Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Sobha breaks ground on Anantara Siniya Island resort, residences in UAQ

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

Leading luxury project developer Sobha Realty has announced that one of its key subsidiaries has broken ground on Anantara Siniya Island Resort and Anantara Residences Sobha Siniya Island in the northern emirate of Umm Al Quwain, featuring 125 hotel keys and 125 Anantara-branded residences.

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Tecnimont, Consolidated Contractors ink major Saudi Aramco project deal

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

Tecnimont, a leading global contractor for highly complex plants based in Italy, and Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), a major construction company in the Middle East, have signed a major construction contract with Saudi oil giant Aramco for its Safaniyah Water Injection Project.

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Arada boosts in-house construction capability with Roberts Co's UAE launch

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

Leading UAE developer Arada has announced the expansion of Roberts Co into the UAE, bringing the tier-one Australian construction company's expertise to the region as part of its strategy to integrate best-in-class construction capability directly into its development process.

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Dubai set for new sports, lifestyle destination launch

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

Dubai is set to welcome Club 15, a new 15,000 sqm sports and lifestyle destination at Al Quoz this month. Founded by Lebanese basketball legend Fadi El Khatib, it brings professional-level sport, training, recovery, wellness, family activities, hospitality and social spaces together under one roof.

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SEVEN completes 70pc of Jazan waterfront destination

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) has completed 70% of construction work on its prime destination along the Jazan waterfront - SEVEN Jazan - logging more than seven million working hours without any lost-time injuries, in line with its commitment to health and safety standards on site.

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Diriyah awards $720m construction contracts for luxury hotels, residential units

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

Saudi-based Diriyah Company has announced that it has awarded two major construction contracts worth SAR2.73 billion ($720 million) to build six luxury hotels and three residential assets in Diriyah Square, thus boosting Diriyah’s position as an urban destination to live, work and visit.

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Guggenheim Abu Dhabi reveals architectural vision ahead of December opening

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has unveiled the architectural vision for Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, designed by Frank Gehry and set to open on December 11, 2026. The museum’s site-specific design responds to Abu Dhabi’s landscape, climate and cultural identity.

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Saudi demand for liveable communities drives architecture agenda at Cityscape Global

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

Saudi buyers are prioritising cost-effective, amenity-rich communities that balance value with lifestyle, with quality-driven purchasing decisions increasingly across Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah and the Dammam Metropolitan Area, said a report released ahead of Cityscape Global 2026 expo in Riyadh.

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Wynn Al Marjan Island unveils 98-berth superyacht marina in RAK

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

Wynn Al Marjan Island, a $5.7-billion beachfront resort in Ras Al Khaimah, has unveiled the designs for its luxury project - Wynn Marina - positioning it as a waterfront destination and gateway to the wider resort. The 98-berth superyacht marina will offer views of yachts, waterfront activity and Gulf sunsets.

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Jordan, UAE break ground on $2.5bn mining rail project

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

Jordan and the UAE have broken ground on a $2.5 billion railway project linking the southern Jordanian port city of Aqaba with key phosphate and potash production sites in Al Shidiyeh and the Maan Logistics Zone, in a move aimed at boosting mineral exports and cutting transport costs.