Abu Dhabi has issued a new circular regulating the roles of supervision consultants and contractors across all construction stages. It is aimed at accelerating project delivery, stakeholder accountability and also boost oversight efficiency while upholding quality and safety standards.
Oman’s Nama Power and Water Procurement has invited bids for two key phases of its Hot Springs Geothermal Project. The scope of work includes geological, geochemical and deep geophysical investigations as well as provision of drilling tender support and supervision and detailed feasibility studies.
Aluminium Arabia, a premier platform for the aluminium and metals industry, which was scheduled to be held on November 11, has now been postponed to April next year. The event is expected to facilitate B2B engagement, enabling partnerships, technology transfer and the development of advanced manufacturing clusters.
Saudi-based MSGA Investment Company has signed an agreement with the kingdom's Developmental Housing Foundation (Sakan) for the sale of residential units within its premium project - MSGA 30 project - at Al Safa district in Riyadh.
Shandong Electric Power Construction Corporation (Sepco) has secured the Saudi Arabia Group 1-KSB Independent Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, which forms part of the kingdom’s first wave of large-scale BESS projects, with a planned capacity of 500MW/2,000MWh.
Al Sarooj Development Company has signed an agreement with Musandam Governorate in Oman for the development of vital infrastructure and investment components of the Aims Bay Project, a coastal and tourism development located in the sultanate's Kasab region.
AESG, a leading global engineering, consultancy and advisory firm, has announced the acquisition of Australia's leading specialist renewable energy consultancy The Energy Project (TEP). The Emirati company has also appointed industry veteran Andrew Mather as the country managing director.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has awarded contracts worth SAR5.5 billion ($1.47 billion) to German industrial giant Siemens and French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom for 94 new train sets for its Riyadh Metro network. Deliveries are set to begin in 2028, with the trains to be supplied in phases.
The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has partnered with The Boring Company (TBC), the advanced tunnelling and infrastructure technology company founded by Elon Musk, to explore underground transport, utility tunnels, and related infrastructure solutions across the emirate.
Oman has laid the foundation stone for an integrated tourism and commercial project in the Wilayat of Masirah, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate, with an investment of RO5.775 million ($15 million).
