Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Sharakah inks strategic collaboration with Omani HVAC specialist

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Sharakah, Oman’s leading SME development company, has announced a strategic collaboration with Gulf Technical Support (GTS), a specialist in the supply, installation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems across the sultanate.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Properties starts accepting foreign real estate ownership applications

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia's Real Estate General Authority (REGA) has announced the opening of applications for foreign real estate ownership through its Saudi Properties portal. This is the official portal for the Foreign Real Estate Ownership Law, following its coming into force from January.

Construction & Real Estate

Ladun JV lands $639m Riyadh infrastructure development works deal

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Ladun Investment Company said its joint venture with Al Ayuni Investment has been awarded SAR2.4 billion ($639 million) contracts for the infrastructure development works on key Al Qirawan, Al Narjis and Namar plots under the Real Estate Balance Program – Phase One in Riyadh.

Construction & Real Estate

RCRC starts work on major intersection in Riyadh city

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced that it has started work on the Imam Abdullah bin Saud Road at its intersection with Khalid bin Al Waleed Road in the Saudi capital. Extending 9km, the project is part of RCRC’s ongoing efforts to upgrade key traffic corridors.

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Emrill snaps up four-year FM services contract for Nikki Beach Dubai

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Emrill, a leading UAE-based total facilities management provider, has secured a four-year contract to deliver mechanical, electrical and plumbing, housekeeping, lifeguard and specialist services at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai, a five-star beachfront destination located on Pearl Jumeirah.

Construction & Real Estate

Arcapita, Hines eye investments in GCC industrial, logistics real estate

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Arcapita, the global alternative investment firm, has signed a partnership deal with Hines, one of the world’s largest real assets investment managers, to jointly explore the creation of an institutional-grade platform focused on industrial and logistics real estate assets across the Gulf region.

Construction & Real Estate

Lenovo in deal to boost AI, digital infrastructure in Saudi housing sector

Wed, 24 Jun 2026

Lenovo has signed an agreement with Saudi National Housing Company Innovation for potential collaboration backing the kingdom’s evolving residential and digital infrastructure landscape. The deal sets out a foundation to boost co-operation across advanced technologies such as AI and data science.

Construction & Real Estate

RTA completes 17 km road maintenance works across Dubai

Tue, 23 Jun 2026

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed maintenance and rehabilitation works spanning 17 km of asphalt roads across nine streets and six areas in Dubai early this month. The works covered highways, freeways and internal roads in key industrial, commercial and residential areas.

Construction & Real Estate

Etihad Rail to launch inaugural passenger service from June 30

Tue, 23 Jun 2026

Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE's national railway network, is set to launch its first passenger service between Abu Dhabi and the northern emirate of Fujairah on June 30, thus marking a new chapter in the country’s infrastructure development.

Construction & Real Estate

Blacksand, Marriott sign deal to develop 10 hotels in Saudi Arabia

Tue, 23 Jun 2026

Saudi-based Blacksand has announced a landmark agreement with Marriott International to develop 10 hotels in the kingdom over the next four years. Featuring over 1,300 rooms, it will be developed under a range of Marriott brands spanning the luxury, select-service and extended-stay segments.