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Group AMANA delivers 1,404 modular concrete studios for Red Sea Global. Group AMANA, the leading design and build company in the Middle East, has set a new benchmark in offsite construction, with the delivery of Red Sea Global's AMAALA Staff Village, where it effectively combined digital innovation, offsite efficiency, and environmental stewardship. AMAALA is an ultra-luxury tourism destination under development along Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. Spanning approximately 4,000 square kilometres, the project embodies the Kingdom's vision for innovation, sustainability, and cultural preservation. Designed to offer bespoke wellness and lifestyle experiences amid pristine natural landscapes, AMAALA will will welcome guests to nine distinctive resorts, delivered in partnership with globally renowned brands such as Clinique La Prairie, Equinox, and Four Seasons. Once completed, the destination will redefine high-end sustainable tourism and position Saudi Arabia as a global leader in luxury travel. The Staff Village, set within AMAALA, underscores AMANA's high standards in modular construction, safety, and timely completion using revolutionary techniques by DuBox. More than 1,404 modular concrete studio units were manufactured offsite and installed across 27 buildings, resulting in 30% reduction in construction time, 35% reduction in on-site manpower and 70% improvement in health, safety, and environmental metrics, resulting over 2.5 million safe man-hours (LTI-free). "The AMAALA project exemplifies the significant advancements made within the construction industry in recent years. We appreciate Red Sea Global's confidence in our ability to deliver this project by utilising the latest technologies," stated Richard Abboud, CEO of Group AMANA. "We value the supportive ecosystem that enables us to execute such projects for key clients with accuracy and reliability" Delivering AMAALA requires partners who can combine innovation with precision at scale," said Faisal Butt, Group Head of Technical Project Management at Red Sea Global. "Group AMANA has demonstrated how advanced modular construction can accelerate delivery while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. This approach is critical as we prepare to welcome our first guests and bring AMAALA's vision to life." Group AMANA is at the forefront of disrupting the construction sector by leveraging technology and modular construction methodologies to deliver smarter and more efficient buildings through its subsidiary DuBox. With AMAALA, the company has set new standards in modular construction by deploying digital HSE tools, geotagged inspections, and structured site practices to enhance visibility, accountability, and team performance. Discover more PPP Project Information Power Project Contracts Saudi Housing Projects Group AMANA has also embedded proactive risk management, targeted training, and daily leadership-led toolbox talks at AMAALA. The technology innovation and seamless project execution has earned it "BIM Project of the Year" at Construction Technology CONFEX 2025.

Celebrity fitness trainer Mario Godiva sues Equinox alleging race and disability discrimination, wrongful termination. Plyo Air Glides(TM): Rebounding Evolved(TM) The Air Glide Mario ModelPlyo Air Glides(TM) are the world's first hybrid rebound sports shoe with a robust menu of advanced safety features and innovative technical improvements that will fundamentally change the exercise experience. With a mission to evolve, innovate, and inspire, Plyo Air Glides(TM) raises the bar in the rebound sport shoe category and is the first and only rebound sport shoe ever to have safety features physically on the shoe that allow users to stop, stabilize, and prevent falls. Marking the rebound sport shoe category's first major product launch in 20 years, Plyo Air Gildes(TM) are poised to inspire and change the lives of millions. http://mariogodiva.com/plyoairglideshttp://facebook.com/plyoair SAN FRANCISCO - Celebrity fitness trainer Mario Godiva has filed a lawsuit against luxury fitness company Equinox, alleging race discrimination, disability discrimination and wrongful termination after nearly 16 years with the company, according to a press release issued by attorney Chambord Benton-Hayes and the plaintiff. According to the press release, the lawsuit was filed Wednesday in San Francisco Superior Court against Equinox, alleging race discrimination, disability discrimination and wrongful termination following nearly 16 years of employment. The press release identifies Godiva as a nationally recognized celebrity fitness trainer whose clients, media appearances and loyal following were actively leveraged by Equinox to build its brand. According to the press release, Godiva, who is Black, was recruited by Equinox in April 2010 and became one of a small number of instructors certified to teach across all four of the company's studio categories. The press release states that despite Godiva's prominence and media visibility, he was paid less than white colleagues with similar or lesser experience throughout his tenure. According to the press release, Godiva began at $8 per hour and $50 per class, received no raise during his first four years, and reached a final class rate of $75 only in October 2024 - still below what white instructors were earning, the lawsuit alleges. The press release also details a series of incidents the lawsuit characterizes as discriminatory and retaliatory. According to the press release, a gym member directed a racial slur at Godiva during a class in 2015, and his subsequent complaints to management and human resources were met with no adequate investigation or corrective action. The press release further alleges that while Godiva was hospitalized in 2022 - intubated in the ICU and later diagnosed with cryptococcal meningitis - his manager sent him 27 text messages, including warnings about potential termination, and Equinox's leave vendor sent him at least 33 emails. According to the press release, the company's human resources department emailed him a threat of "voluntary resignation" while he remained hospitalized, demanding that he complete a 34-page leave-of-absence form. The press release states that upon his return, Godiva was reduced from four classes to one, with his manager citing "business decisions" while reassigning his prime-time class to herself. According to the press release, after transferring to Equinox's San Francisco facility in 2023, a prime-time Thursday cycle class he took over was stripped from him after three weeks and given to a newly hired, less qualified white instructor, despite attendance having increased under Godiva's instruction. According to the press release, Godiva was terminated Feb. 13, 2026, following a member complaint about a class in which he allegedly deviated from the "True Barre" curriculum. The lawsuit characterizes the termination as pretextual, noting that the stated deviation - squats and core work - is expressly included in the official True Barre manual, and that Godiva was informed of his termination less than six hours after the complaint was raised. The press release notes that Equinox has faced prior jury verdicts involving similar allegations. According to the press release, a jury previously awarded trainer Röbynn Europe $11.25 million - including $10 million in punitive damages - in a race and gender discrimination case, and awarded trainer Lajos "Lali" Hugyetz $32.2 million in a disability discrimination case, including $24 million in punitive damages. Chambord Benton-Hayes and co-counsel Angel Alexander, both of Oakland-based Benton Employment Law, are representing Godiva. According to the press release, the lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, back pay, attorneys' fees and a jury trial. The filing comes amid broader scrutiny of workplace discrimination practices in the fitness industry. The outcome of this case may carry implications for how major gym chains handle complaints from Black and disabled employees, particularly those who serve visible, public-facing roles while allegedly experiencing disparate treatment behind the scenes. Follow the Vanguard on Social Media - X, Instagram and Facebook. 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Equinox expands to Atlanta with New club at Buckhead Village, opening in 2027. Thursday, June 11th, 2026 Equinox, the global authority in high-performance luxury lifestyle, is expanding its footprint with the opening of Equinox Buckhead, the brand's first-ever location in Georgia. Set to open in 2027, the club will span 44,000 square-feet, with its ground level entrance positioned next door to contemporary fashion retailer COS. The Buckhead club will offer state-of-the-art training facilities, group fitness and Pilates classes, personal coaching, a full-service spa, and regenerative wellness offerings - all within a space defined by Equinox's signature modern design and refined atmosphere. "We're thrilled to introduce Equinox's category-defining fitness experience at Buckhead Village," said Adam Schwegman, Head of Retail Leasing at Jamestown. "The brand's signature, elevated approach to wellness and hospitality fits seamlessly with the roster we're focused on building for this community." Inspired by the city surroundings and created in partnership with New York-based award-winning design firm Goodrich, Equinox Buckhead is a balance of minimal luxury and modern heritage. The design creates a space that feels timeless, warm, and inviting. Grounded in its Buckhead setting, clean forms, natural materials, rich textures, and carefully considered details bring a sense of residential comfort while maintaining refined, understated elegance. "Atlanta has long been one of the most important markets on our growth roadmap, and Buckhead Village presented a unique opportunity to introduce the Equinox experience in a location that reflects the energy, sophistication, and lifestyle of the city," said Andy Subervi, Head of Development, Equinox. "We look forward to creating a flagship destination that sets a new standard for luxury fitness and wellness in Atlanta." The opening of Equinox Buckhead marks the brand's first location in Georgia and its seventh in the Southeast, building on the momentum of its recent West Palm Beach opening and further cementing Equinox's position as the definitive leader in performance and luxury living. The brand is in good company with JONES ROAD, the breakout beauty brand from renowned entrepreneur Bobbi Brown, set to join the property this year, as well as beloved fashion boutique Jeffrey which is slated to open August 2026. Great Many, a first-of-its-kind hair growth studio known for its non-surgical approach to hair growth, London-based luxury womenswear brand ME+EM, New York-based lifestyle brand Hill House Home, French furniture designer Roche Bobois, New York City-based LoveShackFancy, and lifestyle retailer Anthropologie's second-ever standalone Maeve store also recently opened at the property. Photography (courtesy of Jamestown) is available here.