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EcoModular inks strategic deal to boost modular building projects across GCC

Sat, 30 May 2026

Leading Irish group EcoModular has entered into an agreement with Saudi-based project management consultancy IDS and Latvia's Modul Consult to establish tripartite framework for volumetric modular development across Europe, KSA and the wider GCC region.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM scraps Webuild high-speed rail contract

Sat, 23 May 2026

Italian construction giant Webuild said that Saudi Arabia’s futuristic city project NEOM has terminated its contract for the Connector High-Speed Line project in Tabuk, in the latest development involving the kingdom’s flagship $500 billion mega-project.

Construction & Real Estate Lifestyle

ALEC wins $1.7bn construction contract for Sphere Abu Dhabi

Sat, 23 May 2026

UAE-based ALEC Engineering has secured a $1.7 billion construction contract for Sphere Abu Dhabi, an iconic immersive entertainment venue, coming up on Yas Island. The project scope includes design, procurement and construction work of the world’s second Sphere arena which is set for completion by 2029.

Finance & Capital Market

Dubai approves $408bn new package of incentives to businesses

Thu, 21 May 2026

Dubai has approved a second package of economic incentives valued at AED1.5 billion ($408.44 billion). The package spans a range of sectors, including government fees and services, tourism, trade and logistics, real estate, construction, education, and arts and cultural activities.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dubai Investments explores investment opportunities in Oman

Thu, 14 May 2026

A delegation of Dubai Investments has held a high-level meeting with Dr Khalfan bin Saeed Al-Shuaili, Minister of Housing and Urban Planning of Oman, exploring potential investment opportunities in Oman.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Kaiterra opens Dubai hub to serve regional GenNext buildings

Tue, 12 May 2026

Kaiterra, a global leader in indoor air quality monitoring and optimisation for commercial real estate, has announced the opening of its new regional hub in Dubai. It is the first of several Kaiterra offices planned across the Gulf, as regional demand continues to accelerate.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dubai Investments Q1 profits steady at $50.54m

Tue, 12 May 2026

Dubai Investments reported profit before tax of AED185.06 million ($50.54 million) for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, compared to AED184.89 million ($50.34 million) during the same period last year.

Construction & Real Estate

ALEC Holdings posts $1.25bn Q1 revenue, up 87%; net profit doubles

Sun, 10 May 2026

ALEC Holdings, a market-leading diversified engineering and construction group with operations focused on large-scale, complex and iconic buildings and energy projects in the UAE and the KSA, reported a strong set of results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q1 2026).

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai seeks bids for stormwater drainage upgrade project

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Dubai Municipality has invited bids from qualified and experienced contractors for a stormwater drainage upgrade project in Al Khawaneej area. The scope of work involves laying up of water pipelines with diameters of up to 1,600 mm.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

NMDC to showcase industrial expertise at Make it in Emirates 2026

Thu, 30 Apr 2026

NMDC Group, a global leader in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and marine dredging, has signed up as the Enablement Partner for the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates, the UAE’s national platform for industrial growth and transformation, which kicks off on May 4.