Costing US$217mn, The Pointe, spread across 136,000 square metres is due for completion in 2016. (Image source: Nico Crisafulli/Flickr)

Dubai developer Nakheel has awarded a contract worth US$102mn to Gulf Technical Construction Company to build The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah

The redevelopment will include a new fashion district, luxury retail, and sports and leisure precinct, along with unique dining concepts and an expansion of its cinemas. (Image source: Planned City/Flickr)

Engineering company Drake & Scull International PJSC (DSI) has announced that it has signed a contract worth around US$29mn to execute complete mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) works for the redevelopment of the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai

The first phase will include 78 luxury villas, while the second phase will include 74 luxury villas and 58 apartments across six floors. (Image source: GoForChris/Flickr)

Real estate developer National Properties has signed an agreement with Union Properties to develop an upscale project at the Green Community in Motor City

The projects will upgrade the island nations infrastructure and support the economy. (Image source: Vladislav Bezrukov/Flickr)

As part of a US$10bn GCC aid package, Bahrain has announced the launch of projects worth US$4.4bn to build homes and improve power facilities