Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi design sector eyes opportunities from $1.2 trillion project pipeline

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's SAR4.88 trillion ($1.26 trillion) pipeline of announced real estate and infrastructure projects is creating opportunities for the country's design and interior fit-out community, said top industry experts at the ongoing INDEX Saudi Arabia expo in Riyadh.

Construction & Real Estate

KBR names new infrastructure lead for Global South

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

KBR, a leading provider of technology and engineering solutions, has appointed highly experienced industry professional James Duncan as its new Vice President, Infrastructure, Global South, to grow its major project delivery business across sectors including rail, aviation and urban development.

Construction & Real Estate

Al Akaria awards structural, PMC works contract for Porta Jeddah mixed-use project

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Saudi Real Estate Company (Al Akaria), has awarded SAR479 million ($126 million) contracts to Mounes Mohamed Alshayeb and Partners for Civil Construction (MOBCO) and Saudi Arabian Parsons to carry out the structural and project management work for the first package of its Porta Jeddah mixed-use development.

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SAL Logistics, CIMC to explore new logistics, infrastructure projects

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

SAL Logistics Services has signed two agreements with CIMC’s Middle East and North Africa Regional Headquarters to explore new areas of collaboration in logistics solutions and infrastructure, logistics zone development, and attracting Chinese businesses and investments to the kingdom.

Construction & Real Estate

RSG announces opening of 153-key wellness resort in Amaala

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Red Sea Global (RSG) has announced the opening of its premier development - Jayasom Wellness Resort Amaala - thus bringing a distinctive holistic health offering to the destination. Designed by Heah & Co., with interiors by Studio Carter, the resort comprises 153 keys alongside 24 residences.

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Middle East Coatings Show set for Dubai Expo City debut

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

The Middle East Coatings Show will be back this month in Dubai, bringing together more than 5,000 manufacturers, raw material suppliers, distributors, buyers, technical specialists, and coatings professionals from across regional and international markets for its debut show at Expo City Dubai.

Construction & Real Estate

JIBEX 2026 highlights sustainable construction technologies

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Investors, businesspeople, stakeholders, and specialists attended the fourth edition of the Jeddah International Building Exhibition (JIBEX) which opened at the Jeddah Centre for Exhibitions and Events.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Proptech gets funding to scale AI-enabled building materials procurement

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

BRKZ, a leading Saudi-based technology-enabled building materials procurement platform, has announced that it has secured $31 million in new capital to fuel its next phase of growth, including advancing its AI-powered pricing and fulfillment engine and rolling out embedded financing solutions for its network of contractors and suppliers.

Construction & Real Estate

Ajman Real Estate Exhibition logs 310 deals worth $56.6m

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Ajman Real Estate Investment Exhibition 2026 recorded on its second day 310 real estate deals worth AED208 million ($56.6 million), amid strong visitor turnout reaching 5,270 visitors.

Construction & Real Estate

Fidic backs qualifications-based selection for infrastructure consultants

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) has launched a major new report at its Global Infrastructure Conference (GIC26) in New Delhi, setting out the evidence base for qualifications-based selection as the preferred procurement method for engineering and architectural consultancy services worldwide.