Omani authorities said steady progress is being made on the Bilad Sur-Gas Roundabout project in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, with more than 80% of the road dualisation work already completed. The first 11.4-km section of the project has already been opened to traffic.
Object 1, a leading UAE developer, has announced the completion of its second project, V1TER Residence, a residential development located in District 12 of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) in Dubai. Rising 25 storeys, it comprises 175 apartments, including studios, one-, two- and eight three-bedroom homes.
China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) said it has signed the contract to build the North Kabd Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kuwait, thus marking the latest infrastructure project under co-operation between the two countries through China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Al Seeb Real Estate Development has awarded the main construction contract for The Chedi Private Residences, a $200 million tower on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Set for completion in Q1 2029, the 117-unit residential tower features a mix of villas, duplexes and mansions.
Signature Developers has partnered with betterhomes to release a limited selection of residences at W Residences Dubai – Jumeirah Lakes Towers, the newest branded residential address coming to JLT. Construction is currently under way on the project with handover likely in Q4 2028.
UAE-based developer GRID has officially broken ground on its premium residential development - Enchanté by GRID - within the Arjan community in Dubai. Set for 2028 handover, the key project features a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom residences alongside retail space.
Saudi Arabia's real estate transaction volumes edged higher in the second quarter from the previous three months, although activity remained weak compared to Q1, said a report. The residential deal volumes fell 21% over last year led by declines in Riyadh, Jeddah and Madinah.
South Korean construction giant Samsung C&T said it has achieved a major safety milestone on its High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) project for Abu Dhabi Offshore Power Transmission Company by clocking 30 million work hours without a single lost-time injury (LTI).
Marjan and Wynn Resorts have broken ground on Janu Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, marking the start of construction on the emirate’s first Janu destination, a luxury hospitality and branded residential project scheduled to open in 2029.
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) has signed up Chinese group Anton Oilfield Services DMCC to deliver comprehensive integrated maintenance and operational support services for its Jurassic Production Facilities (JPF) 1, 2 and 3 located in the country's northern region.
