As part of its work to promote architectural excellence and grow its global membership, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has been taking steps to strengthen its presence and strategic partnerships in the Gulf. This work coincides with the 15th anniversary of the RIBA Gulf...
Mayar Holding Co. announced a SAR 2.3 million increase, excluding VAT, in the contract value between its subsidiary, Saudi Drip Irrigation Co., and NEOM Co. In a statement to Tadawul, the company noted that this increase represents 8% of the original contract value. It also...
Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children, part of the M42 group, recently hosted its inaugural Obstetric Medicine Conference. The groundbreaking event on January 10 attracted nearly 200 attendees eager to learn more about maternal healthcare innovations in the UAE and beyond. Centered...
Investors in Dubai real estate notched up record profits of almost AED60 billion from the re-sale market last year. A report released by fäm Properties today showed the secondary market generated capital gains of AED 59.7 billion in 2024, representing 32% of Dubai’s all-time high total...
The Intersec 2025 Awards, held last night (Wednesday, 15 January) at the Ritz Carlton DIFC in Dubai, celebrated the most innovative and outstanding achievements in safety, security, and fire protection. This year's awards were a significant milestone for the UAE, with the country’s security,...
As part of its ongoing efforts to develop the "Taqdeer" system, the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers (TAQEEM) has signed a cooperation agreement with Najm for Insurance Services to support the electronic damage assessment services for vehicles involved in minor traffic accidents in various...
In a joint press conference held today at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), RAK Municipality, and RAK Public Services Department unveiled a series of ambitious sustainability initiatives. These...
As urbanisation accelerates and security challenges become more complex, the UAE is redefining security management through unified Command & Control Centres (CCCs), a key focus of the Security Leader’s Summit at Intersec 2025. Traditionally, command centres in sectors such as...
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) have partnered to showcase the diverse travel experiences tourists can enjoy in Saudi Arabia through an engaging creative content campaign. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, short films and photos have been creatively produced...
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), the leading authority and standard setter on building services engineering, has launched TM65 UAE a new guide for calculating embodied carbon in building services, at Light + Intelligent Building Middle East. The launch took place...
Elm, a pioneer in digital solutions, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kidana Development Company, the major developer of the Holy Sites and wholly owned by the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites. The agreement aims to bolster joint efforts in the development and...