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EDGE in deal to acquire Brazilian aerospace engineering firm Akaer

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

UAE-based defence company EDGE has announced that it has entered into a deal to acquire a 100% stake in Brazilian aerospace and engineering company Akaer, in a move that would give the Abu Dhabi group an established engineering base in Brazil and a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team.

Construction & Real Estate

Nemetschek launches AI-powered Bluebeam Max in Middle East

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Nemetschek, a global leader in construction artificial intelligence, has launched its AI-powered Bluebeam Max software across the Middle East region, targeting growing demand for digital tools in the region's architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AEC/O) sector.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Kent secures long-term deals with Aramco for future EPC projects

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Global engineering solutions provider Kent has strengthened its footprint in Saudi Arabia after securing long-term agreements and project management consultancy (PMC) contracts with Saudi oil giant Aramco, positioning the company for future brownfield EPC work in the kingdom.

Construction & Real Estate

Nikken Sekkei Dubai wins big at global design awards

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Leading Japanese architectural, engineering and urban design firm Nikken Sekkei has announced that it has secured major wins across three international awards programmes. The top recognition was for its premium projects - CHATAI, Trump Tower Dubai and Serenia District at Jumeirah Islands.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Damen wins contract to supply ASD tugs to Canadian group Seaspan

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Damen Shipyards Group, a Dutch defence, shipbuilding, and engineering conglomerate company, has signed an agreement with Canadian maritime group Seaspan ULC for the delivery of two highly manoeuverable, modern type of tug, ASD Tugs 2813. The ASD Tugs 2813 will be the first Damen Tugs to enter the Seaspan fleet.

Construction & Real Estate

Nemetschek unveils ‘Connected Construction’ vision at Project Qatar 2026

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Nemetschek, a key software provider for architecture, engineering and construction industry, is showcasing its Connected Construction vision at the Project Qatar 2026, highlighting how digital solutions across the entire building lifecycle can help firms boost efficiency, sustainability and project delivery outcomes.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

L&T lands $992m Kuwait energy infrastructure development contracts

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Indian construction and engineering conglomerate Larsen and Toubro (L&T) has secured a major contract worth KD303.5 million ($992 million) from Kuwait Oil Company for the construction of export crude storage facilities as well as providing key upgrades to its key energy infrastructure.

Construction & Real Estate

VA Tech Wabag consortium wins 60 MLD Ajman sewage plant contract

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

India-based VA Tech Wabag, a global leader in water and wastewater treatment solutions, has announced that its consortium has secured a major contract for the development of the third phase of Ajman Sewage Biorefinery Plant in UAE with a 60 million litres per day treatment capacity.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

McDermott selected as PMC contractor for key Aramco projects

Thu, 04 Jun 2026

McDermott, a premier provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry, has been selected by Saudi oil giant Aramco as one of the 11 selected contractors for project management consultancy to support delivery of large-scale energy, petrochemical and low carbon projects across the kingdom.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Kepco secures $1.4bn Saudi cogeneration project from Aramco

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco) has announced that it has secured contracts worth $1.4 billion from Saudi oil giant Aramco for the construction and operation of the second phase of the kingdom’s Jafurah cogeneration power plant which, on completion, will boast a 331MW capacity.