His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has chaired the agency’s second board meeting of 2026, during which His Highness commended EAD’s efforts and strategic
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Ellington Properties, Dubai’s leading design-led real estate developer, has announced the launch of Everly Place, its newest residential development in Mohammed Bin Rashid City’s Meydan Horizon, further strengthening its growing portfolio of thoughtfully designed homes across Dubai. Overlooking the crystal lagoon, Everly Place features 209 residences across a curated mix
Arada has begun the pre-launch phase at 100 Avenue Road, a new residential development in Swiss Cottage, a short distance from the leafy expanses of Regent’s Park and Hampstead Heath in North West London. Construction of the 172-apartment building is already under way and due to complete in the fourth quarter of 2028, marking the […]
BEEAH has announced the commencement of early works at Khalid Bin Sultan City, its flagship real estate development in Sharjah, with Building Co. (BEST) L.L.C. appointed to deliver the enabling works package. The milestone moves the project from planning into physical development ahead of the targeted completion of Phase 1 in 2029. Concept master-planned by […]
The Sports Coordination Council held its second meeting of 2026, chaired by H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, at the Cycling Building in the Officers Club in Dubai. The meeting convened representatives from federal and local government entities and sports organisations aiming to reinforce integration across the national sports ecosystem and align […]
Dubai’s development market continues to expand at pace, while also demonstrating a level of stability that is helping sustain long-term growth. Strong investor confidence, clear regulation, advanced infrastructure, and market continuity are giving the sector a solid foundation even as project volume rises. In 2025, Dubai recorded more than 270,000 real estate transactions
Dubai Peninsula, developed by H&H, is progressing on schedule, with lead contractors appointed and construction activity underway. These early milestones mark the beginning of a new neighbourhood in Jumeirah, conceived as one of Dubai’s most exclusive waterfront destinations. Positioned along the coastline at the edge of Dubai Canal, Dubai Peninsula is
Scientific research launched just over 20 years ago to find the places where people live longest, identified five ‘blue zones’ where nature played a fundamental role, and healthy behaviour was built into daily life. American writer, explorer and National Geographic Fellow, Dan Buettner, first coined the term ‘blue zones’ after an expedition in 2000 […]
A new study by Arthur D. Little (ADL) reveals that culturally integrated hospitality properties can claim higher average daily rates and enjoy up higher guest satisfaction scores, significantly above the industry average. Titled “Integrating Culture into Hospitality Services” the report provides a comprehensive benchmarking of how Middle Eastern destinations such as the
“Throughout history, education has been the most profound pillar in the development of nations and societies. Today, its significance is further amplified with the rapid acceleration of digital transformation and the growing role of artificial intelligence, positioning education as the true force that determines nations’ readiness for the future and their ability to
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) chaired the 49th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Youth and Sports, held at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo from January 11 to 13, 2026. The session was attended by youth and sports ministers as well as senior officials from Arab countries, along […]
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has marked a significant milestone for Ajwan Khorfakkan residences with the launch of Phase 3 sales, unveiling two new residential towers, Layan and Juman. Positioned on the scenic East Coast, Ajwan is quickly gaining prominence as one of the UAE’s most desirable emerging destinations for residents and investors
DIB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Informa Connect Academy at HRSE Dubai, formalising a strategic collaboration to advance professional education, certification, and workforce development across the UAE and wider GCC region. The partnership will be delivered through DIB Academy, the bank’s dedicated learning and development platform, launched earlier
The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, announced the launch of the fifth edition of the Hamdan–ICESCO Award for the Development of Educational Facilities in the Islamic World. The Award is one of the leading joint initiatives aimed at supporting and […]
In a significant step toward building stronger academic–industry linkages, VRAcademi, Dubai’s leading AI & Metaverse Lab, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Bhubaneswar City Knowledge Innovation Cluster Foundation (BCKIC), a an initiative of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. This collaboration aims to leverage
BEYOND Developments, the bold and forward-thinking real estate brand, has announced the launch of Soulever by BEYOND, an AED 2.6 billion landmark within Dubai Maritime City (DMC). Rising as two sculptural towers designed by globally renowned architects SAOTA, with interiors by ARRCC, Soulever stands as a confident expression of BEYOND’s vision for waterfront living. As
SOL Properties, the premier real estate development arm of the Bhatia Group, launched SOL LUXE, a landmark AED 2.2 billion mixed-use development. Strategically located on Sheikh Zayed Road and soaring 280 metres across 62 floors, the project is set to become one of the tallest freehold towers on the road, offering a final opportunity for […]
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has marked a significant milestone in infrastructure development in Africa with the signing of a landmark Joint Project Preparation Facility (JPPF) Facility Agreement with the Government of the Republic of South Africa. The agreement was formalised during a ceremony on the margins of the just concluded
The 14th edition of the International Real Estate & Investment Show (IREIS 2025) takes off on a high note at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) as the value of active urban development projects exceeds US$758.79 billion, according to industry reports. With this, Abu Dhabi reinforces its position in the real estate and construction […]
BloombergNEF, a global authority in renewable energy, released its latest report assessing the resilience and innovation of seven leading PV module manufacturers amid shifting market conditions. BNEF highlighted Trinasolar’s dedicated global strategy, strong bankability, pioneering technological innovation, and exceptional sustainability performance. The report shows that





























