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Dubai Investments unit achieves key safety milestone at RAK project

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Dubai Investments said its real estate subsidiary Dubai Investment Real Estate (DIR) has achieved a major milestone at its flagship Danah Bay development on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, by clocking 2 million safe working man-hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) across the residential and hotel towers.

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Construction sector eyes AI to tackle daily workload pressures, says study

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Majority of construction professionals (58%) believe AI could help reduce workload across their two biggest challenges - keeping projects on schedule and managing mid-project changes - while 65% believe AI could streamline their biggest administrative time drains, according to a new study.

Construction & Real Estate

NMDC Energy posts solid Q1 results; revenue surges 33pc to $1.36bn

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

NMDC Energy, a key provider of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for offshore and onshore energy clients, delivered a solid performance in Q1 with its revenues surging 33% to hit AED5 billion ($1.36 billion), driven by the continued execution of its robust project backlog.

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Epiroc unveils new hydraulic breaker with smart maintenance features

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

Epiroc, a global productivity partner for mining and construction, has unveiled its new EC 122 hydraulic breaker, engineered to deliver improved handling, extended service life, and simplified maintenance. The new model is 80 kg lighter than its predecessor, reducing overall carrier load and improving maneuverability

Construction & Real Estate

Steel, construction projects lead $519m industrial push in Oman

Mon, 27 Apr 2026

Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones has signed RO200 million ($519 million) agreements to establish a portfolio of industrial projects across its free zones, supporting its push to build an export-oriented industrial base spanning steel, construction and industrial products, said a report.

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MENA could face major shortfall in construction professionals: report

Mon, 27 Apr 2026

A significant workforce shortage threatens the MENA region's ability to deliver critical infrastructure projects by 2035, says a new report.

Construction & Real Estate

Riyadh's Second Southern Ring Road Project 27pc completed

Mon, 27 Apr 2026

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced steady progress on the 56-km Second Southern Ring Road Project with 27% of the work already completed. The project scope includes 10 main intersections, 32 flyovers and bridges as well as 20 tunnels and 77 stormwater culverts.

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Mered advances deep foundation works on Abu Dhabi waterfront project

Mon, 27 Apr 2026

UAE developer Mered has announced a major construction milestone at Riviera Residences, its flagship waterfront project on Al Reem Island, as the project enters deep foundation and piling works. On completion, it will feature over 400 apartments and 11 exclusive villas, including sky villas, ocean villas and a penthouse.

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Tabreed awards EPC contract for key Bahrain district cooling project

Sat, 25 Apr 2026

Tabreed Bahrain, a leading provider of sustainable district cooling solutions in the kingdom, has appointed Arabian International Company as the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for the expansion of its chilled water network in the northern seafront area of Manama.

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HFCL, Al Ghanim launch IO portfolio in Kuwait to back construction, oil & gas projects

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

HFCL, a key provider of GenNext communications technologies, has announced the availability of its IO portfolio in Kuwait through Alghanim Engineering in collaboration with Bahrain-based Northstar Technology Company. These solutions are well positioned to support projects across construction, oil & gas and utilities.