Work has officially started on a major AI-ready data centre at Oxagon in NEOM. HUMAIN and DataVolt have partnered to build an initial 100MW phase of a larger 360MW facility on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. Expected to open in 2028, the site combines renewable power, advanced cooling and high-density computing clusters. The project marks the first step in DataVolt's wider plan for a 1.5GW campus.
Marriott International and LG Electronics have teamed up to create a cloud-based in-room entertainment and technology platform. The new system merges LG's hardware capabilities with Marriott's enterprise tech infrastructure. Rolling out initially as a pilot project across 40 properties in the United States and Canada, the hotel chain aims to eventually launch the technology across its participating global portfolio.
Developer Sun Group has commenced a 30.15 trillion VND project to renovate and enhance the West Lake area in Hanoi, Vietnam. Implemented under a Build-Transfer public-private partnership, the scheme spans 567.75 hectares. The plans focus on expanding pedestrian space along a 13.5 km lakeside road, building wharves, upgrading public parks and installing new cultural infrastructure to establish the district as a major tourism and event destination.
Hanoi officials and developer Sun Group have broken ground on a nearly 186,000 billion VND urban renovation project covering 447 hectares in Vinh Hung ward. The scheme aims to reshape the capital's central area through sustainable green development, integrating transit-oriented infrastructure, Sponge City flood management, and public parks to create a modern 15-minute city layout.
Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled the masterplan for Baku Expo City, a 198-hectare development in Azerbaijan. The scheme accommodates population growth through diverse housing, community facilities and an expanded exhibition centre. Designed to adapt to local wind conditions and climate, the project preserves 92% of the site’s 18,000 trees while incorporating green roofs, renewable energy systems and upgraded public transport connections.
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