Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Doosan Enerbility lands $556m contract for key phase of Saudi cogeneration plant

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

South Korea's Doosan Enerbility has announced that it had signed a contract worth KRW837 billion ($556 million) for the second phase of the Jafurah Combined Heat and Power Plant in Saudi Arabia in partnership with Korea Electric Power Corp (Kepco) and Saudi oil giant Aramco.

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Six development sites worth $3.54bn investment awarded in Makkah

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has announced the awarding of six development sites under the Developed Districts Program, covering a total area of more than 2.7 million sq m, representing investments worth SAR13.3 billion ($3.54 billion).

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GAF Property shapes a new residential experience with key Reem island project

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

UAE developer GAF Property has announced that it is shaping a new residential experience in Abu Dhabi through its latest residential development, Flow 25, located on Reem Island. The project draws its design inspiration from the Ghaf tree, one of the UAE’s most iconic natural symbols.

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Global engineering consultancy AESG opens new Dubai headquarters

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

AESG, a global engineering, consultancy and advisory firm, has announced the opening of its new 25,000 sq ft headquarters in Dubai, thus marking a significant milestone in its evolution and enduring commitment to the emirate as a centre for business and technical excellence.

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Omoda and Jaecoo brings AI driverless parking solutions to UAE

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Leading automotive brand Omoda and Jaecoo has announced plans to bring its advanced AI-powered driverless parking system ‑ VPD (Valet Parking Driver) ‑ to select models in the UAE market as part of its next-generation intelligent mobility vision.

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Saudi Arabia to launch new project to cool Riyadh's streets, buildings

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) is gearing up to launch a major urban cooling project in the Saudi capital that aims to reduce temperatures on roads, walls and other urban surfaces by up to 15°C, said a report. Top Greek consulting firm Planet has been signed up as the lead consultant for the project.

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Sungrow commissions 1.4 MWp solar plant to power Egypt’s desert oil facility

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Sungrow, in partnership with ACO and Korra Energi, has commissioned a 1.4 MWp solar system at the Esh El Mallaha petroleum facility in Hurghada, addressing persistent energy challenges in Egypt’s remote oil and gas operations.

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Oman unveils $31m hospitality projects in Al Hamra, Mirbat

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has signed two usufruct agreements to establish a four-star resort in the Wilayat of Al Hamra in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate and a five-star hotel in the Wilayat of Mirbat in Dhofar Governorate, with an investment cost exceeding $31 million.

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National Metal Manufacturing unit wins supply contract for Saudi power project

Sun, 31 May 2026

Saudi industrial manufacturer National Metal Manufacturing and Casting Co said its subsidiary has signed a supply contract worth more than SAR10 million with Harbin Electric International Company for equipment to be used in a major power project in the Kingdom.

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Al Ramz Real Estate to take full control of Riyadh mixed-use project

Sun, 31 May 2026

Saudi-listed Al Ramz Real Estate Company said it has signed agreements to acquire the remaining units in a private real estate investment fund that owns the Qurtuba 2 development in Riyadh, in a deal valued at SAR 133 million ($35.5 million).