UAE-based developer Al Farwaniya Property Developments has announced the official launch of Reem Mall. The shopping, dining and entertainment project was developed at a cost of US $1.3bn, and is located on Abu Dhabi’s Reem Island.

According to a statement from the developer, the project features 186,000sqm of gross leasable area, and has more than 400 retail stores and 80 food and beverage outlets, and is poised to be a prime destination for residents and tourists.

The mall was officially inaugurated by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence in the presence of Jamal Al Ghunaim, Ambassador of Kuwait to the UAE, Tarek Sultan, Chairman of Agility Global; Al Farwaniya Property Developments Chairman Faisal Jamil Sultan Al Essa and Vice Chairperson Nadia Akil as well as other senior officials.

“Reem Mall is an iconic project that epitomises innovation, offering a premium mall experience and fostering community spirit. As a one-stop-shop family destination, it combines cutting-edge design with a diverse range of retail, dining, and entertainment options catering to every member of the family. Both NREC and UPAC are committed to creating a unique destination that aligns with Abu Dhabi’s vision to offer a remarkable lifestyle and leisure experience,” stated Al Essa.

The mall offers exclusive attractions, a unique retail mix with the latest design concepts, and the largest snow park in the region. It is home to one of the region’s fully integrated omnichannel retail ecosystem with digital, e-commerce, and logistics capabilities, the statement added.

Al Essa added, “Reem Mall is not just a shopping center. It is a vibrant hub where families, tourists, and shopping enthusiasts can enjoy an array of experiences and services tailored to their needs.”

Bruce von Kaufmann, Mall Director, Reem Mall stated, “Our exclusive attractions and diverse retail mix will appeal to locals, residents and Abu Dhabi visitors. Abu Dhabi is swiftly establishing itself as a worldwide hub for family entertainment and leisure, and we are thrilled to introduce a unique experience that surpasses visitors’ expectations.”

Al Farwaniya is a joint venture between logistics giant Agility Global, United Projects for Aviation Services Company (UPAC), and the National Real Estate Company (NREC). These three Kuwait-based entities bring a sound financial base, extensive experience in asset management and commercial real estate development, and a successful track record of mall operations.

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Solar IPP specialist Three Eight Six Holdings has inked a strategic partnership with B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited, a specialist in the South East Asian region for sustainable energy solutions.

As per a statement, B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited, Minas Investments, and Green Synergy Consulting have acquired a 49% equity stake in Three Eight Six Holdings. The deal will enable the firm to leverage B.Grimm Power’s experience and capabilities to jointly develop solar energy projects in the GCC region.

“We want to be the front runner in renewable energy developments in the GCC to make a strongly positive and sustainable impact in the region. With our new partnership, we have a clear ambition to develop and operate 100MW of C&I solar projects by 2025,” said Ahmad Al Khayyat, Chairman of Three Eight Six Group.

“This marks the beginning of a cleaner and greener future for the Middle East, thereby finally putting it on the world map for energy transformation,” said Dr. Harald Link, President of B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited.

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The investment by B.Grimm Power in the Three Eight Six Holdings is said to demonstrates how promising and attractive the renewable energy sector in the Middle East is. In this sense, it can be aligned with the strategic vision of the GCC countries, who are pursuing increased renewable energy capacity in line with capacity requirement increases and sustainable development goals, said the statement.

This will be a strengthening investment in Three Eight Six Holdings’s existing portfolio and pipeline projects across the three jurisdiction, it added.

B.Grimm Power’s strategic entry into the Middle Eastern market is based on its adherence to the region’s commitment to a high rate of investment in renewable energy infrastructure. From this perspective, this partnership with Three Eight Six Holdings ensures that B.Grimm Power becomes a significant player in the region’s renewable energy portfolio, thereby supporting several countries in their sustainability agendas, the statement concluded.

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PIF-owned Roshn Group has announced a range of show villas, townhouses, and duplexes at Warefa, its first community development in East Riyadh.

The community, Roshn’s second in the Saudi capital, will boast 2,300 residential units featuring a mix of villas, townhouses and duplexes. When fully completed it will be home to over 13,000 people.

Warefa will combine modern homes with vibrant, open public spaces covering approximately 16,000sqm, with walkable streets and a mix of essential and leisure amenities designed to encourage healthy, active living.

Visitors to Warefa will be guided by Roshn’s dedicated sales team, who will also demonstrate how the community will look. across its 1.4sqkm once completed.

A company spokesperson explained, “Each of the eight different home types can be toured, with fully furnished duplexes, townhouses, and villas on display for walk-throughs with Roshn’s sales experts on hand to share information about size, equipment, and pricing.”

According to him, Warefa’s homes are inspired by the unique architectural ‘Salmani’ style of Riyadh and Najd, which blends tradition and modernity.

The range of residences includes stylish four-bedroom duplexes, as well as four and five-bedroom villas; there is also a ‘prime villa’ option.​ Prime villas offer five bedrooms, rooms for both a maid and driver, and a rooftop terrace.

Located in East Riyadh, close to Dammam Road and Khurais Road, Warefa offers easy access into the centre of Riyadh, with its host of economic, healthcare, governmental, entertainment, and educational institutions.

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Facilities management firm Imdaad-Misr has entered into a new service agreement with Egypt-based developer Gates Developments.

As per the terms of the deal, Imdaad-Misr will provide integrated FM services to Gates Developments’ three projects in the Administrative Capital, five projects in West Cairo, and the new Lyv project in Ras El Hikma on the North Coast.

The agreement was signed by Mahmood Rasheed, Chief Operating Officer of Imdaad, Engineer Osama Osman, General Manager of Imdaad-Misr, and Hassan Nasr, the CEO of Gates Developments, at a special ceremony held in Cairo. The agreement is said to align with Gates Development’s strategy to engage leading operational companies and enhance the quality and performance of its future projects.

“As a regional leader in the facilities management sector, Imdaad Group has a proven track record of delivering exceptional services to administrative, commercial, residential, medical, and tourism real estate projects. This has established us as one of the top integrated facilities management companies in the Middle East. We are committed to sustainable operations, leveraging local, regional, and international expertise, which has significantly contributed to Imdaad Group’s remarkable long-term success in the region,” said Rasheed.

Othman pointed out that the company was focused on expanding its presence in Egypt as part of its growth strategy. He stated, “Our new agreement with Gates Real Estate Development Company represents a significant step in Imdaad Group’s ongoing expansion. We are delighted with this collaboration and grateful for the trust placed in us.”

He continued, “This partnership will bolster our capacity for substantial, positive impact within the facilities management market, particularly for promising and distinguished mega projects. Drawing on our extensive experience, we will realise the company’s aspirations by delivering a comprehensive range of exceptional facilities management services.”

On the Imdaad tie-up, Nasr said Gates Developments remains committed to forming strategic alliances with leading brands across various sectors to boost the investment value of its projects. “This agreement aligns with Gates Development’s strategy to partner with top-tier consultants, operators, and service providers to deliver a market-competitive product for the upcoming period,” he stated.

The deal also aims at reducing the long-term operating costs of buildings by maintaining and enhancing facilities management assets, with a focus on creating added value and driving high-quality standards in the Egyptian market, he concluded.

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The Saudi Architecture and Design Commission (ADC) has announced the pilot edition of its Design Leadership Programme 2024, as part of its Educational Enrichment Programs Initiative.

The programme, which runs until 8 June, is aimed at enhancing the students’ leadership capabilities through a comprehensive online curriculum, complemented by additional programme components.

Announcing the launch, ADC said the initiative was designed for young architecture and design professionals with 3-7 years of experience, who are currently in leadership positions, managing teams of 2-5 people or more.

The applicants should be residents of Saudi Arabia, working in one of the architecture and design disciplines, and proficient in English.

The programme’s objectives are to offer architecture and design practitioners opportunities to develop leadership skills, enrich the practical application of leadership with real-world examples and best practices, and promote collaboration within the Saudi architecture and design community. This is also the first initiative of its kind in the GCC, aligning with the tremendous emphasis on leading-edge design in the Kingdom’s current and future crop of giga-projects.

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Germany-based Züblin has said that it has constructed a building from a single 3D-print with load-bearing concrete walls. The achievement is a ‘world first’ according to the company, which is a subsidiary of Putzmeister and Strabag.

According to a report, the structure is Strabag Baumaschinentechnik International’s newest warehouse in Stuttgart, Germany, and its construction will not only create a new facility for Strabag but also serve as a bench test for Züblin’s 3D printing capabilities and processes.

Using Putzmeister’s KARLOS mobile concrete printer, the machine’s mast boom has a 26m reach. Its extensive span allows the application of “concrete in several layers precisely on the basis of a predefined and digital blueprint via a special print head,” noted Züblin.

Until now, the challenges of 3D concrete printing have mainly been the lack of scalability of the technology for large-scale projects. “Printing has mainly been done with so-called portal printers, which are limited to the production of smaller buildings,” the firm added.

It added that KARLOS allows more flexibility and range, which provides the potential for scalability – even for large-scale projects. Delivering cementitious paste in a rectangular method, much like the form of a brick (as opposed to a rounded edge like most 3D concrete printers), the squared walls are able to support the weight of the building.

“In addition to the complete elimination of formwork work, the economic and ecological advantages of the method include the production of solid wall cross-sections in a single operation and the use of CO2-reduced concretes. By using only green electricity for the all-electric machine and using CO2-reduced concretes, Züblin and Putzmeister are making an important contribution to making building construction more sustainable in the future,” the firm explained.

Combined with electrification, digital planning, and use of a BIM model on this project, Züblin said it’s hoping to develop novel construction methods for the future.

It concluded, “The combination of the production steps from the digital planning of the BIM model to the implementation by 3D printer revolutionises the processes in construction. Work processes are significantly streamlined and accelerated by automation.”

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DMCC and Signature Developers have partnered to launch W Residences in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT). Scheduled to break ground by year-end, it will set new standards in extraordinary, hotel-living across the vibrant JLT community, DMCC said in a statement.

Set up in collaboration with Marriott International, Signature Developers will redefine luxury living with the W Residences, a 32-storey development anticipated to boast around 200 exclusive design-forward apartments, the statement continued.

“Through our partnership with Signature Developers, DMCC continues to spearhead world-class developments that redefine luxury living. The W Residences, in collaboration with Marriott International, marks another milestone in our commitment to elevating the JLT district. At approximately 32 storeys and 200 exclusive apartments, this strategic collaboration will provide another landmark residential offering to JLT and drive even further value for Dubai’s dynamic and growing luxury real estate sector,” remarked DMCC Executive Chairman and CEO Ahmed Bin Sulayem.

He continued, “Residents will enjoy ownership perks that are second to none, signature amenities, and unrivalled panoramic views of the JLT skyline, the lush greens of the Montgomerie Golf Course, Emirates Hills and The Meadows.”

This strategic partnership is said to build on previous successful collaborations between DMCC and Signature Developers, the Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers hotel and The Residences JLT, which were both completed in 2019. It underscores the continued strong demand for premium property offerings within the vibrant district, the statement outlined.

“In the realm of ultra-luxury living, our commitment goes beyond the extraordinary. With the W Residences in the heart of JLT, we are not just creating residences; we are crafting a vibrant lifestyle that transcends expectations,” said a Signature Developers spokesperson.

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Six major players in the project development sector are in the race to develop the Oman Business Gateway, a mixed-use project in Muscat featuring a blend of office spaces, residential units, retail outlets, as well as a 5-star hotel,

The prime contenders are French builder Bouygues Batiment International; the regional unit of Australia’s Plenary Group; and Kuwait-based Alghanim International General Trading & Contracting Company. Additionally, local Omani names such as Galfar Engineering & Contracting Company, Muscat National Development & Investment Company (Asaas) and Amjaad Group have also entered their tenders.

The Oman Business Gateway, being developed as a Public Private Partnership (PPP) project, will be built on a 215,000sqm area in the Airport Heights district of Muscat. The project is being set up as a commercially-focused hub with a variety of mixed-use assets. One of the objectives is to transform the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) land located at Airport Heights into a centre for prime economic growth.

The Ministry of Finance explained that the Oman Business Gateway project began with a feasibility study, followed by the issuance of the RFQ tender in February. Out of 68 interested companies, eight submitted their documents for the RFQ tender, and six have now been shortlisted.

These shortlisted companies will be invited to submit their proposals, after which the real estate development contract will be awarded to the winning bidder.

The scope of work for the company, as the project master developer, will be to provide overall design, financing, development and operation of the Oman Business Gateway.

A key highlight of the Gateway will be the construction of the new MoCIIP headquarters on a 30,000sqm area, housing all ministry and departmental staff. The new building will also replace the current offices of MoCIIP.

With the MoCIIP headquarters at its foundation complemented by a mix of retail, commercial and accommodation, this flagship project is poised to significantly enhance the economic landscape of Muscat Governorate, it added.

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