Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Abanos snaps up Palace Residences Creek Blue fit-out contract

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Abanos, a specialist in large-scale fit-out projects across the Mena region, has secured the contract to deliver the fit-out and joinery works for Palace Residences Creek Blue, a premium residential development by Emaar located within the vibrant waterfront destination - Dubai Creek Harbour.

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Azizi seals strategic partnership with US ropeless elevator expert Hyprlift

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

UAE-based Azizi Developments said it has signed an agreement with Hyprlift, a US-based innovator in advanced vertical transportation systems, to explore the potential application of ropeless elevator systems within its selected project developments across Dubai.

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Umm Al Qura seals reservation agreements for sale of two Masar plots

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Saudi-based Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Company has announced the extension of two reservation agreements with Mousa Abdulaziz Al Mousa & Sons Real Estate Holding Group for the sale of two plots within its premium Masar Destination in Makkah.

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First Avenue inks contract for key Saudi mixed-use project

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Saudi developer First Avenue has signed an agreement with Jadwa Al Shorfa Real Estate Fund for a mixed-use project in the capital Riyadh featuring a mix of commercial, residential and office units. The project, Capital Avenue - Al Rayyan, will come up on a 38,950 sq m area at the intersection of the Eastern Ring-Makkah Khuris Road.

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Al-Majdiah signs $20.48m deal with Emarna Contracting for Riyadh residential project

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Dar Al Majed Real Estate Company (Al-Majdiah) has signed a contract worth SAR77 million ($20.48 million) with Emarna Contracting Company to implement a new residential development in Riyadh’s Al‑Nada District.

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Aldar commits AED100m to orphans initiative

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Aldar, a leading developer based in the UAE, has committed AED100 million ($27.2 million) to the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi.

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Several homes damaged in Bahrain after Iranian drone attack, many injured

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

A number of houses in the Sitra area of Bahrain were damaged as a result of Iranian drone attack late last night which left many injured, according to the kingdom's Ministry of Interior. Earlier in the day, a water desalination plant and a university building were targeted.

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Dubai issues new public safety law to support tourism, sustainable growth

Sun, 08 Mar 2026

Dubai's ruler has issued a new law aimed at establishing a clear legislative framework to ensure high safety standards for individuals and property. Effective June 1, the new law also aims to strengthen safety standards at venues and events in support of Dubai’s tourism and leisure sectors.

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Najran Cement signs up Sinoma for Madinah power grid project

Sun, 08 Mar 2026

Saudi-based Najran Cement has awarded a key contract to Sinoma International Engineering for the implementation of an electric grid connection project at Sultanah in the Madinah province under the Liquid Fuel Displacement Program. The entire work will be completed within a eight-month period.

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Elsewedy Electric delivers its first utility-scale solar plant in Riyadh

Sun, 08 Mar 2026

Elsewedy Electric for Power Transmission & Distribution has announced the successful completion and handover of the 386MWp El Saad Project, its first utility-scale solar PV plant in Riyadh. The landmark project has now officially entered its operations and maintenance phase.