Group AMANA’s UNBX marks beginning of wider construction movement in MENA

UNBX underscores the industry’s shared ambition to scale modular adoption

Amid an unprecedented demand for housing and public infrastructure in the region, Group AMANA, the regional leader in design and build, has reinforced the value of modern methods of construction (MMC) to support economic transformation, at its inaugural UNBX event held recently in Dubai.

“The energy and commitment demonstrated at UNBX is proof that the industry is ready to make a definitive shift toward MMC to support bold regional visions,” stated Richard Abboud, CEO, Group AMANA.

Over 130 senior representatives and thought leaders from across the construction business, including developers, architects, contractors, consultants, and regulators, convened at UNBX for a focused discussion on building greener, faster, and smarter.

Regional momentum

Officials from across the ecosystem, including Autodesk, ALEC, Aldar, Dubai Municipality, Modon, Dubai Holding, RAKEZ, DAMAC, SOBHA, and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) shared their perspectives on the growing regional momentum towards offsite manufacturing, digital delivery, and MMC.

“UNBX underscores the industry’s shared ambition to scale modular adoption as a strategic lever for productivity, quality, and sustainability,” commented Greg Karpinski, COO and Partner, KEO.

The success of UNBX marks the beginning of a broader Industrialised Construction movement in the region. Group AMANA will continue to lead this dialogue through partnerships, pilot projects, and knowledge sharing aimed at scaling modular solutions that enhance speed, sustainability, and certainty across the built environment, a press statement concluded.