UAE construction sentiment among the best in the world, according to a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors report
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UAE construction
UAE construction sector thrives as airport expansion and hospitality projects drive demand despite 5% increase to costs
The UAE construction sector is thriving as hospitality and real estate projects drive demand.
Dubai
Expo City Dubai awards contracts for new residential project
Expo Valley, set to welcome its first residents in early 2026, will comprise 532 villas, townhouses and semi-detached properties
blue-collar workers
KPMG launches ‘Blue Wave’ to uplift blue-collar workers in UAE
KPMG launches ‘Blue Wave’ initiative to provide free educational opportunities, skill development and support to uplift blue-collar workers in the UAE
JLL
UAE construction pipeline valued at $590bn, MENA region has $3.9tn of unawarded projects
The UAE construction sector has a high-value pipeline of upcoming projects and developments
construction activities
UAE construction sector remains strong in face of challenges from weather, skills shortages, material costs and Saudi competition
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors highlights challenges and opportunities for UAE construction sector
Bahrain construction
UAE construction market valued at $94bn in 2023: Report
The market is expected to grow at a 3% AAGR during 2025-2028
Construction
UAE and Saudi construction costs to rise by up to 7% in 2024
UAE and Saudi construction firms look to AI, modular building and sustainability as costs rise
Abu Dhabi construction
Aldar Properties awarded $6bn in contracts last year
Aldar Properties says it awarded $6bn in contracts for major developments in Abu Dhabi last year
Construction
UAE construction activity grows, despite signs of slowdown
UAE construction sector is showing signs of growth, but headwinds exist
Abu Dhabi
UAE megaprojects: 34 upcoming developments set to transform the nation
Dubai’s Palm Jebel Ali, Hatta Masterplan, Abu Dhabi’s massive museums – here is a closer look at all the upcoming projects that will shape the UAE over the next decade
Property in Ras al Khaimah
UAE freezone looks to boost $133bn construction industry
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone is supporting UAE construction firms with Big 5 participation
Burj Binghatti
UAE real estate: What to watch for in 2024
Among the country’s bustling real estate landscape, there are several new projects set to debut next year, here is all you need to know
3D printing
UAE announces new plan to slash carbon footprint by 5%
The new plan aims to decarbonise construction and boost sustainability while preserving resources
building contractors
Middle East’s most influential construction leaders revealed in CW Power 100 ranking
Published in the June 2022 issue of Construction Week Middle East’s monthly magazine, the Power 100 list ranks the region’s top developers, contractors, consultants, sub-contractors, designers and architects, and lawyers
blue-collar workers
UAE to have mid-day break programme for workers from June 15
According to Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, some jobs are, however, exempted from the work ban in the afternoon for technical reasons which requires work to continue uninterrupted
construction industry
Dubai’s ‘already robust’ property market receives another boost with DLD, municipality restructure
Additional transparency and accountability as a result of these changes will bolster construction whilst ensuring that the emirate is in line with a sustainable growth model, experts told Arabian Business