Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

ARTDOM Riyadh 2026 brings cultural heritage into contemporary design

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Riyadh will host the second edition of ARTDOM Riyadh - ARTDOM’s curated international platform for premium interiors, contemporary design, art, architecture, real estate development and hospitality on October 20 and 21.

Construction & Real Estate

Accor to launch two new branded residential developments in Dubai

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Global hospitality group Accor has signed an agreement with UAE-based Cityview Developments to introduce two of its new branded developments - Mövenpick Residences Dubai Motor City and Pullman Residences & Offices Dubai Meydan - that will add 690 new branded homes to its Emirati partner's portfolio.

Construction & Real Estate

SOM signs contract for Bahrain’s National Strategic Plan 2050

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Bahrain's Urban Planning and Development Authority (UPDA) has signed a contract with international consultancy firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) to develop the Bahrain National Strategic Structure Plan 2050, that will guide every aspect of the kingdom’s sustainable urban planning and development over the next 25 years.

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Oman signs $1.04bn deal for major Dhofar tourism complex

Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Oman has signed a tourism development agreement worth more than RO400 million ($1.04 billion) for an integrated tourism complex in Dhofar, as the Sultanate steps up investment in the sector and broader urban development.

Construction & Real Estate

Oman expo sees over $1.4bn deals in tourism, real estate and housing

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Agreements worth more than RO550 million ($1.43 billion) were sealed at the Urban, Home & Building Expo and Conference in Oman covering some of the leading sectors including tourism, real estate, food security and housing, said a report.

Construction & Real Estate

Hassan Allam Construction, Galfar forge strategic Oman alliance

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Leading regional construction groups - Hassan Allam Construction and Galfar Engineering & Contracting - have announced a strategic agreement aimed at strengthening co-operation and pursuing future business opportunities across Oman.

Construction & Real Estate

Midal Cables highlights industrial growth at Made in GCC 2026

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Midal Cables, a leading industrial group with a strong manufacturing presence in both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, is showcasing its advanced industrial capabilities and products as the company’s continued progress in production efficiency at the Made in GCC 2026” event in Bahrain.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi construction activity grows for fifth month as new orders rise

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia’s construction activity expanded for a fifth consecutive month in September, although the pace of growth eased from August, according to a report. The activity increased across the key sectors of residential, non-residential structures and infrastructure supported by new orders.

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S&P assesses impact of Middle East war on Dubai property market

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Dubai's residential real estate market has seen a significant drop in transaction volumes as a result of the Middle East war. However, specific segments of the market are now experiencing a price correction, albeit a moderate one, according to S&P Global Ratings.

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Al Ahly Sabbour unveils its first luxury residential offering in Oman

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

Egyptian developer Al Ahly Sabbour Real Estate has announced the launch its first luxury residential offering in Oman as part of the Wadi Zaha development within the Sultan Haitham City. The Zaha Residence comprises a mix of studios and one- to three-bedroom apartments as well as other premium amenities.