Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Elsewedy Electric powers ahead with six HV substations in Saudi Arabia

Fri, 10 Apr 2026

Elsewedy Electric Power Systems Projects said it is implementing a portfolio of six high voltage power substations across various the kingdom in collaboration with Saudi Electricity Company and National Grid Company. These projects have a voltage levels ranging between 110 and 115 kilovolts.

Construction & Real Estate

Al Habtoor Group announces $1.36bn new investment in Dubai real estate

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Al Habtoor Group on Thursday (April 9) announced a landmark investment exceeding AED5 billion ($1.36 billion) in Dubai’s real estate sector, underlining its confidence in the emirate’s investment outlook.

Construction & Real Estate

Arada starts handover of first homes at Sharjah lifestyle hub

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Leading UAE developer Arada has announced the handover of its first residential homes at Sharjah’s newest lifestyle and hospitality destination - Vida Residences Aljada. A four-building complex, Vida Aljada features 255 branded residences, 149 serviced apartments and 175-key hotel.

Construction & Real Estate

Top design consultancy HKR names new design lead

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Leading global multi-disciplinary design consultancy HKR has appointed Monika Kalinowska as its new design lead. An industry veteran, she brings extensive experience across cultural, commercial, hospitality and residential sectors from the Europe, Middle East and North America regions.

Construction & Real Estate

Volvo CE starts world’s first serial production of e-haulers

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced that it has begun production of its A30 Electric and A40 Electric, becoming the first manufacturer in the world to bring electric articulated haulers of this size into serial production.

Construction & Real Estate

New waterfront project set to open in Bahrain next year

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Bahraini authorities said a new waterfront project designed with families in mind is taking shape in the Northern Governorate and is set to provide residents with free access to diverse leisure amenities when it opens next year, said a report.

Construction & Real Estate

Bahrain says historic Manama Suq revamp set for Q4 completion

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Bahraini authorities has announced that a major revamp of Manama’s historic suq is currently underway, with the redevelopment of the covered arcade and the Bab Al Bahrain complex scheduled for completion by the fourth quarter, said a report.

Construction & Real Estate

Rua Al Madinah awards $2bn contract for superblock five project

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Rua Al Madinah, a leading Saudi developer and PIF unit, has awarded a SAR8 billion ($2.1 billion) contract for the construction of superblock five within the holy city’s mega tourism and cultural development, featuring 10 branded hotels including JW Marriott, Le Meridien, Sheraton, Fairmont and Hyatt.

Construction & Real Estate

Framework agreement for $340m Shaikh Jaber Highway Phase II work approved

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

The framework agreement for the financing of the second phase of the Shaikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Highway Development Project, estimated at nearly BD129 million ($340 million), has been approved by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, said a report.

Construction & Real Estate

Ellington launches flagship sales experience centre at Uptown Dubai

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

UAE-based Ellington Properties is set to develop a flagship integrated sales centre at The Atrium within Uptown Dubai, a transformative, mixed-use sustainable development by Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC). Spanning over 16,000 sq ft, the new facility is curated as an immersive and welcoming visitor environment.