The RTA has completed a part of road development works in Nad Al Sheba 3, including paving 2km of internal roads, applying road markings, and providing parking spaces, alongside installing 50 lighting units and directional traffic signs.

The project contributes to enhancing traffic flow and facilitating access to nearby schools and key community facilities, thereby improving the quality of mobility for residents in the area and across the emirate of Dubai, the RTA said.

The RTA said it is continuing its efforts to enhance the efficiency of infrastructure across Dubai to meet the demands of urban development and population growth, and to improve traffic flow and road safety for road users in the emirate. These efforts support improved quality of life and provide soft mobility options for residents and visitors of Dubai.

The completed works in Nad Al Sheba 3 form part of a comprehensive development plan for internal roads in Nad Al Sheba 3 and 4. The plan includes road paving, the construction of traffic links, allocation of dedicated cycling and pedestrian tracks, as well as provision of additional parking to serve residents. The project is expected to be fully completed in the first quarter of 2027.

Works included paving roads surrounding Kings’ School in Nad Al Sheba 3, namely Street 60, Street 62, Street 63, and Street 65. The works also include installing directional signage, applying road markings, and implementing traffic-calming measures in accordance with approved technical specifications. These measures aim to enhance road safety for school users and nearby residents, ensure smoother traffic flow, and facilitate vehicle entry and exit during student drop-off and pick-up periods. The road works are expected to contribute to reducing delay times by up to 35%.

Nad Al Sheba continues to witness sustained infrastructure development in line with urban expansion and the rapid growth of residential communities, as well as service and educational facilities, with its population exceeding 30,000 residents. The area also enjoys a strategic location in close proximity to several major corridors in the emirate, including Dubai–Al Ain Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, making it a key link between multiple areas of Dubai and reinforcing its importance within the emirate’s transport and urban development system, the statement concluded.

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TotalEnergies has announced that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is affecting some of its upstream operations. Production has been shut down or is being shut down in Qatar, Iraq, and offshore fields in the UAE. These disruptions account for about 15% of the company’s total production.

Onshore production in the UAE, which accounts for 210,000 barrels per day for TotalEnergies, remains unaffected at this time. Looking ahead to 2026, TotalEnergies anticipates most of its growth in high-margin production will come from projects outside the Middle East.

The company explained that barrels produced in the Middle East typically generate lower cash flow from operations compared to its global portfolio due to higher taxation. Despite the affected volumes representing 15% of production, they contribute around 10% of the company’s upstream cash flow.

The company said that an increase of US $8 per barrel in the Brent crude price would offset the expected 2026 cash flow from its assets in Iraq, UAE offshore and Qatar at an oil price assumption of $60 per barrel.

The company also mentioned that the shutdown of LNG production in Qatar will have limited impact on its LNG trading activities, which are estimated at around 2m tonnes in 2026. This is because most Qatari LNG is marketed by QatarEnergy. TotalEnergies stated that it continues to closely monitor the situation and will provide updates if there are any significant changes.

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Saudi-based Dar Al Majed Real Estate Company has announced the signing of an addendum to the credit facilities agreement previously established with Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF). This addendum increases the credit limit of the facilities granted to the company from US $146.4mn to $182.2mn.

The company, in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul, stated that the funding will primarily be utilised for Dar Al Majed’s expansion plans, and the development of its real estate projects. The amended financing agreement will remain in effect until 31 December 2028.

The original facilities agreement with Banque Saudi Fransi was signed in November 2023 and was disclosed in the company’s prospectus. The new addendum extends this agreement and establishes a credit ceiling for project funding, as mentioned in the statement.

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Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has initiated a controlled and safe shutdown of Reduction Lines 1, 2, and 3, the firm said. These lines collectively account for 19% of Alba’s total production capacity, which is 1,623,000 metric tonnes per annum. This operational measure is taken to ensure business continuity amidst ongoing supply and transit disruptions affecting the Strait of Hormuz.

The company said it specifically targeted these line-specific actions to optimise the utilisation of its existing raw materials inventory. This approach prioritises operational stability across Reduction Lines 4, 5, and 6. Alba’s highest priorities remain the safety of its employees and contractors’ personnel, the protection of its assets, and the reliability of supply to customers, the firm said.

By concentrating strategic raw materials’ inputs on the most sustainable operating configuration, Alba aims to maintain production resilience. Additionally, the company intends to manage working capital prudently and develop alternatives to reduce exposure to near-term supply volatility.

As part of the controlled and safe shutdown strategy, Alba plans to use this opportunity to implement structured asset care and maintenance for Reduction Lines 1, 2, and 3. This includes housekeeping and cleaning activities to maintain equipment integrity. These measures lay the foundation for the decision to safely restart the affected lines once overall conditions improve.

Alba emphasises that the controlled and safe shutdown strategy is executed in a manner that minimises health, safety, environmental, and operational risks. The company is committed to safeguarding the long-term performance of the affected assets.

The company said that it is continuing to monitor and respond to the situation, and will provide updates to the market as necessary. The company is also working closely with suppliers and customers to manage commitments and mitigate disruptions.

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The US $3bn low-carbon steel project being developed by Jindal Steel in Duqm Special Economic Zone has moved into the equipment installation stage, following the arrival of a key reactor at the Port of Duqm. This marks a major construction milestone for one of the region’s largest green steel investments, said a statement.

The arrival of the 935t reactor signals the transition from heavy civil construction to the fitting of core process equipment at the site. The first phase of the project is expected to begin operations in early 2027, according to company officials.

Jindal Steel Duqm, a unit of India’s Naveen Jindal Group, is building a low-carbon steel complex with annual production capacity of 5m tonnes in Duqm. The project is designed around 2 direct reduced iron (DRI) plants, each capable of producing 2.5m tonnes a year, using gas-based technology aimed at reducing carbon emissions compared with conventional blast furnace steelmaking.

The DRI units will deploy Energiron technology developed by Italian engineering groups Tenova and Danieli Group, which uses natural gas or hydrogen to convert iron ore into high-purity metallic iron, eliminating the need for coal in the reduction process.

The technology package for the second DRI plant was confirmed last year, featuring zero-reformer Energiron design intended to achieve a metallisation rate of 94%, while integrating carbon capture systems to support the project’s low-emission steel strategy.

The project is expected to draw on Oman’s natural gas resources and expanding renewable energy capacity, including future hydrogen integration, as the country positions itself as a regional hub for low-carbon industrial production.

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Dubai authorities closed several roads early on 16 March due to a drone-related incident at the Dubai International Airport, during the ongoing conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States.

Dubai Police said that Airport Street and the Airport Tunnel were temporarily closed and advised motorists to use alternative routes. Authorities also said that Al Garhoud Bridge heading towards Casablanca Street was also closed, alongside closures at the Cargo Village and Marrakech Street intersections toward the airport. Residents were advised to use alternative routes to ensure safety and reduce congestion.

The fire also forced a temporary suspension of flights, though no injuries were reported according to a report by Khaleej Times. Several flights bound for Dubai International Airport were rerouted to Al Maktoum International Airport.

The Dubai Media Office (DMO) quoted Civil Defence teams as saying that the situation remains under control, with no spread of the fire, which was successfully contained.

The incident on Monday is the third at the airport, which is one of the busiest international hubs in the world.

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Farhad Azizi, Group CEO of Azizi Group said that despite the current geopolitical situation, over US $100mn in property deals are being signed every day.

Azizi also said work on 200 buildings is continuing, and he expects demand for property to remain strong.

“We have almost 200 buildings under construction, and another 120-130 are in the design stage. All of those projects are progoressing as normal, and the demand is there. We’re not building homes for ourselves. We expect the demand to continue. Obviously, there are cycles for any industry in any mature market. Now, we’re at the peak, and it will continue to be so,” he said in a recent interview with Khaleej Times.

Speaking about the company’s month-long sales event in Meydan Hotel, during Ramadan, Azizi added, “The turnout at our sales event was a bit low in the first 2-days when the conflict started, but then people came back, and sales are happening. Banks are offering mortgages to end-users and investors,” he added.

On the first day of the event, the developer sold over $101mn worth of properties. On average, it is selling $41mn to $51mn in units every day. “In the last 20 days of Ramadan, we have had approximately $500mn  worth of sales. For us, it’s business as usual,” he noted. He also added that up to 2,000 people turned up for the event on some days.

In addition to ongoing projects, the developer also announced plans to develop 151 hotels, including 100 4-star hotels, 50 5-star hotels and a 7-star hotel, with 90% of the portfolio based in Dubai. On completion, this will add 60,000 room keys and more than 75,000 jobs in the hospitality sector of the emirate.

He reiterated that there are no delays on projects in the region and the supply of construction material, MEP materials and elevators is arriving as expected. He explained, “There has not been a hiccup despite the regional geopolitical situation, which shows the resilience of the city, and that is boosting the demand.”

Azizi thinks the ongoing regional concerns are a “temporary challenge” and Dubai and the UAE will quickly get over it. Hailing from Afghanistan, Azizi has made the UAE his home for the last 30 years.

“We have 4 generations living in Dubai. We come from Afghanistan, a war-torn country. For us not to be discriminated against and to be accepted with an open heart, this means a lot to us. We started with a very humble beginning, and today we have a multi-billion dollar business, with 45,000 people working for our company. We’re very proud of this city and country,” he stated.

He added that the company has given US $1bn in donations to different charitable causes in the country. “We make money in the city, and we have to give back to society,” he concluded.

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Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Company has extended 2 reservation agreements with Mousa Abdulaziz Al Mousa & Sons Real Estate Holding Group for the sale of 2-plots within its premium Masar Destination in Makkah.

The Masar Destination, billed as a landmark urban project being developed by Umm Al Qura, offers a diverse range of amenities, including hospitality, commercial, retail, and residential spaces, as well as cultural centers. Spanning over 1.2m sqm, it serves as an integrated gateway directly leading to the Grand Mosque, said a statement.

The extension of the reservation agreements was made due to procedural reasons related to the 2-plots of land, as stated by Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Company in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul.

The agreement was reached in collaboration with Al Inma First Development Company, the special purpose vehicle for the Al Inma Makkah Development Fund I, a unit of Umm Al Qura.

This transaction is closely linked to the development of hospitality units within Masar development. The reservation agreements have been extended until 9 April, provided that the final sale agreements will be executed within the validity period of the reservation agreements.

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First Avenue has awarded a contract to Jadwa Al Shorfa Real Estate Fund for a mixed-use project in Riyadh, featuring a mix of commercial, residential and office units along with key amenities.

Located at the intersection of the Eastern Ring-Makkah Khuris Road, the project, Capital Avenue – Al Rayyan, will come up on a 38,950sqm area.

The agreement represents a continuation of the company’s expansion strategy, which focuses on investing in promising real estate opportunities located in highly attractive and strategic locations, said First Avenue for Real Estate Development Company in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul.

The project scope includes preparation of detailed architectural designs, supervision of construction works and marketing of the project.

For the project, the development fee amounts to 15% of the actual project cost, estimated at US $49.2mn.

The building permit has been issued for the project, which will have a total built-up area of 110,738sqm.

The project will be completed within 30 months, the statement noted.

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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense intercepted three drones heading towards the Shaybah oil field yesterday, according to a post by the Saudi Press Agency on social media platform X.

The attack during the second week of conflict in the war between Iran, Israel, and the United States is the latest targeting critical energy infrastructure in GCC countries.

The facility was previously targeted by two drones, both of which were destroyed. Saudi Arabia said that the facility is crucial to the country’s oil production.

Earlier in the week, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a post on X on 10 March that a drone attack caused a fire to break out at a facility in the Ruwais Industrial Complex in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. No injuries were reported.

The Ruwais complex has a refining capacity of about 922,000 barrels of crude oil and condensate per day, making it one of the largest oil refineries in the Middle East, and amongst the largest single-site refineries in the world. Ruwais is located about 240km west of Abu Dhabi city in the Al Dhafra region.

On 9 March, the Bahrain News Agency noted that Bapco Energies declared a force majeure situation on the group’s operations, as operations were disrupted due to an attack on its refinery complex. The attack prompted the group to issue a formal force majeure notice, and said the declaration relates specifically to operational disruptions linked to the conflict and the recent attack on the refinery complex, which forms a key part of Bahrain’s energy infrastructure.

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