The  foundation stone for Bharat Mart, a 2.7-million-sq-ft market and trading platform for Indian businesses in Dubai, was laid during a ceremony held at the recent World Governments Summit 2024.

AtkinsRéalis, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has appointed Christine Healy, a seasoned global executive, as its new President for Asia, Middle East and Australia (AMEA), effective February 19.

Dubai real estate master developer Nakheel has launched the exclusive Bay Villas, on Dubai Islands B, a part of Dubai Islands, the city’s premier living, leisure and tourism waterfront destination.

Delta Coatings International, an award-winning coatings manufacturer and waterproofing industry leader, has doubled its covered warehousing space at its main Dubai headquarters following rapid growth in demand. The full-service coatings system house is, meanwhile, proceeding with the construction of a new, state-of-the-art facility nearby.

Designs for two new towers that are being built as part of Phase Two of Uptown project were revealed recently by Brewer Smith Brewer Group (BSBG), a renowned global architecture group. The unveiling of the design comes just days after the ground-breaking ceremony for the project.

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has reached the financial closing of the sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (MBR Solar Park), the largest single-site solar park in the world, along with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa).

Bloom Holding, one of the UAE’s foremost real estate development companies, has launched Seville, the fifth phase of its fully integrated and all-inclusive community in Abu Dhabi – Bloom Living.

Besix, a pioneer in sustainable waste solutions and a key player in the region’s energy transition, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai Municipality, Emirates National Oil Company (Enoc) and Japanese group Marubeni for a project that will eliminate landfilling.

MAG, a leading real estate developer in the UAE, has awarded a AED2.8 billion ($762 million) contract to Cecep Techand Middle East for the construction of ‘The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dubai, Creekside’ part of the Keturah Resort, which combines luxury and wellness.

Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate, has entered into an agreement with Aldar Properties, a leading real estate developer, investor, and manager in the UAE, to set up a new joint venture that will develop Grade A logistics facilities in Dubai South.

The iconic BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, the first traditional stone Hindu temple in the entire Middle East, was inaugurated last month (February) by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a grand ceremony. The architectural marvel, located on 27 acres of land, was built at a cost of more than AED400 million ($108 million).