Japan's largest architectural and engineering firm Nikken Sekkei has won the competition to design the sustainable office environment of the SAR1 billion development project in the new financial heart of Riyadh. The New Saudi Stock Exchange aims to be an energy saving model.

Publish your architectural project in a book! Cologne based publisher daab has launched a search for new book projects. Architects, artists and designers worldwide are invited to submit their projects by 31 May 2010. The appeal is for innovative projects that are less than 3 years old.

The recipient of the 2010 AIA Twenty-five Year Award Hajj Terminal at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, designed by SOM was completed in 1981. It serves as gateway for millions of pilgrims on their journey to the holy city of Mecca.

From 18 to 20 May 2010 Dubai, UAE will host the eleventh Hotel Show. The show is Middle East's most important event for the hotel, catering and leisure industries. Organisers of the event say that the hospitality industry in the GCC countries is well placed despite global slowdown.

One of the most spectacular building projects - the theme park "Ferrari World Abu Dhabi" in the UAE - has finally completed its roof. The world's largest indoor theme park, sitting under the roof inspired by a Ferrari GT car, opens in 2010.