Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Apeco lands EPC contract for Kuwait’s Souk Sharq solar project

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Alternative Energy Projects Company (Apeco) has signed an agreement with United Real Estate Company to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for a solar power system at its Souk Sharq complex in one of Kuwait City's busiest commercial destinations.

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Wynn Resorts invests over $1bn in RAK project, targets Sept 2027 opening

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

US-based Wynn Resorts has invested more than $1 billion in the development of its landmark Wynn Al Marjan Island project in Ras Al Khaimah, reaffirming its commitment to what will become the UAE's first integrated resort with gaming facilities.

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Eight in race for Riyadh’s Quality Valley PPP project

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

The State Properties General Authority (SPGA) and the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP) have announced the qualification of eight companies and consortiums to participate in the tender for the Quality Valley Riyadh Project, a major mixed-use development planned on the headquarters site of the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) in Riyadh.

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Zamil Steel delivers thickest 'Made in Saudi' pressure vessels for Aramco project

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Senaat (formerly Zamil Industrial Investment Company) has announced that its key subsidiary, Zamil Steel, has achieved a major industrial milestone by delivering specialised process equipment for the Fadhili Gas Increment Project (Package 4) for Saudi Aramco and Samsung E&A.

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Tarshid completes energy retrofit covering 43 Madinah university buildings

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Saudi energy services company Tarshid has completed the second phase of an energy efficiency retrofit project at the Islamic University of Madinah, covering 43 buildings and facilities. It involved upgrades to cooling, AC and lighting systems aimed at improving energy efficiency.

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Qatari group Meeza secures $432m funding to boost data centre capacity

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Meeza, a leading data centre and managed IT services provider, has announced that it has secured an additional QAR1.6 billion ($432 million) in funding from Qatar's Dukhan Bank to accelerate the delivery of its data centres, which will together add 44MW of capacity to its portfolio.

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Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment seals partnership with Amana

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment has signed an agreement with UAE-based Amana Contracting and Steel Buildings, in a move aimed at strengthening co-operation and working together on projects of mutual interest and facilitating the exchange of technical and specialised expertise.

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Abu Dhabi luxury residential market evolving as buyer preferences shift, says expert

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Abu Dhabi's luxury residential market is evolving as buyers place greater emphasis on long-term value, quality of design and the overall living experience, said leading developer Mered, highlighting continued activity across Abu Dhabi's established waterfront destinations.

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Refad's premium mixed-use project in Al Khobar set for 2029 handover

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Work is moving at a steady pace on the Miraf District, a premium mixed-use project being developed by Refad Real Estate Company on a 42,000 sq m area at Al Khobar in the kingdom's Eastern Province, with the project on track for handover in 2029.

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RTA completes traffic upgrades on key Dubai street

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it has completed traffic upgrades on Latifa bint Hamdan Street, adding new lanes and U-turns to ease congestion and improve traffic flow along one of the city's key road corridors.