Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

O-Green achieves financial close for Oman’s largest industrial solar project

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

O-Green, a green infrastructure platform jointly owned by Naqaa Sustainable Energy and OQ Alternative Energy, said it has achieved the financial close for the largest solar energy project in Oman. The landmark 93MW solar project is being developed in partnership with Madayn at Sohar Industrial City.

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Aramco, Emerson to co-develop corrosion management solutions

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Global automation leader Emerson has announced it will co-develop next-generation corrosion management solutions for Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies.

Construction & Real Estate

First Avenue consortium secures $533m Makkah development project

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

A consortium comprising First Avenue for Real Estate Development Company, Dar Al Majed Real Estate Company (Al Majdiah) and Rekaz Real Estate Company has secured a key contract for the development of the East Hindawiyah District Project in Makkah.

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Doosan Enerbility lands $556m contract for key phase of Saudi cogeneration plant

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

South Korea's Doosan Enerbility has announced that it had signed a contract worth KRW837 billion ($556 million) for the second phase of the Jafurah Combined Heat and Power Plant in Saudi Arabia in partnership with Korea Electric Power Corp (Kepco) and Saudi oil giant Aramco.

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Six development sites worth $3.54bn investment awarded in Makkah

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has announced the awarding of six development sites under the Developed Districts Program, covering a total area of more than 2.7 million sq m, representing investments worth SAR13.3 billion ($3.54 billion).

Construction & Real Estate

GAF Property shapes a new residential experience with key Reem island project

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

UAE developer GAF Property has announced that it is shaping a new residential experience in Abu Dhabi through its latest residential development, Flow 25, located on Reem Island. The project draws its design inspiration from the Ghaf tree, one of the UAE’s most iconic natural symbols.

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Global engineering consultancy AESG opens new Dubai headquarters

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

AESG, a global engineering, consultancy and advisory firm, has announced the opening of its new 25,000 sq ft headquarters in Dubai, thus marking a significant milestone in its evolution and enduring commitment to the emirate as a centre for business and technical excellence.

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Omoda and Jaecoo brings AI driverless parking solutions to UAE

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Leading automotive brand Omoda and Jaecoo has announced plans to bring its advanced AI-powered driverless parking system ‑ VPD (Valet Parking Driver) ‑ to select models in the UAE market as part of its next-generation intelligent mobility vision.

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Saudi Arabia to launch new project to cool Riyadh's streets, buildings

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) is gearing up to launch a major urban cooling project in the Saudi capital that aims to reduce temperatures on roads, walls and other urban surfaces by up to 15°C, said a report. Top Greek consulting firm Planet has been signed up as the lead consultant for the project.

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Sungrow commissions 1.4 MWp solar plant to power Egypt’s desert oil facility

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Sungrow, in partnership with ACO and Korra Energi, has commissioned a 1.4 MWp solar system at the Esh El Mallaha petroleum facility in Hurghada, addressing persistent energy challenges in Egypt’s remote oil and gas operations.