Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Salco Saudi lands Knowledge Economic City project work deal

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Knowledge Economic City has announced that one of its key subsidiaries Algharraa International Real Estate has awarded an infrastructure works contract to Salco Saudi Contracting for the Southeastern District project coming up within its premises in Madinah.

Construction & Real Estate

Emaar Development seals home financing partnership with ADCB

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Emaar Development has announced a collaboration with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) to boost the home-buying experience across its portfolio of residential communities in Dubai. Under this, customers will able to secure pre-approval for financing of up to 50% of a property's value.

Construction & Real Estate

Red Sea International unit doubles bank facilities to $113m

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Saudi-based Red Sea International Company said its key subsidiary, The Fundamental Installation for Electric Work Company, had doubled its banking facilities with Saudi National Bank to SAR430.8 million ($113 million) from SAR200 million ($52.4 million) earlier.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Energy secures $4bn Islamic credit facility to support operations

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Saudi Energy has secured a shariah-compliant Murabaha financing facility with a total committed amount of SAR15.8 billion from a consortium of seven leading Saudi banks to support its general corporate purposes.

Construction & Real Estate

KEC, BSF Capital to set up fund for $1.96bn Knowledge Gardens project

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Knowledge Economic City (KEC), together with its subsidiary Algharraa International Real Estate, has signed an agreement with BSF Capital to establish a private real estate fund for the development of Knowledge Gardens project, being set up within its premises in Madinah at an investment of SAR7.5 billion ($1.96 billion).

Construction & Real Estate

Tight office supply drives UAE rental growth despite Mideast turmoil: CBRE

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

The UAE's office market remained undersupplied during the second quarter of 2026, driving double-digit rental growth in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop and ongoing regional disruptions, according to real estate expert CBRE.

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Landmark Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to open on December 11

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi museum will open its doors on December 11, 2026, further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global capital for the arts, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT- Abu Dhabi) has announced.

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Hassan Allam-UCC seal contract for Waldorf Astoria Superblock in Diriyah

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Hassan Allam, a leading engineering and construction group, said its subsidiary, Hassan Allam Construction Saudi along with its joint venture partner UCC Holding Saudi, has officially signed the contract for Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Residences, & Mixed Use Superblock in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

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CGC emerges lowest bidder for $516m Kuwait water treatment project

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

Kuwait-based Combined Group Contracting has emerged as the lowest bidder for a KD160 million ($516 million) water treatment project in southern Kuwait. The scope of work for the winning bidder includes construction, operation and maintenance of the treated water facilities.

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RCRC readies 456-sq-km master plan for Northeast Riyadh

Tue, 28 Jul 2026

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) said it had completed the master plan for Northeast Riyadh, laying out the framework for the development of a 456-sq-km area earmarked for future infrastructure, housing and commercial investment.