Engineering

Construction & Real Estate

Nemetschek inks strategic partnership with leading Saudi FM body

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

Nemetschek, a leading software provider for the architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AEC/O) industry, has signed a strategic agreement with the Saudi Facility Management Association to support the advancement of the facilities management sector in the kingdom.

Construction & Real Estate

Ajman launches 'automatic issuance' of villa building permits

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

The tiny northern emirate of Ajman has launched an automated mechanism for issuing residential villa building permits for UAE nationals via five-star-rated engineering offices, as part of its efforts to accelerate construction procedures and improve the quality of engineering outputs.

Construction & Real Estate

ALEC Holdings revenue up 56% to $3.43bn; net profit nearly doubles

Wed, 11 Feb 2026

ALEC Holdings, a market-leading diversified engineering and construction group, delivered a record set of results in FY 2025, with revenue rising 56% YoY to AED12.6 billion ($3.43 billion), underpinned by strong conversion of the order book and disciplined execution across the group’s diversified platform.

Construction & Real Estate

Nemetschek partners with Prince Sultan University to boost AEC innovation

Tue, 10 Feb 2026

Nemetschek, a leading software providers for the architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AEC/O) industry, has entered into a partnership with Saudi-based Prince Sultan University to support the development of future-ready talent and accelerate innovation across the kingdom.

Construction & Real Estate

ROSHN launches design competition to boost Saudi talent

Mon, 08 Dec 2025

ROSHN Group, a leading Saudi developer, has launched its MUSAHAMA design competition to spotlight local talent and also promote the use of locally sourced materials. It carries a prize pool of SAR570,000 ($151,789) with winners to be announced in May 2026.

Construction & Real Estate

Bahrain’s GeoStruXer wins global recognition for pioneering sustainable solutions

Thu, 04 Dec 2025

Bahraini engineering firm GeoStruXer has earned international acclaim, winning the Bentley Envision Award for Sustainable Infrastructure in Amsterdam, thus underscoring the Kingdom of Bahrain’s growing influence in sustainable and digital engineering innovation.

Construction & Real Estate

Wabag named as preferred EPC partner for Hadda ISTP Project

Sun, 28 Dec 2025

Leading Indian wastewater treatment specialist VA Tech Wabag has emerged as the preferred EPC partner for the Hadda ISTP project in Saudi Arabia. Wabag is part of the winning developer consortium comprising Metito Utilities, Etihad Water and Electricity and SkyBridge.

Construction & Real Estate

Pace-Som JV lands contract for Hajj Terminal expansion at Jeddah airport

Sat, 27 Dec 2025

Pace, a leading consultancy firm providing architecture and engineering services, said its joint venture with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (Som) has been awarded the contract for the expansion of Hajj Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Education, HR & Training

Basrec partners with Lumofy to build future-ready workforce

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

Bahrain Ship Repairing & Engineering Company (Basrec) has signed up Lumofy, an AI-powered talent development and competency management platform, in bid to help build a future-ready workforce and enhance operational excellence across all divisions.

Finance & Capital Market

BAS, Bahrain Polytechnic to launch aircraft maintenance programme

Sun, 30 Nov 2025

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has announced the signing of an agreement with Bahrain Polytechnic to launch a bespoke Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) in Mechanical Engineering Programme for EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance qualification holders.