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Construction & Real Estate

NSCC International lands Riviera Residences project works contract

Wed, 10 Dec 2025

Leading developer Mered has appointed NSCC International as the enabling works contractor for Riviera Residences, its landmark waterfront development on Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi featuring more than 400 apartments, 12 exclusive villas and a penthouse.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas

Nesma secures $224m Saudi substation contract

Mon, 01 Dec 2025

Saudi-based Nesma Infrastructure & Technology has secured a SAR840 million ($224 million) contract for the construction of 230/115/34.5kV substation in Jubail. The project scope includes OHTL and associated replacement works.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas

Samsung E&A launches green hydrogen production solution

Thu, 06 Nov 2025

Samsung E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, has launched its new green hydrogen production solution, 'CompassH2-P', developed in collaboration with Nel Hydrogen.

Construction & Real Estate Miscellaneous

Bahrain awards tenders worth $3bn in first nine months of 2025

Mon, 03 Nov 2025

Bahrain’s government has awarded tenders worth $3 billion (BD1.155 billion) during the first nine months of 2025, government procurement regulator, the Tender Board, announced at the prestigious investment forum, Gateway Gulf 2025.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

SEE Engineering celebrates 25 years of success

Mon, 03 Nov 2025

SEE Engineering, a member of SEE Holding group, celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a journey that began in October 2000 with the founding of Jeet Construction.

Construction & Real Estate

FACE-TO-FACE: Helping construction professionals ‘leave a footprint in the sand’

Mon, 03 Nov 2025

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is targeting accelerated expansion across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with Saudi Arabia and Egypt identified as priority markets, according to Paul Gandy, President of the international professional authority for construction management and leadership.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Basalt fibre market set to hit $590m by 2030, says report

Wed, 26 Nov 2025

The global market for value-added basalt fibre products mainly fabrics and geogrids - a key part in the construction sector’s push toward durability and sustainability - is projected to hit $590 million by 2030, rising from $398 million in 2024, said a report.

Construction & Real Estate

Meraas awards $517m contract for exclusive Dubai villa community project

Tue, 25 Nov 2025

Leading developer Meraas has awarded a AED1.9 billion ($517 million) contract for the construction of its exclusive standalone villa community, The Acres, in Dubailand. The deal covers the first release comprising 642 villas and associated community facilities.

Construction & Real Estate

CIOB sustainability ambassador urges Gulf construction leaders to follow SDGs

Tue, 25 Nov 2025

Aaron Hennessey, one of CIOB’s Sustainability Ambassadors in Oman and Group Managing Director of Douglas OHI, has called upon construction leaders across the Gulf region to be more mindful of the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Construction & Real Estate

Azizi Riviera’s Phase IV work nearly 65pc completed

Mon, 24 Nov 2025

UAE-based Azizi Developments has announced that steady progress is being made on its French Mediterranean-inspired waterfront community - Azizi Riviera - in Dubai with nearly 65% work already completed on the project's fourth phase.