower comprises a total of 1,740 residential units. The handover will be completed in phases, starting with over 1,300 apartments scheduled for delivery this summer.…

DUBAI: Arada has announced the expansion of Roberts Co into the UAE, bringing the tier-one Australian construction company's expertise to the region as part of its growing Arada Industries vertical. The move sees Roberts Co establish a UAE presence with a substantial head office team already in place and marks a significant step in Arada's strategy to integrate best-in-class construction capability directly into its development process. By bringing Roberts Co in-house, Arada will be able to embed construction expertise at the design and development stage, increasing efficiencies, reducing costs and strengthening the company's competitive position. Arada acquired Roberts Co in 2025, following its entry into the Australian market. Roberts Co is a commercially focused, tier-one contractor…

Leading luxury project developer Sobha Realty has announced the groundbreaking of Anantara Siniya Island Resort and Anantara Residences Sobha Siniya Island in the northern emirate of Umm Al Quwain, thus forming one of the leading hospitality destinations within the island's masterplan. The milestone reflects Umm Al Quwain's continued tourism and real estate development, and strengthens the emirate's position as a distinctive coastal and tourism destination in the UAE. The groundbreaking followed the announcement of a strategic partnership between Minor Hotels and Sobha Siniya Island - a joint venture between Sobha Realty and Umm Al Quwain Properties - to introduce the Anantara Hotels & Resorts brand to Umm Al Quwain for the first time. Set for 2030 launch, Anantara Siniya Island…

ALA Developments has broken ground on Havencia, a 286-unit residential development located within Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC), thus marking the start of construction on the developer’s second project in the emirate. Scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2028, it comprises studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments on a 34,057-sq-ft plot. ALA Developments said Havencia has been designed with families and investors in mind, combining residential amenities with access to Dubai’s major road networks, schools, retail, metro and leisure destinations. The project will include a range of residential amenities, including a business lounge and library in the entrance lobby, a splash pad, butterfly garden, koi pond and jogging track at podium level, and a rooftop gym…

Adnoc has signed of a multi-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Gulf Group, a Thai energy and infrastructure conglomerate, for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) into Asia. Under the agreement, Adnoc Trading will deliver approximately 2 million tonnes of LNG to Gulf Group over a multi-year term, starting in 2027.  Nasser Al Muhairi, Acting CEO of Adnoc Downstream Industry, Marketing & Trading, said, "This agreement builds on our first LNG supply agreement with Gulf Group and reinforces Adnoc’s commitment to ensuring reliable energy supplies to Thailand and our Asian customers. It marks another milestone in ADNOC’s global LNG marketing and trading platform, enhancing the scale, flexibility and optionality of our LNG solutions to meet growing global…