Abu Dhabi Launches 13km Mussafah Road Upgrade to Ease Traffic
Abu Dhabi launches a 13km Mussafah road upgrade to ease traffic, including a new expressway and bridges, enhancing transport networks.
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Abu Dhabi’s bridges shaped its urban growth
Abu Dhabi’s iconic bridges like Al Maqta (1968) became key markers in the emirate’s urban expansion, shaping residential and commercial growth beyond the island
Dubai bans shared homes for families and bachelors
Dubai introduces new regulations, banning shared homes for families and bachelors, aiming to enhance living standards and urban planning with Law No. 4 of 2026.
Proparco Funds Kenya Agritech to Cut Food Waste
Proparco provides €150,000 to Kenya's Farm to Feed agritech platform to reduce post-harvest food waste by linking smallholder farmers with buyers through innova
Acumen invests $5M in Sun King’s Zambia solar expansion
Acumen invests $5M in Sun King's Zambia solar expansion, supporting nationwide rollout and local-currency loans for off-grid solar solutions.
Ivory Coast expands drone-based medical deliveries nationwide
Ivory Coast expands drone-based medical deliveries to 12M people via 10 AI-powered hubs, backed by $150M grant and 8-year public-private partnership.
Private REITs gain popularity among UK investors
Private REITs are gaining popularity among UK investors due to recent 2022 and 2024 tax reforms making them more accessible and attractive to institutional inve
Grainger’s REIT Switch Boosts Rentals but Triggers Loss
Grainger REIT conversion fuels higher rental income in the UK build‑to‑rent market but also sparks a quarterly loss, prompting investor scrutiny.
Jessica Midelf named new Aff CEO
Jessica Midelf named new Aff CEO on November 1, replacing Philip Österlund after 13 years leading the organization.
Construction industry urged to unite over key issues
Construction industry leaders gather in Stockholm to tackle the housing slump and skilled‑worker shortage, seeking unified solutions for a stronger market.