Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Saipem announces restart of jack-up rig in Saudi Arabia

Sun, 11 Jan 2026

Saipem, a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for energy and infrastructure sectors, has announced the restart of operations of the jack-up Perro Negro 7 in Saudi Arabia. The rig can operate in waters up to 375 ft deep and drill wells up to 9,100m.

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Work to start on Budaiya Road development project

Sun, 11 Jan 2026

Following the completion of technical bidding, Bahraini authorities are all set to start work on the Budaiya Road development project. It spans 6.7km, extending from Budaiya intersection with Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway in the east to its Janabiya Road junction in the west.

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Design phase begins for key bridge project in Bahrain

Sun, 11 Jan 2026

Bahraini authorities have announced that one of the kingdom's major infrastructure projects - Muharraq-Arad Bridge - has entered the preliminary design phase. The scheme is intended to boost access to East Hidd Town while easing traffic congestion across Muharraq, said a report.

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CATL opens Mideast's largest new energy aftermarket facility in Riyadh

Sun, 11 Jan 2026

Leading Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has opened its first new energy aftermarket facility in the Middle East at Riyadh. The launch of the Ning Service Experience Center comes as Saudi Arabia advances its ambitious electrification and decarbonisation goals under Vision 2030.

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Hassan Radhi signs up as partner for Sustainability Forum Middle East

Sat, 10 Jan 2026

Sustainability Forum Middle East has announced Hassan Radhi & Associates (HRA) as a supporting partner for its upcoming edition in Bahrain that will bring together more than 400 leaders across business and government, as well as climate experts from across the globe.

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Ardee breaks ground on $544m Fairmont Residences & Hotel project

Sat, 10 Jan 2026

UAE-based Ardee Developments has broken ground on its AED2 billion ($544 million) Fairmont Residences & Hotel on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. Set for completion in 2028, the project boasts 519 branded residences in addition to four signature sea villas and an integrated 250-key hotel.

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Azizi signs up Turkish group for key Dubai mixed-use project

Sat, 10 Jan 2026

UAE-based Azizi Developments has announced that it has partnered with Mertoglu, a key Turkish play equipment manufacturer, for the supply of outdoor play systems at its mixed-use community - Azizi Venice - in the rapidly growing Dubai South.

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Work on strategic energy, water projects in Al Ain region on track

Sat, 10 Jan 2026

Work on strategic energy and water projects in Al Ain region is progressing on schedule, according to the Department of Energy - Abu Dhabi (DoE). These projects are aimed at supporting population growth and resource sustainability in the region.

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Union Properties launches new tower in $544m master-planned development

Fri, 09 Jan 2026

Union Properties has announced the launch of Mirdad Tower 2, a signature residential tower within its AED2 billion ($544.6 million) Mirdad master-planned development in Dubai’s Motor City.

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Bahraini entrepreneur launches firm for smart cities management

Fri, 09 Jan 2026

A Bahrain entrepreneur has launched a company specialising in smart cities solutions that will operate across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.