The Ha Noi Municipal People’s Council has passed a landmark master plan with a 100-year vision. This strategy aims to turn the capital into a high-standard global city by 2065. The plan focuses on massive economic growth, sustainable urban models and major infrastructure projects. It sets a target for the city to become one of the most livable capitals in the world through innovation and ecological development.
Developers have confirmed the signing of leases for the last two commercial plots at the Bay Meadows site in San Mateo. This announcement marks the final stages of a massive 20-year project. Once a horse racing track, the area has been overhauled into a modern community featuring housing, commercial offices and public green spaces. The site now encourages walking and public transport use for commuters.
ROSHN Group and Cognita Middle East have announced a major new King’s College Riyadh campus in the SEDRA community. This project is ROSHN’s largest private education development to date. Spanning 36,300 m², the facility will offer a British-international curriculum for students from pre-school to secondary levels. The partnership aims to provide world-class schooling and high-end sports facilities, supporting the growth of one of Riyadh’s fastest-growing residential neighborhoods.
Devonport City Council has unveiled the Formby Road Urban Renewal Study, identifying two major CBD sites for private development. Part of the LIVING CITY project, the plan proposes high-end apartments and commercial offices to replace existing car parks. By creating a new urban plaza and improving pedestrian links to the Mersey River, the council aims to boost footfall for local retailers and meet growing demand for inner-city living.
Saudi Arabia and Syria have signed a series of strategic investment agreements covering aviation, telecommunications, and infrastructure. Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih led a high-level delegation to Damascus to meet with President Ahmad Al-Sharaa. The deals include a major redevelopment of Aleppo International Airport and the creation of a new joint airline with Flynas. STC will lead efforts to modernise Syria's digital infrastructure while ACWA Power explores a large-scale desalination project.
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