Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi-Egyptian JV unveils $1.35bn mixed-use development in Cairo

Tue, 21 Apr 2026

A flagship Saudi-Egyptian joint venture Paragon Adeer has unveiled - Sumou Boulevard - a landmark mixed-use development spanning over 500,000 sq m in New Cairo being set up at an investment of EGP70 billion ($1.35 billion). It is the first flagship investment by Sumou Investment in the Egyptian market.

Construction & Real Estate

Talaat Moustafa Group launches $27bn massive new development in Cairo

Tue, 21 Apr 2026

Egypt-based Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) has launched a massive $27 billion cognitive city in Cairo, named The Spine - an intelligent destination where technology, design, and human experience operate as one.

Construction & Real Estate

ACES strengthens US presence with acquisition of Meskel & Associates Engineering

Tue, 21 Apr 2026

ACES US Holding Inc (ACES US or the Corporation), the US subsidiary of the Middle East’s leading construction services and geotechnical engineering services firm, ACES Group, has completed its acquisition of Meskel & Associates Engineering (Meskel or MAE), a premier North Florida geotechnical engineering, materials testing and inspection, and CEI firm with over 18 years of experience in throughout the southeast US.

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Qatar invites bids for major power grid expansion

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has invited bids for a major 2026 expansion of the country’s power transmission system. The project scope covers an EPC contract for new substations across multiple voltage levels - from 132/11kV to 400kV capacity.

Construction & Real Estate

AlUla breaks ground on new 250-key Marriott property

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

AlUla Development Company (UDC), a Saudi PIF company, has announced that it has broken ground on its premium hotel project - Numaj Autograph Collection, a 250-key property, which on completion, will be operated by Marriott International under the Autograph Collection Hotels brand.

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Saudi Ministry of Industry signs up as Aluminium Arabia partner

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has signed up as a strategic partner for the upcoming edition of Aluminium Arabia expo, thus reinforcing the kingdom’s commitment to advancing its aluminium and mining sectors in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

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Dubai plans 55km metro link connecting two international airports

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Dubai is set to take a major leap in urban mobility with plans for a dedicated metro link connecting its two international airports, marking a significant expansion of the emirate’s fast-growing metro network.

Construction & Real Estate

Sharjah Architecture Triennial presents a new journey into architecture

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Sharjah Architecture Triennial will present 'A Journey into Architecture Archives: Baghdad, Damascus, Tunis', a new chapter in its long-term research initiative dedicated to architectural archives in the Arab world.

Construction & Real Estate

PMI unveils groundbreaking Manifesto for Enterprise Agility in Mena

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

The Project Management Institute (PMI) has unveiled its groundbreaking Manifesto for Enterprise Agility, an empowering set of principles designed to help organizations remain resilient, innovative, and better equipped to navigate frequent global disruptions.

Construction & Real Estate

Cheval makes branded residences debut with new Dubai Islands project

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Cheval Collection, a UK-based luxury hospitality company, has entered the branded residences sector with its new project - Cheval Residences Dubai Islands. An exclusive beachfront property, it will comprise 99 apartments with a mix of one- to three-bedroom and a range of fitness and leisure facilities.