Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Ceramics signs pallet supply deal for Riyadh warehouse project

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Saudi Ceramics Company has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Sadr Logistics Services Company for the supply of wooden pallets and installation of storage systems at the company’s central warehouse in Riyadh. The entire work is set to be completed within four months.

Construction & Real Estate

EDF consortium achieves financial close for 120MW Oman wind project

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

A consortium led by French utility giant EDF power solutions with members Al Khadra Partners and OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), has achieved a major milestone with the financial close for the 120MW Jaalan Bani Bu Ali (JBB) Wind Independent Power Project in the Sultanate of Oman.

Construction & Real Estate

UK transport consultancy The Hub expands into Saudi Arabia

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

The Hub – Transport Advisory, a UK-headquartered specialist transport sector consultancy, has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia with the support of AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business setup and growth platform. The Hub is already supporting Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) on a strategic project.

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Sobha ties up with PMI to boost project management excellence

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Leading Dubai master developer Sobha Group has signed a strategic agreement with Project Management Institute (PMI) to strengthen project management capabilities, accelerate professional development, and promote globally recognised best practices across the group.

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First glimpse: Wynn Al Marjan Island unveils beach, lagoon, and reef

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Wynn Al Marjan Island today revealed that it has completed its 550-metre beachfront, sheltered lagoon and offshore reef, giving guests a first look at the resort's waterfront experience.

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Payment delays continue to strain UAE businesses as trade credit expands

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Persistent payment delays and rising default concerns are putting increasing pressure on liquidity and cash flow management in the UAE, says the latest Atradius Payment Practices Barometer.

Construction & Real Estate

Big 5 expo set to spotlight solutions for Saudi construction boom

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

As construction activity accelerates across Saudi Arabia, project teams are under increasing pressure to make informed procurement decisions, comply with evolving regulations and deliver projects efficiently. Against this backdrop, Big 5 Construct Saudi kicks off in Riyadh this month bringing together more than 1,000 local and international exhibitors, said the event organisers.

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Sports Boulevard Foundation in deal to set up real estate investment fund

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

The Sports Boulevard Foundation has signed contracts with Saudi-based Rikaz Properties to establish the third real estate investment fund with a combined value of more than $186 million that will aim to develop key assets within Urban Wadi in the city of Riyadh.​

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Versatile International starts delivering stone PMC services for Qiddiya City

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Versatile International, the first fully integrated stone project management consultancy in the Middle East region, has started providing stone advisory services for Qiddiya City, one of the world’s most ambitious integrated city developments coming up in Saudi Arabia.

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Egis names regional director of Mideast advisory business

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

Egis, a leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and maintenance services firm, has appointed Steven Scott as its regional director of advisory business across Mideast and South Asia. An industry veteran, he has 34 years of experience in development and infrastructure consulting, including 18 in the region.