Saudi utility major Acwa Power has sealed a SAR1.79 billion ($478 million) water purchase agreement with the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority for the Hassyan project with a capacity of 272,000 cu m of water per day. The scope of work includes development, funding, construction and operation of the SWRO plant.
Specialities Construction General Trading & Contracting, a unit of Kuwait-based conglomerate Specialties Group Holding, said it has secured a KD24.2 million ($78 million) contract for the construction and maintenance of public buildings and associate infrastructure at Suburb Center (N1) in Al Mutlaa City.
DETech Contracting, a leading infrastructure and construction company based in UAE, said it has secured stormwater drainage contracts worth AED2.1 billion ($572 million) from Dubai Municipality under the Tasreef Programme. The scope of work includes adding 100 km of main drainage lines to the network.
Dubai master-developer Nakheel has announced that it has awarded Parkway International a construction contract valued at over AED950 million ($259 million) for Phases 2 and 4 of Bay Grove Residences on Dubai Islands. It covers 617 homes ranging from one to four-bedroom across eight residential buildings.
Dubai Municipality has awarded contracts worth AED3 billion ($816 million) for four new projects under Phase 3 of the ‘Tasreef’ Programme to develop the city's stormwater drainage network. The scope of work includes the construction and extension of 100 km of main drainage lines.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T), an Indian engineering and construction conglomerate, showcased its latest advancements in renewable energy, power transmission and digital grid solutions to industry professionals from more than 60 countries at the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (Wetex) 2026 expo held in Dubai.
Azizi Developments has announced steady progress on its contemporary mixed-use community - Beach Oasis II - located at Dubai Studio City, with 62% work completed. Once ready, it will feature 694 residences with a mix of studios and one- and two-bed units along with other lifestyle amenities.
Kuwait has awarded a KD149 million ($488 million) contract to Turkish construction company Kuzu Group to build a wastewater treatment plant with a total 400,000 cu m per day capacity for the South Al Mutlaa city project.
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has announced that it has started work on its second district cooling plant in Jumeirah Village Circle, which on completion, will have a production capacity of 37,000 refrigeration tonnes (RT).
UAE-based Damac Properties is investing in offsite manufacturing to speed up construction and improve quality and efficiency. Through its offsite manufacturing division, the Dubai developer is setting up a multi-line factory spanning more than 17,000 sq m to produce X-Panel systems and smart building solutions.
