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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Gulf News

Ajman Municipality Launches Pilot to Regulate Bachelor and Shared Housing

The Ajman Department of Municipality and Planning has launched a pilot initiative to regulate building classifications, bachelor accommodation, and shared housing across the emirate. The initial phase applies to five priority districts: Al Nuaimiya, Al Rashidiya, Al Nakheel, Liwara, and Al Rumaila. Municipal officials presented the new housing guidelines and application procedures to local property companies during a dedicated workshop.

China–UAE News
Source: Construction Review

Four Consortiums Including Chinese Contractors Bid for UAE $8 Billion Gas Plant

Four international consortiums, including Chinese engineering majors CPECC and Sinopec, are competing for the $8 billion EPC Package 1 tender for Abu Dhabi's Bab Gas Cap project. The planned facility in the Bab area is designed to process up to 1.85 billion cubic feet of additional raw gas daily. The technical bid deadline has been extended to November 16, 2026, while the development remains subject to a final investment decision.

Industry News
Source: IndexBox

Middle East Coatings Show 2026 Opens at Dubai Exhibition Centre

The 31st Middle East Coatings Show opened on September 28, 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai. Organiser dmg events reported that the exhibition marks the first time the biennial trade show is hosted at this new venue. The event is projected to gather more than 5,000 visitors and feature over 300 international brands across the coatings sector.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Arabian Business

Abu Dhabi climbs eight spots to 33rd in global real estate transparency ranking

Abu Dhabi rose eight places to rank 33rd globally in JLL's 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index, scoring 2.42. The emirate recorded the largest improvement globally, supported by expanded market disclosure and digital initiatives led by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC). ADREC has established a strategic target to rank among the top 25 most transparent real estate markets by 2030.

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