HoT and connectivity to shape future of Egyptian residential market

Three new concepts are driving residential development in Egypt says CallisonRTKL's Ahmed Ghobara. The brief for the home is changing. The need...

Why industry stakeholders should embrace connected construction

Connected Construction closes the gaps and creates transparency by providing an ecosystem for all stakeholders involved in the project lifecycle to access...

The new design brief for homes in the Middle East

The brief for the home has changed with a new era being driven by hybrid lifestyles and working cities says Obada Adra,...

Porcelain: The future of high-end interior design

Kader Mithani, CEO and Founder of Casamia talks about the latest trend in interior design for homes in the UAE: porcelain. Whether...

Fostering a collective responsibility for climate change

There are three key areas we should consider as an industry if we are to pursue development without escalating climate change writes...

Making sense of the green agenda in real estate – Is ambition matched by reality?

With the government’s commitment and developers’ dedication toward finding more economically feasible solutions, the built environment can help achieve the national climate...

Sustainable developments in the region have become mainstream

Raja Alameddine, CEO, Lootah Real Estate Development plots a pathway for real estate development through sustainable design. Urbanisation and economic growth go...

Building the perfect data centre

There is no substitute for engaging a project manager who already has the first-hand experience to lead a quality-driven data centre development...

Smart city as a service (SCaaS) – How cities are evolving

SCaaS could be indispensable in helping ensure MEA projects remain on budget, well-managed and ready to handle any potential disruptions, writes Orange...

The emergence of the ‘Android Building’ approach complements the Middle East’s Smart City revolution

The ‘Android Approach’ is highly scalable, and with large-scale adoption, the impact can be macroeconomic, writes Sanjeevv Bhatia, chairman of SB Group...