Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi PIF, I Squared Capital sign $2bn infrastructure deal

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF said it has signed an agreement with infrastructure investor I Squared Capital to explore the deployment of up to $2 billion in real estate and infrastructure assets owned by the sovereign wealth fund and its portfolio companies.

Construction & Real Estate

Drake & Scull lands MEP contract for Ritz-Carlton Residences Dubai

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Drake & Scull International (DSI) said it has secured a major contract from UAE-based Khamas Group of Investment companies, to provide mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, a 48-key project located in Business Bay, Dubai.

Construction & Real Estate

India leads overseas interest in Dubai property market

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

India has emerged as the leading source of overseas online interest in Dubai's property market, accounting for more than one-fifth of international search traffic over the past three months followed by the UK (13.26%) and Egypt (12.60%), said a top Dubai brokerage.

Construction & Real Estate

Oman's real estate transactions soar to $3bn in first five months

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

The value of real estate transactions in Oman rose 5.5% in the first five months of 2026 from a year earlier, driven by higher mortgage activity and a modest increase in property sales, said a report. The total value of real estate traded in the sultanate soared to hit RO1.18 billion ($3.05 billion) by the end of May.

Construction & Real Estate

LG MEA Hub Academy strengthens HVAC technical expertise in the region

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

LG Electronics (LG) is expanding its Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Academy network to strengthen the installation and service capabilities of its global HVAC business, the company said.

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

Sharjah real estate transactions top $8bn in H1, up 9.3%

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

The total value of real estate sector transactions in Sharjah reached approximately AED29.5 billion ($8.03 billion) during the first half of 2026, marking a 9.3 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025.

Construction & Real Estate

Alkhorayef lands key Saudi water infrastructure maintenance contracts

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies has secured contracts from National Water Company and Saudi Irrigation Organization for the operation and maintenance of water, wastewater, treated water, and groundwater transmission and distribution systems across Al Khobar and Riyadh region.

Construction & Real Estate

Milano by Danube unveils new B2B showroom in Dubai’s Deira

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Milano by Danube has launched its new B2B showroom in Deira, Dubai, further strengthening its presence in one of the UAE's most dynamic commercial districts.

Construction & Real Estate

IRTH Group enters construction sector with new contracting unit

Wed, 15 Jul 2026

IRTH Group, a real estate investment platform, has announced the launch of IRTH Contracting, a dedicated construction arm for its expanding portfolio of developments, thus bringing its development and construction operations under one integrated business.