Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Gotion wins 75pc of Saudi Arabia's first utility-scale BESS tender

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia has awarded China’s Gotion High-Tech 6 GWh of capacity under its first utility-scale battery energy storage programme, as part of the $1.16 billion G1 project, thus marking a major step in its drive to expand energy storage capacity and support its Vision 2030 energy transition goals.

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Acciona-backed research puts Middle East rail resilience in focus

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Spanish infrastructure major Acciona said it is contributing its expertise in infrastructure and innovation to RAIL4EARTH, a major European research initiative exploring the future of sustainable and climate-resilient rail - a focus that resonates strongly with the Middle East.

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Burtville completes handover of 111-unit Abu Dhabi residential project

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Abu Dhabi-based Burtville Developments has completed the handover of Ville 11, its boutique residential development in Masdar City, featuring 111 residential units with a mix of two- to four-bedroom apartments alongwith a range of thoughtfully planned amenities.

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LIVEX 2026 mobilises key partners around shared liveability agenda

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

LIVEX 2026, which opens in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, has announced more than 20 leading organisations as partners for the liveability and investment exhibition, bringing together key players at the forefront of shaping and delivering liveability across the emirate.

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Middle East Coatings Show makes grand debut at Expo City Dubai

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

The 31st edition of the Middle East Coatings Show officially opened its doors at Expo City Dubai, welcoming industry professionals, manufacturers, suppliers and tech experts from across the globe to the show’s new home. It is expected to draw 300 leading brands from across the coatings ecosystem.

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Jindong Property in deal to launch key logistics facility at Kezad

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Jindong Property, the infrastructure investment and asset management arm of JD.com, Inc., has entered into an agreement with Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad Group), for the establishment of its advanced logistics facility in Kezad Area A with nearly 150,000 sqm of warehousing facilities.

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EDF, Kepco, Acwa in race for third round of Saudi CCGT power projects

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

The Saudi Power Procurement Company has prequalified 13 utility project developers including global players EDF, Kepco, Mitsubishi and Sumitomo as well as regional heavyweights Acwa and Taqa for the third round of Conventional Independent Power Producer (IPP) projects based on CCGT technology.

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Abu Dhabi tops in JLL’s 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Abu Dhabi has been recognised as the world’s leading improver in JLL’s 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI), rising eight places from 41st in 2024 to 33rd globally with a composite score of 2.42, and topping the list of 88 countries evaluated across 260 distinct factors, said a report.

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India's Kalpataru Projects wins $417m UAE gas pipeline project order

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Kalpataru Projects, a leading Indian construction and engineering major, has announced that its international division has secured a major contract worth over Rs40 billion ($417 million) to provide EPC services for a gas pipeline project in UAE, thus reinforcing its robust track record in the global oil and gas sector.

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Holcim inks partnership deal with UAE's National Development Consortium

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Holcim and UAE's National Development Consortium have signed a strategic deal to drive an integrated approach to large-scale infrastructure across the emirates. The partnership unites capabilities across the project value chain to deliver more resilient, sustainable, and future-ready developments.