Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Al Futtaim Engineering achieves key milestone at Dubai Expo City

Mon, 11 May 2026

Al Futtaim Engineering, part of Al Futtaim Contracting, has achieved a major milestone with the delivery of the MEP scope at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), located in Expo City. The work included laying of 90km of LV cabling, alongside 11 km busbar systems and 100,000 sq m of air-conditioning ductwork.

Construction & Real Estate

WSP boosts Mideast water advisory capabilities with strategic appointment

Mon, 11 May 2026

WSP, a leading professional services firm, has strengthened its water sector capabilities in the region with the appointment of Nada Abubakr as Head of Water Advisory, marking a significant step in the firm’s continued investment in water security and sustainability.

Construction & Real Estate

Danube launches its first large-scale integrated master villa community in Dubai

Sun, 10 May 2026

Greenz by Danube, the latest development by Danube Properties, was launched by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, during a major event held at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai opens first smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates

Sun, 10 May 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened Mall of the Emirates Smart Bus Station, Dubai’s first smart bus station, marking a step change in RTA’s drive to develop an integrated public transport network powered by digital technologies.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai opens 500-m bridge under World Trade Centre Roundabout Project

Sun, 10 May 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new 500-metre bridge under the World Trade Centre Roundabout Development Project, as part of its ongoing efforts to advance road infrastructure.

Construction & Real Estate

Bahrain's NBH cycling loop gets solar-powered calling units

Sun, 10 May 2026

Bahrain's Works Ministry, in collaboration with Northstar Technology, has implemented an advanced, solar-powered emergency communication system along the NBH Loop, a 50-kilometre dedicated cycling, running, and walking track located in Zallaq.

Construction & Real Estate

Riyad Capital signs deal to set up $400m fund for Dar Al Salam project

Sun, 10 May 2026

Riyad Capital, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest asset managers, has signed an agreement to establish a $400 million real estate fund in partnership with Princess Munira bint Abdullah bin Faisal Al Saud and Naif AlRajhi Investment Company to develop Riyadh's Dar Al Salam project.

Construction & Real Estate

SaMoTer welcomes 526 exhibitors, showcases host of construction equipment

Sun, 10 May 2026

The entire construction equipment supply chain was in the limelight in Verona, Italy, at the 32nd edition of SaMoTer, the triennial international construction machinery exhibition.

Construction & Real Estate

ALEC Holdings posts $1.25bn Q1 revenue, up 87%; net profit doubles

Sun, 10 May 2026

ALEC Holdings, a market-leading diversified engineering and construction group with operations focused on large-scale, complex and iconic buildings and energy projects in the UAE and the KSA, reported a strong set of results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q1 2026).

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Eastern Province real estate market worth $37bn

Sun, 10 May 2026

The real estate sector in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province has a market size exceeding SAR140 billion ($37.16 billion), it was revealed at the fourth edition of Saudi Expo Real Estate Development and Ownership (SEREDO 2026).