Aldar Properties (Aldar) has announced that its residential projects in Abu Dhabi Al-Hadeel, Ansam, Al-Merief, and Nareel are all on track to be completed according to their respective schedules, with steady progress being made on foundational, structural and MEP work. Work is also progressing at the West Yas development, Aldar’s first villa community on Yas Island, including all precincts, marine, electrical, lighting and telecommunications work. The construction of the Aldar Academies’ operated school on Yas Island is close to completion and it will be operational for the beginning of the 2016/2017 academic year. The tendering of the main contract for Shams Meera (Reem Island) is expected to be awarded during 2Q16. (The National)