Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

SHARAKAT receives five bids for Riyadh East sewage treatment plant

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

SHARAKAT, a Saudi water-sector entity owned by the Ministry of Finance, has received five competitive bids for the development of the Riyadh East Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP).

Construction & Real Estate

Deal signed for $5.6bn King Salman Gate transport-focused mixed-use hub

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

A deal has been signed to study the development of a major transport-oriented mixed-use destination within King Salman Gate in Makkah costing SR21 billion ($5.6 billion).

Construction & Real Estate

Nemetschek, University of Jeddah sign MoU

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Nemetschek Group, a global leader in construction AI, has announced a tie-up with the University of Jeddah to support the development of digital skills in students.

Construction & Real Estate

Etihad Rail opens Dubai station ahead of start of train services

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Etihad Rail’s Dubai Station was inaugurated on Monday, marking the official launch of the UAE’s national passenger rail network and the beginning of a new phase of expansion connecting more cities and regions across the country.

Construction & Real Estate

Gotion wins 75pc of Saudi Arabia's first utility-scale BESS tender

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia has awarded China’s Gotion High-Tech 6 GWh of capacity under its first utility-scale battery energy storage programme, as part of the $1.16 billion G1 project, thus marking a major step in its drive to expand energy storage capacity and support its Vision 2030 energy transition goals.

Construction & Real Estate

Acciona-backed research puts Middle East rail resilience in focus

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Spanish infrastructure major Acciona said it is contributing its expertise in infrastructure and innovation to RAIL4EARTH, a major European research initiative exploring the future of sustainable and climate-resilient rail - a focus that resonates strongly with the Middle East.

Construction & Real Estate

Burtville completes handover of 111-unit Abu Dhabi residential project

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Abu Dhabi-based Burtville Developments has completed the handover of Ville 11, its boutique residential development in Masdar City, featuring 111 residential units with a mix of two- to four-bedroom apartments alongwith a range of thoughtfully planned amenities.

Construction & Real Estate

LIVEX 2026 mobilises key partners around shared liveability agenda

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

LIVEX 2026, which opens in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, has announced more than 20 leading organisations as partners for the liveability and investment exhibition, bringing together key players at the forefront of shaping and delivering liveability across the emirate.

Construction & Real Estate

Middle East Coatings Show makes grand debut at Expo City Dubai

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

The 31st edition of the Middle East Coatings Show officially opened its doors at Expo City Dubai, welcoming industry professionals, manufacturers, suppliers and tech experts from across the globe to the show’s new home. It is expected to draw 300 leading brands from across the coatings ecosystem.

Construction & Real Estate

Jindong Property in deal to launch key logistics facility at Kezad

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Jindong Property, the infrastructure investment and asset management arm of JD.com, Inc., has entered into an agreement with Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad Group), for the establishment of its advanced logistics facility in Kezad Area A with nearly 150,000 sqm of warehousing facilities.