Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Ritchie Bros. kicks off year-end campaign amid buyer demand across EMEA

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Ritchie Bros., the world's largest industrial auctioneer, has opened its year-end 'Finish Strong' campaign across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), urging businesses to review surplus and idle equipment while buyer demand remains strong.

Construction & Real Estate

China-Saudi JV clinches $306m Qiddiya stadium curtain-wall deal

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Chinese contractor Fangda said its joint venture with Saudi Arabia’s IKK Group, has secured a SAR1.15 billion ($306 million) contract to design, supply and install curtain-walls for two sections of Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium project in capital Riyadh.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi bolsters position as global financial and AI hub

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Abu Dhabi's has bolstered its position as a global financial and technology hub, supported by expanding financial services activity, strong investment inflows and sustained demand for prime office space.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Arabia approves 19 hospitality projects worth $1.8bn

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia has approved the first batch of 19 hospitality projects expected to attract SAR6.7 billion ($1.8 billion) in investment and create more than 17,000 jobs across five high-potential tourism destinations, as the Kingdom seeks to expand its tourism infrastructure ahead of major international events.

Construction & Real Estate

AD Ports Group unit unveils masterplan for Kezad workforce community

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Sdeira Group, a part of AD Ports Group, has unveiled the masterplan for Aryam Community – Kezad Al Mamourah, revealing new details of the community being developed for up to 27,000 people working across Kezad Al Mamourah’s industrial, logistics and commercial ecosystem.

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Acciona secures key Lusail operation, maintenance contracts

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Spanish infrastructure major Acciona has secured two operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts in Lusail that covers essential infrastructure supporting one of Qatar's leading smart cities, including road tunnels, underpasses, bridges and underground utility systems.

Construction & Real Estate

Global construction activity to surge over 70pc by 2050, says report

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Global construction activity is forecast to rise more than 70% by 2050, reaching $16.6 trillion, mainly driven by five megatrends: population growth and urbanisation; infrastructure and housing deficits; climate adaptation; sovereignty and strategic resilience; and high-tech infrastructure, said a report.

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Ellington unveils $762m commercial tower in Business Bay

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

Dubai-based Ellington Properties has unveiled Berkeley Tower, its largest and tallest commercial project to date rising above 60 floors in the heart of Business Bay. The AED2.8 billion ($762 million) development brings together office spaces, an extensive workplace and lifestyle offering.

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Portuguese Natural Stone makes its mark on Saudi Arabia’s premium architecture

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

From royal palaces and luxury hotels to airports and high-speed rail, Portuguese Natural Stone is already part of some of Saudi Arabia’s most prestigious architectural projects, combining aesthetic distinction with technical precision and long-term performance

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Arada enters Saudi Arabia with $3.8bn residential masterplan

Tue, 20 Oct 2026

UAE developer Arada has launched Arada KSA, marking its entry into Saudi Arabia with a AED14 billion ($3.8 billion) residential development in Riyadh. Spanning 2.5 million sq m, it will boast 3,500 villas and townhouses surrounded by 100,000 trees, with top-class amenities including a school, retail and sporting facilities.