Dubai-based AI lab Smart Bricks has secured $5 million in pre-seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. The startup is developing agentic AI infrastructure to automate the global real estate investment process. By processing millions of data points, the platform identifies high-value opportunities and handles underwriting in minutes rather than months. The company aims to provide retail and institutional investors with the same sophisticated tools used by major private equity firms.
Arcadis has been appointed as the Quantity Surveying consultant for two major infrastructure projects in Macau. The first involves the redevelopment of the former Yat Yuen Dog Racing Track into the Civic Sports Park, a 40,425 square metre hub. The second is the Macao Artificial Island Wastewater Treatment Plant for improved sewage management. These government-commissioned initiatives aim to advance sustainable urban development and enhance quality of life for residents.
DarGlobal has unveiled Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman at its 3.5 million square metre AIDA development in Muscat. The 120-key resort, perched 130 metres above sea level, will feature themed suites, an Aqua Nick waterpark and character-led entertainment. Supporting Oman Vision 2040, the project offers full title ownership to investors. The first phase of the wider luxury community is scheduled for completion in 2027.
ROSHN Group and Agility Logistics Parks have signed an agreement to develop a Grade A logistics park in Saudi Arabia. The project will span up to 1.5 million square metres in a strategic trade corridor. By combining the expertise of a PIF-backed developer and a global industrial leader, the venture aims to improve supply chain resilience and support the Kingdom's goal of becoming a premier global trade gateway.
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.
Egis has been named the project management consultant for the final stage of Phase 1 at Kuwait's Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port. The firm will supervise marine and onshore works to ensure the site on Boubyan Island becomes fully operational. This is a key part of Kuwait Vision 2035, aimed at transforming the nation into a major regional trade hub in partnership with China Communications Construction Company
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