Taj Dhabi, a subsidiary of Trojan Construction Group, has been awarded the Design and Build contract for two new developments in KAFD, Saudi Arabia’s prime business district, located in the heart of Riyadh. Marking the occasion with a signing ceremony at KAFD were Gautam Sashittal, Chief Executive Officer of the King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC), and Eng Mohamed Mahmoud, Chief Executive Officer of Taj Dhabi. In its first partnership with KAFD DMC, Taj Dhabi will be designing and building two important parcels within the business district – a multi-purpose complex comprising two office towers…
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Arada has opened Shajar, a nursery and visitor attraction that contains 130,000 trees that are being carefully nurtured prior to being planted in Arada’s communities. Spread over a 1.6 million square foot area, Shajar, which means ‘trees’ in Arabic, is one of the largest nurseries in the UAE. A family-friendly and educational attraction that is designed to promote the welfare of trees and boost environmental awareness, Shajar also incorporates a welcome centre, tour experience and upmarket café, all surrounded by a huge variety of trees and shrubs. The first stop at the Shajar experience is the welcome center, which informs…
ALEC Engineering and Contracting LLC (ALEC), part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), has unveiled its first-ever Sustainability & Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, detailing its ESG and decarbonisation strategy, plans and quantifying the impact of its current initiatives, highlighting the Group’s commitment to the three pillars of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and business governance. ALEC’s decarbonisation strategy involves further investment into offsite and modular volumetric construction technology and leveraging digital construction to achieve higher productivity, improve safety and quality, reduce material consumption, and deliver quality projects in shorter timelines, thereby reducing overall emissions. Its decarbonisation plans…
Dar Al Arkan, the leading real estate company in Saudi Arabia, today announced the launch of Etoile by Elie Saab, paving the way for the renowned designer’s first branded residence in the Kingdom. For the first time in Saudi Arabia, the iconic flair and elegance of Elie Saab can be found in Etoile at SEDRA, the first integrated community of its kind in Riyadh. A sanctuary of opulence and tranquillity, Etoile by Elie Saab features homes that emanate luxury, while engraved in tradition. It entails an assortment of 3-and-4-bedroom villas with the very unique Wadi Villas offering uninterrupted views…
Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Chairman of Aseer Development Authority “ASDA”, witnessed the announcement of SEVEN’s fifth entertainment destination in the Kingdom and the first in the Aseer region. With an investment value of more than SAR 1.3 billion, the entertainment destination is strategically located between the cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait, near Abha International Airport. The development is set on a land size of 64,000 square metres with a built-up area of more than 79,000 square meters. Designed by Gensler, a global architecture, design, and planning firm, the architecture was inspired by the ancient…
Al Habtoor Group announces the official launch of the highly anticipated Ultra Residences & Sky Villas at Al Habtoor Tower, situated atop Dubai’s latest landmark. The tower offers an unparalleled living experience and breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Canal, Business Bay, Burj Khalifa, and Meydan. The Ultra Residences & Sky Villas, spanning levels 76 to 82, signify the pinnacle of engineering, design, and planning. Mohamed Al Habtoor, Vice Chairman & CEO of Al Habtoor Group expressed, “Proudly introducing the epitome of luxury in our milestone achievement at Al Habtoor Tower, a true reflection of our…
Luxury developer – DURAR Group announced its partnership with Christie’s International Real Estate, Ras Al Khaimah as their exclusive sales partner. This collaboration brings together two titans in their respective fields to present MASA Residence, a visionary project poised to redefine waterfront luxury living on the iconic Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. With a sales value estimated at AED 700 million, MASA Residence is set to captivate the market with its innovative design and luxurious offerings. The project, is ready for sale, and is expected to be completed by Q2 2026. This luxury property has positioned itself as a beacon of…
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced that Al-Futtaim Malls has achieved the WELL Health-Safety Rating for three major malls in Dubai, becoming the first and largest indoor malls in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to achieve this designation. The WELL Health-Safety Rating is an evidence-based, third-party verified rating that supports organisations to advance health-focused strategies for building operations and prepares businesses for long-term resilience. “Al-Futtaim Malls is demonstrating tremendous leadership in advancing health and well-being by achieving the WELL Health-Safety Rating across these three malls,” said Prateek Khanna, Chief Operating Officer, IWBI. “I’m thrilled to offer our congratulations…
Al Masaood Group –one of Abu Dhabi’s leading business conglomerates, is participating in the upcoming COP28 UAE to be held in Expo City, Dubai. Taking place from November 30 to December 12, 2023, COP28 will bring together world leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and environmental advocates from around the globe to discuss and develop strategies for combatting climate change. Al Masaood, through its Power Division, will showcase the innovative SHAMS+, the first UAE-designed and manufactured solar power charging station for electric vehicles and hybrid marine vessels. As a 100% renewable energy source, SHAMS+ is also re-deployable, carbon-neutral, and requires low maintenance,…
As Managing Directorofthe Saudi-based integrated facilities management provider Musanadah, Nigel Wright, and the award-winning teamhe leads,have beensteadily penetrating the market,by leveraging the introduction of new BICSc-certified training centres to set new standards across Saudi Arabia. Overseeing the company’s growing IFM portfolioacross the Kingdom, Nigel has demonstrated outstanding leadership, determination, and dynamism to introduce international standards to the burgeoning Saudi Arabian FM market. This includes membership of the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) to improvehard services delivery andacquiring the HCIS-license for security services as a differentiator. His daily drive is to oversee the investment in professional competency, staff learning and development,…