Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

CB&I secures new Abu Dhabi well engineering services contract

Thu, 30 Jul 2026

CB&I, a global EPC company, said its asset solutions business has secured a well engineering services contract from UAE-based Cosmo E&P Albahriya to support drilling, engineering, planning and operational activities at Offshore Block 4 in Abu Dhabi.

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Saudi RGA outlines key routes linking Riyadh to Hail heritage sites

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

The Roads General Authority (RGA) has outlined two main routes linking Riyadh to Hail as part of its efforts to improve access to one of the kingdom's major tourism destinations located in the northwestern region, known for its mountain landscapes and historical sites.

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Oman's real estate deal value in H1 soars to $3.7bn

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Oman's real estate transaction value surged by 5.4% year-on-year to hit RO1.434 billion ($3.7 billion) for the first six months of 2026, mainly driven by higher sales activity, reported ONA, citing data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) showed.

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Abu Dhabi's Modon delivers record H1 results, revenue up 40pc

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Modon Holding, a leading Abu Dhabi-based developer, has reported a 40% jump in its first-half revenue which soared to AED9.2 billion ($2.5 billion), while its net profit surged to hit AED2.2 billion ($598 million), mainly driven by higher real estate sales and revenue recognition from its development portfolio.

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Nikki Bisiker unveils design for new ultra-luxury Dubai villa project

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Dubai-based Nikki Bisiker Design Studio has completed its design scope as interior design and interior architecture consultant for an ultra-luxury private villa in Al Barari. The new-build residence spans a basement, ground level, first floor and terrace, with a built-up area of over 24,000 sq ft.

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RTA announces new lanes, upgrade of Ras Al Khor entry, exit points

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has implemented a package of rapid traffic solutions on Ras Al Khor Road and Al Khail Road, including the addition of new lanes and the upgrade of entry and exit points on both roads. The improvements have boosted road efficiency by 20%.

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L&T wins nearly $1bn EPC contract for Kuwait Oil Company project

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Indian engineering and construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said one of its key subsidiaries has secured a major EPC contract - in the range of Rs50 billion to Rs100 billion ($519 million to $1.03 billion) - from Kuwait Oil Company for its key Jurassic Light Oil (JLO) export facilities.

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Shamal to open Nad Al Sheba Gardens lifestyle hub in August

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Dubai-based investment firm Shamal Holding has announced the unveiling of "The Grand", a retail and lifestyle destination at its Nad Al Sheba Gardens development, with the project fully leased ahead of its phased opening from August 19.

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GCC developments can meet 35pc power demand with on-site solar, says report

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

The Gulf's wave of investment in new cities and mixed-use developments presents a major opportunity to expand on-site renewable energy, with large-scale projects able to meet up to 35% of their electricity demand through solar power, an industry expert said.

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Energy China sets up Taweelah C project office at Abu Dhabi’s Metal Park

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Metal Park, a plug-and-play ecosystem for the metal sector based in Kezad, Abu Dhabi, has announced that China Energy Engineering Corporation (Energy China) has become its latest occupant, with the company setting up the project office to support the delivery of Taweelah C Independent Power Project.