Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

KEC International completes energisation of 380 kV double circuit OHTL in Saudi Arabia

Sat, 17 Jan 2026

KEC International, a global infrastructure engineering, procurement and construction major, has announced the successful completion and energisation of a 380 kV double circuit OHTL in Saudi Arabia. Spanning 103km with 239 towers, it was among the most challenging transmission line projects in the region.

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AlUla International Airport terminal expansion project inaugurated

Fri, 16 Jan 2026

The AlUla International Airport terminal expansion project, which increases the airport's annual capacity from 400,000 to 700,000 passengers, has been inaugurated.

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Hytera and NAFFCO strengthen partnership with new MoU

Fri, 16 Jan 2026

Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of critical communications technologies and solutions, has further strengthened its strategic partnership with NAFFCO Group through the signing of an enhanced memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Intersec Dubai 2026.

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AD Ports Group signs $228.73m land sale deal with Danube Properties

Fri, 16 Jan 2026

AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, has signed a land sale agreement with Danube Properties for the development of a major residential and mixed-use project within KEZAD Town Centre, a strategically located district forming part of KEZAD Abu Dhabi.

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WW+P, SvN merge to form global urban design powerhouse

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

World-renowned design practices - UK-based WW+P and Canadian group SvN - have just announced the merger of their practices, unifying their diverse teams of architects, urban planners, urban designers and landscape architects into a global powerhouse of expertise and delivery for complex urban projects.

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Firas Bin Fatik partners with Indian group for two large-scale projects in Oman

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Omani group Firas Bin Fatik and India-based Maadfam Entertainment have inked a strategic partnership to develop two large-scale projects in the sultanate aligned with its Vision 2040 development strategy. The first is a 17.4 million-sq-ft student campus living district and the second a large-scale integrated interactive zone.

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Binghatti launches world's first Mercedes-Benz city in Dubai

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Binghatti Developers and Mercedes-Benz have joined forces for the official unveiling of Mercedes-Benz Places|Binghatti City, the world’s first Mercedes-Benz branded city and the developer’s first masterplanned community, a AED30 billion ($8.2 billion) development spanning more than 10 million sq ft in Nad Al Sheba.

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Mott MacDonald boosts Saudi presence with new Riyadh office

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Mott MacDonald, a global engineering, management and development consultancy, has opened its new office in Riyadh as part of its commitment to long-term investment in Saudi Arabia. Through this move, it aims to deliver an expanding pipeline of high-value projects across the Middle East.

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Metso wins contract to deliver gold processing plant in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Metso, a global leader in sustainable gold processing technologies, has secured a major contract from Saudi mining giant Maaden to supply a gold processing plant for its Ar Rjum mine located in Makkah. The contract covers commissioning and advisory services for equipment installation.

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Elevate breaks ground on Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Elevate, a key lifestyle real estate brand, has officially broken ground on its premium project - Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences - being developed in partnership with top hospitality group Ennismore in Ras Al Khaimah. With construction now underway, the project is set for 2028 completion.