Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

KEC, BSF Capital to set up fund for $1.96bn Knowledge Gardens project

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Knowledge Economic City (KEC), together with its subsidiary Algharraa International Real Estate, has signed an agreement with BSF Capital to establish a private real estate fund for the development of Knowledge Gardens project, being set up within its premises in Madinah at an investment of SAR7.5 billion ($1.96 billion).

Construction & Real Estate

Tight office supply drives UAE rental growth despite Mideast turmoil: CBRE

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

The UAE's office market remained undersupplied during the second quarter of 2026, driving double-digit rental growth in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop and ongoing regional disruptions, according to real estate expert CBRE.

Construction & Real Estate

Landmark Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to open on December 11

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi museum will open its doors on December 11, 2026, further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global capital for the arts, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT- Abu Dhabi) has announced.

Construction & Real Estate

Hassan Allam-UCC seal contract for Waldorf Astoria Superblock in Diriyah

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Hassan Allam, a leading engineering and construction group, said its subsidiary, Hassan Allam Construction Saudi along with its joint venture partner UCC Holding Saudi, has officially signed the contract for Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Residences, & Mixed Use Superblock in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

Construction & Real Estate

CGC emerges lowest bidder for $516m Kuwait water treatment project

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Kuwait-based Combined Group Contracting has emerged as the lowest bidder for a KD160 million ($516 million) water treatment project in southern Kuwait. The scope of work for the winning bidder includes construction, operation and maintenance of the treated water facilities.

Construction & Real Estate

RCRC readies 456-sq-km master plan for Northeast Riyadh

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) said it had completed the master plan for Northeast Riyadh, laying out the framework for the development of a 456-sq-km area earmarked for future infrastructure, housing and commercial investment.

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MBRAH’s Sky Support Complex on track for Q3 completion

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai South dedicated to advancing the aviation industry, has announced that construction of its Sky Support Complex is on track for completion by the end of Q3 2026.

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Mammoet boosts heavy lifting, transport capability in Saudi Arabia

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Mammoet, a global leader in engineered heavy lift and transport sector, has expanded its fleet in Saudi Arabia with the deployment of seven Mercedes-Benz trucks, 60 Goldhofer conventional axle lines, Azobé crane mats and all-terrain and crawler cranes as part of a major investment in the kingdom.

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SharpMinds Consulting Engineers opens new Dubai office

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

SharpMinds Consulting Engineers, a UAE-based multidisciplinary engineering and advisory firm, has announced the opening of its new Dubai office. The new studio located in Jumeirah will support the increasing demand for integrated, human-centric design and engineering solutions across the region.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi-Turkish JV targets major road, bridge projects in Riyadh

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Saudi group Mofarreh and Turkey's Gülsan Holding have set up a new joint venture to bid for and deliver major transportation infrastructure projects in Riyadh. The duo will be targeting construction of roads, bridges, viaducts, interchanges and related transport infrastructure.