Construction & Real Estate

Construction & Real Estate

Zylog GreenShield targets GCC growth as mega-projects drive waterproofing demand

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

Synthetic waterproofing company Zylog GreenShield is expanding its operations in Saudi Arabia and the broader Gulf region, aiming to capitalise on a surge in major infrastructure and gigaprojects across the region, targeting growth through its advanced synthetic membrane solutions for major developments.

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Pilot phase of second stage of Madinah Parking Project launched

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

Madinah Regional Municipality has launched the pilot phase of the second stage of the Madinah Parking Project, covering several key areas as part of its efforts to enhance mobility, improve accessibility, and streamline transportation across the city.

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7X approves first six EV charging station sites across emirates

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

7X, a leading transport, and logistics group, in collaboration with Emarat EV Charging Stations Company, has approved the first six EV charging station sites across facilities operated by 7X’s National Network for Logistics. These EV stations will support logistics and transport fleets and help reduce carbon emissions.

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Sarco unit lands construction contract for school projects in Riyadh

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabian Refineries Company (SARCO) has announced that its key subsidiary Raya Al Tajdeed has secured a contract from a multinational education company for the construction and finishing works of its prime projects in the capital Riyadh.

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Al Mammar & Steel to build new warehouse for Baazeem Trading

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

Saudi-based Baazeem Trading Company has announced that it has signed up Al Mammar & Steel Company to build a new warehouse for the company in Khamis Mushait area of the kingdom. The entire construction work will be completed within one year.

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Arada expands into Australia’s Queensland with $1.3bn twin-tower development

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

UAE developer Arada has unveiled plans to build a twin-tower residential project at a prime site on the Gold Coast in Australia’s Queensland at a total investment of AED5 billion ($1.36 billion). The Plus Studio-designed scheme will feature 952 homes with a mix of one- to three bedroom units.

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UAE’s largest galvanising kettle nears commissioning at Abu Dhabi’s KEZAD

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

The UAE is set to get its largest hot-dip galvanising kettle into production in September, with Galva Hub Metal Coating completing commissioning at its facility in Metal Park located within Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad) after receiving 825 tonnes of zinc. The facility would allow large steel structures to be galvanised locally.

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Parkin makes Egypt foray with new smart mobility solutions deal

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Parkin Company has signed an agreement with Modon Misr for Asset & Facility Management, Mwasalat Misr and Redcon Properties to explore opportunities for collaboration in developing parking management and smart mobility solutions in Egypt, thus marking its first entry into the Egyptian market.

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Dewa integrates carbon reduction, biodiversity into infrastructure projects

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said it is integrating sustainability measures across its infrastructure projects to help cut carbon emissions, boost resource efficiency and support the emirate’s clean energy transition as the emirate pushes ahead with its sustainability goals.

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Cityscape Global 2026 to spotlight Saudi property boom

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia’s booming real estate market is set to take centre stage in Riyadh this November as Cityscape Global 2026 brings developers, investors and policymakers from around the world together to explore opportunities emerging from the kingdom’s ambitious urban transformation.