Abu Dhabi-based Masdar has joined hands with leading energy company Taqa, French group EDF Renewables and China’s JinkoPower for the launch of the 2GW Al Dhafra Solar PV project, the world’s largest single-site solar power plant, spanning more than 20 sq km of Abu Dhabi desert.

UAE developer Arada has appointed Japanese architect Tadao Ando as the designer for its new performing arts centre – Il Teatro – that will play a prominent role in Sharjah’s mega lifestyle community, Aljada.

Leading Dubai developer Nakheel has joined hands with Excelsior Real Estate for the launch of the second phase of its recently unveiled waterfront development – Rixos Dubai Islands, Hotel & Residences – the first luxury hotel and residential offering on Dubai Islands.

Leading developers Dutco and Ellington have announced the launch of a new waterfront project – One River Point – at Business Bay in Dubai, that houses a collection of 295 residences.

National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC), a leading Abu Dhabi-based EPC firm, has announced that one of its key units has secured a $1.3-billion contract from Saudi oil giant Aramco for two key projects as part of the Arab Medium (AM) facilities upgrade scheme.

Sanipex Group, renowned for its extensive design-led luxury interior offering, has announced the opening of its Bagnodesign/Sanipex Gallery showroom in Abu Dhabi.

Leading real estate developer Omniyat has launched its latest luxury project, Orla Infinity, Dorchester Collection, Dubai.

UAE-based real estate developer Imkan has announced the launch of retail and commercial leasing at its Pixel Plaza, a lifestyle destination for creators and innovators in the heart of Makers District, Abu Dhabi.

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the UAE outside oil and gas, has announced that work has begun on its new aluminium recycling plant at Al Taweelah located in the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad).